Day Six.

Well if Day six is any indication of what is to come, I think this year off is going to work out juuuuuuuust fine.

I got into NYC by bus ($4.40US - cheap) this morning at 10.30 am and headed over to TKTS, to get cheap broadway tickets. However, the line was horrendous, and I went over to the show that I really wanted to see: Billy Elliot. That's Tony Award Winner for Best Musical Billy Elliot.

I knew it wouldn't come cheap, but knowing that this was a holiday weekend and several shows would be dark on Monday, plus plans already for Wednesday, I'd figure I better line up. I got in line at 11am for a 12 noon box office opening.

And wouldn't you know, it paid off. I got a single ticket - one of five tickets that was available. Myself and the two other buyers were tickled pink.

I figured I should go explore... and walk down broadway! It is very much overstimulation, but actually it was really neat. Just walking and taking it all in was great.

At 52nd street I found the Letterman studios! I've entered the lottery for tickets for Tuesday's two tapings... fingers crossed. It would be really neat. I continued walking, up to Central Park. Grabbed some street meat (that's for you, C) and then walked up to 67th to find the entrance for Wednesday's taping of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (I do, but they don't let Canucks on. Boo.).

Following a stop at Timmie's in Times Square ($2US for a Large Coffee!!! Outrageous), it was back to Billy Elliot. It was PHENOMENAL. Totally worth the price I paid. Oh, did I mention where my ticket was? No?

Front.

Row.

Centre!

It was me, the orchestra conductor, and then the stage. I was peeing myself with luck. And to boot, after the show, the cast comes out to sign autographs, and I got some pictures with the cast!

Tomorrow: Touring around the city more, including a ride on a boat if all goes well!

Cheers,
Vick.