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Post by marysue63 on Feb 28, 2022 16:13:02 GMT
I went to NYC to see Music Man with Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster on February 16th (highly recommended). In January ticketholders got a message from Telecharge that vaccine and mask mandates were extended until April 30th. The theater and restaurants took the requirements very seriously and examined your vaccine card and photo ID in order to gain entry. I'm so jealous! I'm going the end of March and we wanted to see The Music Man but the tickets are pretty expensive. We decided to just wing it with the TKTS same day tickets and hope we can see something fun. IMO anything on Broadway is going to be a good experience.
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Post by tracylynn on Feb 28, 2022 16:36:12 GMT
The Mayor just posted an hour ago: "On Monday, March 7 we will also remove the vaccination requirements for Key2NYC — meaning indoor dining, fitness and entertainment venues." That doesn't mean individual establishments won't/can't enforce whatever rules they want. I've seen some local restaurants coming out where I live saying vaccine proof will still be required even after the mandates end here.
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Post by ~summer~ on Feb 28, 2022 17:46:57 GMT
Speaking of shows - I have not refreshed my research since I did it in November but I’m still thinking of seeing Hadestown unless any peas think there is a better suggestion for a Saturday night show with my 17yo. He does like mythology, science fiction, history, and I also think a comedy would be good. Any other suggestions?
Also when should I purchase the tickets and what is the best site?
Eta - I feel like though the topic of the show is less important - my 17yo has never seen a Broadway show so would just like to pick the most enjoyable/impactful one.
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Post by MichyM on Feb 28, 2022 18:09:28 GMT
Speaking of shows - I have not refreshed my research since I did it in November but I’m still thinking of seeing Hadestown unless any peas think there is a better suggestion for a Saturday night show with my 17yo. He does like mythology, science fiction, history, and I also think a comedy would be good. Any other suggestions? Also when should I purchase the tickets and what is the best site? I'd see SIX before Hadestown. And, its a show with all women, so he should like that part too I enjoyed Hadestown, but didn't love it. However, YMMV. If you do decide to see SIX, listen to the cast recording a couple of times, and read a synopsis of the Queens' stories as it moves fast (in a concert type fashion) first. You'll thank me later! As far as buying tix, to simplify things so you don't end up buying marked up tix, purchase them from the link at the show's OFFICIAL website, or from TKTS day of. There are other discounters, but off the top of my head I can't recall their names. This upcoming trip (4 nights) I am seeing COMPANY (had house tix in March 2020 so I've been waiting a while for this one), Suffs (at the Public), and possibly The Music Man. I had high hopes for it, but the reviews were lukewarm, and I tend to prefer more modern musicals anyhow, so I may just skip this one. I know, I know..."but Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster" ....
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Post by Just T on Feb 28, 2022 18:13:05 GMT
That doesn't mean individual establishments won't/can't enforce whatever rules they want. I've seen some local restaurants coming out where I live saying vaccine proof will still be required even after the mandates end here. I live in a very red county in a red state (Missouri). My state has had very few restrictions and mandates throughout all of this. The next county over is very blue, and they have had numerous mask mandates and have been sued by our state's attorney general because of them. But my county--we have never had a mask mandate here, yet stores and restaurants still do. I haven't been any place that required proof of a vaccine, though.
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Post by myshelly on Feb 28, 2022 18:17:04 GMT
Speaking of shows - I have not refreshed my research since I did it in November but I’m still thinking of seeing Hadestown unless any peas think there is a better suggestion for a Saturday night show with my 17yo. He does like mythology, science fiction, history, and I also think a comedy would be good. Any other suggestions? Also when should I purchase the tickets and what is the best site? Eta - I feel like though the topic of the show is less important - my 17yo has never seen a Broadway show so would just like to pick the most enjoyable/impactful one. I recently took my boys to see Hadestown and they ADORED it. We haven’t stopped listening to the music since we saw it. That show has a lot of cool effects that are unique to the Broadway show (can’t be done on tour), so they’ll be wowed. Six is great, but it’s more of a concert than a Broadway show and the tour is substantially the same as the Broadway version. I’d also suggest Moulin Rouge. Also, I never, ever review the story or listen to the music before we see a musical. In fact, I work really hard to make sure my kids *don’t* hear the shows they haven’t seen yet. When you go to a movie do you read the script first? No! Because nobody wants spoilers. So why would you listen to a show before you see it?
