Thank you, DD! Delicious.
What are your top five theatre experiences?
In no particular order my favorite experiences include:
The first shows that I ever saw as a very little girl. While I couldn't tell you exactly what I saw as a three or four year old, I can tell you that it was my Great Aunt Edith who took me to the Princess Theatre. I will never forget the marquee with its iron work and lights.
My first Broadway show was Kiss Me, Kate. I can't believe that it too me until the year 2000 to get to my favorite city. The anticipation, the excited audience and the energy flying off the stage made for a memorable night. But, heck, I've been blessed in the shows and performances that I have seen in New York this decade. I could never complain about seeing people like Donna Murphy, Audra MacDonald, Patti Lupone, Michael Cerveris, Raul Esparza, Stokes, Marin... I've been fortunate.
Seeing Hugh Jackman's stage debut in Melbourne. He was only a featured performer, but you know, now, I couldn't tell you who had the lead in that show...
I have had the great good fortune to see some fine performances here at home, but of all the local performers, I would have to say that Caroline O'Connor is a cut above. So, anytime that I have seen her on stage - Chicago, Bombshells, Piaf, Over the Rainbow - would be a highlight.
Anytime that I have been to the theatre with my best New York friend.
Man, I went on and on and on...sorry.
'Try not to have a good time...this is supposed to be educational.' - Lucy Van Pelt