Peforming Arts Fans... what was the last show you saw?

randrum · 02-22-2015, 10:51 AM

I recently (end of January) saw a 75-min. abridged version of Macbeth at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Great performance, one of my favorite plays. Plus it was a really neat presentation because after the show they had a discussion with the actors where the audience could ask questions and interact with the cast.

That performance was in preparation for the show I am seeing this Thursday (Feb. 26). I'm going to see Dunsinane at the CST. Dunsinane is the sequel to Macbeth, supposedly starting exactly where Macbeth ends. It's the premier of the US tour with the National Theatre of Scotland and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

I'm super excited about this show. I've had tickets for months.

candy_coated_bitch · 02-22-2015, 05:19 PM

On Thursday night I saw "Naked I: Monologues from beyond the binary" by Tobias K. Davis. One of my friends was in it so I went and I thought it was awesome! It was funny, it was emotional, it was sad, it was touching. Not all of the actors were amazing, but some were--and almost all of it affected me in one way or another.

Here's a description of the play from the web site:
"Following in the footsteps of Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues comes The Naked I: Monologues from Beyond the Binary. Not willing to stop at discussing women’s vaginas, The Naked I explores the bodies and experiences of transgender, gender-queer, and intersex individuals. The play, which includes monologues, duologues, and short sketches, shares stories about men with vaginas and women with penises, women born without vaginas, and a multitude of other differently-gendered people exploring their bodies and dissecting society’s assumptions. Tender and heart wrenching, deeply funny and erotic, Davis takes the idea of a monologue-based play to a new level and boldly explains and explores the land beyond ‘male’ and ‘female’."

http://tobiaskdavis.com/

Andrea · 02-22-2015, 06:09 PM

I saw Jersey Boys a few months ago and loved it. The music brought back good memories of childhood.

Went to Vagina Monologues last week. Not the best one I have seen but I knew several of the people so that added to the enjoyment.

I love plays and will go see any level of production, from high school to professional, as time will allow.

My hope is to make it to Broadway some day. <sigh>

The JD · 02-22-2015, 08:57 PM

Five weeks ago, I was in NYC and pretty much spent it satisfying my Broadway musical fetish. I saw the closing performance of Michael C. Hall (AKA Dexter!!) in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and three nights later, the opening performance of John Cameron Mitchell in the same show (Oh. My. God. Best show EVER.). Also saw Mamma Mia. It was good, about what I expected for a Broadway smash hit. But sandwiched in between amazing performances of Hedwig? Almost forgettable.

I saw Kinky Boots last summer, as well as Neil Patrick Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. (yep, I'm a Hedhead. Even the ushers at the Belasco Theatre recognized me the last time I was there.)

Going back to NYC in the spring to see Fun Home, the musical. It was running off Broadway last year and I missed it. Now it's coming to Broadway, and I won't miss it this time! Might even go see Hedwig again. Heh.

Oh, and why does no one dress up for theatre anymore? It's the way I show respect for the actors and all the people behind the scenes that work their butts off to bring me 2 hours of entertainment, and even the theatre itself. So sad that people show up like they're going to a movie.

02-22-2015, 10:51 AM	#1
randrum Member How Do You Identify?: Boi Preferred Pronoun?: Just call me G Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 695 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,480 Thanked 3,056 Times in 668 Posts Rep Power: 21474847	I recently (end of January) saw a 75-min. abridged version of Macbeth at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Great performance, one of my favorite plays. Plus it was a really neat presentation because after the show they had a discussion with the actors where the audience could ask questions and interact with the cast. That performance was in preparation for the show I am seeing this Thursday (Feb. 26). I'm going to see Dunsinane at the CST. Dunsinane is the sequel to Macbeth, supposedly starting exactly where Macbeth ends. It's the premier of the US tour with the National Theatre of Scotland and the Royal Shakespeare Company. I'm super excited about this show. I've had tickets for months. __________________

02-22-2015, 05:19 PM	#2
candy_coated_bitch Pixie Stick How Do You Identify?: The arteest formerly known as musicfemme. Preferred Pronoun?: She. Relationship Status: Happily taken. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 11,293 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 31,723 Thanked 31,824 Times in 6,109 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	On Thursday night I saw "Naked I: Monologues from beyond the binary" by Tobias K. Davis. One of my friends was in it so I went and I thought it was awesome! It was funny, it was emotional, it was sad, it was touching. Not all of the actors were amazing, but some were--and almost all of it affected me in one way or another. Here's a description of the play from the web site: "Following in the footsteps of Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues comes The Naked I: Monologues from Beyond the Binary. Not willing to stop at discussing women’s vaginas, The Naked I explores the bodies and experiences of transgender, gender-queer, and intersex individuals. The play, which includes monologues, duologues, and short sketches, shares stories about men with vaginas and women with penises, women born without vaginas, and a multitude of other differently-gendered people exploring their bodies and dissecting society’s assumptions. Tender and heart wrenching, deeply funny and erotic, Davis takes the idea of a monologue-based play to a new level and boldly explains and explores the land beyond ‘male’ and ‘female’." http://tobiaskdavis.com/ __________________ My Etsy Shop My Patreon My Website

02-22-2015, 06:09 PM	#3
Andrea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mature Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Her/She Relationship Status: I heart Rene Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,755 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,427 Thanked 14,918 Times in 3,020 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	I saw Jersey Boys a few months ago and loved it. The music brought back good memories of childhood. Went to Vagina Monologues last week. Not the best one I have seen but I knew several of the people so that added to the enjoyment. I love plays and will go see any level of production, from high school to professional, as time will allow. My hope is to make it to Broadway some day. <sigh> __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.

02-22-2015, 08:57 PM	#4
The JD Be the Fearless Bunny How Do You Identify?: Hers. Preferred Pronoun?: he Relationship Status: Medusa’s Snake Charmer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: This must be the place. Posts: 649 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,740 Thanked 2,676 Times in 540 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	Five weeks ago, I was in NYC and pretty much spent it satisfying my Broadway musical fetish. I saw the closing performance of Michael C. Hall (AKA Dexter!!) in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and three nights later, the opening performance of John Cameron Mitchell in the same show (Oh. My. God. Best show EVER.). Also saw Mamma Mia. It was good, about what I expected for a Broadway smash hit. But sandwiched in between amazing performances of Hedwig? Almost forgettable. I saw Kinky Boots last summer, as well as Neil Patrick Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. (yep, I'm a Hedhead. Even the ushers at the Belasco Theatre recognized me the last time I was there.) Going back to NYC in the spring to see Fun Home, the musical. It was running off Broadway last year and I missed it. Now it's coming to Broadway, and I won't miss it this time! Might even go see Hedwig again. Heh. Oh, and why does no one dress up for theatre anymore? It's the way I show respect for the actors and all the people behind the scenes that work their butts off to bring me 2 hours of entertainment, and even the theatre itself. So sad that people show up like they're going to a movie. __________________ I don't deserve any credit for turning the other cheek as my tongue is always in it. ~Flannery O'Connor Last edited by The JD; 02-22-2015 at 08:59 PM.