NYC

[Ghost of Stan Parrish]

JFC.  Makes me want to find this guy and get stabby.

[AbeFroman]

I didn't realize wearing Royals gear in the Bronx was almost like wearing Blue on the Blood's turf.

[michigancat]

For some reason I enjoyed the fact that he noted he was riding the subway in the daylight. I mean, I know what he's getting at, but still.

[jmlynch1]

For some reason I enjoyed the fact that he noted he was riding the subway in the daylight. I mean, I know what he's getting at, but still.

It was for good reason. That was the best part.

[Merk]

Are there any Broadway shows playing now that a straight midwesterner male would enjoy?

[steve dave]

We are going to Book of Mormon. Just got our tix in the mail. I'm bi-curious white Midwestern so I hit most your qualifiers.

[Kat Kid]

We are going to Book of Mormon. Just got our tix in the mail. I'm bi-curious white Midwestern so I hit most your qualifiers.

Congrats.

[steve dave]

Thanks kk. Looking forward to our trip to Chicago as well.

[Ghost of Stan Parrish]

Guy on GPC asks if he, a white midwesterner of high values, will survive visit to The Bronx/Yankee Stadium.  Other's speculate chances about 50/50. 

Anyone heard an update?  Did TXbusinessCat survive the Bronx?  Or did he get str8 mugged?! 

[Ghost of Stan Parrish]

We are going to Book of Mormon. Just got our tix in the mail. I'm bi-curious white Midwestern so I hit most your qualifiers.

Congrats.

Yeah, nice work.  You have to plan way ahead to get those tix.

[jmlynch1]

We are going to Book of Mormon. Just got our tix in the mail. I'm bi-curious white Midwestern so I hit most your qualifiers.

I am crazy jelly of you.

[slobber]

We are going to Book of Mormon. Just got our tix in the mail. I'm bi-curious white Midwestern so I hit most your qualifiers.

I am crazy jelly of you.

I am considering this since SD has already gotten tickets (I mean, it has to be good if SD is going.). What other shows should I be considering?

[jmlynch1]

We are going to Book of Mormon. Just got our tix in the mail. I'm bi-curious white Midwestern so I hit most your qualifiers.

I am crazy jelly of you.

I am considering this since SD has already gotten tickets (I mean, it has to be good if SD is going.). What other shows should I be considering?

It is crazy hard to get tickets as far as I know. However, I have the soundtrack and other than being extremely uncomfortable sometimes the music is fantastic.

[slobber]

I am considering this since SD has already gotten tickets (I mean, it has to be good if SD is going.). What other shows should I be considering?
[/quote]It is crazy hard to get tickets as far as I know. However, I have the soundtrack and other than being extremely uncomfortable sometimes the music is fantastic.
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I am about 4 months out. Their are plenty of tickets available. I just want to pick between at least two shows, and I need some help with what other shows I should be considering.

[slobber]

I have never been to NYC, so from your past experiences, please suggest a couple of nice hotels near/on broadway and a couple of great places to eat.

Are the package deals with a hotel and a show the way to go, or are those craptity hotels? I have some points, but I don't give a crap if I use them or not. I will just pay for whatever I do if I select a hotel that I don't have points for.

[mocat]

Wicked is super fun.

[steve dave]

We are going to Book of Mormon. Just got our tix in the mail. I'm bi-curious white Midwestern so I hit most your qualifiers.

Congrats.

Yeah, nice work.  You have to plan way ahead to get those tix.

yeah, we aren't going until March.  I plan all travel way ahead to assure award availability. 

[michigancat]

just go to one broadway show. If you can't entertain yourself the rest of the time in New York my goodness.

[steve dave]

just go to one broadway show. If you can't entertain yourself the rest of the time in New York my goodness.

yes, absolutely confirmed

[slobber]

just go to one broadway show. If you can't entertain yourself the rest of the time in New York my goodness.

I am only going to go to one. I just want to choose which one and I am asking for some suggestions. So far, I have Book of Mormon and Wicked to chose from. Any other recommendations?

[Ghost of Stan Parrish]

just go to one broadway show. If you can't entertain yourself the rest of the time in New York my goodness.

I am only going to go to one. I just want to choose which one and I am asking for some suggestions. So far, I have Book of Mormon and Wicked to chose from. Any other recommendations?

Some musicals/some straight plays:

Death of a Salesman
Newsies
One Man, Two Guvnors
War Horse

I haven't seen Rock of Ages, but it hardly gets more straight, white, and male than that (and it's supposed to be good).  Also, Venus in Fur is supposed to be very good.

Book of Mormon would be my first choice, but...

P.S.  If you want to go to see the 9/11 Memorial, you need to book a couple weeks in advance (maybe even more in the summer?) to be sure you get the day you want.  Lots of folks don't know that.

P.P.S.  Times Square seems utterly unbearable to me, but I see why tourists like spending time there.

[Ghost of Stan Parrish]

And if you do stay in Times Square, have a mutton chop at Keens.

[slobber]

And if you do stay in Times Square, have a mutton chop at Keens.

Thank you for the advice!

[steve dave]

When I was staying at the Time Square Marriott for work I ate at the Juniors across the street 3 straight days for breakfast so I could freak people out by putting their fantastic mustard on hash browns. 

[Ghost of Stan Parrish]

When I was staying at the Time Square Marriott for work I ate at the Juniors across the street 3 straight days for breakfast so I could freak people out by putting their fantastic mustard on hash browns.

...and you had the cheesecake at least once, yeah?