Born in New York City, Bob grew up loving The Big Apple. From the hot dog stands to the never-ending night life, even as an infant, Bob couldn't get enough of it. His friends even started calling him "NEW YORK BOB" since they could never find a single thing he didn't like about the city. All of that changed, however, when Bob met someone special, another New Yorker (of course), while studying at NYU. Bob's friend loved everything about Broadway...the singing...the dancing....the acting...the entire production that made it all come alive. It took a lot of convincing to get Bob to a show but once there he couldn't believe his eyes (and ears). Broadway wasn't boring, it was...exciting!!!

But Bob doubted that seeing a show in Greensboro couldn't be as fun and exciting as going to a show in New York City... could it? So Bob decided to check out his first Broadway show in Greensboro. And when he did, it felt like his experience in New York City all over again. The lights! The music! The action! The excitement! All right here...in Greensboro! When it comes to Broadway, seeing really is believing!

Not long after his first Broadway experience, Bob got a promotion at work and his new position included moving to Greensboro. Although he was hesitant at first to leave his beloved New York City, Bob quickly discovered the warm southern hospitality of Greensboro made him feel right at home. Every March he would get caught up in the fever of "Tournament Town" and watch all the college basketball action at the Coliseum. In fact, it was after an ACC Tournament game that Bob realized War Memorial Auditorium hosted Broadway shows right here in his new hometown.

Bob still goes back to New York City from time to time to visit family and friends. But he hasn't been back to see a show on Broadway. When his friend from NYU asked why not, Bob replied that he can see Broadway shows all year long...in Greensboro. His friend just laughed and said "I think we may need a new nickname for you. How does 'GREENSBORO BOB' sound?"