Monkey: Journey to the West, Monkey See Free

NYC is a hustle bustle town but it has so many lovely oasises.  My favorite haven is Lincoln Center.  There is a water fountain with a wide ledge to get cool, there's a grass roof to lay on & a tree lined courtyard proferring shade & chairs.  The Moore sculpture suspended in the eternity pond adds majestic beauty.  A very serene location to relax, read & enjoy.  Yesterday, I heard a loud "boom box" (remember those?) that got my attention.  There was a man doing push-ups along side Avery Fisher.  Wait, this is NOT the place for training.  Well, I was wrong.  After a few push-ups, he started to move in a very deliberate & intriguing manner.  Soon he was joined by another man & woman.  It became apparent  they were rehearsing a choreographed work.  The rehearsal was for Monkey:  Journey to the West; Lincoln Center Festival's centerpiece production.  The dancers utilized the banisters, steps & concrete floor to rehearse.  "Monkey" is a modernized Chinese rock opera that incorporates, kung-fu fighters, acrobats & dancers.  Tickets are available for the performances from $25-$250. My price to see this Monkey "performance," was free.