Once upon a time, Matthew bought me (I mean us) tickets to go see WICKED last Christmas. He's a wonderful man. And he gets 12HUNDRED points. We finally got to go and see it last night with the Skabelunds. It. Was. AWESOME.
Best part of the story? (My story, not WICKED's story.) Our tickets got thrown away during the after-Christmas-cleanup. We had to wait until the day of the performance to get duplicate tickets. See...
Duplicate Tickets.
Before the show, we accidentally ended up eating dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. Since we didn't have reservations, we got to eat dinner at the bar. Don't worry, I left my id in the truck. Matthew went and got it for me. Like I said, wonderful man. I am very glad that Martin felt the need to be so kind, they were super expensive. But can I just say, BEST steak I've ever had.
One thing that I learned, if you want a specific picture, take it before the show. Cause after, everyone is taking that same picture, and they ain't gonna move.
These are the only pictures that I did get.
We tried to get the Capital Theater sign in it. It didn't work, so...
I took one from across the street. And, I purchased one of these:
Don't worry Shelly B., yours is in the bag.
Today after church I was listening to the Broadway soundtrack again to jog my memory for this post and redecided on my favorite part. Don't worry, it hasn't changed since last night. My favorite part of the show was at the end of the first act. Defying Gravity is such a strong song anyway, but hearing it in the context for which it was written made it even more so. I loved it. Huge fan of Elphaba BTDUB. Matthew and I decided that we would have to watch the Wizard of Oz again to see if the Wicked Witch of the West fit into Elphaba's character at all in that movie. Maybe eventually that'll happen.
So I've had the Broadway soundtrack for a couple/few years and have loved it. I added WICKED to my Bucket List and Matthew delivered. Once again, wonderful man. He. ROCKS. It was awesome to hear the songs in their actual context instead of just the songs by themselves. If you don't know anything about WICKED, look it up. I have the whole soundtrack, apparently there is a book, and they are currently doing a North American Tour. Chunk it out!
Just a Question to the Masses: I need some clarification on the 'Rules' of a Bucket List. Just from your own perspective or interpretation. Can I add things to my Bucket List that have already been crossed off? Like, 'I have already done this awesome thing at some point in my life, I'm really glad that I got to do that before I die!'...? Any thoughts?
Today after church I was listening to the Broadway soundtrack again to jog my memory for this post and redecided on my favorite part. Don't worry, it hasn't changed since last night. My favorite part of the show was at the end of the first act. Defying Gravity is such a strong song anyway, but hearing it in the context for which it was written made it even more so. I loved it. Huge fan of Elphaba BTDUB. Matthew and I decided that we would have to watch the Wizard of Oz again to see if the Wicked Witch of the West fit into Elphaba's character at all in that movie. Maybe eventually that'll happen.
So I've had the Broadway soundtrack for a couple/few years and have loved it. I added WICKED to my Bucket List and Matthew delivered. Once again, wonderful man. He. ROCKS. It was awesome to hear the songs in their actual context instead of just the songs by themselves. If you don't know anything about WICKED, look it up. I have the whole soundtrack, apparently there is a book, and they are currently doing a North American Tour. Chunk it out!
Just a Question to the Masses: I need some clarification on the 'Rules' of a Bucket List. Just from your own perspective or interpretation. Can I add things to my Bucket List that have already been crossed off? Like, 'I have already done this awesome thing at some point in my life, I'm really glad that I got to do that before I die!'...? Any thoughts?
Yes. I think you can add completed events to the bucket list. It's your list! And sometimes you do something that is unexpectedly wonderful. Had you know how great it would be, you'd have had it on the bucket list. So yes. Add them. Now, on to the next show...are you going to Jersey Boys next June? I believe I'll come down for it, and might even let you sit by me. I know all the songs BY HEART!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sharmi - add them! :) I am so glad you got to go see wicked. I LOVE wicked! We did it for marching band my senior year of high school and i was one of the drum majors and our band teacher had the drum majors dress up as witches - black, lime green, the whole shebang. It was way fun but I went and saw Wicked in London while I was over there and I totally agree with you that the songs are so much better when you know the context. :) I'm glad you're having fun Mrs. I wish we got to see each other more. :(
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