Nobody knows New York City like a local. Some of the city’s notable locals are also the stars of Broadway’s multitude of fantastic shows. We talked with NaTasha Yvette Williams, who plays Mary Sue in one of Broadway’s newest shows Some Like It Hot as Sweet Sue. 

NaTasha Yvette Williams of Some Like It Hot Shares Her NYC Favorites

How did you get your start in performing and in what other shows have you performed? 

Williams- I have been performing since age three. I started in Church and then school and then regional theater and then college and New York City. My Broadway Debut was Sofia in The Original Color Purple. I was Mariah in THE Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. I was also in A Night With Janis Joplin, TINA! The Tina Turner Musical Chicken and Biscuits, I played Becky in Waitress and Mama Morton in CHICAGO. 

What are your favorite NYC local tips? 

Williams- My New York tip is, please, ma’am, and please, Sir, don’t try to walk three and four people across on a busy New York sidewalk. Please leave room for both directions.

Some Like It Hot (©Marc J. Franklin)

If you’re going out for a night on the town in New York City, where would you go? 

Williams- I really think seeing Some Like It Hot would be an amazing night out in New York City. I love anything that allows me to escape, be happy, and learn new things. 

Where are your favorite spots to send family and friends when they visit? 

Williams- I love to go to the Sugar Bar on Thursday Nights for Open Mic.

I love Melba’s for dinner, as well as Glass House Tavern and Brooklyn Chop House. 

I love sending people to Liberty Island or at least on the ferry to ride by the Statue of Liberty. I love sending the family to New Jersey to look at NYC from the other side of the river. I just love the lights. 

What is your favorite meal to enjoy in New York City? 

Williams- My favorite meal is a seafood Boil at Aqua Boil or a Killer Bee Pizza from B-Side Pizza Bar.

Some Like It Hot (©Matt Murphy)