Broadway!

Broadway! http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html We went to Manhattan May 22-29, 2008. We saw Broadway shows, visited amazing museums and sites, and saw some good friends. The view from the restaurant at the top of our hotel http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#0 4e9521c9-9e84-4ffa-83e3-f76a0ee27c05 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0411/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0411/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The view from the restaurant at the top of our hotel</p></div></div> At Tal Bagels at 53rd and 1st. Great, chewy bagels with a quarter pound of fat-dripping cream cheese. Poppi would be happy! http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#1 8d090a93-1e4a-4ab9-b685-b8fb4f9cae41 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0509/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0509/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">At Tal Bagels at 53rd and 1st.  Great, chewy bagels with a quarter pound of fat-dripping cream cheese.  Poppi would be happy!</p></div></div> At Radio City Music Hall. Randy used this building as an example working on Google Earth’s 3D buildings. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#2 d02fd73f-e1b3-4935-9703-d3e1e57ff173 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0419/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0419/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">At Radio City Music Hall.  Randy used this building as an example working on Google Earth’s 3D buildings.</p></div></div> At Legally Blonde. Omigod, omigod you guys! http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#3 7f694032-3286-47ed-b68c-b5e80a887720 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0473/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0473/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">At Legally Blonde.  Omigod, omigod you guys!</p></div></div> Self portrait in our first Broadway show. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#4 48484622-8e5d-4d1d-9ce8-11e9f7d7a3b6 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0433/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0433/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Self portrait in our first Broadway show.</p></div></div> The view from Tucker’s office in 75 Rockefeller Plaza. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#5 184b8fd2-0a0c-4b99-ae40-e9ecb934af42 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0416/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0416/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The view from Tucker’s office in 75 Rockefeller Plaza.</p></div></div> Manhattan from our cruise. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#6 5a257cf1-1e3b-44ba-8de7-51759dfe4d6f http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0438/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0438/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Manhattan from our cruise.</p></div></div> Lady Liberty, the view from our cruise ship. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#7 a7d299dd-34ce-4fc3-a161-7ac1549209a9 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0445/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0445/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Lady Liberty, the view from our cruise ship.</p></div></div> Manhattan. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#8 b4284ffa-523b-41b5-baa9-76ac802b4737 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0442/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0442/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Manhattan.</p></div></div> The Brooklyn Bridge, seen from our Circle Line Cruise http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#9 5b4d54f3-f187-4f9b-bb0b-2bb79a356f36 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0447/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0447/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Brooklyn Bridge, seen from our Circle Line Cruise</p></div></div> At Grand Central Terminal. Pretty grand! http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#10 ece0cc4a-2424-470d-812a-7feb55bb4eb9 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0466/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0466/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">At Grand Central Terminal.  Pretty grand!</p></div></div> Two guys had a collision, and our kids got a whole new education in swearing while we waited for the fight to break out. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#11 36645eb2-f049-4f9b-bbb1-72eafa9278d6 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0415/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0415/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Two guys had a collision, and our kids got a whole new education in swearing while we waited for the fight to break out.</p></div></div> We just stumbled on Alvin Ailey’s main studio space, and got to watch a hip-hop class. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#12 9137de99-ea5b-4425-bde3-bef7a8886f70 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0450/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0450/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">We just stumbled on Alvin Ailey’s main studio space, and got to watch a hip-hop class.</p></div></div> Spring Awakening. We were warned by several friends and the theater manager about taking our kids... We loved it. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#13 f5b9e3ae-1c36-475c-b209-599de3d561fc http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0476/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0476/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Spring Awakening. We were warned by several friends and the theater manager about taking our kids...  We loved it.</p></div></div> The view from the top of the Empire State Building, since 9/11 again the tallest building in NYC. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#14 9371fa6c-bcaa-4249-9a6d-cadd30921032 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0478/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0478/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The view from the top of the Empire State Building, since 9/11 again the tallest building in NYC.</p></div></div> Empire State. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#15 da1b6881-d700-4606-aadb-5ef797fd1286 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0483/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0483/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Empire State.</p></div></div> A really big Jackson Pollack at the Museum of Modern Art. “I could do that!” http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#16 91bb55c1-68fa-4dc5-87f4-bba03e84a7fd http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0421/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0421/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A really big Jackson Pollack at the Museum of Modern Art. “I could do that!”</p></div></div> The audio track is talking about how inspired the stripes are on that red painting. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#17 59fb3b81-ba4b-403d-a59f-228e81a2701b http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0425/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0425/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The audio track is talking about how inspired the stripes are on that red painting.</p></div></div> Eli trying very hard to be unhappy at the museum. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#18 c17f0eb7-99cb-4c71-98aa-a44bbb50eac8 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0497/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0497/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Eli trying very hard to be unhappy at the museum.</p></div></div> At Chorus Line. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#19 5ede9ef4-06d4-45da-8123-71c7e8967053 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0460/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0460/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">At Chorus Line.</p></div></div> Drumming with the hula hoop guy in Central Park. “Hula Hoop, woop woop!” http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#20 04483bfd-4a72-42e9-ad51-b9a860ac6e6c http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0454/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0454/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Drumming with the hula hoop guy in Central Park.  “Hula Hoop, woop woop!”</p></div></div> Ari standing next to a Degas sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. One of her dance recital pieces was inspired by Degas’ art. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#21 fe05effa-f60a-46c4-b72f-b37934f0578a http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0490/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0490/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Ari standing next to a Degas sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  One of her dance recital pieces was inspired by Degas’ art.</p></div></div> Ari and Dad really liked this US map painting. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#22 9a25a341-df23-464d-ad2f-423d3111e2fc http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0427/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0427/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Ari and Dad really liked this US map painting.</p></div></div> They really have some tall buildings in this city, Martha! http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#23 b44ab92e-02b4-4905-b57a-0af09d05c2a8 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0451/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0451/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">They really have some tall buildings in this city, Martha!</p></div></div> The view from Tucker and Laura’s rooftop dinner patio. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#24 7edcbf03-8358-4fea-b8ca-767bd5a17839 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0499/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0499/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The view from Tucker and Laura’s rooftop dinner patio.</p></div></div> At Avenue Q. “The Internet is for Porn!” http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#25 5f3f42fa-c5ea-470b-969b-1b8e67b119b1 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0501/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0501/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">At Avenue Q.  “The Internet is for Porn!”</p></div></div> Ari couldn’t resist taking this one. Can you believe this restaurant is named after her friend? http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#26 ff4b4de2-217a-426d-834f-6b0e3d9efd38 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0485/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0485/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Ari couldn’t resist taking this one.  Can you believe this restaurant is named after her friend?</p></div></div> Traffic. I don’t know how they can handle all the noise. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#27 1cbd569d-05d6-4bd0-baab-93eae524b352 http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0432/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0432/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Traffic.  I don’t know how they can handle all the noise.</p></div></div> The Lion King was an amazing spectacle of puppets and sets. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#28 8fb97acc-d600-458e-90cc-4b1926ff1f5b http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0506/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0506/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Lion King was an amazing spectacle of puppets and sets.</p></div></div> With Tucker McCrady, Randy’s college roommate, who gave us a personal tour of the Natural History Museum. http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway.html#29 5e159475-90d5-489d-82c5-ba47a6e0b1de http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0508/thumb.jpg http://www.echtwilson.net/Site/Broadway_files/Media/IMG_0508/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_176_54"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">With Tucker McCrady, Randy’s college roommate, who gave us a personal tour of the Natural History Museum.</p></div></div>