Leaving for NYC in a Week

[OneFinger]

Going to NYC in about a week for a tour. In addition to the musiems and tourist stuff, I've got tickets for:

• Book of Mormon
• Hands on a Hardbody
• The Nance (Nathan Lane)
• I'll Eat Your Last (Bette Midler)
• Kinky Boots
• Lucky Guy (Tom Hanks)
• Miltilda

Think it willl be a good tour.

[Guest EXPAT]

Sounds like a great trip.

[axiom2001]

Sounds like a great trip.

Now include some good restaurants along with some of NYC's finest escorts, and you'll be in "Seventh Heaven."

{I will be in NYC from May 6 until the 8th and have Kinky Boots and The Nance on board. Bought tickets via the net a few days ago!}

[OneFinger]

RATS!!

Got an e-mail today that Hands on a Hardbody is closing this Saturday (13 April). So, my tickets are no good. But, they are refunding the money.

Appears the play tanked. Not sure if it was because of reviews or lack of sales.

Not sure if I'll try to find a replacement once I arrive or just have more time to explore the city.

[OneFinger]

Well, I'm now in NYC and thoroughly enjoying myself.

Got tickets to Nice Work if You Can Get It (to replace Hands on a Hardbody). The play was very, very enjoyable with Matthew Broderick. Music and dancing were great and seats on the 8th row were fantastic. Was talking to the usher before the show started and mention this was a replacment for Hands... He said that he saw Hands just before it closed and he LOVED it. Couldn't understand why it was closing early.

Really enjoyed the Book of Momon (my 2nd time seeing it). Caught more of the subtle / indirect references in the play. Although I was a little disappointed in the actor that played Elder Cunningham. He wasn't as polished as the actor I saw in the touring company. Since all of our tour group was from Salt Lake City (or formerly SLC), we all felt this was a "must see" play for us. We weren't disappointed.

The next day we went to Kinky Boots. This is a play you don't want to miss!! I loved the story and the music by Cindy Lauper was great. It's was one of those plays you didn't want to end. Very strong cast and you could feel the unity and support they gave each other. After the play we had a meet and greet with some of the actors (including the Stark Sands). Although he is very beautiful on stage, I was overwhelmed with his warmth and personality off-stage. Very outgoing and friendly to our mostly-gay group.

Last night we saw Lucky Guy with Tom Hanks and a plethora of other well-known actors. I enjoyed it. But, a couple of people in the group were very critical of the writing and performances. They actually left at intermission. Glad I stayed and even bought a poster that was signed by the cast (fundraiser for AIDS).

This afternoon it's off to Mitilda and then Bette Midler in I'll Eat You Last. Should be a good day.

[Guest hitoallusa]

Oh my Onefinger, you are having a great time. Thank you for the update.

[OneFinger]

Oh my Onefinger, you are having a great time. Thank you for the update.

I am having a good time. Matilda is another play that was really good. I believe they brought the entire cast from London over. The children were very talented and I hated for the show to end. I suspect this will be getting several Tony nominations.

Bette Midler in I'll Eat You Last was fantastic. It was done without intermission and lasted about 90 minutes. Not a bad seat in the house (and we were almost against the wall). However, the set is a replica of a living room and you felt like you were right there next to her. FYI, if anyone else is planning to see this, don't be late. There is no seating once the curtain goes up.

The final play we saw was The Nance. This is a MUST SEE. It's in the oldest continually in-use theatre (built in 1903). Unfortunate the seats and leg room haven't been updated since it opened. But the theatre is very ornate and it was like stepping back in time.

The play is about a "nance" (an actor who does commedy routines between burlesque acts). Nathan Lane played Chancey Miles who was an openly gay nance in the 1930's. The story revolved around his life, relationships, job hazards, and gave a very compelling look at gays during that period.

There is one scene where Miles' lover is seen full frontal nude. OMG, I nearly fainted he was so cute. I am so grateful we added this to our list.

Unfortunately, there wasn't enough time to see everything we wanted. One on my list that I didn't see was Ann (a one-woman play about Ann Richards). Several in our tour group did go and they rated that as the best play of the tour (above Bette Midler and Kinky Boots). However, I'm not disappointed with our choice of plays. Just wish we could have added one more.

I was a little concerned about safety and security in NYC. It wasn't a problem. We traveled anywhere we wanted on the subways. Felt very safe in Times Square. Even enjoyed some time walking around Central Park.

In short, this was a wonderful and much-needed vacation. I love Broadway and had an enjoyable time. Now, back to work so I can save for my next trip.

