press opening

Yesterday was the press opening for Miracle on 34th Street. Jeff stayed backstage to help with the kids so Clara and I could go in and watch.

After the show, the kids went up to have their photo taken with Santa.

Here they are waiting in line for their turn...
and now sitting with Santa (aka... Jim)...
It was fun.... during the show they pick kids from the audience to sit on Santa's lap during the department store scene... and this year Clara got to be one of the kids. It was fun for her to be on the other side, watching and enjoying the show.

After the show, there was a reception with food and drinks.

Here are the kids from the cast posing for a photo...
And one of Alex and his "dad"....
... Thomas Mara and Thomas Mara, Jr.

It was a good time, but we were pretty worn out from our weekend so we cut out a little early so we could go home and just relax. I think it was the first night this week that we were all in the same place at the same time for dinner!