Christmas in New York - Radio City Christmas Spectacular

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes was stunning. My favorite numbers were the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, polished up and brighter than ever, and the Living Nativity told reverently in pageantry, music, and scripture. Of course I had to purchase the Rockettes Christmas ornaments to add to my Christmas tree collection.

Christmas in New York - Broadway Shows

"Something Rotten!” brought down the house. This musical is original and hilarious mocking Shakespeare and musicals alike. "Les Miserable” never disappoints and Alfie Boe is a stunning Valjean "Aladdin" was fun and wonderfully staged.

Christmas in New York - Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

The annual Christmas tree, a worldwide symbol of the holidays in New York City, in Rockefeller Center was dazzling. Giant in stature and sentiment, the tree is a true delight.

Christmas in New York - Store Windows

The New York City store windows are not to be missed at Christmas.  Bergdorf Goodman partnered with Swarovski to create beautiful, elaborate, and enchanting window scenes. My favorite was the enormous pearl-encrusted sculpture of Neptune. The Winter Palace at Saks Firth Avenue light show was breathtaking and the window depicting the Eiffel Tower serves as a reminder of how this significant landmark is standing strong today.

"How to Success in Business Wthout Really Trying"

"How to Success in Business Wthout Really Trying" was a fun musical comedy with a heart as big as Manhattan.

Enjoyed seeing Nick Jonas, music sensation and Broadway alum, (Les Misérables, Beauty and the Beast, Annie Get Your Gun) as the star.  What a delight watching his riotous rise up the corporate ladder as he struggled to juggle the promotion, the corner office and the girl. Loved the set reminiscent of "Laugh In" from the 60's and the costumes and  hair styles.

Joining him were Emmy Award® winner Beau Bridges, (Brothers and Sisters, The Fabulous Baker Boys), Micheal Urie (Ugly Betty), Tammy Blanchard  (Life with Judy Garland) and Rose Hemingway high-stepping musical! This show was so much fun!

"How to Success in Business Wthout Really Trying" … played its final Broadway performance on Sunday, May 20, 2012. So Glad I got to see this production before it closed.

"Evita" - Revival 2012

Enjoyed seeing the Broadway revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Evita" at the Marquis Theatre. This is the first new Broadway production of the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical since it debuted at the Broadway Theatre over 30 years ago. 

Ricky Martin stars as Che, Elena Roger plays Evita, and Michael Cerveris is Peron.

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The Marquis Theatre, opened in 1986, is one of the newest theatres to be built on Broadway. Located inside the Marriott Marquis Hotel.

Ricky Martin as Che

 “He sings beautifully, dances gracefully, athletically climbs ladders, plays his role with a knowing sneer and elicits drools in his suspenders and tight white shirt. He even makes a mustache work.” according to one reviewer.  

"Once" - a new musical!

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Loved “Once”– a delightful, different, delivery of song and dance in a new musical on Broadway.  “Once” is a funny, romantic and heart-breaking story of an Irish musician and his muse, a Czech immigrant, drawn together by their shared love of music


Highlights for me were the musicians dancing with their instruments, actors changing the set in rhythm, the song “Falling Slowly” and going on stage before the curtain for a drink and being part of the pub while the actors, who are also the show’s musicians, playing Irish standards.

Once leads this year with 11 Tony Nominations including Best Musical, Best Director (John Tiffany), Best Lead Actor (Steve Kazee), Best Lead Actress (Cristin Milioti), Best Featured Actress (Elizabeth A. Davis), Best Book (Enda Walsh), Best Choreography (Steven Hoggett) and Best Orchestrations (Martin Lowe) as well as nominations for the show’s design elements.

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