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Calgary14 · 01-04-2015, 06:56 PM

I will be headed to NYC in March and am looking at seeing a broadway show or two. There are so many to choose from and I have only seen a couple shows live so not sure where to start.

My criteria:

- I'm cheap so I'd like to try and find a deal on any show
- something like a comedy would be good
- well known and popular
- good reviews from those who have seen it
- nothing sad or dramatic (ie. Phantom of the Opera)

Any ideas feel free to post them

Jbo · 01-04-2015, 07:18 PM

For cheap seats go to TKTS in time square behind the stair case. Can pick up tickets to the shows the day of so for a big discount.

https://www.tdf.org

As for show, my favorite was The Book of Mormon, but it was quite expensive at the time. Maybe it has come down a bit in the last couple years though or you can get a same-day deal.

I_H8_Crawford · 01-05-2015, 02:44 AM

Not sure if it's still on Broadway, but Avenue Q is my favorite show I've seen... Think Sesame Street meets South Park.

I haven't seen Book of Morman but that is a must see for me next trip out there.

GreenLantern · 01-05-2015, 05:20 AM

Not to derail this thread but if you want to see The Book of Mormon without flying across the continent you have a shot!

http://calgary.broadway.com/shows/book-mormon-baa/

fatso · 01-05-2015, 01:20 PM

Jealous... you will have a great time I am sure.

If you're into more 'rock' musicals, I'd recommend 'Rent' or 'Spring Awakening'. If you want a musical with songs you'll recognize, there is the Queen tribute, 'We Will Rock You', or 'Rock of Ages'. I don't know what happened with the 'American Psycho' musical that had been in production, but it looked... interesting.

If you want something fun with great music and a story, but more traditionally broadway, you could try 'Wicked'. If humour is your thing in this vein, I've yet to see 'Book of Mormon' but I've only heard great things. I personally didn't like 'Avenue Q' but I know I'm in the very small minority there.

You might also want to look around at some of the non-musical theatre that is going. You can find some amazing shows that are only on Broadway. Mrs. Fatso saw James Corden in 'One Man, Two Guv'nors' a few years back and said it was a riot. She also saw Al Pacino in Merchant of Venice I believe.

*I should note that it's been some time since I've been to Broadway so I'm not sure what, if any, of the above shows are still playing. Have fun!

Coach · 01-05-2015, 02:13 PM

No clue if theyre still there or not, but I saw Wicked and Billy Elliot when I was there. Both were excellent and enjoyable. Wicked's production was top notch but Billy Elliot probably held my attention more. The 14 year old kid who played the lead was phenomenal.

I would really like to see Book of Mormon. I hear it's awesome.

Calgary14 · 01-05-2015, 06:57 PM

Thanks for the input, sounds like Book of Mormon is a must-see

socalwingfan · 01-05-2015, 07:04 PM

If you can't find tickets online, call the box office- that is what I did and was able to score 3 tickets to a show that was sold out online.

troutman · 01-05-2015, 07:09 PM

Is Spamalot still on?

calf · 01-05-2015, 10:39 PM

+1 for Book of Mormon, but the tickets will be pricey, but worth it. Avenue Q is also great, and the tickets would likely be cheaper. I've seen both relatively recently, but in London which is likely comparable to the Broadway experience.

I'd say both are hilarious, R rated humour, but done well. Avenue Q's edge is sex jokes, and Book of Mormon has that, but is definitely a no-holds-barred assault on religion as well, in case that might offend you/your companion.