I saw The Lion King today at the Wharton Center. As i expected, it was the most beautiful thing i've ever seen on stage. The costumes were spectacular and engaging. It really was quite a production.
Actually, the show did get off to a rough start. It started ten minutes late, which really wasn't a big deal; but then after the opening number, they actually stopped the show, brought up the house lights, and seated a large party that showed up late. It looked like a group of school kids or something. After such an amazing first song, it really killed the mood to bring the audience back out of it so quickly. I'd never seen anything like that before.
So, other than the annoying interruption, i thought the show was good. That's one more item scratched off on my list of shows i would like to see. According to the signs around the theatre, they will be bringing Wicked to the Wharton in July of 2007. That show is on the list. I'm also looking forward to Actor's local production of Urinetown this May.
Posted by Matthew at February 25, 2006 10:09 PMand you're not looking forward to Actors' production of Elizabeth Rex?
I'm offended...
Posted by: your fave SM at February 27, 2006 10:51 PMSorry Vange, a show about a bunch of queens just doesn't get me all excited. I've been listening to and enjoying the Urinetown CD for years now. I just want to finally see it on stage. I have so such connection with Elizabeth Rex, no matter now good it may be. I guess i could look forward to seeing if the Elizabeth Rex set looks exactly like the drawing i saw. Or maybe i could look forward to getting free tickets (hint, hint).
Posted by: Matthew at February 28, 2006 08:48 AM