Give Our Regards to Broadway (NYC Part II)

Our second day in New York City seemed dedicated entirely to Broadway.  We woke up a bit late today and hit the subway at 36th in Brooklyn just before noon.  We managed to walk around and have lunch before getting in line for discounted Broadway tickets.  Our mission: cheap tickets to Phantom of the Opera.  We got into line about an hour before they opened and we weren't the only ones.  There were a good hundred people before us at least.  Yet, when the time came to be opened for business, the lines moved quickly.  We had been instructed to have at least three options ready for shows we wanted to see in case our first choice was sold out.  While there were some tempting alternatives such as How to Succeed in Business featuring my favorite Daniel Radcliffe, our hearts were set on Phantom.  Our patience paid off and we were able to secure orchestra seats for half off the regular price!

Knowing that we were going to be seeing one of the most famous and long running shows on Broadway that night, we went in search of more sight-seeing.  Our first object was Central Park.  We walked a long time to reach the oasis in the middle of Manhattan.  Once we arrived though, the view was spectacular.  It seemed a peaceful place in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city.  As we looked at the time, we realized it was time to head back to the room so we could get beautiful for tonight's show.

By this point in our stay in New York, we had become very familiar with the subway.  In fact, you might say we felt like natives.  Unfortunately, we had misjudged the time a bit.  What normally was a 20 minute ride back to our hotel, took about 45 instead.  When we got off the subway Cassie and I had 45 minutes to shower, dress, and return to Broadway by our 7pm showtime.  Could we do it?  There was no question as to if we had to.  Walking around today was humid and it would be an understatement to say we were less than fresh.  So we practically ran back to our hotel and got ready.  Please be impressed when I tell you that both of us were able to shower and get beautiful within 45 minutes.  Are you impressed?  It should be a record in Guinness.  We ran back to the subway and prayed we had enough time to get to our destination.  Each minute was agony.  When we were still on the train and the clock hit 7pm I almost cried.  I had been told that to arrive late to a Broadway show meant that you couldn't get in.  Cassie rallied and was sure we had a chance.  We got off the subway at 7:10 and ran in our high heels and dresses down Times Square.  It was quite the spectacle.  Two blocks up and a quick left we found the Majestic Theater and the usher led us right in!  Yes, we had missed the first 15 minutes of the show...but we were inside!  The show that followed was nothing short of amazing.  With our seats in the third row of the orchestra we couldn't have been more pleased!

When the show ended Cassie and I went to a famous restaurant outside of the Majestic and had a late dinner.  Our waiter was super funny and we felt like classy New Yorkers.  It was the perfect end to a perfect night.  We go to sleep knowing we will have to leave the beautiful city tomorrow.  Niagara Falls is calling!