AWAKENED AT LAST!! September 15, 2008

I FINALLY SAW SPRING AWAKENING! I saw it at the Curran Theatre, and it was AMAZING! I was amazed at how the songs truly come to life, and the passion behind every song. I found myself in tears twice, and in utter shock by the end. I nearly cried out of joy when the show began, just because I was so excited to see it (I did cry with the Sweeney Todd revival cast, which is a little embarrassing, but true). Kyle Riabko and Blake Bashoff ROCKED, but Christy Altomare, though fabulous, lacked something. She had an amazing voice, but I didn’t feel the passion that I felt with the other leads. Plus, everyone was so nice at the stage door, particularly Sarah Hunt (Martha), Andy Mientus (Hanschen), Ben Moss (Ernst), and Kyle Riabko (Melchior). Then, later, as we were waiting for my dad to bring the car around, we ran into most of the cast on their way to Max’s, and just struck up a conversation. Anyway, I now feel complete, or, as I heard a girl say while leaving the theater, “My life has been forever changed.”

Me and Kyle Riabko

 

 

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Where: home

Currently Reading: The God Box by Alex Sanchez.

Currently listening to: “Touch Me” from Spring Awakening

Current Nail Polish Colour: A purply grey with brownish orangey shimmer and confetti glitter stuff

The Fabulous Weirdness of Grey Gardens September 10, 2008

I finally saw Grey Gardens a little less that a week ago. It is VERY cool. The first act lags a bit, but has some stellar songs (“Daddy’s Girl” and “Two Peas in a Pod” are two fabulous examples), but the second act is FABULOUS! The songs are amazing, with dark undertones, very reminiscent of Sondheim (always a favorite), and the acting is phenomenal! 

For those who don’t know, Grey Gardens is the story of Edith Bouvier Beale and her daughter Edie Beale, aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who shut themselves us in their decaying estate, Grey Gardens, with 60 cats. These women are utterly fascinating. What would make two outgoing, beautiful, talented women recluse themselves in their massive estate? Big Edie was a singer from a wealthy family, and Little Edie was a beautiful, flirtatious model/singer once engaged to a Kennedy! It is fascinating, interesting, and made me want to come home and do my research! And I found that there will be a movie adaptation coming starring Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange. Hmmm… Drew? Really? I mean, she’s very cute, but Little Edie is such a powerful and difficult role. And Drew’s not really and AMAZING actress. She’s a fine actress, probably better than me, but can she handle Grey Gardens? I dunno, but I’m rooting for her!

Drew as "Little" Edie Bouvier Beale

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Where: homee

Currently Reading: The God Box by Alex Sanchez.

Currently listening to: “I Am Aldolpho” from The Drowsy Chaperone

Current Nail Polish Colour: A purply grey with brownish orangey shimmer

The Indefinitely-Postponed Midnight Sun September 8, 2008

The world is a sad, sad place for me right now. I NEED Midnight Sun. I CRAVE it. And I am being denied it. If you have a soul, please join this group on Facebook: http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=24938534129&ref=ts

So I know you all know what the deal is – some one betrayed Stephenie Meyer’s trust and leaked the draft of the book onto the internet. It’s a truly traumatizing experience. For me. Not having Midnight Sun. WAAAAAH.

Anyway, I got a Twilight “Team Edward” shirt at hot topic, and it’s fabulous. I got so many compliments on it, but it sparked an interesting discussion. For us crazy Twilight fans, at least. Why does nobody like Jacob? Everyone’s on Team Edward (ME TOO!), and I sorta feel bad for Jacob. ALL YOU JACOB FANS, COMMENT PLEASE! 

 

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Where: Mi CASITA

Currently Reading: The God Box by Alex Sanchez.

Currently listening to: “I Know the Truth” from Aida

Current Nail Polish Colour: Horribly chipped teal… yuck.

Spring Awakening Forum September 8, 2008

Today I went to this thing at the Curran Theater in San Francisco. It was this special thing where the producers, directors, and Steven Sater came and talked about the creative process that lead to beatiful thing that is Spring Awakening. It was awesome. Sadly, I have yet to even see the show, but I knew enough about it that I could follow perfectly fine. They talked about how the show appealed more to young people than to older people, but I say that’s not true. I think that Spring Awakening is for my generation what Hair was for my mother’s generation (Ironically, Jonathan Groff, who originated the role of Melchior on Broadway, is now in Hair). I think that it opens up a dialogue between children and their parents. Though in a rather exaggerated way, we go through many of the things that Melchior, Wendla, and Moritz go through. We have questions, confusion, we want to do thing, try things, and learn about things. I think the show will broaden the minds of those who see it, and encourage people to talk with their kids and teach them the things they need to know.

If only I could see it already…

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Where: Home, sweet, home

Currently Reading: The God Box by Alex Sanchez.

Currently listening to: “Yesterday” by the Beatles

Current Nail Polish Colour: TEAL!!