Fun on Broadway

We decided to throw caution to the wind and spring for tickets to Hamilton.  I can't bear to admit how much we paid for them but will only say it was worth every penny.  Much has been written about the show but one observation that I liked the best was that "there is 'before Hamilton' and 'after Hamilton' on Broadway. " This show truly is revolutionary in that it takes a character like Alexander Hamilton and breathed new life into his story--and into the American story.  It changed my ideas about rap and hip-hop and commanded my respect.  The creator, Lin Manuel Miranda, showed a conviction in his beliefs and ability to tell this story in a new and compelling way that should inspire everyone, in every field.

The play was nominated for 16 Tony Awards which is more than any other play in history.   To read more and watch an excerpt follow this link:  http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/04/theater/hamilton-tony-nominations-record.html?_r=0

Needless to say, it was thrilling to be part of such a game-changing show.  One of the t-shirts they had for sale in the lobby said, "I'm just like my country, I'm young, scrappy and hungry and I'm not throwing away my shot."  

My prayer is that this show inspires new young leaders to lead this country out of the terrible mess we're in.  May they stand tall in their convictions!  

Of course, just walking around Broadway and Time Square is always fun. We loved seeing the billboard for Sean Hayes cast in the role of God in An Act of God.   

And we especially loved seeing God taking a selfie (a popular theme on this trip!) 

We celebrate all the work everyone has done to make Broadway a place that feels safe and inviting for people all across this country who are now arriving in droves.   In the 2015/2016 season, attendance reached a record high of 13.3 million attendees.  How blessed and grateful we felt to be one of them!