Today we started off our day with a Broadway audition workshop led by a member of the cast of West Side Story. The kids got to sing and learn about the experience of being a Broadway performer. After the workshop, our guide, Jeff, led us over to Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
We then spent a few hours wandering the shops along 5th Avenue such as Tiffanys, the Apple Store, H&M, Prada, Fendi, Juicy Couture, the NBA Store, Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel, etc. Many of the group members ate lunch at "30 Rock," near the famous skating rink which is still in operation even at this late date (one of the few times the ice has been out on Lake Vermilion before it is at 30 Rock, we're sure!).
After filling our stomachs and emptying our wallets on 5th Avenue, we walked down to Times Square and took in the sights and lights. Some students (and maybe a chaperone or two) spent some time in the Hersheys and M&M stores, while others picked up sweatshirts and even a piece of art or two.
Thankfully we had time to walk back to the hotel, drop our bags and change our clothes before heading back out to a GIGANTIC Italian, family-style dinner at Carmines before seeing West Side Story. The walk from the restaurant to the theatre was only three blocks but there were thousands of people on the street on this busy Saturday night! We had to stick close to get through the crowds together, but we all made it to the theatre in one piece and in time for the show. The show was lovely and we're all excited to see more Broadway tomorrow with The Lion King. We didn't get back to the hotel until 11 PM, but everyone hit the sack in order to get a good night's rest before another big day tomorrow.
Looks like you guys are having a good time! Thanks for the updates Mrs. Conger!
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