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Post by MichyM on Feb 28, 2022 18:41:37 GMT
Speaking of shows - I have not refreshed my research since I did it in November but I’m still thinking of seeing Hadestown unless any peas think there is a better suggestion for a Saturday night show with my 17yo. He does like mythology, science fiction, history, and I also think a comedy would be good. Any other suggestions? Also when should I purchase the tickets and what is the best site? Eta - I feel like though the topic of the show is less important - my 17yo has never seen a Broadway show so would just like to pick the most enjoyable/impactful one. Also, I never, ever review the story or listen to the music before we see a musical. In fact, I work really hard to make sure my kids *don’t* hear the shows they haven’t seen yet. When you go to a movie do you read the script first? No! Because nobody wants spoilers. So why would you listen to a show before you see it?Because if you're hard of hearing, you can miss things. Even when using a headset. The only show I ever listened to before seeing it was Hamilton. Eternally grateful that I did. I did not listen to SIX before seeing it in November. REALLY, REALLY wish I had. The show is presented concert style. Our (house) seats were excellent, but near-ish to a speaker. The sound mix was awful at our seats and the music took over the lyrics. Had I known some of the lyrics beforehand, I would have enjoyed myself (as would the other 3 with me) so much more. As the mother to a (former) NYC actor with lots of fclose riends performing on B'way, I have seen dozens of Broadway shows on B'way. Unlike you, I honor the "different strokes for different folks" line of thinking. Not the "it's my way or it's the wrong way" line of thinking. That is why. Hope that helps you to understand.
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Post by myshelly on Feb 28, 2022 19:02:16 GMT
Also, I never, ever review the story or listen to the music before we see a musical. In fact, I work really hard to make sure my kids *don’t* hear the shows they haven’t seen yet. When you go to a movie do you read the script first? No! Because nobody wants spoilers. So why would you listen to a show before you see it?Because if you're hard of hearing, you can miss things. Even when using a headset. The only show I ever listened to before seeing it was Hamilton. Eternally grateful that I did. I did not listen to SIX before seeing it in November. REALLY, REALLY wish I had. The show is presented concert style. Our (house) seats were excellent, but near-ish to a speaker. The sound mix was awful at our seats and the music took over the lyrics. Had I known some of the lyrics beforehand, I would have enjoyed myself (as would the other 3 with me) so much more. As the mother to a (former) NYC actor with lots of fclose riends performing on B'way, I have seen dozens of Broadway shows on B'way. Unlike you, I honor the "different strokes for different folks" line of thinking. Not the "it's my way or it's the wrong way" line of thinking. That is why. Hope that helps you to understand. The house headphones always suck, but most assisted listening devices are compatible with really good noise cancelling Beats style headsets.
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Post by ~summer~ on Feb 28, 2022 19:03:49 GMT
Thank you both for your input - super helpful. I don’t know if I’m particularly slow but I often have a hard time tracking the plot of operas, plays, musicals etc and reading a plot summary beforehand would actually be helpful for me.
I’m leaning towards Hadestown but SIX sounds super good too, maybe we will see 2. And I think I heard Hadestown is coming to San Francisco this year so good to know it won’t be quite the same.
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Post by tracylynn on Feb 28, 2022 19:03:59 GMT
Speaking of shows - I have not refreshed my research since I did it in November but I’m still thinking of seeing Hadestown unless any peas think there is a better suggestion for a Saturday night show with my 17yo. He does like mythology, science fiction, history, and I also think a comedy would be good. Any other suggestions? Also when should I purchase the tickets and what is the best site? Eta - I feel like though the topic of the show is less important - my 17yo has never seen a Broadway show so would just like to pick the most enjoyable/impactful one. I recently took my boys to see Hadestown and they ADORED it. We haven’t stopped listening to the music since we saw it. That show has a lot of cool effects that are unique to the Broadway show (can’t be done on tour), so they’ll be wowed. Six is great, but it’s more of a concert than a Broadway show and the tour is substantially the same as the Broadway version. I’d also suggest Moulin Rouge. Also, I never, ever review the story or listen to the music before we see a musical. In fact, I work really hard to make sure my kids *don’t* hear the shows they haven’t seen yet. When you go to a movie do you read the script first? No! Because nobody wants spoilers. So why would you listen to a show before you see it? I highly recommend that people who are going to Hamilton for the first time are familiar with the sound track first. The music is so wordy and so fast, if you aren't prepared you won't follow it. I had listened to the sound track for about a month ahead of time - so was very familiar with it. I was so glad I had. But as I was walking about I heard so many people around me saying how fast it was and they didn't get it all. Me knowing the sound track took nothing away from actually being at the show! In fact, it added to my experience so I could actually enjoy it without struggling to keep up with the fast moving sound track.
