[Bee]

Hi. Off to New York in October and was wondering what shows we should see. The only one I probably really want to see is Legally Blonde. We were thinking of getting tickets for a show from the Tkts booth e.g. for Curtains but does anyone know what those seats are normally like i.e. are they decent seats? Was also thinking about the Fantasticks. Any opinions??

[oceanpkwy]

Hi. Off to New York in October and was wondering what shows we should see. The only one I probably really want to see is Legally Blonde. We were thinking of getting tickets for a show from the Tkts booth e.g. for Curtains but does anyone know what those seats are normally like i.e. are they decent seats? Was also thinking about the Fantasticks. Any opinions??

Don't know about the Fantasticks. Saw it many years ago and it was delightful. Jersey Boys with the original cast is worth every dollar, but it's not at TKTS. Try www.broadway.com
Curtains is usually on sale at TKTS. Go to: tdf.org and check the listings. You won't know about the seats until the purchase but they're usually decent, not top. Best place to buy discounted TKTS is at the Seaport, the lines are shorter and it opens earlier.
If you're interested in exploring new plays, Mauritius opens in Oct. Manhattan Theatre Club.
And don't forget to walk over to the Top of the Tower (Beekman Tower at 49th and 1st) for nightcaps.
Great views of the city lights.

[Terry]

When we went out there in feb booked a few shows from discounts found on www.broadwaybox.com usually got good seat from offers on there..
Chorus line seats from tkts weren't as good.

[Karen64]

I just got back from New York where I saw Rent, Hairspray and Wicked
Saw Legally Blonde the trip before and have to say I think it is well worth seeing, it was really good

[sharkyvibe]

Just came back from 6 days away in New York and caught 4 shows

Truly depends what you're after...........

The 4 shows we were told never appear tkts were Lion King, Jersey Boys, Young Frankenstein and Wicked.

Although availability on Sat night at tkts is much less than other nights. So try and see the more popular shows midweek

Saw

Young Frankenstein - currently in previews, not enough book, too similar to the producers in formula - a good night out but the big story in the US right now is that tix are now going for $450 each. It's not worth that - wait until it's slicker or reworked or both....and cheaper. Great performaces tho altho Megan Mullally would benefit from realising there are others on stage with her.

Curtains - Fantastic show, lovely old-fashioned feel with modern sensibilities - a bit like crazy for you meets a murder mystery. Hyde Pierce is wonderful. All the leads are excellent. And the most beautiful tenor voice as Aaron.

Color Purple - Fantastically talented cast especially montego glover, fantaias understudy !- not my favourite production - great if you can put up with the audience convincing themselves and each other it's better then it is !! still had me in tears tho ! don't expect to see fantasia - we cancelled our tickets 3 times on fantasia no show days and the theatre advised us to see the show now because the likelihood is that we wouldnt see her. The box office seemed exasperated at fantasias lack of attendance. Because her name is above the title you will get a refund if she does not appear. Even from the tkts booth - altho wait til the next morning and go back to the theatre - don't lose a night in new york because of it

Last and less least

Spring Awakening- See it !! Nothing like it around - Just won 8 tonys including best musical Don't think it will take over the world like it's conceptual brother Rent - so see it while you can. Very different - You will love it or you will hate it, but you won't know unless you see it. Little tip - we got caught out by availability on Sat night - all that was left were standing "seats" at the back of the stalls. $30 each - absolute bargain and apart a little changing of feet time will fly by !!

There are so many great shows in New York. Don't see anything that you can see in the West End soon tho. It would be a waste !!

By the way we heard good things about Legally Blonde and Great things about the Fantasticks !!

[figgy1978]

We are going to New York at the end of May. Have booked Rent and was planning on booking The Color Purple. Now that is closing what would you recommend?