BCEFA FLEA 2019 COLLECTORS UNITE

[northlandfan]

Posted: 9/9/19 at 9:55pm

I am planning a trip to New York City the weekend of the 2019 flea market this year. I am very pleased to see the list of tables that will be offering collectibles and memorabilia this year ( just posted on the BCEFA site )as the list usually comes out quite close to the date of the event. I have been going for the past few years and I am always very pleased with the rare items that I find at the different tables. Having seen and enjoyed Moulin Rouge and Hadestown on my most recent trip I will be spending some time at both those tables and I am eager to see what they will have up for sale.
For those of you that are going this year and for those not able to make it I will be happy to look out for items for you fellow broadway lovers/ collectors.
You can either post your wish list here or send me a personal message. I will be able to text you that day if I see anything that you wish so I can let you know what the prices are like. I personally enjoy collecting opening night gifts and Tony voter memorabilia as well as promotional items.
I have many duplicates items that I purchased in previous years so if anyone is interested in trading items in their collection that weekend please let me know.
I will be checking this site regularly I will be happy to respond to any of your questions or needs. Looking forward to a sunny day on September 22 which happens to be my birthday !

Updated On: 9/9/19 at 09:55 PM

[stoptheworld38]

Posted: 9/11/19 at 11:11pm

If you happened to find a pre-Broadway playbill (Atlantic Theatre) for The Band's Visit, I've been on the lookout for one for quite a while! Also pretty much anything Come From Away related, especially rare items that they don't sell at the theatre/online.

 

 

[northlandfan]

Posted: 9/12/19 at 6:35pm

They had quite a few items from come from away last year including a Tony voter booklet as well as a little shot glass from the opening night party. Let me know if you are interested in an autographed playbill as well.

[reginula]

Posted: 9/12/19 at 6:45pm

 

northlandfan, you are a very kind soul. I live in Mexico so I always enjoy Flea vicariously through people's posts. I can't think of something specific I want off the top of my head (or, well, I want everything) but if your list isn't full of requests, I'll definitely message you.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 9/12/19 at 6:53pm

I found the autograph tables and photo booth line up underwhelming.

[stoptheworld38]

Posted: 9/12/19 at 9:47pm

Ooooh I'd very likely be interested in the Tony Voters book! Do you by any chance remember what the price was?

[northlandfan]

Posted: 9/12/19 at 9:54pm

If you are talking about the come from away Tony voters book I saw it at various tables between 20 and $50.

[magictodo123]

Posted: 9/13/19 at 7:46am

Bettyboy72 said: "I found the autograph tables and photo booth line up underwhelming."

I'm actually very excited about this years line-up, was there anyone specific you were hoping would be there?

[Rainah]

Posted: 9/13/19 at 4:46pm

Any shows previewing the stuff they're selling? I'm not up to date on all the social medias.

[quizking101]

Posted: 9/13/19 at 7:47pm

Bettyboy72 said: "I found the autograph tables and photo booth line up underwhelming."

Same. And lately it’s been more clear how they manipulate the lineup in order to get people coming multiple times. I don’t think Andre De Shields being separated from the rest of the Hadestown cast is coincidental. 

I just love rummaging for old Playbills, running into various stars (I’ve had some great encounters over the years), and then getting a ton of cheap stuff at the end of the night when it’s basically a fire sale (though that’s been less and less each year)

[northlandfan]

Posted: 9/13/19 at 9:45pm

I know what you mean. Items that were priced at $20 at the beginning of the day ended up at $1.00
My biggest find was the hello Dolly flipbook (the Bette Midler eating scene) that they had a whole box of that were going at a dollar at the end of the day. I couldn’t believe my eyes so I bought 12 of them. Should’ve bought the whole box !!

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 9/13/19 at 10:24pm

quizking101 said: "Bettyboy72 said: "I found the autograph tables and photo booth line up underwhelming."

Same. And lately it’s been more clear how they manipulate the lineup in order to get people coming multiple times. I don’t think Andre De Shields being separated from the rest of the Hadestown cast is coincidental.

I just love rummaging for old Playbills, running into various stars (I’ve had some great encounters over the years), and then getting a ton of cheap stuff at the end of the night when it’s basically a fire sale (though that’s been less and less each year)"

I noticed that with DeShields too. To the poster who asked me who I would be interested in-maybe a few legends thrown in the mix to add some excitement. I'd definitely pay top dollar to meet a legend.

 

[northlandfan]

Posted: 9/14/19 at 12:37pm

If anyone is planning on being at the flea market this year please message me here or privately as perhaps we can meet and increase our chances of finding specific collectibles at the various tables. The crowds can be crazy busy at times.I would be happy to look for items you’re interested in while I am looking for my own that day and vice versa! Thank God for teamwork and cell phones! 

Updated On: 9/14/19 at 12:37 PM

[northlandfan]

Posted: 9/15/19 at 9:49am

Just to let everybody know that the map of all the tables are out on the BCEFA site. Looks like it’s going to be a beautiful weather in the upper 20s this weekend. Perfect for an outdoor all day event!

