More From New York City Trip

A few pictures of what's playing or about to play on Broadway.

Bare Off Broadway

The show we saw was Bare. Here’s the basic story line:

Set at a co-ed Catholic boarding school, Bare tells the story of Peter, an awkward outcast who is having a secret affair with Jason, one of the most popular guys in school. While Peter is dying to make the relationship public, Jason is too concerned about his reputation. When Jason is propositioned by Ivy, a new student with a troubled past, he tries to ignore her advances. But as a series of slip-ups causes his classmates to get suspicious, Jason convinces himself to sleep with Ivy. As the impassioned love triangle spirals out of control, Jason is forced to face who he really is—even if his parents, classmates and teachers refuse to accept him.

We both really enjoyed the show. The two main characters were very good. And the jock character, Jason played by the way by Jason Hite, was a particular stand out. As his world started to fall apart you not only got that from the tone of his voice but from his body language as well. He couldn’t keep still which added to the sense of his inability to handle what was happening to him.

Not the happiest of endings but a very good show. Glad we saw it because it is closing this Sunday. Here are a couple of clips from the show.





And a few pictures of the cast.

Jason Hite who plays Jason

Jason Hite signing for Christian.

This is Elizabeth Judd who plays Ivy.

This is Alex Wyse who plays Alan.

I also read the bio on Jason Hite and it talked about a band he’s in called 5J Barrow. I went to the site and liked the songs. So I downloaded it. You can sample their music by following this link.

A Little from NYC and DC

I have a few more posts to go with my trip to NYC. I need to talk a little more about the musical Bare.

But I also had a really interesting event that I went to on Monday night. Yes the night I got back. I went to the Kalb report where they had the moderators for the debates from last year. I would have posted last night but I did a podcast with Arthur which should be posted soon. So I've been a busy boy lately.

I hope to play catch up today and tomorrow.

But I'll leave with this picture.

There's a new trend in and around Times Square. People dress up in characters and run around trying to have to take there pictures. When you do the characters then ask for a donation. There are all sorts of characters: Batman, Spiderman, Captain America, Cookie Monster, Woodie, Hello Kitty and then of course there are the Disney characters. There are more than a few Minnies and Mickey Mouses (or should that be mice).

Anyway toward the end of the trip as we were making our way back to the bus we saw this Mickey. I  wish the picture was just a little clearer.

Toys R Us in Times Square

Toys R Us has this huge mega store in Times Square. One of the nice things about it is that it is open late on Sundays. After the Winter Burlesque show it was nice to find a warm place to spend some time. We went into the Disney store but weren't all that impressed with it.

But Toys R Us. Wow. Here's a little from their web site about the Times Square store:

Since its grand opening in November 2001, Toys“R”Us® Times Square has occupied a special position in the heart of New York City as one of the Big Apple’s top tourist attractions, welcoming hundreds of thousands of kids each year. The company’s international flagship store – aptly known as The World’s Greatest Toy Store® – boasts an astounding 110,000 square feet filled with everything from toys to trains to videogames and offers unique product displays, convenient guest services and exciting features and attractions.

The Lego stuff was damn cool.

Toys R Us, Part II

More from this amazing mega store right on Times Square.

Lillie's in Times Square

We had dinner at this wonderful place not very from where we saw the show.

Had a fantastic cheese burger.

To learn a little more about the bar follow this link.

A look at the ceiling from where we were sitting.

The main bar.

A clock by our table

Some of the bottles of wine behind the bar

Pictures From New York

Here are a couple posts of pictures that I took in New York.

I'm winding down from the trip but will have more about it later today.

Saw a really great musical called Bare. Very impressed with it. The friend I went up with picked it out. We both enjoyed it. And also very glad we saw it because, unfortunately, it closes next week.

The pizza pie from John's Pizza. Really great.

The above are of Times Square at night. I just love it.

Having Lunch at John's Pizza

Got to New York just fine. In fact we got in early.

Having lunch at the fantastic John's Pizza part of which is an old church.

Can't wait for the pie to arrive.

On the Way to New York City

Off to New York for the day. Much better weather than last time you can actually see things out the bus window. No fog this time. It's bright and sunny. The temperature is supposed to be on the low 30s.

Looking forward to a wonderful trip. Just about an hour to go and we're there.