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Ten Things to do in New York City with Teens

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See a Broadway Play

Top Things in NYC - Broadway plays, photo ©  Teresa Plowright

Speaking of 42nd Street: that was the classic Broadway play I saw with my middle son, at a matinee. Lion King, Hairspray, Rent are long-running choices. Alternatively, you may want to see the play du jour. On a more recent trip with my eldest son, Spamalot -- reprise of Monty Python and the Holy Grail-- was the crowd-pleaser.

By the way: during one visit, we tried buying last-minute seats at Times Square: yes, they're half-price, but the price they're half of is $120. Also, choice plays sell out fast. So we headed to the 42nd Street theater and simply bought seats for 30 bucks. We were "in the gods" but the view was fine.

- continue to Top Things in NYC #6, Harbor Tour

Photo © Teresa Plowright

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