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Kristina help page
This page has links and information for visitors to New York for the Kristina program at Canrgeie Hall on Sept. 23 and 24.
CLICK THE UNDERLINED LINKS TO GET TO THAT PAGE.
Helpful information for New York visitors
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Cast change for Mamma Mia on Broadway
The link is to buy tickets.
MAMMA MIA! Broadway will welcome Tony Award® nominee John Dossett and Tony Award® winner Beth Leavel as "Sam Carmichael" and “Donna Sheridan” to the Winter Garden Theatre on Tuesday 22 September 2009. Here is what the publicity says: John Dossett returns to the Broadway company after first starring as "Sam Carmichael" in 2005. He recently starred in the world premiere musicals Giant at Signature Theatre and The First Wives Club at the Old Globe Theatre. Broadway credits include The Constant Wife, Democracy, Gypsy (Drama Desk and Tony Award® nominations), Ragtime, Dinner at Eight, An Almost Holy Picture and Ragtime as well as A Little Night Music at The Kennedy Center. Beth Leavel recently starred in the world premiere musical Minsky’s at the Ahmanson Theatre and as "Lucille Early" in City Center Encores! production of No, No, Nanette. She received 2006 Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critic’s Circle and Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle awards for her title role performance in The Drowsy Chaperone. She has appeared in the Broadway musicals Young Frankenstein, 42nd Street (original and revival), The Civil War, Showboat and the original company of Crazy for You. -
Subway -- the way to get around New York City
 This is your key to getting around New York City. Click the link above or the map to the right to get to the real one. This map may look intimidating, but it's no more complicated than the London underground. As you click on each station, it tells you what the transfers are and where the station is. You can print it out, and when you get to New York you can pick up a paper version for free at most subway stations. Taking the subway will save you mucho dinero over cabs, which can cost an awful lot of money.
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Taxis in New York
This site gives you the pricing structure of city taxis. Don't forget to tip. New York cabbies are among the most tip-conscious people in the world. Tips are similar to restaurants: about 20 percent of the total. Note that many drivers speak poor English. It is within your rights, by the way, to demand that the driver not speak on a cellphone (even with a hands-free device) while driving you to your destination. It is now the law that taxi drivers are not allowed to speak on cellphones while working, even if they have a hands-free device.
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Hotels in New York
This is a website that lists most of the hotels in New York with their rates and other information.
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Carnegie Hall background
This page not only lets you buy tickets. It also gives some of the background of Carnegie Hall, a historic building in New York City. Also, you can see where you will be sitting for Kristina.
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Things to do in New York
Actually, there is quite a bit more to do in New York than hanging around George's apartment. This link will get you started.
A couple of must-sees: the Metropolitan Museum of Art (it has some Rembrandts that you won't see in the Netherlands); and the Museum of Natural History. Both of these museums are adjacent to Central Park, one of the most important parks in American urbanology. A fun ride is taking to subway downtown to the ferry and from there to Staten Island or the Statue of Liberty.
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Restaurants
This site lists restaurants by style, ethnicity and type. Just click on any type and get a listing and reviews of that restaurant. Most restaurants in New York require reservations, though sometimes it's better just to talk around the neighborhood you are in and ask the maitre d' if they have a table. Usually they do.
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Shuttle from/to airports
You don't have to take a full-sized bus or the subway and train to get into the city. You can call (or email) Super Shuttle, a service I've used over the years. It is quite reliable and reasonable. You ride in a van with other passengers. Just make sure, when you call them to pick you up at your hotel, you add some extra time in case they make several stops after picking you up. It might be a good idea to register for a membership, which is free, and which will save you time when you want to get service.
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Catch a flick
The link above is the New York Times movie website, which contains all the movies playing, their times and location. It also contains the famous New York Times reviews of the movies, so you get a lot on this site. Another good site is New York Magazine, which you can find at this link. George, Laura and I have developed a particular like for the following two theaters, which show classic movies and new independent films. They are both near the fabled Greenwich Village (hippies in the 60s, now a rather fashionable place to walk around, shop and hang out. If you go, sit in Washington Square Park and watch the locals). Try the Film Forum for classic movies, and this link (IFC Center) for new, independent films.
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Are you crazy enough to rent a car?
If your answer is yes, click the link to go to carrentals.com, which has a lot of specials from car rental companies. Beware that New York City is perhaps one of the most challenging driving locations in the world. To those of you coming from England, we drive on the right side of the road. Also note, Brits: when you step off the corner to cross the street, look LEFT for oncoming traffic.
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See a Broadway Play
This site has about the best discounts for Broadway. Check out all the off-Broadway shows too. There's a lot to do in New York, and it's cheaper when you plan ahead.
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Get directions and maps
This link comes from Bill Paganucci's brother. It is a compendium of directions about how to get around Manhattan, plus plenty of maps. It can get you almost anywhere.
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