Hello my loves!
This weekend is sure to rock, literally, especially if you are a fan of a little place known as Broadway.
First, HAIR
seeing as this is the 40th anniversary of a little show which premiered at The Public Theater back in the day, Joe's in the park is presenting a free concert in the incredibly gorgeous Delecorte theater in central park. Best yet, tickets are FREE (if you get in line early enough to get them!). Read my earlier posts re: Shakespeare in the park on how to get tickets and stay content while you wait in line. The too dreamy for words Johnathan Groff from Spring Awakening will be playing Claude, while I hear the next big thing to come from the cast is the breakout star, Maya Sharpe. Rock it out and save me a place in line!
The show is Sat the 22 through Monday the 24th. Show starts at 7, tickets are handed out at 1, get in line at daybreak :)
Next, Broadway Flea Market
Every year the Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aids hosts every (rich) theater-go-ers dream. A chance to bid on broadway prizes ranging from autographed soundtracks to real life walk on's in your favorite broadway show. AMAZING! Still fun for the rest of us cheapsters you can spend the day making donations to take pictures with your favorite celeb and oogling the goods! The best time to get there is between 4-7 when the bidding heats up and the celebs come out! Don't miss it!
Sunday, Sept 23rd on Shubert Alley and west 44th street, 10am to 7pm!
Showing posts with label Broadway. Show all posts
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Friday, September 21, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Because it's SPRING (AWAKENING)
Alright, I waited an entire week before I GUSHED about my new favorite Broadway musical....
SPRING AWAKENING!
I think it now goes down as my most-frequented NYC cheap event as I have been a whopping four times (beating out Rent in my Bway count) and have, honestly, thought I enjoy it more and more each time. Not only is it fresh and provides some amazing tunes (it's all I listen to in finals mode) but the cast is young, the choreography is modern and the stories, while jolted from time to time, are compelling.
About teenage rebellion and SEX this show brings us back to 1891 Germany (when the original play was written) where teens are suppressed, molested, horny, curious and pissed (when are they not?) The information is limited and their bodies are raring. There are many parts which could be done better (the use of a homosexual relationship as comic relief, the taking out of the original clear date rape scene etc), there are still parts more honest than most plays I have seen and it's FRESH. To be honest, I wasn't overwhelmed the first time but after I went home I found the songs permeating through my mind (see a music video here) and I felt compelled to go back. Second time was the charm, third and forth too. STAY AFTER and be a theater nerd and chat with the amazingly nice and down to earth cast and become addicted.
For 26.25 student tickets bring ID and CASH to the theater on 49th between Broadway and 8th. Box office opens 10am M-S and noon on Sundays. Get there a good two hours beforehand as they reserve student seats for every show but it is v, popular. OH! and if you get "partial view" seats, ask for ones on audience right, you'll miss less that way.
just GO, seriously, actually go TWICE (it's WAYYY better times two, or at least learn the songs before hand (they're on itunes).
SPRING AWAKENING!
I think it now goes down as my most-frequented NYC cheap event as I have been a whopping four times (beating out Rent in my Bway count) and have, honestly, thought I enjoy it more and more each time. Not only is it fresh and provides some amazing tunes (it's all I listen to in finals mode) but the cast is young, the choreography is modern and the stories, while jolted from time to time, are compelling.
About teenage rebellion and SEX this show brings us back to 1891 Germany (when the original play was written) where teens are suppressed, molested, horny, curious and pissed (when are they not?) The information is limited and their bodies are raring. There are many parts which could be done better (the use of a homosexual relationship as comic relief, the taking out of the original clear date rape scene etc), there are still parts more honest than most plays I have seen and it's FRESH. To be honest, I wasn't overwhelmed the first time but after I went home I found the songs permeating through my mind (see a music video here) and I felt compelled to go back. Second time was the charm, third and forth too. STAY AFTER and be a theater nerd and chat with the amazingly nice and down to earth cast and become addicted.
