...Shabang.
One show we're really sad we will be out of town during is "West Side Story," presented by SPARC, running July 24-July 27. This is a big show to take on, but we know that they'll do a great job- just the dance numbers alone will be very exciting to watch. Although we cannot comment on the show, we can, however, comment on the publicity photo. Nothing screams "JET" more than a bunch of boys posing in Shockoe Bottom. Seriously, though, everyone should see it. Loads of hours have been put into it, and we know all the effort will pay off. Go here for more information- MAMBO!
Another event that we wish we could see is the Summer Musical Theatre Concert on July 30 at 7:00 PM in the Godwin High School auditorium. Being 2 GHS alums, we can't leave them out of here. And we know that the talent at this thing will be really impressive. Plus, you can't really go wrong when Sherri Matthews is tickling the ivories. It's FREE, it's easy, and it's air-conditioned. You should go. And if you can't make it, we're sure it will ALL be on YouTube.
Other shows that we WILL be seeing (and are excited about) are Little Shop of Horrors at Dogwood Dell, Guys and Dolls at the Barksdale (yeah, yeah, old news, right? Well, we haven't gotten around to seeing it yet. So sue me. HA!) and Light in the Piazza, if you're up for a 50-minute drive out west to C'Ville. More info on those shows to come...
Got any other shows we should know about? Let us know! We'd love to see them. Neither of us have jobs and we need things to do.
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Hey! Thanks for the "West Side Story" blurb. It's been an awesome process so far, and we cannot WAIT to open on Thursday. I'm sad to see you guys will not be in town for it!
Anyway, this blog is amazing, perhaps my new favorite theater blog being Andrew Keenan-Bolger's.
If anyone's interested, Idina Menzel is performing this Wednesday the 23rd at The National. Tickets range from $20-30. I'm a little skeptical, though--I checked out some of her solo albums on iTunes and was not impressed--very bland Lite 98-type pop music. Still, die-hard Wicked and/or Rent fans might be interested, or if you...like that kind of...you know...bland Lite 98-type pop stuff. Speaking of iTunes, if your in for a good laugh check out the Defying Gravity EP, complete with...fantastic**cough** remixes, including my personal favorite "Defying Gravity (Tracy Young's Flying Monkey's Radio Edit)
No way! Even if you're not into Lite-98 OR Wicked and Rent, it'd be worth it to go just in case Taye Diggs is there!
Plus, something about Idina Menzel at The National is pretty hilarious yet very cool. We'd definitely be there if we were here!
Thanks for the info!
eat an extra slice of that cake for me
Are y'all seeing Henry 4 at the Shakespeare Festival?
Are y'all seeing Henry 4 at the Shakespeare Festival?
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