I have been truly blessed today. I have worked all week except Monday and was supposed to work today. I was kind of tired so when I woke up this morning I just had no desire to go to work at all. I was going to have to close and then take another train home because the 7 train I always take is under construction. I sucked it up because I know I have a job to do and I got there right at 3:58 PM. As soon as I walked in the guy I was supposed to work with tonight (whose name is Sunday) said "Hey, they only need one person to work tonight. Do you want to go home?" I replied "Actually, yes I really do." After that Sunday and I talked for a while and I made myself a mocha. I have to say I make a mean mocha. He's my favorite person to work with because he's a really strong christian and we talk a lot about what God is doing in our lives. That is, as much as we can before we are interrupted by customers. Half of our stories get cut short but he's still very encouraging. I love it. After I left Cranky's I decided it was about time for me to see a Broadway show. I've been here almost 3 weeks and haven't done that yet. So tonight was the perfect night for it because I didn't have to work after all. I got off the subway at 42nd street and headed straight for the TKTS booth in Times Square. I decided on The Normal Heart because I've never seen a play before on Broadway and I heard that this story was incredible.
I bought my ticket for half price, bought a black cardigan at H&M because it's been chilly here and then enjoyed a slice of Ray's Pizza. After that I headed to the show and enjoyed every minute. I walked into the theatre, looked down at the stage and saw that it was just white walls and an empty stage. I thought that was very interesting. But once the lights went down and the show began it was a beautiful stage with an incredible story told by some of the best actors I've ever seen. Their performance was so powerful and so moving that it brought tears to my eyes. Each actor was completly wrapped up in the show and in the character they were portraying. It was amazing to me how real it all seemed. Toward the end, the audience was so still and so quiet I could hear the sound of sniffles throughout the house. The Normal Heart is a play written by Larry Kramer, dealing with the rise of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City from 1981-1984, through the eyes of Ned Weeks, the gay Jewish founder of a prominent HIV advocacy group. When the show was over the audience stood to their feet with thunderous applause. The producer came out after and announced to us that Gay Marriage is now legal in the state of New York. It was a weird moment for me if I'm being honest. I mean, that was like part of history right there. So, that was my evening. It was a great night at the theatre and a great night in New York City. I'm so thankful for my unexpected night off.
Love,
The Broadway going Miss Gulley in Manhattan
PS. The mouse is still on the loose in my apartment. I know this because I saw it with my own two eyes last night. There was a lot of screaming, crying and sweating all at once. PLEASE GO AWAY LITTLE MOUSE!!!
I'm so glad you got to see "The Normal Heart". We saw it when we were there in May. It was absolutely phenomenal. I was stoked when Ellen Barkin won the Tony for her performance - it was more than well deserved, in my opinion. And what a night to be in the City! I hear it was alive with many celebrations. I hope you stayed safe. :-)
ReplyDeleteAwe, poor lil' mouse. He just needs a home. :-)