Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Australia’s most successful musical and one of the most colourful shows of the past decade can now also be enjoyed on Broadway since the end of March. At Palace Theatre, the three drag queens Mitzi, Bernadette and Felicia make their way through the Outback in their rickety bus called “Priscilla” to lots of disco songs. This musical highlight of spring.
www.priscillaonbroadway.com

Alexander McQueen: “Savage Beauty”
Gay fashion designer Alexander McQueen died far too younglast year, and now the Metropolitan Museum of Art is dedicating an exhibition to him from May 4th  to July 31st. “Savage Beauty” shows the latest grandiose pieces designed by this ingenious and controversial man. A must for fashionistas.
www.metmuseum.org

Bike Month
Explore New York by bike – since more and more cycle paths have been created in recent years (for example along Broadway), the city has developed into a real cycling mecca. May is the official “Bike Month”, when numerous tours are offered, e.g. through Brooklyn, Queens or Liberty State Park. On May 17th, gay and lesbian cyclists meet for “Pumped for Pride Ride”. The destination is “Cloisters”, the Metropolitan Museum’s branch in Fort Tryon Park in northern Manhattan.
www.nycgo.com/bikemonth

High Line Park
Since its opening, the park on a former elevated railway line has developed into one of New Yorkers’ most popular walks. The proximity to the West Village and the hip Meat Packing District provides plenty of opportunity for flirting. Now the second section up to 30th Street is opened. More space for spring fever.
www.thehighline.org

NYC Pride & Dance on the Pier
On June 26th, New York celebrates its Pride with a big parade along Fifth Avenue down to West Village. In the evening, one of the most beautiful gay parties the city has to offer will take place for the 25th time – if the weather allows.  You shold take part in “Dance on the Pier” on Pier 54 with standard dance music and a great view of Manhattan’s skyline at least once in your lifetime.
www.nycpride.org

INFO

www.nycgo.com
Official homepage of  New York  containing various tips on events, hotels and restaurants.

HOW TO GET THERE

Get to the Big Apple on a Big Bird: Lufthansa will opearte its latest flagship A380 daily on the Frankfurt to New York route starting April 10th. Return flights, including all tax and duties are available from 449 Euros, www.lufthansa.com

HOTELS

GEM Hotel Chelsea (300 W 22nd Street) Beautiful and centrally located boutique hotel and good value for money, www.thegemhotel.com

W Hotel Downtown (123 Washington Street) Luxury design hotel in the south of Manhattan opened in the middle of 2010, www.wnewyorkdowntown.com

Chelsea Pines Inn (317 West 14th Street) This gay guest house located in a 19th-century town house has dedicated each of its room to an old Hollywood film star, www.chelseapinesinn.com

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