Need Urgent Help Choosing Best NYC Play!

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<p>Okay, I’ve perused The New Yorker online and here’s my shortlist–most of which are in preview. Does anyone have an inside scoop on these plays?</p>

<p>Landscape of the Body by John Guare</p>

<p>On the Line with Mike Nichols directing</p>

<p>Stuff Happens at the Papp by David hare</p>

<p>Lestat (though we’re not big on musicals)</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.newyorker.com/goingson/theatre/[/url]”>http://www.newyorker.com/goingson/theatre/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>cheers,</p>

<p>Of those plays, I’d recommend Landscape of the Body, simply because John Guare wrote it, Michael Greif is directing, and Lili Taylor and Sherie Rene Scott are in the show. </p>

<p>Another excellent choice would be The Lieutenant of Inishmore which is a fantastic show. Martin McDonagh had the best show on Broadway last year in the Pillowman, and this one is just as good. I would also recommend Three Days of Rain (which I saw last night) but the entire run is already sold out. The God Committee is also good.</p>

<p>Haven’t seen Lestat myself but everyone I know who has seen it, has panned it. If you want a great musical, and are not ‘big’ on musicals, see Jersey Boys.</p>

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<p>Booked in Lieutenant of Irishmore with the two boys in mind–though you can get Three days of rain tickets at a premium ;).</p>

<p>Ahhhh…for ten instead of four days in NYC!
Thanks so much, always. Really appreciate it.</p>

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<p>Okay, while in Times Sqaure look fo rthe Naked Cowboy!!! He wears briefs, but wears them well…we have some great pictures</p>

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<p>What about Doubt?</p>

<p>Also, if it interests you, try to see the Egyptian exhibit about Hatshepsut at the Met. I saw it in SF but it is now in NYC. Really fascinating and gorgeous.</p>

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<p>I second the Hatshepsut exhibit at the Met. I saw it opening day while vacationing in NYC last week. Also, many thanks to those who suggested dinner at Carmine’s, a wonderful Italian restaurant!</p>

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<p>I shared these with sac too, but recently ate at two great restaurants near Lincoln Center: Rose Mexicano (have the guacamole made to order at your table) and Gabriel’s (Italian).</p>

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<p>Hi Cheers!
congrats on getting back to the Big Apple. While am of absolutely no help in providing info on the plays you mentioned, I would suggest you look into ordering tix from <a href=“http://www.broadwaybox.com%5B/url%5D”>www.broadwaybox.com</a>. they have GREAT discounts and no junk fees. They also have links to the theater seating so you can figure out if seats are decent. Have fun!</p>

<p>** addendum: they have reviews on the plays as well. Lots of great info!</p>

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<p>I’ve seen Hatshepshut temple and the Egyptian museum in person–and highly recommend it to all. I will probably get to Moma and the galleries in Soho and Chelsea.</p>

<p>Probably only have time for one play. Sigh.</p>

<p>Will keep Rose in mind, patient. We’re staying on CPS. Kinda lined up for dinner with friends though.</p>