malaysia1: Prep For NYC (Part 2)

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c) Shows - You cannot go to NYC without seeing a few shows, esp the musicals. There are also stand up clubs and plays with famous actors doing their bit parts on Broadway. Currently Bette Midler is doing a play there. The tourist trick usually is to queue for half price tockets at those TKTS booths around the city but usually you end up with shows you don't really want to see. I was all geared up to watch The Book of Mormons but its booked solid for the next 3 months but I believe you can still get these premium tickets from your bellhop for $250 plus a generous tip. Normal tickets for top shows cost between $150-230 but the best way is to book beforehand from this site Broadtickets:

http://www.broadticket.com/broadway.html

The great thing is that it will set you back just about $100 but you get great seats confirmed before you go. I have booked for Jersey Boys, Avenue Q and Motown.

d) Sight-seeing - If its your first couple of times, you need not take the tour packges which are really moving packs of sardines through the city in an unforgiving manner. Always take free and easy then buy packages beforehand. The best site is aviator. As you can see, they are reasonably priced.

.http://www.viator.com/New-York-City-tours/d687-ttd?pref=02&aid=g5526

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