Hamilton! January 18

After another great breakfast, we walked to Bryant Park and watched the ice skaters. (Another cold day)

Mark in the sun at Bryant Park

Skaters at Bryant Park

Barbara in Bryant Park by frozen fountain 

Then, we got in touch with Weldon and arranged to meet for lunch at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We took the subway there. (An amazing building) We didn't see much art as we ate lunch with Weldon in the cafeteria and chatted for a long time as the three of us can do.

We knew that Weldon was giving us tickets for a show, but....when he came out with prime tickets to HAMILTON, we were stunned and speechless. An unbelievably generous gift for helping him edit his memoir of the 60s and 70s, something we enjoyed doing.

   So, after going back to the hotel for another free dinner, we walked to the Richard Rogers Theatre on 46th Street and sat in the FOURTH row, CENTER and saw Hamilton which lived up to all the expectations. Innovative, energetic, poetic, funny, thought-provoking, poignant. The set was, of course, amazing.

The choreography was unlike any we have ever seen. The use of both men and women in scenes was wonderful, regardless of gender, such as playing soldiers. The costumes added to the performance as well as to its sensuality. And, of course the singing and acting hit it out of the park. We did not see all of the original cast, but their replacements were absolutely stellar. It was truly a stunning experience and one we will remember for the rest of our lives. And, it was probably the most generous gift we have ever received from a friend which was humbling.