I decided to start off 2020 right with a theatre-related trip! I went to both NYC and Chicago right at the beginning of January to catch a Broadway show before it closed and to be there for the closing of Hamilton in Chicago. Here’s a brief recap with some moments highlighted in photos.
Thursday January 2nd I flew to New York City very early. I spent the afternoon browsing the sights and shopping (Bryant Park Winter Village, Rockefeller Center, Times Square) and eating all the things (Los Tacos No 1., Baked Cheese Haus). After a quick refresh in my hotel room (with a view of Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre), I took myself to dinner at Bond 45 and headed to the Booth Theatre to see Freestyle Love Supreme! It was a great show but I’ll save the details for my recap of January shows.
view of Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre from my hotel room Baked Cheese Haus at the Bryant Park Winter Village tree selfie in Bryant Park Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Times Square Lasagna at Bond 45 Freestyle Love Supreme at the Booth Theatre
On the morning of Friday January 3rd I flew to Chicago. I met some fellow patreon peeps of The Hamilcast for lunch at Revival Food Hall and took a little walk to explore the Federal Reserve of Chicago Money Museum. I did a little shopping, ordered pizza with Vicki & Jess of Design Pandemonium, and played cards with the peeps. It was a full day!
Mindy’s Burgers at Revival Food Hall Mindy’s Hot Chocolate Bakery at Revival Food Hall Alexander Hamilton Exhibit me with one million dollars Lou Malnatti’s pizza
Saturday January 4th started early with a trip to Do-Rite Donuts. My friend Jenn arrived soon after and we headed out for the day. We visited the Starbucks Reserve Roastery, did a little shopping, and had lunch with Hamilton’s Sean Green. After an afternoon of relaxing, Jenn, Jess, Vicki, and I headed to dinner with the peeps before seeing the Mean Girls tour at the Nederlander Theatre.
Do-Rite Donuts Starbucks Reserve Roastery Experiential Coffee Bar (3rd Floor) Chocolate Bicerin Jenn, Sean, and me Peeps at dinner Mean Girls
Sunday January 5th was the main event – the closing show of Hamilton Chicago. It was special, emotionally-charged, and I’m so thrilled I made the trip for this occasion. After the show I headed to airport to get back home in time for work on Monday. It’s been a few weeks now and I’m still not over it.
right before the doors opened Closing Show Playbill Jess, Vicki, and me Final Curtain Call Miguel Cervantes steps up to speak
If you want more details (like almost an hour long walk through), check out my youtube video of the report on this entire trip: