Don't forget to find discount seats at broadwaybox.com
I just took a look at what's discounted on that site and it's a totally personal decision, but I'd do:
A Standard:
Hello Dolly (Bette Midler is no longer headlining, but Bernadette Peters is Dolly now, and I really like her)
Carousel (I LOVE this musical. Haven't seen this production, but it's a tried and true)
Chicago
A more modern standard
Wicked: Around for a couple of decades but a great, fun show
Latest Tony Winner
Dear Evan Hansen: I'd only go if Ben Platt is still in it. Not sure if I personally would connect with the subject matter of teen angst, but it's the latest hot thing, so..
Play rather than musical?
Nah. You're in NYC for the first time See a musical.
And here's a New York Magazine article about some brand new shows hitting Broadway in 2018 to make the decision even harder. http://www.vulture.com/2018/01/upcom...hows-2018.html