The Best NYC Day!

I had an absolute dream of a day yesterday. It could not have been more perfect if I tried. I got up yesterday morning and went to training for my new job on campus. (This was obviously not a highlight but I thought I would at least mention it)After that I got to see one of my favorite people from LA, Max Gidaley!! We went to go see La Cage Aux Folles. The production was amazing and I know why Douglas Hodge won the Tony. I enjoyed every second of the show and the best part was sharing it with a great friend. While waiting by the stage door who happened to Be coming out of rehearsals across the street?! ELAINE STRITCH!!! Not only is she a Broadway Legend but she is one of my personal favorites! She could not have been nicer to me and actually spent the time to have a conversation with me and Max. I was literally shaking because I was dorking out so much. It made my day! After that Max and I tried to win tickets to Next to Normal. I had tried to win tickets 4 times since being here and had not one. This time, thanks to Max being the amazing person he is, We won! Max couldn't go because he had to leave but Dianna my roommate was more than happy to fill in. We had front row seats and the show is beyond words. It has so much emotion I can't even begin to describe it. Alice Ripley was still in it and I am so glad I was able to see her. I have never seen a performer share so much of them selves in a show. I am inspired and her performance is my goal. I can only hope I can get the chance to be that open. I loved the day and didn't want it to end. It is now a wonderful memory and I am so lucky to have it.