Shows

Haven't been to any musical shows or concerts in a long time, so I was lucky to see a few this Summer:

Crazy Enough
Storm Large's autobiographical show. Went with Dawn and her work friends (strangely the same night that Mom and Dad went with Cousins Pam and Larry.) Brilliant show. Wicked brilliant. James and Storm are musical superheros. I have no idea how she went through her emotional history every freaking night. Heart breaking and uplifting at the same time.

Rent
Tied for my all-time favorite Broadway show (with Les Miserables.) I think this was the 3rd time I've seen it, but this tour had the same actors who originated the 2 male lead roles! I had a Ticketmaster gift card from Rob and Lynn since Christmas but hadn't come across anything to use it on. I was so excited when I saw a few months ago that Rent was coming to town! I used the gift card and added an extra $20 and got 2 tickets! I invited Heather to join me now that she's back in town. She had seen it on Broadway and loved it, so I knew she would appreciate it's beauty. And it was indeed beautiful. So amazing. I cry every time I see it and sometimes even when I'm just listening to the music.

Repo! The Genetic Opera
Bizarre. That would be my one word description :) Clinton Street Theater has a weekly showing of this movie along with a shadowcast (just like they do with Rocky Horror Picture Show.) Cousin Tony is in the shadowcast so Cousin Davey and I went to see a performance very late one Friday night. I think we were a good 15-20 yrs older than most of the people there although there were a few our age. I had never heard of the movie before and was expecting to cringe through it since it sounded quite gory (it's set in the future when an evil corporation sells organs to people who need transplants but they'll repossess the organ if you can't pay at any time.) I was totally surprised to find that I really liked the movie! A lot! I loved the music and the dark, gothic setting. And Tony was terrific as violent and psychotic Luigi!

Crazy Enough
Went again! Cousin Jackie was taking Cousins Ashley and Valerie during Ashley's visit home, so I went with them. We had a yummy dinner at PF Chang's first where New Zealand Doug surprised us by joining us! Then we walked to the show and were met with Cousin Jeannie and Bob. The show was even more amazing the 2nd time. I think the change in her relationship this time made it seem more intense. Very sad but very moving.