A lot of people will be ringing in the New Year in Times Square this weekend. If you didn’t make to the Big Apple to celebrate don’t despair there are a lot of great rates on hotel rooms in the city that never sleeps. You will be able to plan your weekend getaway.

JetSetter.com is offering great rates on some of the finest hotels in NYC. Check in at the Nolitan for $189, Morgans New York Hotel for $189, Smyth TriBeca for $209 and Gild Hall for an amazing $159 (all rates are per night for two guests). Jetsetter.com has sales listed for a total of 30 hotels in NYC. To purchase one of these exclusive rates, join by visiting www.JetSetter.com. Membership is free!

With your accommodations taken care of, let’s get excited about Broadway again. First, one of BMWK’s favorite plays “The MountainTop” by playwright Katori Hall has been extended through Sunday, January 22. So there’s still time to see Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett give two powerhouse performances in this imagined but captivating version of events after Dr. King’s famous speech. To purchase tickets visit www.themountaintopplay.com or www.telecharge.com.

Another Broadway sensation has arrived! Music superstar Alicia Keys can now add producer to her credits. Keys serves as the producer and presenter of playwright Lydia R. Diamonds new stage play “Stick Fly.” This juicy family drama that portrays the African American family in a way that everyone can relate to and it stars Dule Hill, Tracie Thoms, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Mekhi Phifer. Opening night was December 27; tickets are now on sale for special nights (Jan. 7, Feb. 6, 16, and 26) where Keys will host a post-show discussion. Call 212-947-8844 and use code SFBX129 to save 30% on these tickets. Visit www.stickflybroadway.com or www.telecharge.com to purchase your show tickets.

Check out Amtrak for great rates on tickets to NYC. Enjoy a great weekend getaway with a little shopping at the flagship Macy’s or in Soho while experiencing the bright lights of Broadway.

By The Travelin Diva (Kirstin N. Fuller)

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