Emergency Gig

Got a call on Thursday from our pal Conner, who is currently music director for the South Bend Civic Theatre's production of "Hairspray". His pianist quit that morning via Facebook. So I agreed to fill in a little bit.

Show opens in four days.

Didn't anyone mention that there are occasional times when I'm out of my mind? Work freaks me out every single day, so I decide to quadruple my practice load. Yeah, that'll keep me sane.

Anyway, stay tuned for updates and the review. Can't wait to get this thing started.

Title Misnomer....

The Broadway Theatre League is performing Fiddler on the Roof!

It's a great show. But the Morris Performing Arts Center is describing it as America's FAVORITE FAMILY MUSICAL!!!!

I love this show. BUT -

I just can't believe that a poor Russian Jewish family in the pre-communist Soviet Union who goes through repeated tragedies, nightmares and obstinate daughters before being uprooted and forced out of their villages by the Soviet revolution is America's favorite 'family' musical. Oh yeah, Chava gets to marry the Gentile husband she fell in love with, but only after Tevyeh disowns her and they're forcibly dragged from their home by mercernaries. What a delightful thing to take the children to!

I am more inclined to lean towards The Sound of Music, or Oklahoma to be the more favored 'family' show.

But seriously, go and see the show. It's a classic and has great music. I am always pleased when I see it. Google Broadway Theatre League South Bend for ticket info!