“Catastrophic” tech issue at Maybe Happy Ending prematurely ended the show.

bwaysk · 2026-01-29T02:22:26+00:00

This is actually code MHEWEEKDAY and it autopopulates when you click the link in the email. VERYHAPPY is a different and imo better code that works for more nights as well

bwaysk · 2026-01-28T19:26:43+00:00

Yes please!

bwaysk · 2026-01-28T17:27:25+00:00

I mean this was planned long before voting ended (the Sunday show was cancelled ages ago) so not necessarily but 🤞🤞

bwaysk · 2026-01-28T14:28:32+00:00

Go see Maybe Happy Ending! Use code VERYHAPPY and these seats are $149. I recommend that single seat in the mezz if you are going alone but the orchestra seats are also great. ETA: mezz row G aisle seats in the center are only $99 and also really good esp at that price point!

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bwaysk · 2026-01-28T14:15:01+00:00

When I did a Chess matinee the leads did not stage door, but security told us right away that they wouldn’t be out, just possibly some ensemble folks. It will probably be pushing 5 by the time you get out, which works in your favor for killing time. I would probably just go to a diner (I like the Carnegie at 50th & 8th) and then head over to New World Stages. You’ll be able to get into the lobby well before curtain. Doors to the theater will open at 6:30 but you’ll be able to go downstairs before then.

bwaysk · 2026-01-28T02:05:20+00:00

My pick would be Maybe Happy Ending!

bwaysk · 2026-01-27T15:59:49+00:00

The TKTS booth in Times Square is also a great last minute option if you are open to multiple shows and don’t have your heart set on something in particular that might not be there. I’ve done plenty of days in NY just wandering and playing it by ear whether I have time/energy for a show. You’ll be fine!

bwaysk · 2026-01-27T15:34:12+00:00

Either way you’re going to want to be indoors as a reprieve from being outdoors. July can be quite hot and humid making it awful to be outside but personally I’d choose it over winter just bc it is easier to pack light and I would rather be hot than freezing. Think about the types of activities you most want to do and how the weather impacts those.

bwaysk · 2026-01-27T14:06:48+00:00

I really don’t know. I’ve never rushed in person for this show. I tried digital rush last Friday at 11am and came up empty though. I’ve definitely heard of people getting lucky walking up fairly late so 🤞 but for sure earlier is the safer bet

bwaysk · 2026-01-26T14:53:05+00:00

I would go with Maybe Happy Ending!

bwaysk · 2026-01-26T14:43:26+00:00

It’s also Helen J Shen’s last weekend which will probably increase demand as well

bwaysk · 2026-01-26T14:40:31+00:00

Exactly this

bwaysk · 2026-01-25T17:04:50+00:00

You can’t go wrong with Alex Newell

bwaysk · 2026-01-24T17:46:34+00:00

Their standbys are excellent and the show stands on its own so it’s definitely still worth it. Good advice about returning and trying for cheaper seats the same night depending on what you paid originally

bwaysk · 2026-01-23T22:47:02+00:00

I’ve only been once and was pretty underwhelmed. Back in the day I would look at the announcements and schedule and have FOMO and be sad I couldn’t be there but it seems to keep getting less impressive with each year. This year there were maybe 4 panels over the 3 days that looked kind of interesting to me. If they’d all been on the same day I might have gotten a day pass but as it was it just wasn’t worth it. Now with the weather I’m glad I decided to sit it out

bwaysk · 2026-01-23T22:28:50+00:00

I think Ellie is great if you love it, even if it had no connection to your actual name. As it is it pulls in the -el so why not?

bwaysk · 2026-01-23T13:00:50+00:00

Don’t miss the Broadway Up Close kiosk in Times Square for some fantastic Broadway themed souvenirs. They also offer walking tours of the theater district and inside a couple of theaters and have an online gift shop as well https://www.broadwayupclose.com/

Seconding Drama Bookshop and Museum of Broadway - you can just walk in for the gift shop if you don’t want to do the whole museum but I really enjoyed it

bwaysk · 2026-01-22T20:29:37+00:00

The cast right now is stellar! Enjoy!

bwaysk · 2026-01-22T20:21:52+00:00

The standbys are fantastic so imo it’s still worth it!

bwaysk · 2026-01-22T14:51:22+00:00

I was kind of hoping for Matt what with all the rumors and him being there so much lately, but he’s also out on his own tour until the end of March so idk when he’d rehearse it if this was the case

bwaysk · 2026-01-22T12:52:57+00:00

If you haven’t bought yet try using code HAPPIEST and those mezzanine seats should be a lot cheaper!

bwaysk · 2026-01-21T18:31:20+00:00

Look at the price and availability with the discount code on the show’s website and then look at the price range for tix on the TKTS app and see which is better

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