<\/p>One of my favorite parts of living in the Big Apple is having access to amazing theater. This weekend, I had the pleasure and good fortune of enjoying this cherished form of entertainment not once, but three times.\n

Friday\u2019s Broadway experience took place at The Westin New York At Times Square, a first class hotel that makes every workday I spend there a thoroughly delightful and exciting one.<\/p>\n

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All smiles with my colleagues Ali (center) and Chris<\/p><\/div>\n

Through Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) partner Audience Rewards<\/a>, the Westin has teamed up with the beloved blockbuster musical WICKED<\/a> for a two-month activation featuring exclusive packages<\/a> and a lobby display of show costumes and memorabilia. Friday afternoon, we welcomed cast members to perform three songs from the show.<\/p>\n

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#WICKEDAtWestin: Wonderful!<\/p><\/div>\n

As I stood there newly smitten with this beloved musical (which I saw in London<\/a> years ago), I felt blessed all over again to have a job that makes such incredible moments possible. And to work with such a smart, fun and dedicated group of people.<\/p>\n

The fun continued on Saturday, with a matinee preview performance of Something Rotten<\/a>. Set during the 1590s, Something Rotten is the infectious tale of two writers desperate to create a hit play as Shakespeare continues to steal the limelight. When a fortune teller suggests they create the first-ever musical, hilarity ensues. Something Rotten playfully pokes fun at musicals while also showcasing what makes them so irresistible when they\u2019re done so well.<\/p>\n

After the show and cocktails\/appetizers at Sardi\u2019s, I met up with my cousin Carla and Titi Lydia for part two of my Saturday double header \u2014 the Radio City Spring Spectacular.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Derek Hough and Laura Benanti are magical together (photo courtesy: Gannett-cdn.com)<\/p><\/div>\n

The dazzling 90 minute production is a love letter to NYC. Starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti of TV\u2019S Nashville<\/em> and Dancing With The Stars<\/em>\u2018 Derek Hough, it takes you on a journey through NYC\u2019s iconic places, with majestic staging and beautiful choreography featuring the Rockettes.<\/p>\n

My face almost hurt from smiling so much \u2014 that\u2019s how much I loved the Spring Spectacular and Something Rotten. Both are must see entertainment now that spring is slowly, finally<\/em> arriving!<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"