Times Square
Times Square
Radio City Music Hall
Rockefeller Center
Madison Square Garden
The infamous "Naked Cowboy" (He's not really naked, thank goodness!)
Late Show Studio
We visited the Sardis bar and had a couple of drinks after seeing "Wicked" on Broadway. Sardis is famous for being a popular spot for movie stars many years ago.
Grant's Tomb
Guggenheim Museum
The Met
Main Entrance to Central Park
WICKED
I fell in love with the musical "Wicked" about 3 years ago when I saw it performed in Dallas. I've now seen it 3 times and when it shows in San Antonio next year I will be there! I created a Bucket List after watching the movie with the same name. For anyone who doesn't know what a bucket list is, it's a list of things that you want to do before you die. Seeing Wicked on Broadway was #2 on my list and I am proud to say that I've scratched off my first bucket list item. We bought tickets to "Behind the Emerald Curtain", which is a behind-the-scenes look at "Wicked". Before the event started, we were able to walk around the display floor that had costumes of previous cast members, props, etc. It was hosted by 2 cast members of Wicked who took us through the entire process of a broadway production. I was able to get pictures and autographs of both cast members before we left. I think going to this helped in getting Brian more interested in seeing Wicked, which I was happy about. The following pictures are mostly of me at the Behind the Emerald Curtain and in front of the theatre.
Idina Menzel's Costume (Idina was the original cast member who played Elphaba - the Wicked Witch of the West).
Original Cast Member Sean McCourt
Cast Member Tony Galde
Wicked Poster
My best "OH MY" impression (see sign above me)
In the theatre before the show
I can't even describe how awesome the show was and even Brian liked it. I caught him in a moment of weakness and asked if he'd be willing to see another Broadway show, which he agreed to! The other show that we went to was Monty Python's "Spamalot" starring Drew Lache (winner of Dancing with the Stars) and Stephen Collins (of 7th Heaven fame). The show was hillarious and I've already ordered the soundtrack!
Waiting to go in the theatre...
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
Look at how tall it is!
At the top
Incredible
Can you see the Statue of Liberty on the right?
We couldn't go to New York without visiting the site of the World Trade Center and St. Paul's Chapel that is located across the street from the site. It's not escaped my notice that I post these New York photos on the 7th anniversary of this tragedy.
The sign says it all
Memorial Alter in St. Paul's Chapel
A fire rescue uniform worn during the search and rescue efforts
Lots of construction on the site
Our last night in New York was also our anniversary. We went on a fabulous dinner cruise aboard the Bateaux New York. Brian reserved a private table for us and had roses and champagne waiting when we arrived. We cruised the harbor and were able to see the Statue of Liberty and the "Waterfalls", which were real waterfalls created by an artist and shown along the harbor. I took pictures, but they were so dark that I couldn't post them on here. There are a couple of dark pictures on here, but hopefully you'll be able to see them.
New York skyline behind us
The amazing skyline - so awesome in person!
The Statue of Liberty
1 comment:
First of all, "Idina" clearly needs to eat a sandwich. Or two.
Secondly, the anniversary photo of you and Brian toasting is adorable!
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