She loves Ireland, vegan food, and taking it all in

Jennafer Newberry and her husband, Zach Peery, in Beaver Creek, Colo., in 2019. — Jennafer Newberry and her partner, Zach Peery, in Beaver Creek, Colo., in 2019.M. Hart Pictures

Houston native Jennafer Newberry enjoys Colorado so much that she determined to tie the knot in the Centennial Condition in 2019. It has, the singer and actress explained, “some of the most stunning sights and vistas I have at any time witnessed.” Newberry, who performs Glinda in the nationwide tour of “Wicked,” stated she is having fun with checking out the place while on tour, but is especially energized about coming to Boston (the Tony Award-successful musical will be at the Opera Dwelling by way of July 24). “I’ve been to Boston in advance of and just adore it. I’ve hardly ever played the Opera House, but it’s been on my bucket record,” she reported. “I’m actually fired up to go to a Crimson Sox activity and to come across all of the fantastic vegan [restaurants] in Boston.” Newberry, who was in the show’s ensemble right before using over the co-direct function in March, stated that even although “Wicked” debuted on Broadway approximately 20 many years back, it is timeless. “It’s the most lovely, prosperous tale and even now so suitable,” she said. “Themes of appreciate and acceptance and friendship, and not judging some others by how they search … we can even now learn from it right now.” We caught up with Newberry, who life in New York Metropolis with her husband, Zach Peery, a seminary college student, and their “perfect” French bulldog, Shiloh, to chat about all issues travel.

Most loved vacation vacation spot?

I sense really privileged to have been ready to see so considerably of the US on our tour, when also possessing been ready to journey a bit internationally with my family. My two most loved destinations I have been to are Colorado and Ireland. Getting lived in big cities my whole life, it is so extremely refreshing to get away and to be surrounded by character. For this incredibly motive, my spouse and I got married on a mountain in Colorado. I have under no circumstances found landscapes like people I seasoned in Eire — the countryside was just one thing out of a dream and the individuals are heat and welcoming.

Favourite foodstuff or consume though vacationing?

We are vegan and we generally consider to locate the best vegan dining places. We primarily really like Thai food stuff [and] we are also fans of wine. We really like supporting local and unique organizations and dining places even though touring.

The place would you like to vacation to but haven’t?

I have often needed to vacation to Greece and Italy. They the two appear to be like they have so considerably to give. I would adore to practical experience the lifestyle, history, sightseeing, and foodstuff and wine in just about every nation.

One product you simply cannot leave property without having when traveling?

My cellphone for documenting and taking photos and movies. I love taking shots and capturing specific times to glance again on. My partner and I do this all the time on tour. We adore hunting again on the places we have stayed, eaten, and savored in every single new town.

Aisle or window?

Amusing you really should talk to. … When traveling alone, I love the window seat. But when I fly with my husband, I constantly conclude up in the center seat so that he can have the window seat. He does not really like traveling and this stipulation was truly in our marriage ceremony vows.

Most loved childhood journey memory?

Expanding up, my loved ones went to Colorado a handful of moments. We generally drove. Colorado has some of the most lovely sights and vistas I have at any time seen and it will usually hold these a special area in my heart. On a person journey we tried using to “camp” and it was hilarious. My mom and I are not automatically the “camping variety.” We didn’t have any silverware to eat breakfast, so my dad carved me a minor picket spoon out of a nearby department. I nonetheless have it to this day.

Responsible pleasure when traveling?

At the time-in-a-life time excursions. I can be frugal with specific features of traveling, but my mom often reminds me to go on the experience if I can. Twenty decades from now, you won’t recall how a lot it was to hire that kayak or how fatigued you had been when you woke up at 3 a.m. to see that Hawaiian dawn. You will only try to remember the laughter and the pleasure. Memories are priceless.

Ideal travel suggestion?

I am even now placing this into follow, but I would say be present and choose it all in. Let go of expectations and just have an experience. Choose shots and submit later. Unplug — the most effective you can — the entire world and your obligations.

JULIET PENNINGTON