Thanks to all those who came to the pre-show discussion at the Patti LuPone concert. I was honored to host it and share the
time with you. I hope to write more about later--and fill you in on next year's Clowes Hall schedule, which was released to
subscribers.
Alas, Ms. LuPone, the David Burnham concert at the Cabaret at the Connoisseur Room, and the IRT's "Rabbit Hole" kept me so busy that I didn't get to the Stutz Artists' open house or many other events this beautiful weekend.
So did you get to any of the above? Something else?
(And, side question, was anyone else reliving the terrific Bea Arthur concert from a few year's back at the Murat Egyptian Room when they heard of her passing this weekend?)
Your thoughts?
Alas, Ms. LuPone, the David Burnham concert at the Cabaret at the Connoisseur Room, and the IRT's "Rabbit Hole" kept me so busy that I didn't get to the Stutz Artists' open house or many other events this beautiful weekend.
So did you get to any of the above? Something else?
(And, side question, was anyone else reliving the terrific Bea Arthur concert from a few year's back at the Murat Egyptian Room when they heard of her passing this weekend?)
Your thoughts?
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They used a nice sized orchestra, although I wish they'd had a few more strings. After all, it's not like it would cost them anything. But for the most part, the Robert Russell Bennett arangements sounded as glorious as ever.
The leads were just perfect although Aunt Eller was too young, but that's to be expected in a college production as Lou mentioned with The Most Happy Fella a few weeks ago.
Maybe I'm biased, but Oklahoma! still feels fresh and alive even though it's celebrating it's 66th anniversary this year. Their young, energetic cast helped to make it so!
Sandy: This was on my possible list for last week but I didn't make it down. Would have been nice to hear it with the orchestra. Anything else different about the production?
Lou
After the Stutz we went to the opening of the Rathskellar Beirgarten. The huge crowd was entertained by one of my favorite local bands - Polka Boy. They play rock and roll Polka. If you have never heard Stairway to Heaven played by a Polka band with tubas and 3 accordians, then you are really missing something special. And a-one and a-two...
I also watched Tarzan, the 1999 movie, twice. I bawled my head off the first time at home, which made me grateful that I had previewed the DVD before watching it with a group of young people in public.
Speaking of bawling, I also caught the opening night of Rabbit Hole at the IRT. I don't think I actually cried there, but I was very moved by the show, and I definitely heard lots of other people in the audience sniffling cathartically at the end. On the way out, I overheard someone sobbing to someone else, EVERYONE should see this.
It's not a downer, though. It's ultimately very hopeful, and there are lots of funny parts along the way.
I'll write about my own reactions to Rabbit Hole in more detail on my own blog in a day or two.
Hope Baugh
Indy Theatre Habit