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Post by MichyM on Feb 28, 2022 19:11:17 GMT
Because if you're hard of hearing, you can miss things. Even when using a headset. The only show I ever listened to before seeing it was Hamilton. Eternally grateful that I did. I did not listen to SIX before seeing it in November. REALLY, REALLY wish I had. The show is presented concert style. Our (house) seats were excellent, but near-ish to a speaker. The sound mix was awful at our seats and the music took over the lyrics. Had I known some of the lyrics beforehand, I would have enjoyed myself (as would the other 3 with me) so much more. As the mother to a (former) NYC actor with lots of fclose riends performing on B'way, I have seen dozens of Broadway shows on B'way. Unlike you, I honor the "different strokes for different folks" line of thinking. Not the "it's my way or it's the wrong way" line of thinking. That is why. Hope that helps you to understand. The house headphones always suck, but most assisted listening devices are compatible with really good noise cancelling Beats style headsets. Have you actually used the headsets? If so, I'm sorry you've had a bad experience with them. I use them and they've always been fine. Thus they do not "always suck." And the 3 people I was with at SIX, who are not hearing impared, they had the same issues I did. Also, I do not use a personal hearing device so that's not even part of the deal, but thanks. I wish you would consider stop talking in absolutes all the time. Just because you believe something, doesn't make it true and everyone else wrong FULL STOP. And with that, I'm tired of your manner so I'm out.
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Post by MichyM on Feb 28, 2022 19:14:18 GMT
I recently took my boys to see Hadestown and they ADORED it. We haven’t stopped listening to the music since we saw it. That show has a lot of cool effects that are unique to the Broadway show (can’t be done on tour), so they’ll be wowed. Six is great, but it’s more of a concert than a Broadway show and the tour is substantially the same as the Broadway version. I’d also suggest Moulin Rouge. Also, I never, ever review the story or listen to the music before we see a musical. In fact, I work really hard to make sure my kids *don’t* hear the shows they haven’t seen yet. When you go to a movie do you read the script first? No! Because nobody wants spoilers. So why would you listen to a show before you see it? I highly recommend that people who are going to Hamilton for the first time are familiar with the sound track first. The music is so wordy and so fast, if you aren't prepared you won't follow it. I had listened to the sound track for about a month ahead of time - so was very familiar with it. I was so glad I had. But as I was walking about I heard so many people around me saying how fast it was and they didn't get it all. Me knowing the sound track took nothing away from actually being at the show! In fact, it added to my experience so I could actually enjoy it without struggling to keep up with the fast moving sound track. Quick, before you get skewered by any peas, for a Broadway musical, it's cast recording, not soundtrack Other than that, I agree with everything else you said...particularly the last 2 sentences!
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Post by myshelly on Feb 28, 2022 19:17:48 GMT
The house headphones always suck, but most assisted listening devices are compatible with really good noise cancelling Beats style headsets. Have you actually used the headsets? If so, I'm sorry you've had a bad experience with them. I use them and they've always been fine. Thus they do not "always suck." And the 3 people I was with at SIX, who are not hearing impared, they had the same issues I did. Also, I do not use a personal hearing device so that's not even part of the deal, but thanks. I wish you would consider stop talking in absolutes all the time. Just because you believe something, doesn't make it true and everyone else wrong FULL STOP. And with that, I'm tired of your manner so I'm out. Yes, we use the headsets at every performance we see.
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Post by myshelly on Feb 28, 2022 19:18:48 GMT
I recently took my boys to see Hadestown and they ADORED it. We haven’t stopped listening to the music since we saw it. That show has a lot of cool effects that are unique to the Broadway show (can’t be done on tour), so they’ll be wowed. Six is great, but it’s more of a concert than a Broadway show and the tour is substantially the same as the Broadway version. I’d also suggest Moulin Rouge. Also, I never, ever review the story or listen to the music before we see a musical. In fact, I work really hard to make sure my kids *don’t* hear the shows they haven’t seen yet. When you go to a movie do you read the script first? No! Because nobody wants spoilers. So why would you listen to a show before you see it? I highly recommend that people who are going to Hamilton for the first time are familiar with the sound track first. The music is so wordy and so fast, if you aren't prepared you won't follow it. I had listened to the sound track for about a month ahead of time - so was very familiar with it. I was so glad I had. But as I was walking about I heard so many people around me saying how fast it was and they didn't get it all. Me knowing the sound track took nothing away from actually being at the show! In fact, it added to my experience so I could actually enjoy it without struggling to keep up with the fast moving sound track. I had to work SO HARD to keep my kids from hearing Hamilton before we saw it the first time, but I’m really glad I did.
