New York, New York

There are three things I have always wished I could do:

1. Sing really well
2. Dance
3. Surf

We'll talk about #3 at a later point.

#1 and #2 are born from my deep, deep, some may say genetically induced, love of musicals. Nothing makes me happier than a musical, and unfortunately lately, I don't get to see as many of them as I would like. I'm a Broadway baby who can't really afford Broadway or round trip NJ Transit tickets anymore. Yet, the time comes when one has to say enough is enough, and just go for it.

Last night, credit card balance be damned, my mom and I headed into the city to see How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. This is a show I grew up listening to, and though Robert Morse will always be J. Pierpont Finch in my heart, how could I say no to seeing Daniel Radcliffe try the role on for size?

It was a fun girl's day. By 10:30 when we got back through the Lincoln Tunnel, my credit card was in flames, but it was all worth it. I'm a Midtown girl, have been from the age of 3. 42nd to 50th Streets from 6th to 9th is the one place where I never, ever get lost. After some shopping we headed to 44th street to go to an old favorite St. Andrew's pub. It turns out St. Andrew's old location is now an Irish pub called the Long Room. Still a good time, even if the hot guys in kilts are now two blocks up on 46th street!

Good food, icy cold cider, and brand new sundresses happy vibes were the perfect appetizers for the fluffy musical theatre warm fuzzies that hit as soon as I stepped into the theater. The bright lights, colorful costumes, and catchy songs were the perfect escape from the grayness of every day life. Every body who is feeling blue should immediately go see a musical.

... and you know what, Daniel Radcliffe was pretty darn awesome. He danced his butt off and kept up with the male chorus members who have probably been training for years. He voice was pleasant and he brought the right amount of charm to the part. If I had the chance I would have told him all this, but the threat of being trampled by other autograph seekers was all to real.

P.S. John Larroquette was hysterical, and the guy who played Bud Frump was absolutely spectacular!