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Cynthetiq · 08-03-2003, 08:57 AM

Any Broadway show fans? In the NYC area how often do you go to shows? Do you go to the theater when the travelling productions come to town? Do you support small actors workshops and go to school plays etc?

I try to do all of that as often as possible. Live shows have a more human element than TV or movie. I probably see one live show every month.

mrquackers · 08-03-2003, 09:37 AM

I live in the NYC area and don't go nearly as often as I'd like to. I love live theater - and the intimate feel of it. (The revival of 1776 remains one of the - if not THE - best play I've seen since moving here five years ago.)

Why don't we go more? Couple reasons: First off is price. Most tickets are $80 or higher - even with the half-off TKTS booth, that's $40-$50 per person. And Yoshi and I don't have the money (when you toss in parking and dinner). Also, since we don't live in the city, dragging ourselves in takes motivation we may not have. After our work weeks, the last thing we want to do is go into "NYC-mode" where we're on our guard and putting off "go away" vibes to strangers.

marcopolo · 08-03-2003, 09:41 AM

I saw a Shakespeare in the Park performance of ' Macbeth 'over the summer . I should of brought another bottle of wine !
I wish I had more time to go see a play ...

Derwood · 08-04-2003, 05:47 AM

I work in theatre (in Chicago) so I see live shows all the time. In fact, I just opened a show last night!

neoinoakleys · 08-04-2003, 12:13 PM

I usually head over to Toronto, Canada or Chicago, Illinois whenever I want to check out some theater shows...I just loved Mama Mia and the Lion King...gotta check those out when you get a chance...

08-03-2003, 08:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	Theater: Broadway or other Live shows Any Broadway show fans? In the NYC area how often do you go to shows? Do you go to the theater when the travelling productions come to town? Do you support small actors workshops and go to school plays etc? I try to do all of that as often as possible. Live shows have a more human element than TV or movie. I probably see one live show every month. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

08-03-2003, 09:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
mrquackers Exhausted Location: Northeastern US - please send help!	I live in the NYC area and don't go nearly as often as I'd like to. I love live theater - and the intimate feel of it. (The revival of 1776 remains one of the - if not THE - best play I've seen since moving here five years ago.) Why don't we go more? Couple reasons: First off is price. Most tickets are $80 or higher - even with the half-off TKTS booth, that's $40-$50 per person. And Yoshi and I don't have the money (when you toss in parking and dinner). Also, since we don't live in the city, dragging ourselves in takes motivation we may not have. After our work weeks, the last thing we want to do is go into "NYC-mode" where we're on our guard and putting off "go away" vibes to strangers. __________________ "If you're walking on thin ice, you may as well go ahead and dance."

08-03-2003, 09:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
marcopolo I am the anomaly. Location: Motown	I saw a Shakespeare in the Park performance of ' Macbeth 'over the summer . I should of brought another bottle of wine ! I wish I had more time to go see a play ... __________________ Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

08-04-2003, 05:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Derwood Who You Crappin? Location: Everywhere and Nowhere	I work in theatre (in Chicago) so I see live shows all the time. In fact, I just opened a show last night! __________________ "You can't shoot a country until it becomes a democracy." - Willravel

08-04-2003, 12:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
neoinoakleys Psycho Location: Michigan	I usually head over to Toronto, Canada or Chicago, Illinois whenever I want to check out some theater shows...I just loved Mama Mia and the Lion King...gotta check those out when you get a chance... __________________ It's My Duty to Please That Booty!!