A birthday gift from my daughter! The last time I saw Fleetwood Mac in concert? Purdue University 1975, my freshmen year in college. All four of my children know the words to Landslide one of my all time favorite songs and Number One on my iPod. Can’t wait. Thanks, Elle.
Big Fish opened in Chicago last night and it is fantastic. I had seen the movie version years ago and really couldn’t imagine it as a musical play. The set decoration, costumes and lighting are awesome. The entire audience was leaning forward in their seats to watch some of the special effects. It has been a long time since I’ve heard an audience ooh and aah during a play. And of course at the end, you could hear people crying and sniffling throughout the theatre. It is a very moving story between a father and his son. The cast is excellent. Norbert Butz, who played Fiyero in the original cast of Wicked, plays Edward Bloom. And what a voice that man has. My husband’s plane was late getting in so at the last minute my very good friend Bonnie was able to join me. That, by far, was the best part of the evening.
Priscilla was a pleasant surprise. The music was so very fun with a heart touching story.
Family Christmas Outing 2012: Radio City Musical Hall Christmas Spectacular
Dinner and a date just what I need about now. Can’t wait to see what EVERYONE has been talking about. This is sold out until March. Let’s just hope the snow storms holds off until the end of the play.
Last night we went out for our annual Christmas Holiday concert by Straight No Chaser at The Chicago Theatre. For those of you who haven’t heard their story, they will be on the Today show Friday, December 21st. Set your DVR now to catch them live. They are 10 young guys who started the Indiana University a cappella singing group in 1996. While planning their 2006 ten year reunion, one of the members uploaded a 1998 filmed version of the 12 Days of Christmas. It became a You Tube sensation with over 10 million hits and then Atlantic records came calling with a 5 album recording contract. True Story. These guys all had graduated from college, had jobs, lived all over the United States and one You Tube video later, they are rock stars. This is one of the highlights of my Holiday season and last night was the best.
Saturday night the Jay Pritzker Pavillion in Millennium Park Chicago. An absolutely perfect evening listening to Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.
Grant Park Music Festival, Chicago. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Finally, date night after three weeks down in the house, I’m making my way back.
Ravinia Festival tonight we will be listening to Sarah McLachlan under the stars. Heavenly.
Jersey Boys is back in Chicago and I saw it last night for the 4th time. It is one musical that just doesn’t get old and my husband thought it actually was the best of the 3 performances that he has seen. Seats appeared to be readily available. It’s a good date night.
We saw Fela last night playing at The Oriental Theatre in downtown Chicago. I enjoyed it, my husband, not so much. Regardless, Sahr Ngaujah’s performance of Fela Kuti was excellent. We both agree on that point.