[Javi]

Posted: 9/16/19 at 1:42am

Cool!  Looking forward to going for the first time. Lucky it's on at the same time I'm visiting New York. I've got a 3pm Hadestown that afternoon, so I will just go earlier to the flea market. :)

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 9/16/19 at 1:56am

Bettyboy72 said: "I found the autograph tables and photo booth line up underwhelming."

It seems like a pretty good lineup. Sure, most of these people are on stage regularly and you could probably see them at the stage door but there are plenty of fan favorites. I imagine they'll raise a lot of money. I'm sure the way people are split up also helps manage traffic. 

Anyone remember which tables always sell the T-shirts and plastic cups? I know I'll definitely be getting something so I want to hit them last so I'm not carrying them around all day while browsing elsewhere.

[magictodo123]

Posted: 9/16/19 at 7:35am

VintageSnarker said: "Bettyboy72 said: "I found the autograph tables and photo booth line up underwhelming."

It seems like a pretty good lineup. Sure, most of these people are on stage regularly and you could probably see them at thestage door but there are plenty of fan favorites. I imagine they'll raise a lot of money. I'm sure the way people are split up also helps manage traffic.

Anyone remember which tables always sell the T-shirts and plastic cups? I know I'll definitely be getting something so I want to hit them last so I'm not carrying them around all day while browsing elsewhere."

I think you can find plastic cups anywhere, but the one that really seemed to have the most was a table on the side where the Booth is. Somewhere around there, if I'm remembering correctly from last year. 

[Phillytheatreguy10]

Posted: 9/16/19 at 9:57am

A friend asked me an interesting question- does anyone know if they take checks for payment? I know they do during collections at theatres, but I can't say with any certainty they do at the flea.  Anyone know?

[gleek4114]

Posted: 9/16/19 at 10:30am

If anyone was willing to look for me, I’d definitely love:

- Cast Signed Windowcards from The Prom and Head Over Heels

- T-Shirts (XXL) for The Prom and Head Over Heels

- Cast Signed Playbill and/or poster from The Waverly Gallery

[JSquared2]

Posted: 9/16/19 at 1:31pm

Bettyboy72 said: " To the poster who asked me who I would be interested in-maybe a few legends thrown in the mix to add some excitement. I'd definitely pay top dollar to meet a legend.

How's about if they dig up the mummified corpses of Ethel Merman and Mary Martin?  Would that satisfy you? 

Seriously --- what living Broadway "legends" are there??

 

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 9/16/19 at 4:34pm

JSquared2 said: "Bettyboy72 said: "To the poster who asked me who I would be interested in-maybe a few legends thrown in the mix to add some excitement. I'd definitely pay top dollar to meet a legend.

How's about if they dig up the mummified corpses of Ethel Merman and Mary Martin? Would that satisfy you?

Seriously --- what living Broadway"legends" are there??

I remember one year had Chita Rivera. But yeah, I assume the autograph tables and photo opportunity are mostly geared towards younger fans. While I'm sure some of them also love the "legends" it makes so much more sense to get the heartthrobs and actors from recent and current shows that they're excited about.

[patrickj88]

Posted: 9/16/19 at 7:17pm

 

Although there some great "current stars", in years past there have been lots of better known stars, Sutton Foster, Andrew Rannells, Judith Light, Patti Lupone, Jonathan Groff, Debra Monk, Patrick Wilson, Harvey Firestein, David Hyde Pierce, Andrea McCardle etc. I wish there was a "premium" table, where they brought in a big Broadway name and you could just see them and pay premium price. 

Shout out to big stars like Bebe Neuwirth and Tyne Daly who support this even year after year!

 

[ArtMan]

Posted: 9/16/19 at 7:58pm

patrickj88 said: "

Although there some great "current stars", in years past there have been lots of better known stars, Sutton Foster, Andrew Rannells, Judith Light, Patti Lupone, Jonathan Groff, Debra Monk, Patrick Wilson, Harvey Firestein, David Hyde Pierce, Andrea McCardleetc. I wish there was a "premium" table, where they brought in a big Broadway name and you could just see them and pay premium price.

Shout out to big stars like Bebe Neuwirth and Tyne Daly who support this even year after year!

"

Sadly, Bebe's picture is no longer listed on the lineup.  There have been a few more that have dropped out, but hers is the one I noticed.

[smidge]

Posted: 9/16/19 at 8:19pm

ArtMan said: "patrickj88 said: "

Although there some great "current stars", in years past there have been lots of better known stars, Sutton Foster, Andrew Rannells, Judith Light, Patti Lupone, Jonathan Groff, Debra Monk, Patrick Wilson, Harvey Firestein, David Hyde Pierce, Andrea McCardleetc. I wish there was a "premium" table, where they brought in a big Broadway name and you could just see them and pay premium price.

Shout out to big stars like Bebe Neuwirth and Tyne Daly who support this even year after year!

"

Sadly, Bebe's picture is no longer listed on the lineup. There have been a few more that have dropped out, but hers is the one I noticed."

I still see Bebe in the 12:00-12:50 slot.

[ArtMan]

Posted: 9/16/19 at 8:25pm

You're right, my mistake.  The pictures are rearranged different.  I don't think anyone has been added.  That is why I am saying some have dropped out.  I am looking forward to seeing her and Raul.

Updated On: 9/16/19 at 08:25 PM