For 26.25 student tickets bring ID and CASH to the theater on 49th between Broadway and 8th. Box office opens 10am M-S and noon on Sundays. Get there a good two hours beforehand as they reserve student seats for every show but it is v, popular. OH! and if you get "partial view" seats, ask for ones on audience right, you'll miss less that way.
just GO, seriously, actually go TWICE (it's WAYYY better times two, or at least learn the songs before hand (they're on itunes).
Monday, April 23, 2007
Icey Presidents? Frost/Nixon
Today's entry will be short and sweet. I've mentioned it before but now I have supreme backup from my bible, the New York Times.
Go see FROST/NIXON! An amazing take on the tv interviews which basically got Nixon to admit his guilt featuring what I think is the best acting since I saw Meryl Streep in Mother Courage last summer. Minus a few made up facts I thought it was a wonderful depiction of a crazy time. I didn't want this gem of a play to end and was utterly delighted at the end.
But don't take my word for it, read the NYT review!
And of course, there are cheap student tickets "when available". We got front row center seats by showing up half an hour before the box office opened. (Though you may need to get there earlier now it's received rave reviews from practically all the major news sources). Tkts are 26.25 per person bring cash and your school id. Two tickets per person, box office is located at on 45th street between Broadway and 8th.
Go! seriously! NOW!
Go see FROST/NIXON! An amazing take on the tv interviews which basically got Nixon to admit his guilt featuring what I think is the best acting since I saw Meryl Streep in Mother Courage last summer. Minus a few made up facts I thought it was a wonderful depiction of a crazy time. I didn't want this gem of a play to end and was utterly delighted at the end.
But don't take my word for it, read the NYT review!
And of course, there are cheap student tickets "when available". We got front row center seats by showing up half an hour before the box office opened. (Though you may need to get there earlier now it's received rave reviews from practically all the major news sources). Tkts are 26.25 per person bring cash and your school id. Two tickets per person, box office is located at on 45th street between Broadway and 8th.
Go! seriously! NOW!
Monday, April 16, 2007
Broadway Baby
I'll be writing more about specific shows later on in the posts but for a general overview I wanted to link you all to this site:
Talkin Broadway!
It basically has everything you need to know about getting cheap/ rush/ lottery/ standing room tickets for all broadway and many off broadway shows. Just click on the box under the show and they'll list whether they do rush/ student rush etc and what you need to bring. Call other off broadway theaters to see if they do rush, most do!
Hopefully after seeing shows I will eventually write back with tips about what time you need to get there/ how the seats were etc but here's what I know so far:
Student Rush Shows:
Spring Awakening: I would recommend getting there around 2 hours before the box office opens, seats vary but they save student seats for every show. Ask to sit on the audience L side if you are going to get restricted view because you won't miss as much as if you were sitting on the other side.
Frost/ Nixon: I saw this while it was in previews and LOVED IT. We got to the box office about 20 minutes before it opened and were the first ones in line (this may change though as the show actually get reviewed). Tickets were in the front row!
Lottery shows:
Avenue Q: front row seats!
Wicked: front row seats!
Hairspray: I was seated waaayyyyyy at the back,
Putnam: We were off to the side in a theater in the round but still saw mostly everything!
Talkin Broadway!
It basically has everything you need to know about getting cheap/ rush/ lottery/ standing room tickets for all broadway and many off broadway shows. Just click on the box under the show and they'll list whether they do rush/ student rush etc and what you need to bring. Call other off broadway theaters to see if they do rush, most do!
Hopefully after seeing shows I will eventually write back with tips about what time you need to get there/ how the seats were etc but here's what I know so far:
Student Rush Shows:
Spring Awakening: I would recommend getting there around 2 hours before the box office opens, seats vary but they save student seats for every show. Ask to sit on the audience L side if you are going to get restricted view because you won't miss as much as if you were sitting on the other side.
Frost/ Nixon: I saw this while it was in previews and LOVED IT. We got to the box office about 20 minutes before it opened and were the first ones in line (this may change though as the show actually get reviewed). Tickets were in the front row!
Lottery shows:
Avenue Q: front row seats!
Wicked: front row seats!
Hairspray: I was seated waaayyyyyy at the back,
Putnam: We were off to the side in a theater in the round but still saw mostly everything!
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