I don't think the stage door has been near as busy in the winter as it was all summer and fall. I definitely wouldn't leave the theatre before the show is completely over--that last reprise is really fun. It takes Laura and Max at least 15 minutes to get out there and I think the rest of the cast needs close to that too. They have to change clothes, return mics, turn in wigs etc. I've also heard they continue to stay until everyone has their autograph so I don't think you really have to hurry out there. Definitely don't leave the theatre and miss that final reprise of songs. One of my favorite casual deli style places to eat is called Cranberry's and it is just eat of Broadway on 45th Street about one long block, on the north side of the street. Why I like it is that they have a great hot food bar and a great cold salad bar with many varieties of food on each. They also have a great display of fresh fruit on the cold bar and I loved that. You pay so much per pound for all the food you take on your plate. There's definitely nothing special about the seating etc--in fact most of the seating is just at long tables upstairs, but I just really liked the variety of food. I think there's delis like this all over but that happens to be the one we've found and liked the best. Others have mentioned Trecolori, the Italian restaurant right next to the Brooks Atkinson theatre and we have liked that too. If you ever want to really treat yourself find one of the Brazilian steak houses! For about $50.00 per person you can get all-you-can eat salad bar and about 15 varieties of meats that they bring to your table on long skewers and cut off slices. It's an expensive night out but when you're hungry for meat and want to treat yourself, that is really fun. I know New York has one on about 51st Street if I remember right but I can't remember the name of it. We took Nate there with us one evening while Laura was at the show and he and my husband ate like there was no tomorrow! Good stuff. Have fun!

The doorman at the Palace Theatre, where Legally Blonde plays, has a fantastic system. Because the door is on a side-street, he's able to set the barricades up 1-person deep, all the way down the block. So the actors down the line.


As far as food, if you're looking for a cheap fast-food place for a quick bite, my recommendation is called Chicken Bar, located on 45th, across the street from the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

for food, just be wary of price, i ate at the olive garden, it was kinda expensive... everything is marked up. think of the prices at normal olive garden plus like 33% more.

for stage door, i went last tuesday and was thinking about doing stage door. i stayed till the end and took my time leaving. when i was outside there was hardly anyone outside, maybe because it is a week day. i didn't stage door, but i want to next time i go.

I would think so, but you should call them and ask. Prices in Manhattan are more than elsewhere due to many factors. Even McDonalds costs more.

The food at Tricolore was excellent and so was the service.

-- Edited by DogsandBirds at 13:57, 2008-03-13

Yes, but be careful and inspect the merchandise carefully. Lots on Canal Street. The knock offs look good but they dont wear very well.