celebrating Jimmy, the terrific,,,

bartender-raconteur, barista who has been at South fourth the whole eleven years of its existence. A really great guy--the party was really to celebrate his wife's becoming citizenship (he will become an American citizen soon, as well)  I arrived about 3 and stayed until 5:45. Had a nice conversation with my friend Kathy---we talked about the plays that we were going to see in the next few weeks. Lots of food (I overate, of course) but nice to be there. Another party there on July 4, Marshall, the bar's owner will bring his wife and five month old child to the bar---should be fun.
  Finally did get to see Dance Nation last night---after I returned to the apartment, I called Ticket Central and asked them if they had one $59.00 ticket for any of the five last performances. They had only one, for last night, so I bought it (actually $66.00 with fees) and went. Why did I spend so much money for a theater ticket---my limit is usually around $40.00 or a little lower? Because I really enjoyed the conversation with the playwright last Saturday, and felt that it would be cheap of me not to see her work, if I was so into our conversation. Turns out I was right---her play is open, original, full of life---a great cast really endows the piece with a warm energy. As I was watching the play, I thought: "I can't believe this play can't find a future in New York. It should simply not end this weekend" But can it? The way the theater economy is set up now, the only route for a much praised play or musical at a non-profit theater is a short continuation at that space. Simply nothing else. There is really no off Broadway for profit "engine" to move it to another off Broadway theater for an unlimited run. If a producer who produces on Broadway becomes infatuated with a play (like Indecent, two years ago) they might move it to Broadway, probably in the spring. Could this happen with Claire's play? Possibly. It is so full of energy and warmth that it should continue in New York.
  Plans for the rest of the day: not sure---I would like to watch the Yankee-Red Sox game tonight, probably at La Flaca--that is at 7. Before that---maybe a trip to South fourth to just hang out. Should buy some new sneakers, these ones that I have on now are pretty warn. Not really in the mood for an afternoon play or movie. So we will see how the day develops. Will report soon.