Visit to NYC includes Broadway stop, stay at Westin Grand Central

BY ANGELA GARY
For a fun night out in New York City, check out the new Broadway musical, "Escape to Margaritaville." You will be singing along to your favorite Jimmy Buffet songs and dancing in your seat! And for a great place to stay that is located within easy walking distance of all the major attractions in Midtown Manhattan and offers spacious, comfy rooms and a friendly staff, make the Westin New York Grand Central your headquarters during your stay.
On a recent short visit to New York City, we had time for only one Broadway show and we selected “Escape to Margaritaville.” We certainly weren't disappointed with this fun musical that is a great way to escape to a tropical island for a few hours. The lobby has island decor to get you in the right frame of mind before you even enter the intimate theater, where all of the seats are "great seats."
The story line involves the good times tourists and visitors have in an island paradise. This story is interwoven with some of Buffet's most famous hits. I couldn't help but smile at the ways the songs were incorporated into the story line. One of Buffet's biggest hits, "Cheeseburger in Paradise," was featured at a wedding reception where cheeseburgers were served.
The show ends with beach balls falling across the audience where everyone keeps them bouncing in the air as they stand and sing along to the Buffet music. It's a feel-good experience that you will enjoy on your visit to NYC.
The Marquis Theatre, built in 1986, is one of the newest theaters built on Broadway. It features 1,611 seats and is a great place to catch a show.
"Escape to Margaritaville" plays through Sunday, July 1, at the Marquis Theatre – 210 West 46th Street, NYC. For tickets, call (877) 250-2929.
WHERE TO STAY
While we were in New York for a only few days before heading off on an adventure with Norwegian Cruise lines, we made sure to go to a great Broadway play, fit in time for people-watching in Times Square and check out a few great restaurants. One other important element in making for the perfect trip is to find the perfect place to make your headquarters. We did this with the Westin New York Grand Central.
The Westin New York Grand Central is a great property that is an easy walk to the theater district and all of the main attractions, dining and shopping. The hotel is located at 212 East 42nd Street, between Second and Third Avenues in the heart of the Grand Central area. It offers unmatched access to the Grand Central Terminal.
In addition to a great location, you will find spacious, comfy rooms, an on-site restaurant and gift shop and friendly staff who answer all of your questions with a smile. The views from the rooms are also great, especially at night when you can see the lights and action of the city below.
The Westin New York Grand Central opened in October 2012 with a modern design and signature Westin amenities. The hotel has 774 spacious rooms and suites, a 3,000 square-foot fitness center and THE LCL: Bar and Kitchen Restaurant.
For more information, go to www.westinnewyorkgrandcentral.com.

Angela Gary is an editor with MainStreet Newspapers Inc. She can be reached at AngieEditor@aol.com.

Angela Gary is an editor with MainStreet Newspapers Inc. She can be reached at AngieEditor@aol.com.