New York City Attractions and Broadway Experiences

New York City Experiences and Events

7. Antonio's New Year's Eve Plans

Antonio is going to spend New Year's Eve with Elaine and some people from the Thanksgiving dinner at a hotel overlooking Times Square. They will have dinner and dance.

Rockefeller Center at Christmas

The most interesting things you can see at Rockefeller Center at Christmas are the outdoor ice-skating rink and the twenty-meter-high pine tree above it.

Antonio's Surprise in Times Square

Times Square was already almost full. There were thousands of people there, although it was freezing.

Elaine's Gift to Antonio

Antonio found in the envelope a photograph of Elaine and him at the Empire State Building. She had also written a message on the back of the photograph.

8. Antonio's Worry in Almeria

Antonio was worried when he checked his e-mails in Almeria because Jason sent him an e-mail which said that Antonio should call Jason as soon as he could. That made him think that something bad had happened.

Jason's Broadway Role Excitement

Jason was an understudy for one of the principal roles in a Broadway show. If that actor got sick or couldn't do the show for any reason, Jason would play his part.

Airport Good News for Antonio

The “good news” that Antonio heard from Elaine when he arrived at the airport was that the actor that Jason was understudying for was sick. That meant Jason could act.

Seeing Broadway Shows Affordably

People who are not rich manage to see Broadway shows by going to a place in the middle of Times Square that sells half-priced tickets. The problem is that they only sell tickets for shows that aren't completely full. There's also usually an enormous line to buy tickets.

Admiration for Jason on Stage

Antonio was filled with admiration for Jason when he stood on the stage after the show because Antonio would be scared to death to walk out in front of almost 1,000 people to sing and act.

9. Summer Concerts in New York

The New York Philharmonic Orchestra plays only two times each summer, giving a free classical music concert in Central Park.

Strawberry Fields Garden Significance

John Lennon, one of the Beatles, liked to spend time in the garden. Shortly after he died, the city dedicated the garden to him. In the center of the garden is a circular area with a mosaic that spells out 'Imagine', the title of Lennon's most famous song. Strawberry Fields is named after a famous Beatles song that John Lennon composed.

Central Park Features

Central Park has millions of trees and plants, bushes, lakes, and green spaces.

Antonio's Impression of the Concert

Antonio said that it was incredible that everyone was listening quietly to the music. In Spain, people like to talk too much.