Motown a Spanish omelet

Posted: 3/11/13 at 11:57pm

Saw the first preview tonight. I don't know which part is worse:

The 3-hour running time;
The 20-minute intermission;
The participative audience that sang along all throughout the show;
The disruptive audience who couldn't hold there bladder (I stopped counting at 20 who stood up);
The engaged audience talking back to the actors;
The drinking, eating and texting audience;
The lack/missed lighting spots;
The lack of artistic recreation of events;
OR
The terrible writing, throwing everything like it's a Spanish omelet. It's suppose to be good, no need for extra ingredients. The music is heavenly. Just tell the story as it is.

Plus side: great costumes and set design.

Updated On: 3/12/13 at 11:57 PM

[egghumor]

Posted: 3/11/13 at 11:59pm

Whew! WHY am I not at all surprised???

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 3/12/13 at 3:01pm

Serious question...who is the Berry Gordy understudy?

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 3/12/13 at 3:22pm

It was the Berry Gordy KID understudy that went on...NOT the ADULT Berry Gordy understudy.

[Smaxie]

Posted: 3/12/13 at 4:45pm

I'd suggest if you do not want to see a show that runs three hours, has a 20 minute intermission or missed lighting cues... don't go to a first preview in the future.

[ghostlight2]

Posted: 3/12/13 at 4:53pm

^^^^

Bingo!

Plus...Spanish omelet?

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 3/12/13 at 4:56pm

Well at least it wasn't called a mess of "greens" cause then that would've been racial.

[SonofRobbieJ]

Posted: 3/12/13 at 5:04pm

I mean...I like a tortilla espanola. So tasty!

[Nick Murphy]

Posted: 3/14/13 at 8:05pm

On Weds night it hit a home run!

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 3/14/13 at 8:13pm

That's a conclusion. Please elaborate on how this thing supposedly hit a home run.

[egghumor]

Posted: 3/14/13 at 9:25pm

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is that rare show my long lost friend would call "A hit inspite of itself."

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 3/15/13 at 11:35am

The tortilla espanola only has about four ingredients, so I don't really get the analogy. Unless you're saying Motown is a Spanish omelette where the traditional recipe was severely altered but then you could use that analogy for any recipe like banana pudding or tuna salad or Scotch eggs. What would make the original analogy work would be if Motown manages to be very tasty while utilizing very few ingredients and can be enjoyed either hot or cold, making it ideal for picnics.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 3/15/13 at 11:42am

This one has 6:

INGREDIENTS

3 large eggs
Salt, to taste
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
3 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
Green olives, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Crack the eggs into a bowl. Whisk with a fork and add a pinch of salt.

Heat some oil in a frying pan (not one with a heavy base as this will prove to be a hindrance when preparing to do the flip).

Add the potato and fry for a couple of minutes. Add the onion and mash together.

When the potato starts to brown a little on the edges and is mashed up with the onion in a lumpy fashion then add the eggs. Make sure the potato and onions are fully submerged by the eggs. Poke the potato to allow some of the egg to seep into the mashed mixture.

Fry this gently on a low heat. While cooking shake the pan to loosen the tortilla from the base and tidy the edges up with a wooden spoon. Do not over cook. The middle is meant to remain runny and gooey.

The egg will start setting, as this happens place a plate over the pan, a large enough plate to cover the pan substantially, and with a quick co-ordinated movement of both wrists ?flip? the tortilla over onto the plate and slide back into the pan to cook the underside.

Keep shaking the pan lightly so the tortilla does not stick to the bottom.

Once it feels firm on the edges and soft in the middle (after about 1 minute) then slide the tortilla back onto the plate. For the brave heart you can do the flip again if you wish.

Let the tortilla rest for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Cut into cake slices or cubes. Garnish with green olives.

BON APETIT!

Updated On: 3/15/13 at 11:42 AM

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 3/15/13 at 11:46am

I had a slice of frittata from Whole Foods the other day that had thin slices of potato in it and all I can say is, if this Motown show is only half so delicious they will have a big eggy hit on their hands.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 3/15/13 at 12:16pm

I wasn't counting the salt or the garnish (never had one with green olive garnish), but that's basically the recipe I know except the potatoes aren't mashed. Sometimes jamon is added, but that's the only variation I've encountered.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 3/15/13 at 12:20pm

Speaking of "jamon," Michael Jackson was originally on Motown.

[TheGingerBreadMan]

Posted: 3/15/13 at 2:32pm

I once had a spanish omelet topped with chili. I've never heard of adding jamon.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 3/15/13 at 3:11pm

Super fun fact: According to IBDB, III of the actors in Motown have the suffix III after their names.

What would be some super-tasty omelettes made with III incredients?

[GlindatheGood22]

Posted: 3/15/13 at 3:11pm

When will it be time to start making Memphis comparisons?

[julesboogie]

Posted: 3/15/13 at 4:06pm

When everyone runs out of OTHER unoriginal things to talk about.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 3/15/13 at 5:13pm

When will it be time to start making Memphis comparisons?

Not until after we mention Sondheim.