[Guest hitoallusa]

Wow that's awesome... Is the tour organized among your friends or through a travel agency? I want to do something like that.. I don't want to travel alone.. And I have a good reason for shoe shopping now.. for my theater tour in NYC...

[OneFinger]

Wow that's awesome... Is the tour organized among your friends or through a travel agency? I want to do something like that.. I don't want to travel alone.. And I have a good reason for shoe shopping now.. for my theater tour in NYC...

There are a group of us from SLC that often travel together on gay cruises. My traveling companion on those cruises heard about a gay group in SLC that was going to NYC and asked if I was interested in joining the group.

So, this tour was part of that group. But, in addition to me (from PDX) we also had people joining us from San Diego and Orlando.

The tour director is an actor from SLC and had lots of contacts in NYC. He works through a travel agency in Texas.

I wouldn't mind going on this tour again. It was not a real structured tour. Lots of time to see and do things on our own. Plus, some in the tour were pretty heavy drinkers while others of us didn't want to spend our time in bars. So, we did a lot of dinners and exploring on our own. But, the package included hotel, subway ticket, 4 shows, museum tickets, airfare, transfers, etc. Much easier than arranging it on my own.

And, there was a good mix of people in the group. Most were gay but there were some gay-friendly straights that attended.

[Suckrates]

The only thing missing from your trip was some NYC COCK....... Or was it missing ? Do tell !

[axiom2001]

Well, I'm now in NYC and thoroughly enjoying myself.

Got tickets to Nice Work if You Can Get It (to replace Hands on a Hardbody). The play was very, very enjoyable with Matthew Broderick. Music and dancing were great and seats on the 8th row were fantastic. Was talking to the usher before the show started and mention this was a replacment for Hands... He said that he saw Hands just before it closed and he LOVED it. Couldn't understand why it was closing early.

Really enjoyed the Book of Momon (my 2nd time seeing it). Caught more of the subtle / indirect references in the play. Although I was a little disappointed in the actor that played Elder Cunningham. He wasn't as polished as the actor I saw in the touring company. Since all of our tour group was from Salt Lake City (or formerly SLC), we all felt this was a "must see" play for us. We weren't disappointed.

The next day we went to Kinky Boots. This is a play you don't want to miss!! I loved the story and the music by Cindy Lauper was great. It's was one of those plays you didn't want to end. Very strong cast and you could feel the unity and support they gave each other. After the play we had a meet and greet with some of the actors (including the Stark Sands). Although he is very beautiful on stage, I was overwhelmed with his warmth and personality off-stage. Very outgoing and friendly to our mostly-gay group.

Last night we saw Lucky Guy with Tom Hanks and a plethora of other well-known actors. I enjoyed it. But, a couple of people in the group were very critical of the writing and performances. They actually left at intermission. Glad I stayed and even bought a poster that was signed by the cast (fundraiser for AIDS).

This afternoon it's off to Mitilda and then Bette Midler in I'll Eat You Last. Should be a good day.

Although I hope to be in New York City next week, May 6 through the 8th, your report encourages me to make arrangements when I return from my sojourn across the sea to try and be in NYC in 2014 for at least a week or perhaps return in the fall of 2013 for a week; spending each evening in a theatre viewing and taking in a play! Next week I hope to see The Nance and Kinky Boots. ...have tickets which weren't cheap.

[OneFinger]

The only thing missing from your trip was some NYC COCK....... Or was it missing ? Do tell !

I typically hire while in NYC. But, I had a traveling companion this time and it really wasn't practical. Plus, I'm not so sure when I would have had time to work it in. Did a lot in a very short period of time.

[OneFinger]

Although I hope to be in New York City next week, May 6 through the 8th, your report encourages me to make arrangements when I return from my sojourn across the sea to try and be in NYC in 2014 for at least a week or perhaps return in the fall of 2013 for a week; spending each evening in a theatre viewing and taking in a play! Next week I hope to see The Nance and Kinky Boots. ...have tickets which weren't cheap.

Personally, I don't think you can go wrong with The Nance and Kinky Boots. If I read your message correctly, you already have tickets and really think you'll enjoy both shows.

Bette Midler in I'll Eat You Last is another one to consider. Some in our group saw Ann and really enjoyed it. I also believe they said the theater wasn't full. So, you might be able to pick up some cheap, same-day tickets.

Please, keep us up-to-date on your NYC experience.

[AdamSmith]

I typically hire while in NYC. But, I had a traveling companion this time and it really wasn't practical.

Three's company.

[citylaw1]

I'll Eat You Last was fantastic.