After rehearsal, we broke into smaller groups and went for separate lunch adventures. Many of the singers opted to eat from the famous NY street carts and find a place to sit and watch the people go by. Just like real New Yorkers. Afterwards, the groups went on separate shopping excursions in Times Square. Everyone had a fantastic time and there were many souvenirs purchased - watch out family members...some of them are said to be for you!
After returning to the hotel to change into fancier duds, we walked to a Greek diner called the Olympic Flame. The food was amazing and everyone loved the huge menu and the choices it provided. We also took the opportunity to surprise two singers with cake and to sing them Happy Birthday.
Finally we were off to the Metropolitan Opera house to see the American Ballet Theater perform Rimsky-Korsakov's ballet the Golden Cockerel. The sets were stunning, as was the Met itself.
Thanks for the fotos and all the hard work in making sure these kids have a good time in NYC!
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