Between plays, musicals, dance performances, cabaret shows, and off-Broadway productions, it can be really difficult to decide what to go see in New York City. You’re going to have to prioritize. If you’re trying to come up with an itinerary, here are a couple of things that might help you make a decision.
Read Reviews
It might sound obvious, but one of the best ways to choose what to see is to read up on some nyc play reviews. Yes, of course everyone’s opinion will be different and you may have very different styles than most. However, reading reviews can give you a good idea of what you might be in store for. They should provide the general storyline and a couple of the show’s highlights like the actors’ performances, sets, or music.
Tony Nominations
There’s a large number of people who flock to movie theaters at the end of January. Those people are trying to see all the Academy Award-nominated films before the Oscars. The Tony Awards are the Oscars of live theatrical performances and are supposedly the best of the best. So if you want to see a high-quality performance you might want to take a look at what Tony-nominated shows are currently playing.
Cost and Availability
Ticket prices can have a significant impact on what show you’ll see, and so will seat availability. If you’re determined to see the hottest running show on a Saturday night, you’ll need to purchase tickets several weeks in advance and you should be prepared to spend a lot of money. However, if you have some flexibility in your schedule you might have your choice of seats at a reasonable rate.
The good news is that whatever you decide on, you’re still seeing a New York play. Having too many of those to choose from isn’t the worst problem a person could have.
