Sunday, June 14, 2015

Did you miss #FleetWeek in New York City? I can still hook you up with some fun sailors! #onthetown #spon

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Maybe it's the iconic V-J Day Sailor and Nurse 'Smooch' Photo that has been seen around the world, or the thrill of Fleet Week that still associates New York City with Sailors and a touch of Romance. While this year's 27th annual Fleet Week has already passed, apparently the ship sailed without a few of it's sailors! (If you are not familiar with the V-J Day Sailor and Nurse photo, read more about it HERE, it's a good read actually!)

On The Town Lyric Theatre Broadway New York City
On The Town Lyric Theatre Broadway New York City

This week I got to see "On The Town" on Broadway and before we delve any further into my actual review, you know how the title of this post offers to 'hook you up with some fun sailors!'? I am hosting a giveaway for a pair of tickets to see On The Town, in case you missed it, click HERE enter the giveaway, and then come back and finish this review! This one ends soon as the tickets are specifically for the June 23rd performance, so enter right NOW! You don't have to live in NYC to enter, but you do have to be in NYC on that specific date as the giveaway does not include air or hotel!

Part of the charm of any show is the actual theatre, it's all about looking around and noticing the details!

Lobby Floor of the Lyric Theatre

Above: Lobby Floor of the Lyric Theatre!

Lobby Ceiling of the Lyric Theatre

Above: Lobby Ceiling!

Walls of the Lyric Theatre

Above: Inside the theatre!

American Flag on the stage before showtime for On the Town Broadway Musical

Above: The Stage, before showtime!


Above: Literally looking up from my seat inside the theatre!

Below: Tony Yazbeck lets New York, New York know he's "Feeling Lucky To Be Me"



My Take:

On the Town is high energy, funny, and the entire cast literally 'brings it'! Much like Sex and the City, New York is just as much a part of the cast as the performers are. As a born and raised New Yorker it can be easy to overlook just how 'magical' this City can be, seeing it through the sailor's eyes is a wonderful reminder not to overlook the beauty that NYC has to offer.

To have a show that first hit the theater in 1944 remaining this relevant to a modern day theatre-goer is a tribute to John Rando (Director) and Joshua Bergasse (Choreographer) and it's amazing cast! Keep an eye on Megan Fairchild who plays Ivy a Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet making her Broadway Debut, Tony Yazbeck who brings a very dimensional performance to the role of Gabey, Jackie Hoffman who will literally keep you laughing out loud as 'Madame Dilly', and Alysha Umphress as 'Hildy', a New York City woman that knows EXACTLY what she wants!

Another thing I really need to mention as an avid theatre lover, the seats at The Lyric Theatre are generously spaced out, and that is super RARE. Most of the time a Broadway Show ends in numb legs for me as most of my height is actually in my legs, so being cramped up for any length of time is hard for me, my legs were not numb by intermission or the end of the show which was another pleasant surprise for me. and while I didn't get to avail myself of it, the theatre also has an Ambassador's Lounge where you can sit before the show, hang up your coat/jacket and enjoy a welcome glass of prosecco and you can also enjoy the lounge again during intermission. (I could definitely see myself wanting to do that during winter that's for sure!). You can also pick up a 'Variety Box' from Lyric Theatre's super cute 'Darlings Sweet Shop' filled with snacks and either wine or of course a non-alcholic version, it is included in the Ambassador Experience, but you can also get it directly with your regular ticket too. You can read up on the different levels of the Ambassador Experience at the theatre HERE.

And by the way my post-theatre ritual of hitting Junior's Cheesecake is just between us OK!

Don't forget to enter our giveaway for a pair of tickets! Can't wait to find out if you won? Use code SOCIAL to get orchestra seats starting at $79 on select performances through June 28, 2015: http://ottbway.co/OTTOffer

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21 comments:

  1. being American and new York born and bred, your blog post made me smile today! I used to love experiencing a Broadway play and On The Town was and is one of my favorite movies and I reckon the play would be fantastic too!

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  2. I'll be honest, I'd love to see anything on Broadway, since I've never even been to New York, I would just love to see a Broadway show! On The Town would be amazing to see, I bet! Maybe one of these days!

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  3. I've never seen a musical before in person. I have to be honest, I'm not really into musicals. That being said, I'd love to see one just for the experience of it. I really wish Cats was still around. That one looked cool.

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  4. I love the theater - I have going to NYC to watch plays on my Bucket List! I make sure to check out every local theater performance and go to shows that make it to Milwaukee. On the Town sounds like a great show.

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  5. I've already entered to win, I love the theater and as a born a bred New York I 'd be over he hill to see On The Town !!

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  6. I've never seen a show on Broadway. I am sure they are exciting and amazing. One day, hopefully we will get the opportunity.

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  7. I'd love to see anything on Broadway I've never been to any type of Broadway play or show. I think it would be amazing. I've heard great things about on the town! - Jeanine

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  8. I have never been to New York! I think it would be amazing to get to see a Broadway show in person. We have seen on like it here in Seattle but Broadway sounds like it would be amazing!

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  9. The theatre looks beautiful. I always adore anything on Broadway.

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  10. I did miss it, and every year I keep saying I want to get over there and join in the fun!

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  11. We were in NYC last month, and we saw Phantom on Broadway. I didn't know On the Town was such a beloved musical. It sounds really fun to see. the pictures of the theater are lovely too. Thanks for sharing! Hopefully someone wins the giveaway and falls in love with the show too!

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  12. How pretty!! I'm actually from NYC (Queens) but couldn't make it. I was just too busy with personal and family issues. I loved reading this post, it was just so much fun to see and read about :) Loved that video too!

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  13. I am going to New York City this week and hope to catch a Broadway show. I haven't heard of this one yet, but I'm open to seeing it of course. It sounds really good!

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  14. I never really had a bucket list, but I find these last few months I have been creating one. Broadway is one of those things. While we have a ton of stage shows here in MI, there is just something about being able to see the production in the most well known stage.

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  15. My kids are a little too young for theater, but On the Town is a wonderful movie! Sounds like a lot of fun!

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  16. This sounds like a fun show to see in person. I've never seen a show on Broadway but it's on my "life list" so maybe the next time i'm in the big apple I will go see it.

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  17. It is one of my biggest dreams to watch a Broadway play and I really hope that this will come true one of these days. "On the Town" seems like a great play and it was so nice that I could "see" it through your eyes here on the blog.
    Hugs,
    Rally

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  18. That photo was extremely iconic, and since you mentioned it, I read that the two people in the photo weren't even boyfriend and girlfriend. A high-energy play sounds like a lot of fun to attend. I haven't gone to a Broadway or off-Broadway play before, but did go to a few for an elementary school field trip.

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  19. Oh wow! I would love to go just to see the theatre :)

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  20. I am not the biggest fan of musicals, but I try to catch a show whenever I am traveling. Looks like fun.

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  21. I would love to go to a Broadway show, I have never even been to NYC though! Looks great!

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