Back from XANADU

[cubanpab]

Posted: 8/5/08 at 11:00pm

Back from the theater... it was, interesting... to say the least... haha. I had heard the show was silly and over-the-top, but i dont think i was quite prepared for just how insane it was. Overall though, it was fun. It had its moments, some really funny moments. And then there were times where I was scratching my head trying to figure out what the heck I was watching. Haha. But in a good way. In a crazy out-of-this-world way.

Kerry and Cheyenne were great. The whole cast was great. Some very talented folks here. I have to say I didnt think much of Whoopi. She was so... mediocre. I get that her role was small, but the "evil woman" also had a small role and she was very memorable. Good for Whoops I guess... I'm sure she's having fun. Best of luck to her during her run... the audience ate her up.

Some photos from after the show:













Night!

Updated On: 8/5/08 at 11:00 PM

[Blackcabbytabby]

Posted: 8/5/08 at 11:02pm

You take really good pictures!

[cubanpab]

Posted: 8/5/08 at 11:06pm

Thanks! It took us a while to get out of the theater and by the time we got to the stage door the crowds were pretty huge. Everyone cramming together to get a glimpse of Whoops. I did the best I could. Trying to squeeze my huge camera thru the crowds.

Wanted to share them with you all...

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 8/5/08 at 11:15pm

I love the last picture. It's really excellent! Thanks for your thoughts on XANADU, as well.

[BrianIdol]

Posted: 8/5/08 at 11:21pm

what kind of camera do you have? Those are amazing shots!

[cubanpab]

Posted: 8/5/08 at 11:25pm

wonderfulwiz - if you want to snatch up the last photo, here it is in bigger size:



brian - i shoot with the Canon 40D. The lens I used to take these photos was the Canon 24-70mm 2.8L USM lens. I also used the Canon Speedlite 580EX II off camera flash to help with the poor outside lighting.

And I like to think I'm a somewhat decent photographer... :)

Hope that helps.

[verynewyorkcurious]

Posted: 8/5/08 at 11:28pm

Yes those are fantastic shots. They are better than some publicity shots i've seen.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 8/5/08 at 11:36pm

Just got back as well. Loved seeing everyone again !!! Whoopi was o.k. I think she will get better as she gets her timing down.

Mary was back, and was her usual amazing self !!! And Curtis hugged me during "All Over the World", so it was all good !!! LOL

Agree... great pics !!!!

[courtnyj]

Posted: 8/5/08 at 11:37pm

I just made that pic of 44th street my desktop background. I hope you don't mind but it just makes me so happy!

[cubanpab]

Posted: 8/5/08 at 11:41pm

Testing - where were you sitting? we did the student rush thing and were way off to the side. great view though. no obstruction.

I was surprised at just how simple this show was. Barely no sets, a tiny cast (playing multiple roles), no real big special effects... and yet everything ran pretty smoothly... i guess thats a true testament to a great cast. everyone on their game.

Court - by all means go ahead! it actually makes me happier to know someone enjoyed it that much! :)

[alfgiotir]

Posted: 8/5/08 at 11:46pm

yeah i set it as my background too haha.

[Testing1232]

Posted: 8/5/08 at 11:49pm

I was on-stage on the far right, front row--- I had the Xan hat on... :))

Its always a good time !!!

[defyingravity07]

Posted: 8/5/08 at 11:51pm

You photos give me an un-needed sobbing in the best way. BWW needs to hire you.

[cubanpab]

Posted: 8/6/08 at 12:01am

testing - crazy! i was watching the on-stage folks all night... funny how the cast joked around with you guys and stuff...

defying - thats a compliment... i think! :) i could certainly use the extra money haha... so BWW... i'm available for hire! :)

[skb2010]

Posted: 8/6/08 at 12:10am

It is. Anything making fun of musicaltheaterfan3 is a good thing.

I heart that picture.

[sbflyfan]

Posted: 8/6/08 at 12:10am

All of your pics are amazing, but that last one is an AMAZING PHOTO!

[wicked_beast4]

Posted: 8/6/08 at 12:14am

It's my background too!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 8/6/08 at 12:19am

I was there tonight, too. I actually enjoyed it a lot more tonight than I did when I saw it back in December. I had a lot of fun.

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 8/6/08 at 12:29am

So how much did that camera kit set you back? Like $2,500?

[cubanpab]

Posted: 8/6/08 at 12:30am

emcee - thats cool. i wish i had known others were going. would have been fun to meet some of you fellow BWW-ers.

Miss Penny - hmmm... I'd say somewhere around $3200 if you count the Speedlite. Which is a bargain if you know anything about serious SLR cameras... My dream camera is the Canon 5D, but i wont be able to afford it for years.

and by then they'll have much better stuff out. Updated On: 8/6/08 at 12:30 AM

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 8/6/08 at 12:32am

I was going to say $3,000 but I always like to hunt for a good bargain, so I thought maybe you got a really good deal.

[cubanpab]

Posted: 8/6/08 at 12:34am

i wish! i bought the 40D right when it came out, i'm sure you can find it for cheaper now. The lenses are hit-or-miss. They dont ever really drop in price, especially the popular ones like the 24-70mm. Its such a friggin pricey hobby. But i love it.

If only I could make a living off it.

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 8/6/08 at 12:35am

Well, if you want to live in NYC, forget about that!

[Scott Briefer]

Posted: 8/6/08 at 12:36am

I agree... your pictures are wonderful!

[verynewyorkcurious]

Posted: 8/6/08 at 12:38am

cubanpab, your pictures probably wouldn't turn out that much better with a Canon 5D than it already does on your 40D. I think the lens and the photographer matters more. Again, your pictures are great. Tack sharp.