Theatre that's not in New York

[absinthelisa]

I followed a rumour that there were shows in other places, namely Toronto. So last ngiht I went to see the opening night of The Drowsy Chaperone, fresh on tour and starting here, where it originated.

They've recreated the set entirely, and Bob Martin and Georgia Engal, from the original Broadway production are both here, though Bob is only staying

Comments

[tamoshan]

yay! you saw a show without a bus ride :)

i want shows where i live.. damn katrina (and crappy politicians and people who don't give a damn about theater) to hell! (ehh sorry)

[absinthelisa]

We've always had theatre, but for the last 10-12 years the large productions were always managed by David Mirvish, and I rarely agreed with his choices (though he did bring Wicked twice, but turned down a standing production :( ) But this new company seems to have a better idea of what to bring and that there needs to be some give in prices and such. They're bringing us Avenue Q, My Fair Lady, Spelling Bee, Jersey Boys and 3 Mo Divas. I'm only going to My Fair Lady for sure, but if Ave Q and Spelling Bee have rush/lotto/discount, I'll do those as well. Anyway, I like their attitude better than Mirvish's.

[tamoshan]

be thankful and enjoy
not sure when/if the saenger will re-open

[absinthelisa]

Hmm, I suppose the arts are not priotity, which is such a shame because New Orleans and the area have always had such a vibrant arts life.

[tamoshan]

the south is very slow.. i suppose i just have to try to find my infamous missing patience ;)

[absinthelisa]

Going to see Julia might help. You're not likely to see anyone as wonderful for a long time anyway.

And I have no patience either.

[tamoshan]

julia is the balm for many ills

[absinthelisa]

lip balm? *g*. I'm willing to believe it. At the moment I can't move my shoulder and think she could come over and fix it just be being there.

[tamoshan]

full body (and mind) balm ;)

[absinthelisa]

Mmm, full body massage from Julia. Good image.

[tamoshan]

one of my faves..after shower julia

[absinthelisa]

Body shots Julia or bikini Julia win too.

[tamoshan]

mattel, are you listening?

[absinthelisa]

Oh gods! A whole line of Julia dolls. How hilarious. I don't think mattel would make them. Who made the gay-Steve (I think that was the name) doll in the 80s? It was hilarious, when you pulled him out of the package, the sides folded forward so it looked like a closet!

[tamoshan]

mattel needn't know she's a gay icon ;)
they could put her in a shiny red dress and give her a microphone and tiny plastic stage.. shower and massage oil sold separately

[absinthelisa]

Is Julia a gay icon? She so should be! She's got it all over on Barbra and Bette!