Broadway: So close and yet so far…

So, I was able to see August: Osage County this week. Wow! I heard that it was good and that it was the one to beat at the Tony’s, but I wasn’t expecting the show I saw. It’s the kinda show I think I need to see twice. Basically it’s a show about a very dysfunctional family that just has very hard times. There are a lot of deep subjects covered, and therefore it’s a long show (two intermissions). The first scene was rather slow and my mind wondered a lot, but once it passed the show got really intense and yet funny. Unfortunately, I think a lot was said in the first act that would have shed light on the rest of the play. That’s why I really should go see it again. Great show! Be warned…. it’s one of those shows that use the F-word every two seconds.

That means I only have one more show to see that’s on my list – South Pacific. I’m so close to seeing all the shows, but I don’t think I’m going to be able to. South Pacific is sold out until August. Booo. I have plans to wait in the cancelation line this weekend, but I don’t think I will be very lucky. I’m still going to try. Well, have a great weekend and don’t get into too much trouble.

Abandoned Theme Park

I found these pictures on a blog and just fell in love with them. I would love to go explore a place like this. How amazingly fun, right?

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Broadway: Boeing Boeing – I Guess It’s Possible

I saw Boeing Boeing earlier in the week. Only one word can truly describe this play – hilarious! I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time. The set and costumes were fun, and the acting was amazing. Christine Baranski played the maid to the architect (played by Bradley Whitford). I love both these actors and was so surprised to see them in this show. Mark Rylance was by far the best part of the show. He did a phenomenal job and is well deserving of the Tony nomination.

The play is about an architect (Bradley Whitfod) who has three fiancés. All three fiancés are flight attendants on different airlines. He has everything well planned such that they never know about eachother. An old school friend (Mark Rylance) comes to visit the architect and gets to see how this is all done. Of course such arrangements couldn’t work forever and everything starts to fall apart as flights are canceled and newer, faster planes are introduced.

It’s a very cute show. The accents of the three flight attendants can be hard to understand at times, and they all act over the top. I think that’s why the show is a so funny. I would rate this PG-13. There’s some real intense kissing (you have to see the show to know what I mean. They take kissing to a whole new level.). I loved it…I loved it….I loved it!

I got the pictures here

Honda: Difficult Is Worth Doing

Well done Honda, well done! Thanks Brand Appeal

I’m LOST For Words…

Two hours and they flew by. I can’t wait another year for this ABC goodness. What am I going to do with my Thursday nights? Tear in my heart!






I got the pictures here (fun fun fun)

Broadway: And the Tony’s Are Upon Us….

Ever since the Tony nominations came out, I have made it a goal to see as many of the shows that have major nominations (more than five) before the Tony’s. Well, the time is drawing near and there are still a few shows I need to see. Luckily I have seen all shows nominated for best Musical, with the exception of “In The Heights,” but I have tickets for that. What shows do I have to see before June 15th?



Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific
August: Osage County
Gypsy
Boeing-Boeing



I plan on doing Tony predictions, but I won’t do it until I have seen as many shows as possible. I have sixteen days. I think I can get these four shows in.

Last week, I squeezed in Xanadu. I was pleasantly surprised. I have never seen the movie, so I didn’t really know what to expect. I found a blog through a friend of a friend, and I found that all his Broadway reviews were very fair. He gives really great reviews of shows, and his little blurb about Xanadu was spot on. It was very cheesy, but amazingly entertaining. Once again, I can’t say what my pick for best musical is until I see “In the Heights.”

A Change of Scene

I decided to mix things up from my usual Broadway Show rampage and went to a concert last night. It didn’t feel much different than a show, because the concert was in a theatre near Broadway. What can you do? I went to see KT Tunstall with a few friends. It was a great concert. Leah asked me what my favorite song was after we left, and I think it would have to be “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” with “Suddenly I See” a close second. I know that’s lame, but I just really like those songs. That KT girl is a great entertainer! While she’s got nothing on my ‘N Sync boys back in the day, I really enjoyed her concert. It was a great night – phenomenal company and an amazing concert! (I did miss Kort!)

Broadway: Hey! It's the Guy From Shrek...You Mean Shrek?

As many of you know, they are turning Shrek into a Broadway musical. At first I was very apprehensive about this. To tell you the truth, I'm still not 100% sold. The Shrek costume will most definitely make or break the situation. The only reason I was going to go see it was because Sutton Foster will be playing Princess Fiona. I'm a big fan of her! Well, I was looking at the Shrek site today, and discovered that Chester Gregory II will be playing Donkey! I love him! I mentioned him in the post about Cry-Baby. Now I know I have to go see it just for him! It doesn’t come out until this fall, but I'm really excited now.

I also found out they are make a Bruce Lee musical that’s to come out in 2010. This is another one of those - "I don't know how I feel about that" shows. It will be interesting to see what they do with it.

I saw "Passing Strange" a few nights ago. It has seven Tony nominations, so I thought I should go see it. Let me just say it’s strange. There were some seriously hilarious parts and some songs that grooved hard, but overall I wasn’t that into it. It’s not my kind of show. Stew, the narrator, has a great voice and added some fun comedic relief to the show.

The set was very simple (just a few chairs and a back wall with some serious light action going on), but the cast did a great job of making you feel like you were traveling to different places (even though the set hardly changed). The interaction with the band was fun too. I haven’t seen all the shows nominated for best musical yet, so I can’t cast judgment if I think it will win or not. I’m still waiting to see In The Heights. I hear it’s the one to beat.

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Broadway: 'The 39 Steps'

What was the play this weekend? 'The 39 Steps'! Yes, this is an Alfred Hitchcock film. It opened earlier this month. I haven’t heard much about it, except that it was funny. I really like Alfred Hitchcock so I thought I might enjoy the play.

Four actors play about 150 different roles. I was a little apprehensive when I heard that there were only four actors, but was amazed at how wonderfully funny this show was. There were moments on stage where an actor was playing three characters by just switching hats. I know it sounds lame, but it was really funny. It just seemed to work with the type of show. They had several little puns about other Hitchcock films and Mr. Hitchcock even made his famous cameo in the play. This was a nice change from the shows I have been seeing lately. I’ve never seen anything like it. It was absolutely delightful!

The real reason why I wanted to see it was because I liked the poster. I don't know why, but I do.