We've had a funny week at the theater this week. I almost feel like a jinx. When we went to see the city production, which was amazing by the way, of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat-- the fire alam went off during the Grand Finale and we had to evacuate the building. We waited about 15 minutes in the intensely uncomfortable sound and then had to leave. I was sorry to hear that just a few minutes later the Fire Dept. was there and had everything corrected very quickly. People were able to re-take their seats and to see the Grand Finale in full. I wish that I had been one of those people because I really think that any town in Utah can stage a production full of talent, but I was very proud of my own little town because the show was just unbelievable from the sets to the costumes... but the talent was truly amazing.
This experience prepared me for the PMT production of Les Miserables. During the Lovely Ladies number, the electricity went out for over 40 min. A few people left, but most by far did not. The cast was at the end of contract and the show was sold out until then, so if we did not stay, we would miss it. And, it was not to be missed.
Here are some intersting facts about the show from an article that appeared in the Deseret Morning News on April 22, "First of all, this is not a touring production. PTC is the first regional company in the United States to be officially licensed by London-based producer Cameron Mackintosh to stage its own production... This all-new local production has been setting records for the Salt Lake City-based company. Even before this week's opening night, the production was already extended by six additional weeks. "It's not as if we're just extending on hope," said Morey. "We don't extend the show until the previous week is 90 percent sold out." I think people everywhere love this particular show, people in Utah certainly do.
Anyway, it was great, really great! Eponine was my favorite voice, but they were all amazing.
It has been so delightful to introduce little c to the theater this summer. She is loving it!
To love another person is to see the face of God.
Les Miserables.
6 comments:
I'm with you about feeling like a jinx, we finally made it to DC for the fireworks (after 5 years of living here) and there was a tornado warning! They evacuated the place and had everyone go into buildings, ha. We stuck around like you did and they re-opened the grounds for a great show and such a fun memory.
I need to see Les Mis again. That is just so great to have local quality productions. Little c will be joining up in no time :)
Is she interested in joining? Or mostly into painting?
"To love another person...face of God" is my absolute favorite quote ever. I'm glad you were able to see Les Mis. What a weird week of mishaps!
I love that quote from Les Mis. You do have great opportunities for theater and culture all around you. We have some, but very pricey to even get near.
I've been wanting to see Les Mis there. I'll have to see if I can still get tickets, or is it already done?
Les Mis has the greatest music! My brother used to live in Toronto, and for about a year he was the only cello player in the Les Mis production. He was mic'd in such a way as to sound like a whole section of cellos !
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