Well, the stagehands' strike continues indefinitely. I have my precious ticket to Young Frankenstein, which I plan to love despite the lukewarm reviews. I have no doubt it will be entertaining. The other Broadway shows that are up and running do not interest me, particularly after seeing bits of them in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. I mean, Xanadu? Mary Poppins? Not so much.
What does interest me is Liz Callaway's cabaret show, Between Flights. I had the opportunity to see her (and meet her) here in Chicago a couple years ago in concert with her sister, Ann Hampton Callaway, and I'm a huge fan. And at $30, it's a steal.
Also intriguing is The Piano Teacher, an off-Broadway play starring Elizabeth Franz. I saw her in Death of a Salesman opposite Brian Dennehy, and she was fantastic. I think these little off-Broadway jewels appeal to me anyway, because VTG, where I do a lot of theatre, is very much like some of those venues in terms of physical space as well as material.
I will make the obligatory visit to the Roxy Deli for a hot pastr
ami on rye. I will stop in Colony Records. I will most definitely spend an afternoon at the Drama Bookshop. And 
I will visit the Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS office to purchase some Christmas gifts.
ami on rye. I will stop in Colony Records. I will most definitely spend an afternoon at the Drama Bookshop. And 
I will visit the Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS office to purchase some Christmas gifts.Beyond that, I'll just let NYC do its thing and take it all in. Alone in the big city, for the first time.
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Catch me up on the details, love. When do you leave for the luscious Big Apple? And how long is this wonderful vacation? I hope you can blog while away, yes??? I've never been to NYC and would like to experience it vicariously through the blog.
I leave from Chicago Tuesday morning and I return Friday afternoon. I'm staying at the YMCA on the upper west side-- recently renovated rooms and it's only $100 a night. Right next to Lincoln Center.
You've never been? Oh, doll, it's wonderful! I used to go once or twice every year, from 1992 until about 2002. If I have internet access somewhere, I will most definitely blog-- just for you!
Hugs!
Hey kiddo - have fun in my hometown!
Try to get tickets to see The Ritz at Studio 54 if it is still playing. With Rosie Perez in the Googie Gomez role that Terrance McNally created for Rita Moreno. My partner Fang saw it last month and said it was great!
Yes, I'm hoping to see "The Ritz," Thomas. I recall the movie from years ago and I remember Treat Williams spent most of the film wearing only a towel. Woof!
Aw, I'm jealous! Its been 3 years since my last trip to NYC and I'm feeling the withdrawal. Have a wonderful time Doug!
Mark :-)
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