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 May 1, 2013, 9:51 am
One new show out this spring that looks funny is Different Animals. The show is about Jessica Tarver, a woman who believes in romantic comedy and happily-ever-after. But by her late twenties, she finds herself languishing in Spartanburg, South Carolina – reeling from the sting of a failed business venture, disappointed by her May-December marriage [...]
By Laura, on April 29, 2013, 9:38 am
There’s so many shows on and off-broadway right now that I’m dying to see! I’ve been to a few the past several weeks, and here are some of my thoughts if looking for some recommendations!
I checked out The Nance two weeks ago, thanks to an invite from my friend Yael. I highly recommend [...]
By Laura, on February 8, 2013, 5:34 pm
The snow is coming down, but I definitely don’t mind it when you can score these deals!
As long as the subways are running today, Friday, Feb 8th and tomorrow Saturday, Feb 9th, you can show your metro card at the box office to purchase $20 tickets to see Roundabout Theatre Company’s The Mystery Of Edwin [...]
By Laura, on February 8, 2013, 10:41 am
CONGRATS TO #14, SYDIA!
One musical I’m excited to see this spring is Hands on a Hardbody, simply because the music is by Trey Anastasio of PHiSH. The music is supposed to be different than a traditional Broadway show, so I’m excited to see how it is executed. Inspired by true events, the [...]
By Laura, on January 30, 2013, 10:41 am
Want to see a show at a discount? I’ve told you all about Hiptix before – which anyone under 35 can get $20 tickets to Roundabout Theater Company’s shows – but I recently learned that Lincoln Center Theater has a similar program as well, called LincTix. Simply sign up online, and you can get [...]
By Laura, on January 25, 2013, 7:57 am
CONGRATS TO WANDA!
Want to check out a play? The Amoralists are presenting a new play called COLLISION at the Rattlestick Theater on Waverly and Perry. Chance encounters prove calculated when three students, a professor, and a stranger come together in this incendiary new drama. Set in a college dormitory somewhere in the [...]
By Laura, on January 7, 2013, 7:20 am
CONGRATS TO ERIN, #16!
Ever miss the days of the Spice Girls and the time when P. Diddy was once known as Puffy? Thanks to a new musical, Totally Tubular Time Machine, you can go back in time and witness the 80s and the 90s. This interactive show features “celebrity” pop stars like [...]
By Laura, on December 11, 2012, 10:36 am
To celebrate Phantom of the Opera’s 25th anniversary this winner, tickets to performances from January 7 to March 9 are extremely discounted. Case in point – you can sit in the orchestra for just $75 on Monday – Thursday performances, or $85 on the weekends (great deal if you still need a gift idea). [...]
By Laura, on November 28, 2012, 10:33 am
CONGRATS TO WINNER DEB!
Anyone remember Chris March from Project Runway and Bravo’s Mad Fashion? Well, Chris has a new show out if you are looking to get into the holiday spirit - The Butt-Cracker Suite.
This is obviously a re-creation of the Nutcracker, but set in a trailer park, complete with dancing pink [...]
By Laura, on November 13, 2012, 7:01 am
I’m going to warn you all – I’m away for work this week in Seattle, so you may find yourself looking at a few giveaway posts this week (YAY!).Â
The New Stage Theatre Company is presenting Garden of Delights, which showcases the vivid and surrealist imagination of controversial Spanish playwright Fernando Arrabal. The show is directed [...]
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