Let the sunshine in, man.
There are a few things I don't like about snowstorms in New York City: it's cold. Everything slows down--the sidewalks, the subways, your commute to work. The snow turns black the next day. And it will eventually melt into gigantic and oftentimes unavoidable puddles of water at most street corners. (Heaven help the poor soul who's nearby when a taxi or bus gets too close to the curb!)
But here's one thing I do like: winter storms mean that some Broadway shows will offer discounted prices to entice people to come in and fill up their now-vacated seats. So last Friday during our latest snowfall, I decided to work late, then head a few blocks down to get tickets to see "Hair"--a steal at $40 (and how did I know about it? Twitter. If you're not on, sign up ASAP. It's like magic). (And P.S. Follow me at @amyheartsny).
I had never seen the show before, and ended up being pleasantly surprised (who knew that "Let the Sunshine In" was actually a poignant, mournful song?). True to my inner theater geek, I've now listened to the soundtrack about seventeen times and have pretty much memorized every song. Which means that I'm all love and peace and Hare Krishna and everything today. And also not shaving my legs. (At least not until Tuesday.)
Here are some little goodies inspired by my last-minute theater outing. Because I totally love you, man. Peace.
Dapper Men (141 Dudes T-shirt), $23, Chop Shop
Peace Sign Blank Greeting Card, $3.50, Gold Teeth Brooklyn
Flower field lily basic tote, $71, drika.b
Joint Organic Catnip toy, $5, OhBoyCatToy
New York City, Things You'll Love | tagged peace & love & all that jazz | Email Article | Share Article | Permalink | 9 Comments
Reader Comments (9)
Hi Amy!
I saw Hair a few months ago and loved it! I felt like jumping up and singing all the songs with them! This weekend I am going to see West Side Story - another classic!
I won tickets last weekend for my hubby and I to see Bravo Broadway at our local Symphony Orchestra- a compilation of songs made famous on broadway...It was such a fun treat!
why are you so cool, M-dasher? i just can't keep up with you...but we'll see if you can keep with me in China! :D
Aw Lordy. We'll see. I'm going to try my hardest, that's for sure...woot!
Mandie--so fun! I LOVE stuff like that. So cool that you won the tickets...
Right? It was such a vibrant show. I had no expectations--just knew it was one of those that I needed to see in my lifetime. So glad I did!
"A is for Afro". What a wonderful find!
i'm pretty sure that the same pattern on the bag is available as a "memory board"/wall hanging at pulpproducts.com. why do i know this? because i've been stalking the product for several months now. in case you are interested.
Ooooooo....gonna have to check that one out.