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[Kachina624]

@Janey2   Sounds like an airplane.  How do you feel about flying?

[gertrudecloset]

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@On It wrote:

My son lives in NYC. He is going to a show this weekend, but he didn't tell me which one.

If you have never been to a Broadway play and you have the opportunity, I highly recommend seeing one. The impact of a live performance, music, and choreography is so much more impactful than one on film.

Have dinner or supper at Sardi's for the total theater experience. I remember the food was good, but the atmosphere and history are the highlight of being there.

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I agree

[Puppy Lips]

I went to see the Musical Grease in NYC years ago, maybe 10 years or so.  Frankly, I was a bit disappointed in the production.  If I had another reason to be in NYC, I would go to a show.  But I will not make a special trip there just to see a show, as it does not seem like a safe place to be anymore. 

We have three community theaters very close to us.  They all put on very good productions.  However, the tickets are a bit pricey, so we don't go too often.

[spiderw]

For decades, I have been to so many plays, concerts, Christmas shows and have loved every moment!!!!   Living right across the river from Manhattan, it is close enough for me to drive to, take the Ferry or train and be there quickly. 

As far as seeing a show now I don't have any plans to do so but there are many that interest me.  For years a group of us would go to the theater and enjoy.  I miss the shows, concerts, plays and I am glad I saw so many great ones over the years.

[CelticCrafter]

Thhe cost of tickets, dinner, transportation to and from, I'd rather take a mini vacation even if it's only overnight and not have to be looking over my shoulder.

I used to love day trips into NYC.  Not anymore.

[gertrudecloset]

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@Puppy Lips wrote:

I went to see the Musical Grease in NYC years ago, maybe 10 years or so.  Frankly, I was a bit disappointed in the production.  If I had another reason to be in NYC, I would go to a show.  But I will not make a special trip there just to see a show, as it does not seem like a safe place to be anymore. 

We have three community theaters very close to us.  They all put on very good productions.  However, the tickets are a bit pricey, so we don't go too often.

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@Puppy LipsNYC is still a Tourist Mecca.  Broadway is just as safe now as it has ever been.  In terms of Covid restrictions, I believe they have loosened them and many people from all over the world descend on Broadway and other parts of NYC as tourists.  Your statement about "safety" is inaccurate.

[gertrudecloset]

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@CelticCrafter wrote:

Thhe cost of tickets, dinner, transportation to and from, I'd rather take a mini vacation even if it's only overnight and not have to be looking over my shoulder.

I used to love day trips into NYC.  Not anymore.

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Yes, everything is expensive.  These people on Broadway (all of them) even the people behind the scenes had no work for along time when Covid shut down the theaters.  I understand the prices can be cost prohibitive (that's always been the case for many).  The cost of an evening out for a show can run you some coins for sure @CelticCrafter .

[Puppy Lips]

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@gertrudecloset wrote:

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@Puppy Lips wrote:

I went to see the Musical Grease in NYC years ago, maybe 10 years or so.  Frankly, I was a bit disappointed in the production.  If I had another reason to be in NYC, I would go to a show.  But I will not make a special trip there just to see a show, as it does not seem like a safe place to be anymore. 

We have three community theaters very close to us.  They all put on very good productions.  However, the tickets are a bit pricey, so we don't go too often.

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@Puppy LipsNYC is still a Tourist Mecca.  Broadway is just as safe now as it has ever been.  In terms of Covid restrictions, I believe they have loosened them and many people from all over the world descend on Broadway and other parts of NYC as tourists.  Your statement about "safety" is inaccurate.

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@gertrudecloset Well I have heard a lot of reports, and seen video, of an increase in crime - thefts, murders, assults on the streets in broad daylight.  No broadway show is worth the risks I have heard about.  Maybe they are exaggerated, but I would prefer to stay away from NYC.

[ALRATIBA]

No.  It's been years.

Saw some things at Lincoln Center in the 90s.

Last thing I saw was "Les Miz" .... must be close to 25 years ago!  

Just not interested. 

[Janey2]

@alliswell  It got terrible reviews. I do not know how long it will last.