Snow Day Specials



Central Park in a storm last year

Here we are again. More snow in NYC. This storm wasn't nearly as bad as the Christmas weekend one, but it still makes the streets soggy and the muscles mopey. But a bunch of dance-related places are offering Snow Day Specials today only...so if you're able to dig yourself out, take advantage of them!

-Pilates Reforming NY is offering reformer classes for $20.11!
I LOVE these classes, and usually they're $29/hour. So this is definitely a good deal. If you've never been there, they also offer FREE introductory classes (always, not just in the snow). Highly highly highly recommended :)

-Broadway Shows offer discounts!
"Memphis" 40% off: I have a friend who was in the orignal cast of this show and even though I've yet to see it myself, I've only heard great things. And who doesn't love a Broadway show?! The discount code ME4FANS is good for seats located within the orchestra and mezzanine of the Shubert Theatre.

"Billy Elliot" 40% off evening: If you haven't seen it yet, you really must. The kids in the show are just fantastic. Use the code BEGNA1201 on Broadway Offers or to the Imperial Theatre Box Office at 240 W. 45th St. to get 40 percent off orchestra and front mezzanine tickets.

"Mama Mia" for $64.50: Okay, it's not that cheap. But...it's a fun show and for a good seat, I'd take it. Use MMRES104 for orchestra and front mezzanine.

-A Good Snow Read: "Trapped" by Michael Northrop!
Trust me, it'll make you feel like your buried car is nothing. Get it now so next time you're trapped in the snow you'll know you're not alone...



I'll keep updating this list today if I hear of more deals...

Lupone in Gypsy

As a very last minute decision this afternoon in efforts to continue my procrastination on finishing up my final school work for the semester I bought a student rush ticket to see "Gypsy" on Broadway. It's been a while since I've seen a Broadway show and this was one I was less familiar with (I must have seen "Chicago" a hundred times...and maybe "Chorus Line" 20 or so..haha) so I thought I'd treat myself.

Wow.

First of all, student rush tickets are great because even though they're usually partial view, they are SO close to the stage. I was in one of those box seats you think the rich people get, like right next to the wings. Yes, partial view, but full view of backstage, haha, which I enjoyed.

The show was great. Patti Lupone is amazing. She made her entrance and literally they had to freeze frame the show and stop for the applause for a good 5 minutes or so. What power.

I'm glad I went...but now it's back to work...so much to do over the weekend since the semester ends next week, along with some performances to review, rehearsal, and so on. No more distractions til it's all done...

"i'm the giraffe that opens the show..."

Thanks to my favorite role as writer, I just got to go backstage at The Lion King on Broadway!!!

Haha I'm such a starstruck loser, but it's okay.

I'm doing a profile on one of the dancers and though I offered to have the interview at a coffee shop like I usually do, he emailed this morning saying we could do it at the theater. How amazing!!!

Details soon because as always I'm in a rush right now, but it was SO cool. Hyena heads staring at me, lion scenery...the works. We spoke in this big open reception area type room overlooking Times Square (though I must admit, The New Yorker has a better view...being on the same level of all the billboard lights is distracting). And MTV was below us, so there was the pounding of music to complement the pounding of my heart at being backstage. Hah!

I love my job(s).

Running to class. New Yorker was less stressful today :). Heading home for Easter weekend tomorrow. More details of everything to come soon, promise!