Hi bees,

I woke up this morning all prepared to write a post listing appropriate shows to see for every taste… and then I realized that it would have to be, like, six pages long if I wanted to cover all of the worth-it shows that are out right now. So instead I’ve decided to focus on one demographic at a time. If today’s choices aren’t for you, then kindly pass them on to a friend!

Today’s five suggestions are for:

The hip 20-something who’s not interested in falling chandeliers or flying nannies

(Let’s put it this way: if you were to say "Mary Poppins", they would probably think you were talking about drugs.)

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Hi culture-loving bees! I’m Mardie, and I’ll be writing about theatre happenings in the area—everything from the biggest Broadway blockbusters to low-budget downtown performance art. I hope to share some reviews and suggestions with you, as well as offer insight into special events, local talent, and other goings-on about town. I’m not an actor (well, not since college)—but I’m a fully admitted musical theatre geek and will happily provide you with more details than you could ever possibly want or need. Hooray!

Theatre in New York is a funny thing. It’s presumably an art form for the masses, and yet the going rate for a standard Broadway ticket is $120, not including service fees. So… after two tickets, dinner, and that “Hakuna Matata” baby tee that your girlfriend insists on, a night of Broadway can easily cost half a paycheck. After the jump, I have a few suggestions for those who want to enjoy the excitement of the Great White Way on a budget!

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