New York Today: Treasures in a Costume Shop

Oct 28, 2016 · 11 comments
Liam (New York City)
Don't forget - Toronto will be hosting NYCFC in the first leg of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at 7pm on Sunday!
Robin Presser (NJ)
Having worked in the garment center back in the 70's it was lovely to see the old school work areas with the fabric and manniquins all strewn about. Thank you for a great article! Robin Presser
Freddie (New York, NY)
If Tony clothes are on topic, a salute to the Diva who will likely have the best Tony outfit this year.

Tune of Put On your Sunday Clothes
an update

Put on your Tony gown
This time you'll get the prize
You own it way before you even start
With every ad excitement really multiplies
That statuette
Named for Antoinette
Will go right to Bette for this part

Put on your Tony gown
It's a word to the wise
Your ace director will not let you down
With your great chorus
Your perfect Horace
You'll be the toast of the town
Cause it's no baloney
Get your Tony gown
J St.Germain (WV)
Which of the theatrical shops is this?
N. Smith (New York City)
I remember when there really was a Garment District in New York City.
Leon Freilich (Park Slope, NY)
THE CAT

The trouble with a cat is this:

She'll make your sofa hers--and hiss.
N. Smith (New York City)
Or... He'll make your sofa his--and hiss.

'Hiss' happens.
Anglican Abbot (Chicago)
Upstairs of the best ballet supply shop! A new reason to love the block.
Leon Freilich (Park Slope, NY)
HALLOWEENIE MEANIE

Welcome, children, hide your tricks,
Waiting here are treats:
Chocolate and raisin bars.
Mountains of sweet eats.

Money, though, is tight this year,
Tighter than I've seen,
Which is why you need a dime
For my vending machine.
Freddie (New York, NY)
Who knew the brown rats were a good thing?

Tune of Thank God I'm a country boy

Each ride is a thriller filled with suspense
Cause using the subway is happily tense
So glad the brown rats come to our defense
Thank gosh for the city rat

Named all wrong as if they're from Norway
But don't expect politeness when they're in a doorway
Still they keep worse rodents from coming your way
Thank gosh for the city rat

They push out new pests and the fights ain't pretty
If neew strains come in they show no pity
Just ask the doctors on the research committee
Thank gosh for the city rat
NYC Traveler (West Village)
Somewhere John Denver is smiling!