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Post by peabay on Feb 28, 2022 19:21:34 GMT
Speaking of shows - I have not refreshed my research since I did it in November but I’m still thinking of seeing Hadestown unless any peas think there is a better suggestion for a Saturday night show with my 17yo. He does like mythology, science fiction, history, and I also think a comedy would be good. Any other suggestions? Also when should I purchase the tickets and what is the best site? I'd see SIX before Hadestown. And, its a show with all women, so he should like that part too I enjoyed Hadestown, but didn't love it. However, YMMV. If you do decide to see SIX, listen to the cast recording a couple of times, and read a synopsis of the Queens' stories as it moves fast (in a concert type fashion) first. You'll thank me later! As far as buying tix, to simplify things so you don't end up buying marked up tix, purchase them from the link at the show's OFFICIAL website, or from TKTS day of. There are other discounters, but off the top of my head I can't recall their names. This upcoming trip (4 nights) I am seeing COMPANY (had house tix in March 2020 so I've been waiting a while for this one), Suffs (at the Public), and possibly The Music Man. I had high hopes for it, but the reviews were lukewarm, and I tend to prefer more modern musicals anyhow, so I may just skip this one. I know, I know..."but Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster" .... And because this wouldn't be the Peas without a disagreement - I'd see Hadestown over Six. I enjoyed Six but I LOVED Hadestown. My favorite discount ticket site is TodayTix - and despite the name, they don't do just day of sales. And MichyM? Skip MM. Not worth the money. I had so many opinions of it and the only positive one was "Winthrop was good." But then again, you know how picky I am.
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Post by MichyM on Feb 28, 2022 19:31:55 GMT
I'd see SIX before Hadestown. And, its a show with all women, so he should like that part too I enjoyed Hadestown, but didn't love it. However, YMMV. If you do decide to see SIX, listen to the cast recording a couple of times, and read a synopsis of the Queens' stories as it moves fast (in a concert type fashion) first. You'll thank me later! As far as buying tix, to simplify things so you don't end up buying marked up tix, purchase them from the link at the show's OFFICIAL website, or from TKTS day of. There are other discounters, but off the top of my head I can't recall their names. This upcoming trip (4 nights) I am seeing COMPANY (had house tix in March 2020 so I've been waiting a while for this one), Suffs (at the Public), and possibly The Music Man. I had high hopes for it, but the reviews were lukewarm, and I tend to prefer more modern musicals anyhow, so I may just skip this one. I know, I know..."but Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster" .... And because this wouldn't be the Peas without a disagreement - I'd see Hadestown over Six. I enjoyed Six but I LOVED Hadestown. My favorite discount ticket site is TodayTix - and despite the name, they don't do just day of sales. And MichyM ? Skip MM. Not worth the money. I had so many opinions of it and the only positive one was "Winthrop was good." But then again, you know how picky I am. Today Tix...that's one I've used before, I think on my last pre-pandemic trip, thank you peabay! And C seemed relieved that I'm not that interested in MM after all. I think part of my problem with Hadestown is that I had VERY high hopes for it. It was touted as "Hamilton good." And for me, it just didn't hit that mark. The cast recording of SIX is very clever, and I love that. I actually considered seeing it again this trip now that I know the story, but with only 4 nights, decided to skip it after all. Getting tix when it comes on tour will be a shitshow, but I'll give it a go (whenever that is).
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 28, 2022 19:53:17 GMT
Speaking of shows - I have not refreshed my research since I did it in November but I’m still thinking of seeing Hadestown unless any peas think there is a better suggestion for a Saturday night show with my 17yo. He does like mythology, science fiction, history, and I also think a comedy would be good. Any other suggestions? Also when should I purchase the tickets and what is the best site? Eta - I feel like though the topic of the show is less important - my 17yo has never seen a Broadway show so would just like to pick the most enjoyable/impactful one. I saw SIX and Hadestown in October -- loved them both. They were very different, but both really good. The staging and the bands were excellent for both. You can't go wrong with either one. DD bought tickets directly from the theater ahead of time. I'm not sure why people wouldn't already know the story for Hadestown, isn't the whole point that it's about Orpheus and Eurycides, Hades and Persephone? It's a classic (lol.) We always listen to the cast album ahead of time. My DH has major hearing loss that can't be improved by devices or headsets. He can follow if he already knows what's going on. We're also the ones who always watch TV with close captioning on.
