Opening Up // Project 365 // Day 66

In my fridge sits a piece pie, what remains of my night seeing Waitress. It’s last pre-view tonight it is officially “Opening up”  and if last night was anything to go by I can assure you it will be glorious.

This cast really gel together, every interaction, every movement feels real. You really get lost in the story and feel and off into for these Characters.

I bought these tickets before casting was released and honestly could not have got luckier with who graced the stage.

Katherine McPhee who I have loved since Smash, is effortless as Jenna, she breaks your heart with She Used to be Mine, you can feel her frustration in What Baking can do.

Marissa Wallace as Becky is hilariou and  she will blow you away with “I didn’t plan it”

Laura Baldwin as Dawn has great comical timing “When he sees me” is so funny not only lyrically but the choreography is key in  making the whole scene as hysterical as it was.

The men of the show David Hunter, Stephen Leask and Jack McBrayer are all hysterical. Ogie’s moments are some of the funniest in the show, Cal’s annoyance with the waitress’s and his showdowns with Becky are brilliant and Dr Pomatter will give you second hand embarrassment at a moments notice.

Hating Earl is part of the show, Peter Hannah plays him so well through the shows harsher realities.

Shaun Prendergast singing “take it from an old man” will melt your heart.

The ensemble were amazing throughout the seasons, whither customers at the diner, guests at a wedding or playing pivotal parts in flashbacks there was always something happening that you were drawn to.

All in all what I’m trying to say is I loved it.

I got goosebumps and teared up the second the band started. I sat with grin on my face for most of the show. I laughed, I Laughed harder and cried.

If you get the chance to go see Waitress then I certainly encourage you to do so.

xoxo

The Book of Mormon [Review]

I have waited forever to see this show for, forever. I had wanted to see it last year when I had come down for a few days, but other shows took priority. I can't tell you how many times I have watched the video of Andrew Rannells sing "I believe" from the 2011 Tony's.

This show is outstandingly funny.  Without a doubt did not disappoint a stellar cast, perfectly comedic timing, a more adult humour that is really appreciated and it doesn't take itself seriously at all. There were so many moments that the whole audience was in fits of hysterics.  

Fun Fact: George Lopez who wrote for the Book of Mormon also wrote the songs for Frozen. 

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical [review]

I went to see Beautiful - The Carole King Musical. I had decided not to listen to the soundtrack before I went. But its one of those musicals like Mamma Mia and We will Rock you. You know all the songs before your arrive.  It's an almost comforting feeling.

The story follows Kings years writing along side first husband Gerry Goffin, for Don Krishner at Aldon Music. Until her and Goffins divorce and she moves out to LA where she records Tapestry. Showing the highs and lows of personal and professional life during the point.

Complete with great soundtrack. And amazing acting by Katie Brayben (Carole King), Alan Morissey (Gerry Goffin), Lorna Want (Cynthia Weil), Ian McIntosh (Barry Mann), Gary Trainer (Donnie Krishner) and an amazing company. The crowd wasn't just clapping after amazing singing performances, but after some spectacular dialogue scenes.

So if you have the chance go and see Beautiful - The Carole King Musical at the Aldwych Theatre. Or even just check out the soundtrack it will be well worth it.

The Heat is on in Miss Saigon

London day two and I'm a tourist... So sue me. But I love London and all it's sights. Once we were up we headed straight to Buckingham Palace which though I've been to London before I have never seen the palace and what a day we picked we made it just in time for the changing of the guards and them caught glimpses of Kate, Prince Phillip and THE QUEEN as there were driven out of the grounds (Kate drove herself). 

Then it was a lot more walking round this lovely city in this amazing weather seeing everything we wanted too. Before coming back to the hotel to freshen up. 

Then the heat was on in Miss Saigon. Now I must have heard the soundtrack for miss Saigon when I was 6 or 7 it was the first musical my mother ever took my brother to I was not taken along but my brother listened to the soundtrack for weeks after it. I have always loved the music but seeing the production took my breath away. The set design is truly amazing ( there was a frickin helicopter!) and all the cast were stunning within there roles. It's a truly powerful musical with such poignant moments and truths behind songs. It hits you from every angle and your hooked beginning to end in the lives of the characters before you. Definetly worth the wait. 

Once...

It was up early to get ready so we could get to Glasglow and then it was the train down to LONDON!!! 

We got here mid afternoon so by the time we sorted ourselves out, got to the hotel and freshened up it was straight out to sort out this evenings festivities. 

I have wanted to see once ever since I first heard falling slowly which is a hauntingly beautiful track from this amazing musical. 

I kept putting off watching the film because I wanted to see the stage version first. I was not disapointed it was everything and more the cast are on the stage well before the show starts singing and playing fabulously whilst you are able to go on the stage and order a drink from the bar. The whole pre-show show geared me up for what was to come. 

The musical itself is heartfelt, hysterical, brilliant the cast are insanely talented as they act, sing and play instruments there is this unreal energy that they emanate whether the song was upbeat or slow. Each member of the cast was brilliant with strong performances all round. Well worth the wait.