Looking for a good place to have a birthday brunch for my mom in midtown manhattan before a matinee at 3. There's six of us and we're leaving in an hour or so.
posted by Oktober on Nov 29, 2009 - 4 answers

How do I get a good deal on a big Broadway show? [more inside]
posted by msali on Sep 10, 2009 - 13 answers

A couple of my friends are coming to New York to visit near the end of July, and we want to take in a show (preferably a musical). We're all students and we're trying to find cheap tickets, but we want to have this sorted out in advance instead of waiting to buy tickets day-of. Does anyone know a good way to do this? I'm in New York if it's something that needs to be done in person, although through a website would be preferable. We're just looking for good deals or discounts, or something. Also I know nothing about Broadway, so recommendations for fun shows would be very welcome!
posted by howgenerica on Jun 25, 2009 - 10 answers

Is there an archive somewhere that has films of specific productions of plays? [more inside]
posted by prior on May 19, 2009 - 6 answers

nyc filter: need advice for a romantic night in the city (on Sat 4/11) [more inside]
posted by knockoutking on Apr 9, 2009 - 19 answers

Asking for a friend: Please suggest a dark, confessional female pop/blues song, suitable for a "Spring Awakening" musical theater audition. [more inside]
posted by dziga on Mar 24, 2009 - 41 answers

I'm looking for showtunes from recent Broadway and off-Broadway musicals. [more inside]
posted by Flying Saucer on Feb 21, 2009 - 25 answers

RestaurantFilter: Restaurant Recommendations for NYC on Saturday evening (13Dec2008), around the Broadhurst Theatre - near W44th St. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by lonemantis on Dec 8, 2008 - 10 answers

What are the worst on or off Broadway shows playing currently?
posted by sharksandwich on Jul 16, 2008 - 13 answers

What would you ask a well-known Broadway composer, maybe even a "legend"? [more inside]
posted by trillian on Jul 10, 2008 - 6 answers

Can you recommend a good live-but-recorded upbeat Broadway performance in the style of MTV's Legally Blonde or the London Oklahoma with Hugh Jackman a few years back? I'm not looking for a Hairspray Movie (though I loved it) but rather recordings of shows performed as shows, not as movies. Thanks!
posted by moof on Jul 4, 2008 - 12 answers

Looking for Broadway funnymen...and women! In the spirit of this post, I am looking for theater know-it-alls who comment on theater with a detached but loving sense of humor. [more inside]
posted by LeeJay on Mar 2, 2008 - 4 answers

What is the musical term for songs that feature overlapping or simultaneous verses? The only two examples that I can think of to illustrate what I'm talking about are "All for the Best" from Godspell and Irving Berlin's "You're in Love." Anyone ever come across a list of songs of this type, specifically songs from the world of musical theater?
posted by trivirgata on Feb 28, 2008 - 39 answers

What is this song lyric from "Little Shop of Horrors"? [more inside]
posted by Flying Saucer on Feb 20, 2008 - 12 answers

Broadway Musicals? Why do I hate them so? I cringe when I hear "that music". What would you say to a hater of musical theater that might create an appreciation?
posted by Area Control on Jan 1, 2008 - 41 answers

In Vancouver, BC, the avenues are numbered sequentially, except the street that should be 9th Ave is called Broadway. I thought nothing of this until noticing that the same is true in Eugene, OR. Is that a bizarre coincidence or is there more to it? I thought maybe it was the same in NYC but it doesn't look like it. What gives?
posted by PercussivePaul on Oct 20, 2007 - 13 answers

BroadwayFilter: My Google-fu is failing me... When did the tradition of dimming the marquee lights on Broadway in mourning or as a sign of respect begin? [more inside]
posted by Oriole Adams on Sep 15, 2007 - 6 answers

Which movie really inspired Bob Gaudio (of the Four Seasons) to write the song "Big Girls Don't Cry"? It's not Tennessee's Partner. [more inside]
posted by bingo on Sep 9, 2007 - 2 answers

What is the origin of the name "Ado Annie" in the musical Oklahoma? [more inside]
posted by nax on Aug 24, 2007 - 5 answers

In a few weeks, I have the wonderful opportunity to go see a Broadway show (my first!). My options are Hairspray, Wicked, or the Drowsy Chaperone. Which one should I pick?
posted by kidsleepy on Aug 5, 2007 - 27 answers

My mother wants to take the entire family to see "The Lion King" at the Minskoff Theater in New York City. The party will include my ten-year-old twin nephews, who will be seeing a Broadway show for the first time, so we want this to be a memorable experience. (Also, the tickets are very pricey!) Seat maps of the theater, not showing all dimensions of the space, do not really give one a good idea of which would be the best place to sit. Has anyone seen this show, or is anyone familiar with the Minskoff? How would this best be enjoyed - especially if one is ten and doesn't want to be stuck behind someone with a big head?
posted by Wylie Kyoto on Jul 23, 2007 - 10 answers

BroadwayFilter: Is it possible to get a non-broadway cast recording of Wicked? [more inside]
posted by Rowgun on Jun 7, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm looking for the lyrics to the song "In My Own Lifetime," from the 1970 Broadway musical, "The Rothschilds." I know lyrics sites are spotty at best, pop-up and virus havens at worst, and probably all illegal...but maybe someone even knows the lyrics? Or can give me a line or two I can search on? The title, musical name, etc, pulled up nothing useful for me. Thanks!
posted by GaelFC on Dec 8, 2006 - 6 answers

Question regarding strategy for which TKTS location to try next Tuesday to get Broadway tickets... [more inside]
posted by rorycberger on Nov 16, 2006 - 11 answers

Help me identify this (Off-?)Broadway number. [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Feb 6, 2006 - 10 answers

I'm looking for tales about the dark side of Hollywood, showbiz, and the gossip/tabloid industry. I've read "Day of the Locust" and "The Mailroom: Hollywood History from the Bottom Up", seen "All About Eve" and "Sweet Smell of Success" and "Showgirls", am halfway through Julia Phillips' "You'll Never Eat Lunch In This Town Again", and am planning on reading Joe Eszterhas' "Hollywood Animal: A Memoir". I'm not looking for gossip, per se, as much as I am looking for explorations, whether first-hand or fictional, of how screwed up the cult of celebrity is. Suggestions for books, movies, musicals, blogs, or whatever would be welcomed.
posted by Asparagirl on Jan 1, 2006 - 35 answers

I will be in New York City on Sunday for a few hours (from about 10am to 7pm). I would like to attend the 2pm show of Avenue Q. What is the best way for me to get tickets without spending 2-3 hours standing in line at the box office trying to get standby/lottery seats? Is this even possible?
posted by anastasiav on Sep 23, 2005 - 13 answers

Considering the huge number of members in the NYC area, can anyone suggest touristy things to do on a weekend (Feb 12-14) in Manhattan? [<--] [more inside]
posted by jpburns on Jan 10, 2005 - 33 answers

This probably won't generate as many responses as this AskMeFi thread, but it inspired me to ask: What Broadway/Off-Broadway musicals, or scenes from musicals, make you break down and bawl? Even if they're performed by amateur groups (high schools, community theatre, summer camp)? Especially if they're performed by amateur groups? [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl on Aug 10, 2004 - 16 answers