89th And Broke I'm a young professional living in Astoria (formerly of Williamsburg, the UES and Murray Hill - I move a lot!). I'm always looking for something fun to do or the best place to grab a drink and dinner at an affordable price around the city.
Have a suggestion? Email me at Laura AT 89thandbroke DOT com.
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By Laura, on March 8, 2013, 10:25 am
CONGRATS TO WINNER JACKY!
It is snowy and gross out today, so let’s do a giveaway!
This spring, Alec Baldwin (Emmy® Award winner 30 Rock, Oscar® nominee The Cooler, Tony® nominee A Streetcar Named Desire) and Ben Foster (Emmy® and SAG Award winner, The Messenger, 3:10 to Yuma, 360, Contraband, Here and The Mechanic) are joined [...]
By Laura, on October 5, 2012, 9:11 am
CONGRATS TO WINNER BONNIE!
Want to be one of the first to see the new Broadway show, The Heiress? I’m dying to see it, especially because Jessica Chastain – you know, the actress from the Help and Lawless – is starring in it.
The Heiress is the story of Catherine Sloper, the shy and [...]
By Laura, on April 16, 2012, 9:44 am
We’ve had a ton of Broadway giveaways lately (shameless reminder to enter our Leap of Faith giveaway here) but where’s a cheap place to grab a quick bite?
Sometimes, I don’t have a time to eat before the show, and am just looking for a place where I can grab a few drinks and [...]
By Laura, on April 13, 2012, 8:48 am
Remember a few months back when I told you about getting $29 tickets to see Broadway’s Leap of Faith? Well, I saw the show and it was fantastic!  Four-time Tony Award® nominee Raúl Esparza stars in this show as Jonas Nightingale, who is a “religious” performer who comes to a small town, ready to take the town’s [...]
By Laura, on March 15, 2012, 8:16 am
ONCE, which is in previews on Broadway, has a fabulous deal going on for next Wednesday, March 21′s performance at 8pm.  ONCE  tells the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant drawn together by their shared love of music.  If you are under 30 like me, you can score $31.50 tickets to this musical to the March [...]
By Laura, on February 27, 2012, 8:19 am
I loved Matthew Broderick in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and to this day, one of my biggest regrets is that I never saw him on Broadway for The Producers. But now, Matthew Broderick is back on Broadway with Kelli O’Hara from South Pacific in a new musical comedy, Nice Work If You Can Get [...]
By Caryn, on January 5, 2012, 6:21 am
Tickets are on sale for Broadway Week, which means two-for-one tickets to select shows on Broadway, including hits like Anything Goes, Jersey Boys, The Lion King, and more! Valid shows are from January 17 – February 4, but plan ahead and get your tickets now!
And while you’re at it, grab some off-broadway tickets too! Off-Broadway [...]
By Caryn, on December 2, 2011, 6:55 am
When I go to a broadway show I just want to be entertained. I don’t need the best actors or the most moving story line…I just want some fun, upbeat music, strong voices and flashy dance scenes. That all said, Mamma Mia! is one of my favorites and I’ve seen it twice already, but [...]
By Laura, on November 21, 2011, 7:43 am
Last week, Caryn and I were invited to go see Lysistrata Jones, a new Broadway musical. Â The musical is based on the story Lysistrata by Aristophanes. Â For those not familiar with the musical, basically the story is a college men’s basketball team is on a losing streak, so the girlfriends of the players [...]
By Laura, on September 9, 2011, 7:50 am
Here’s two promotions (plus a regular great deal) that we’re super excited about for all you theater fans! Better yet, consider taking advantage of these offers this weekend:
20at20: You know the drill by now.  Arrive at the theater 20 minutes before showtime at these participating theaters, and you’ll get $20 tickets.  We tried this [...]
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