Monday, June 23, 2008

And the Tony goes to...


So New York City was amazing. Getting to see the obc cast of RENT was unbelievable! I am sad to hear that Cry Baby is closing because it was on my list to see next visit and I can't wait to see Passing Strange. We sat next to the stupidest people. One women was wearing an entire bottom of smell and their Broadway knowledge was minuscule to say the least.

The trip came about because Chelsey was turning 21 and for her birthday, she wanted to see the Tonys. The parents agreed and so she and I were off to the Big Apple for the first time on our own.

While we were in New York, we saw Sunday in the Park with George where we meet Danial Evans and Jenna Russell, both Tony nominated for their roles. Mary Poppins had mind boggling sets and the cast was great. Spring Awakening is my favorite musical. The story is unlike anything I have every seen on Broadway or anywhere for that matter. The cast was extraordinary and the show made you remember why I feel in love with musicals to begin with. Peter Gallagher and Morgan Freeman starred in The Country Girl, the first play I had ever seen in the city.

In our many trips to the city, we had always passed the Jekyll and Hyde Club, but didn't know what it was. Come to find out, it is this really cool restaurant with characters who wonder around, sing, act weird, etc. Of course we ate at our favorite, The Boathouse, but with sun set it was really hot.

The trip was one to remember and I can't wait to visit again soon.

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