It is thanks to the “Year of Yes” way of thinking that I found myself in a ruby red seat at 10:30am on a Tuesday to view one of the final Dress Rehearsals for Marnie at The Metropolitan Opera…Continue Reading
Like most New Yorkers I have walked The Highline numerous times. While I have “done” The Highline, what I “did” was in a completely uninformed and clueless manner, scurrying by various historic landmarks and utterly missing the point of this resurrected gift to NYC. Going on a tour was a completely different experience…Continue Reading
The group on stage at the Iceman Cometh led me to contemplate what it means when I say “Grab Your Group and GO”. The characters in this Eugene O’Neill play represent the antithesis of grabbing your group and going. This is a group that gathers and stays and waits…Continue Reading
Regina George (aka Taylor Louderman) can sing. And rock a fat suit. And command a stage. And she can be really, really mean, which was her job as head Plastic. I loved her. I loved her honesty, her fearless nature and her confidence. And when her sound system went kaput towards the end of the show I loved her even more…
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Carousel landed firmly on my radar when I learned that Jessie Mueller and Renee Fleming were headlining the show. This is the third time the theater group has gathered to see the always enchanting Jessie Mueller. We saw her first in Beautiful in February of 2015 and again in Waitress in April 2016 where she handily debuted both roles. Once Ms. Mueller was coupled with the serious singing chops of opera phenom Renee Fleming, I knew the show was a safe bet. While these outsize talents did not disappoint it is the dancing and the lighting that are my two reasons for highly recommending this show….Continue Reading
I had the opportunity to see Springsteen on Broadway with my brother, the person who introduced me to Bruce’s music so many years ago in the quaint Cleveland suburb of Shaker Heights. It was a surreal night that I am so grateful I was able to experience…Continue Reading
Not sure what I was thinking by scheduling three Broadway shows directly on the heels of a long trip to Japan, but I am certain I must have thought it was a good idea at the time. In fact it was a very good idea…Continue Reading
Thank you to all those involved in the production of Farinelli and the King for a perfectly satisfying and sumptuous evening on Broadway….Continue Reading
Last week, I took my small group to see The Children at the Manhattan Theatre Club. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to see this thought provoking drama unfold on stage. Follow this link to hear more about it…Continue Reading
Funny how us New Yorkers can travel here and there and visit cathedral after cathedral in various parts of the world, but turn our backs on an amazing cathedral right here at home. If you have not yet been to the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, I would recommend you get there…Continue Reading
I am not sure what exactly was going through Steve Martin’s brain when he wrote Meteor Shower. But I do know, the end result was a fun night on Broadway that was filled with laughter….Continue Reading
I had the opportunity to see 20th Century Blues on stage this week. This play addresses just about every facet of the inevitable and not always pretty aspect of aging. It was a very Grab Your Group and GO kind of afternoon… Continue Reading
Last weekend I grabbed the largest group I have ever gathered and went to see SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway. So much fun was had by all! Follow the link to find out why you should Grab Your Group and GO see this show…Continue Reading
This week I visited the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in downtown Manhattan. I am not going to go into detail about the memorial for a few reasons. Number one being: you should go there yourself. Allocate a lot of time and bring a friend and some tissues. Two: It is personal and private how one reacts to this exhibit. What I will do is offer planning tips for when you do follow my advice and see this exhibit for yourself… Continue Reading
This week I took a second tour through the Chihuly Exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden, this time with a very knowledgable guide. I enjoyed it so much, I am already planning a third visit. Join us! Follow the link for more info…Continue Reading
