KINKY BOOTS

Bobby and I had just barely arrived in Tunkhannock, PA when I had the opportunity to join a crowd from the Dietrich Theater downtown and head for New York City to see a musical called "Kinky Boots."  I had never been to New York and this was a perfect opportunity to get there in a bus, just kick back and let the driver worry about traffic!

We had just enough time for lunch at Victor's Cafe--Cuban fare.  Lots of banana chips!  We sprinted to and from the eatery.  Wear your tennis shoes!

Buses are colorful, all covered with advertisements.  Ricksha ride?  This might be pretty tempting after pounding the pavement.

 There are so many places to eat and nearly every cuisine you can imagine.  Lots of cafes are side by side.  I would never have thought of Ethiopian  food, but here it is.

 Old, beautiful architecture amid the plain ordinary style of the modern world.

The line wrapped around the block.  I groaned thinking how long it would take to get in and get seated.  We had tickets, and you can't imagine how fast that line moved.  Kinky Boots is being performed at the Al Hirschfeld Theater.  This theater was originally the Martin Beck Theater, and opened in 1924. It is Byzantine architectural style--the only theater in the USA with this style.  In 2003 the theater was  renamed Al Hirschfeld  to commemorate the artist's 100th birthday.  Hirscheld  illustrated show business for years.

Cyndi Lauper wrote the music, and the play is based on the book written by Harvey Fierstein.

We sat in the balcony, and I can't imagine how many folks were packed in the theater.  I prayed that there would not be a fire!

This is during intermission.  I loved the architecture!

Just a peek at the people in attendance.

Being as I am from the country, I was  surprised to see a real live orchestra down in the pit.  The music, dancing, acting and set changing was flawless.  I was amazed and want to see more.

I am just like a second grader!  I want to know where the bathrooms are, and I loved this one!  It had stained glass windows.

We piled in the bus after the play and went Carmine's for Italian food served family style.  Believe me there was way too much food, but I certainly tried to help eat it.  The place is big, with lots of people who were all talking, eating and drinking.  Check out the choices.

This was my first trip to New York City, and I loved it.  The play was so good, and the food and sights were special too.  Now, I can hardly wait to go back.