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Post by myshelly on Feb 28, 2022 20:07:43 GMT
Speaking of shows - I have not refreshed my research since I did it in November but I’m still thinking of seeing Hadestown unless any peas think there is a better suggestion for a Saturday night show with my 17yo. He does like mythology, science fiction, history, and I also think a comedy would be good. Any other suggestions? Also when should I purchase the tickets and what is the best site? Eta - I feel like though the topic of the show is less important - my 17yo has never seen a Broadway show so would just like to pick the most enjoyable/impactful one. I saw SIX and Hadestown in October -- loved them both. They were very different, but both really good. The staging and the bands were excellent for both. You can't go wrong with either one. DD bought tickets directly from the theater ahead of time. I'm not sure why people wouldn't already know the story for Hadestown, isn't the whole point that it's about Orpheus and Eurycides, Hades and Persephone? It's a classic (lol.) We always listen to the cast album ahead of time. My DH has major hearing loss that can't be improved by devices or headsets. He can follow if he already knows what's going on. We're also the ones who always watch TV with close captioning on. Oh my kids absolutely knew that story beforehand. But I made sure they didn’t hear the music.
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Post by Gennifer on Feb 28, 2022 20:09:06 GMT
And MichyM ? Skip MM. Not worth the money. I had so many opinions of it and the only positive one was "Winthrop was good." But then again, you know how picky I am. I’m so glad you posted! I had nothing to add, but was going to comment that I knew you didn’t like it. 😜
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Post by pepperwood on Feb 28, 2022 21:54:37 GMT
I went to NYC to see Music Man with Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster on February 16th (highly recommended). In January ticketholders got a message from Telecharge that vaccine and mask mandates were extended until April 30th. The theater and restaurants took the requirements very seriously and examined your vaccine card and photo ID in order to gain entry. I'm so jealous! I'm going the end of March and we wanted to see The Music Man but the tickets are pretty expensive. We decided to just wing it with the TKTS same day tickets and hope we can see something fun. IMO anything on Broadway is going to be a good experience. TKTS might be a good bet. We were at a Sunday matinee and there was a young man sitting in our row who got a last minute ticket. It was exciting to see Hugh Jackman. I was just as excited to see Sutton Foster as I was a fan oh her show, Younger. Plus she is an avid crafter and I loved her autobiography "Hooked," that talked about how crafting got her through difficult times of her life.
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Post by kibblesandbits on Mar 1, 2022 0:18:44 GMT
I'd see SIX before Hadestown. And, its a show with all women, so he should like that part too I enjoyed Hadestown, but didn't love it. However, YMMV. If you do decide to see SIX, listen to the cast recording a couple of times, and read a synopsis of the Queens' stories as it moves fast (in a concert type fashion) first. You'll thank me later! As far as buying tix, to simplify things so you don't end up buying marked up tix, purchase them from the link at the show's OFFICIAL website, or from TKTS day of. There are other discounters, but off the top of my head I can't recall their names. This upcoming trip (4 nights) I am seeing COMPANY (had house tix in March 2020 so I've been waiting a while for this one), Suffs (at the Public), and possibly The Music Man. I had high hopes for it, but the reviews were lukewarm, and I tend to prefer more modern musicals anyhow, so I may just skip this one. I know, I know..."but Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster" .... And because this wouldn't be the Peas without a disagreement - I'd see Hadestown over Six. I enjoyed Six but I LOVED Hadestown. My favorite discount ticket site is TodayTix - and despite the name, they don't do just day of sales. And MichyM ? Skip MM. Not worth the money. I had so many opinions of it and the only positive one was "Winthrop was good." But then again, you know how picky I am. I saw Hadestown the evening the received the first Tony nods, and the cast was jubilant. It is an excellent show, I recommend! Can't believe that's been more almost three years already!
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Post by kibblesandbits on Mar 1, 2022 0:21:47 GMT
Our hope is to get tickets to Plaza Suite. My friend may want to see Hadestown again, but since we saw it OC I am going to try to encourage her to go for something else.
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