We’ve had a few exciting dates the past few weeks! I’m a lucky girl. Here are a few highlights.
Wicked
B and I went to see Wicked and it was fabulous. Really fabulous and really great. I am a huge fan of Gregory Maguire and have read all three books in the Wicked series as well as his other novels. The musical was a great visual and auditory experience and interpretation of the book as well as the movie. The special effects, lighting, music, props, costumes, everything was absorbing and so well done. My only criticism is about some of the dialog. Maguire is a genius with words and dialog and the play fell short trying to replicate this. But I’m sure trying to get this essence was a very difficult thing to do. This was only a tiny part of the entire experience. 99 percent of it was a great and happy experience. I want to see it again…. tomorrow.
Henry Rollins
A few weeks ago we saw Mr. Rollins at the Pantages Theatre. Three hours of in your face. When it was over you say to yourself what the hell just happened to me? But in a good way. This was before the elections so of course there was a lot of political talk, but also lots of funny stories about his travels and encounters with different cultures. He is right on about so much, but sometimes he gets a little too out there. I must be getting old if I have to say that!
