The Sound of Music
For those of you who didn't read the saga of who I thought should've won How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? you may do so here. Actually, I whine about it a few times last July an August, so seeing the play today was a bit of a problem for me.
You see, I think Janna got royally shafted. Sure, Elicia's had a tonne of good press about the role, and good for her for rising to the challenge that I never thought she could meet, but secretly, no matter how many times I told myself seeing Elicia would be fine, my heart has always been set on seeing Janna. Unfortunately, as the alternate, she only plays 2 of the 8 shows a week. I wasn't holding out too much hope.
When I got to the Princess of Wales theatre, I spent the entire time being antsy to get to my seat. They didn't have a board up for "In This Performance" so until I got a hold of the program, I wasn't going to know who my Maria should be.
I mus say, the people sitting around me must've thought I was way too enthusiastic about seeing the alternate. Yes, I did get to see Janna. I even let out a big squee when I saw her name on the printed list for the performance.
Just so everyone is clear on where I fall on the Janna versus Elicia debate: Janna was spectacularly awesome, just as I expected her to be!
You see, I think Janna got royally shafted. Sure, Elicia's had a tonne of good press about the role, and good for her for rising to the challenge that I never thought she could meet, but secretly, no matter how many times I told myself seeing Elicia would be fine, my heart has always been set on seeing Janna. Unfortunately, as the alternate, she only plays 2 of the 8 shows a week. I wasn't holding out too much hope.
When I got to the Princess of Wales theatre, I spent the entire time being antsy to get to my seat. They didn't have a board up for "In This Performance" so until I got a hold of the program, I wasn't going to know who my Maria should be.
I mus say, the people sitting around me must've thought I was way too enthusiastic about seeing the alternate. Yes, I did get to see Janna. I even let out a big squee when I saw her name on the printed list for the performance.
Just so everyone is clear on where I fall on the Janna versus Elicia debate: Janna was spectacularly awesome, just as I expected her to be!