The Gay Boys and Church Ladies Do NYC
I've invited Mama for a quick jaunt to NYC. She's feeling better, after her sixth and final round of chemo, which didn't do all that much good. Instead she starts on a new drug therapy on Monday. So, before the doctors with their Dr. Frankenstein ways start torturing her again, we're going on holiday!
My fabulous other, Rolf, of very close to 25 yrs, and my sister, Joy, are coming too. Joy's never been to NYC, and Mom has never seen a Broadway show (except for the Radio City Music Hall Chirstmas Show.)
It's a quick trip, arriving there at 10 tonight, and returning on Sunday after the matinee.
Can I get some tips from you? I need maximum impact, with the least walking possible. I've got Sunday matinee tickets for The Drowsy Chaperone. We need TKTS for two shows on Saturday. So, I have to be at TKTS at 10am, and again after the matinee.
Where should we have dinner? What do you think we should we do after Saturday evening show? Piano trio? Don't Tell Mama's?
On Sunday Morning, is there a great bus tour? Or - is there a great place for Organ music? (Mom's a pro.)
Friday 10PM arrive Hilton Garden Inn Times Square
Saturday 9:15am - Breakfast
Then what?
Saturday 2PM - Sweeny Todd
Saturday ? - 5:30 nap
Saturday 6 - 7:30 dinner
Saturday 8-10:30 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Saturday 11-1 - cocktails at Don't Tell Mama's? Or Marie's Crisis?
Sunday 9:30 Breakfast / Brunch . . . Harlem Brunch Tour?? what is that?
Sunday 10:45 Double Bus tour?
Sunday - out of hotel by noon
Sunday - 3 -5 Drowsy Chapeone.
Sunday - 6 - 8 try to get out of NYC
Monday 2am, get home.
Help! I need a plan. Most important is that it not be exhausting. Mama will go and go like the proverbial energizer bunny. . . proverbial? but she is not well, and I want all this to be as relaxing as possible.
Thanks!
Vig
posted by Vig @ 6:47 AM
5 comments
5 Comments:
my ONE suggestion was going to be that you go see The Drowsy Chaperone but you've got that covered already!
Hmmm, maybe take her to brunch somewhere on Sunday before the show. I don't have any suggestions for that, but after brunch, go to the Magnolia Bakery and get a cupcake!
Sorry, wish I could help.
Did I tell you how jealous I am... What a great thing to do for your mom, your a good son.
Have a wonderful trip!!!
If you're into the touristy things, check out Top of the Rock- you basically stand on top of Rockefeller Center to see the astounding panaramic view of the city. Not too expensive either. You can just sit and relax up there for awhile- reservations are required, can be made online.
Since you'll be in the theater district, I highly recommend Da Rosina for dinner. It's a small Italian restaurant on 46th St. They have a $22 Price Fixe DInner: Appitizer, Entree and Dessert- very good food. Website at www.darosina.com
You can always do the carriage ride through central park- my mother loves that.
Hope this helps!!
I came here from my pal Joey Destino's blog...
For dinner, if you want to go some place a wee bit on the pricier side but REALLY nice, go to Carmine's (http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7186156/new_york_ny/carmine_s_midtown.html)
The portions are huge and the food is amazing... but it IS rather pricey. If you want to go to something more reasonable but still nice, Ruby Foo's in Times Square (http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11351521/new_york_ny/ruby_foo_s.html)
It's pan Asian, and, again, really good food.
If you want something a little more on the reasonable side, I'd say walk three avenue blocks west to Hell's Kitchen (9th Avenue between 43rd and 54th). There are TONS of great restaurants in that area. Chan Pen Thai on 51st and 9th is great... Hell's Kitchen on 9th at 47th is great... and my favorite, Eatery at 9th between 52nd and 53rd Sts. (good celeb watching at this restaurant since the SNL crew tends to hang out there).
After the show on Saturday, esp since it seems you're looking for more cabaret/piano bar places, go to Duplex in the West Village (6th Avenue @ Christopher St.) or Marie's Crisis across Sixth Avenue from Duplex.
Big Apple Tours (you can get on it at 48th and 8th Avenue) is a good tourist tour to go to. And I agree with Musicguy... Da Rosina is great and so is Top of the Rock!
Good luck!!
The Drowsy Chaperone is PERFECT.. it is a wonderful little show, very upbeat...
I would suggest the Wedding Singer.. it is also loads of fun, really light-hearted and romantic.
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