*waves*
So much happening this week, I don't know where to start!
Right now I'm avoiding Glee fandom because I am having a group come to my house to watch tonight's episode and celebrate together (our fave people are getting married!). I can't be spoiled with all the details, I need to watch it without knowing what to expect - delight in all the surprises as they unfold. Good thing I'll be cooking all afternoon!
Also this week it was announced that Darren Criss will be taking over the role of Hedwig in April. This show has had amazing reviews from the start, and headliners that have nearly had me on a plane four times already. I very sadly missed the boat with Neil Patrick Harris. How dare he announce a Broadway show mere months after I return home?!! Andrew Rannells and Michael C Hall would have been great to see, but I was OK about losing those opportunities. I was almost beside myself when I learned that John Cameron Mitchell, the play's writer and the originator of the role was returning for a run! I was hoping I'd get to see him, but at the time, flight prices seemed prohibitive.
Well, give it a few months and MY how the scenery has changed. Within 24 hours I had leave booked, arranged Mum to babysit, found GREAT flights and a beautiful, reasonably priced hotel near Midtown. My husband and I are both flying for practically the price of one ticket, and on really good airlines (QANTAS/Emirates). I can't wait to wake up in the morning and step out straight onto the Manhattan streets! And I get to see both JCM and Darren Criss as Hedwig! New York here we come!
My last trip I achieved my main goal and made my husband fall in love with NYC. He's itching to get back, especially since we can do this without the kids!!! This will be like a second honeymoon :)
Right now I'm avoiding Glee fandom because I am having a group come to my house to watch tonight's episode and celebrate together (our fave people are getting married!). I can't be spoiled with all the details, I need to watch it without knowing what to expect - delight in all the surprises as they unfold. Good thing I'll be cooking all afternoon!
Also this week it was announced that Darren Criss will be taking over the role of Hedwig in April. This show has had amazing reviews from the start, and headliners that have nearly had me on a plane four times already. I very sadly missed the boat with Neil Patrick Harris. How dare he announce a Broadway show mere months after I return home?!! Andrew Rannells and Michael C Hall would have been great to see, but I was OK about losing those opportunities. I was almost beside myself when I learned that John Cameron Mitchell, the play's writer and the originator of the role was returning for a run! I was hoping I'd get to see him, but at the time, flight prices seemed prohibitive.
Well, give it a few months and MY how the scenery has changed. Within 24 hours I had leave booked, arranged Mum to babysit, found GREAT flights and a beautiful, reasonably priced hotel near Midtown. My husband and I are both flying for practically the price of one ticket, and on really good airlines (QANTAS/Emirates). I can't wait to wake up in the morning and step out straight onto the Manhattan streets! And I get to see both JCM and Darren Criss as Hedwig! New York here we come!
My last trip I achieved my main goal and made my husband fall in love with NYC. He's itching to get back, especially since we can do this without the kids!!! This will be like a second honeymoon :)