The Grinch

On December 19, 2009 I went with my family to see Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Going into the theatre I wasn't exactly sure what to expect from this musical. I knew the story, I had seen the cartoon numerous times on T.V. but I didnt know how they would take that and put it on stage. Unlike millions of people, I am not a huge fan of the cartoon but I will watch it.

So the things that differed from the cartoon were that the story is told from Old Max's point of view. It tells the whole story, not leaving a thing out. I realized afterwards that the musical is kind of like the movie, starring Jim Carrey, rather than the cartoon.

What I loved in the musical was that at a point they had the whole audience join in to sing the famous song "Your'e a Mean One, Mr. Grinch". I also loved how they constantly were breaking the fourth wall.

Overall I did really enjoy this musical, the actors were funny, everyone had amazing voices, and it was basically bringing a classic story to life on stage.

Legally Blonde The Musical

Yes, yes, that is right I got to see Legally Blonde the Musical this past weekend. After waiting, like, two years to see it I finally got to see it as my graduation present. After seeing it on MTV, I was obsessed with the songs and the story. Everyone knows the story of Elle Woods and how she goes to Harvard Law to fallow after her boyfriend who dumps her. She ends up totally proving everyone wrong about how they think she is a dumb blonde. Obviously she isn't

The touring cast was amazing and i couldn't have imagined it anymore wonderful. And a plus was that after I saw it I went to the stage door and got every single person's autograph, except for the person who played Pillar.

I don't know about you but I watched the MTV show Legally Blonde:the search for the next Elle Woods. And I was so happy when I found out that the person who got third, Rihannon Hansen, and the person who got fourth, Lauren Ashley Zakrin, were touring with the production. I must say that those two were amazing. I was so happy that I got to see them.

Spamalot

Spamalot, a hilarious musical that was, well, hilarious. The Monty Python movie, The Quest for the Holy Grail, is the basis of this musical. We fallow King Arthur as he makes his quest for the holy grail. Along the way he picks up some side kicks to help him on his quest.

With hilarious songs, off the wall jokes, and constantly going into that hilarious British Comedy, this musical is a must see. I loved it and totally want to see it again. And the plus thing is that I saw John O'Hurley as King Arthur. Thats right, J.Peterman from Seinfeld, himself. It was just the thing to do when you had no plans and randomly ask how much tickets for Spamalot are, 4 hours before the next show. It was spur of the moment and I loved every minute of it

RENT

RENT, RENT, RENT, RENT, RENT. Oh the joys of RENT. I saw them on the 2008 Tony Awards and new that I had to see the musical. And it just so happened to be with the original Mark and Roger, Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal, from the original Broadway cast. And being a teenage girl, I fell in love with Adam and Anthony before I even saw the movie (they are just so cute). I did see the movie before I saw the musical and I believe that it helped me because where I sat at the Pantages, well, you couldn't really hear what they were saying.

I love the story of RENT even though all of my friends and family don't understand why. Its the story of 8 people living through tough times and its just wonderful, but, it does get a little sad when Angel dies. I think I actually cried at the movie and the musical.

I love RENT and was just simply amazed at the production that I saw.

Wicked

Ok so since basically 2006 I had wanted to see Wicked, and when I found out it was coming to the Pantages I knew that I basically had to see it. Well since 2007 I have seen it 3 times and not once been disappointed. I love the true story of friendship and love. Also the costumes are amazing along with the sets. The music is beautiful and amazing and written by my favorite composer, Stephen Schwartz, who has a star right in front of the Pantages.

Unfortunately Wicked played their last show at the Pantages on January 11,2oo9. Even though I was sad to see it go I knew that it had ran its course there. Maybe some day in the future Wicked could come back to where it made thousands, if not millions, of people happy

Shows

Ok so HHHHEEEEEEEEY everyone who comes across this blog. Since 2007 I have been in the know about shows that come to LA. Its awesome that I live here because I get access to theaters like The Pantages Theater and the Ahmanson Theater. I have seen awesome shows here and its basically amazing.