Post by Elbridge on May 6, 2004 19:27:00 GMT -5
Okay, I don't know about you guys but some of the best memories I have are tied to shows I've seen at the Kennedy Center or the National Theater. What are some of your favorites? Mine are...
1. Ain't Misbehavin' - The Fats Waller Musical Revue" - Easily the best thing I have ever seen anywhere. I saw it in 1978 and again in 1988 when it was revived. It is the only thing I have ever seen that was actually better the second time around. The music affected me almost immediately and forever after. I never saw the Pointer Sisters version but let's be real. After you've seen Nell Carter, Charlaine Woodard, and Armelia McQueen, why would you see it with anyone else in those roles?
2. Sheer Madness - This one is a play that takes place in a hairdresser's establishment. It's a murder mystery and the audience dicatates who's guilty. It's different every time you see it. It's a laugh riot and if you ever find your way to the Kennedy Center, I'd advise everyone to check it out. To my knowledge, it's still there after having been there for many, many years.
I'll stop at those two this time because of time constraints and because I'm more interested in what everyone else likes...
Ed
1. Ain't Misbehavin' - The Fats Waller Musical Revue" - Easily the best thing I have ever seen anywhere. I saw it in 1978 and again in 1988 when it was revived. It is the only thing I have ever seen that was actually better the second time around. The music affected me almost immediately and forever after. I never saw the Pointer Sisters version but let's be real. After you've seen Nell Carter, Charlaine Woodard, and Armelia McQueen, why would you see it with anyone else in those roles?
2. Sheer Madness - This one is a play that takes place in a hairdresser's establishment. It's a murder mystery and the audience dicatates who's guilty. It's different every time you see it. It's a laugh riot and if you ever find your way to the Kennedy Center, I'd advise everyone to check it out. To my knowledge, it's still there after having been there for many, many years.
I'll stop at those two this time because of time constraints and because I'm more interested in what everyone else likes...
Ed
) was Pippin and he sang wonderfully, too....... fun show.
(Denver, somewhat.... I just don't get the opportunity to see much....which bums me out because I love musicals, as does my daughter. That was "my thing" in high school and college...... )
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