Why everyone needs to see Falsettos..

Hello, my friends! I have returned again to bring another blog post to you all!

Last night, on July 25, 2017, I saw Falsettos at my local movie theatre and I'm going to tell you all why you need to see this show, because it's so important, especially because of all the bad things going on right now.

On the official Falsettos website, the sypnosis reads "Falsettos is a hilarious and poignant look at a modern family revolving around the life of a gay man Marvin, his wife, his lover, his soon‑to‑be‑bar‑mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist, and the lesbians next door. Originally created under the specter of the AIDS crisis, this timely musical about middle‑class family dynamics manages to remain buoyant and satirically perceptive even as it moves towards its heartbreaking conclusion." So, that should give you a good visual of what the show is like.

After seeing this show, it really connected with me. This show shows that, each and every character is not perfect, but that they can still be loved. It shows to cherish the time that you have with people, because when you realize how much they impact you and how much you love each other, they could be gone. By the end of the show, you could hear the sniffles throughout the theatre, and you could hear all the people talking about how it touched them, and it was so beautiful to watch what musical theatre can do.

Brandon Uranowitz as Mendel

Someone who was a huge standout to me, was Brandon Uranowitz, who played Mendel. He put so much of himself into his character, and you could tell that everyone else who was performing really enjoyed being around him, because he was so quirky and witty, and I really think he deserved his Tony nomination. 

So, please, go see this show, take your friends, take your parents, take somebody with you, so that this show can impact them as well. If you'd like to buy tickets to Falsettos, then click this to see showtimes and theatres near you. Thank you so much for reading for reading, and keep conquering the stage!

~ Evan

The Company of Falsettos

Jellicles can and Jellicles did!

Hello, my friends! I have returned with a brand new blog post because people actually enjoy mine, haha!

On March 5th, 2017, I saw my first ever live Broadway and I'm going to share my thoughts in a review for you all, but before I get started with that, I have a small story to tell!

For Christmas last year, my mother surprised me with a trip to New York City and tickets to a Broadway performance of CATS! I was bawling because it was completely unexpected and it was the greatest gift I had ever received.

Flash forward 3 and a half months later and it was finally time for our trip to see CATS at the Neil Simon Theatre on March 5th! When I first walked into the theatre, my jaw dropped to the floor because the set was so spectacular! It was like walking into an actual junkyard, minus the smell and actual junk, haha! 

I was so excited for the show to start and when I heard the pre-show announcement, I knew that I was about to have the best experience of my life! Hearing the overture live and getting to see the cats run into the audience running in the audience was so amazing and I'll never forget it. The applause for the overture was wild and it gave me so much energy, the conductor and the band are so phenomenal, they deserve so much more credit and recognition! I went into the show knowing only the classic songs like Jellicle Song for Jellicle Cats and Memory!

I think that the show overall was phenomenal and that Andy Blankenbuehler did a fantastic job with choreographing! It reminded me of the 80's and I think that's something that all productions of CATS strive to do, so kudos to Andy! 

Someone who was a huge stand out to me, was the outstanding Mamie Parris, who played Grizabella! She put so much heart and emotion into her portrayal and when she sang Memory, not only was I in tears, when she rose up and sang the "Touch me!" line, it sent chills down my spine, and it was a performance that I'll never forget.

Overall, I think this was the best show I have ever seen. There's so much talent in this cast, the set is phenomenal, it was an amazing theatre experience! If you didn't enjoy CATS before, give this revival a chance, it will probably change your mind. I'm giving this show 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ! Thank you for reading, I'll catch you in the Heavyside Layer!

 ~ Evan

Well, this is me..

Hi there! My name is Evan, 
I'm from Arkansas, but I'm currently living in Texas,
I'm an aspiring Broadway performer,
and I love musical theatre!

I think what got me into theatre was when I saw the touring production of Hairspray in third grade.. I remember really wanting to see a local production of Suessical, but unfortunately, I couldn't and I HAD to go see Hairspray with my grandparents.. I went in with negative hopes because I didn't get to see the show I wanted, but I actually really enjoyed the show.. I remember constantly listening to You Can't Stop the Beat and I eventually started watching lots of the classic movie musicals like A Chorus Line, Singin' in the Rain, She Loves Me, etc. But later on, I got into other things, and pushed musical theatre to the side.

A few years later, I got back on the musical train because my mother took me to see the amazing touring production of WICKED. That's when it clicked in my head, "OMG, this is the job for you, Evan.. Musical theatre is perfect for someone like you!" 

Well, that's my quirky musical nerd side of me, let's move on to some fun facts!

• I am a pescatarian
• I support PETA
• I have a fan mail sending addiction
• I have awful pollen allergies in the spring
• I wear socks to sleep

Well, that's all for me, I guess I'll move into why I made this blog. 
When I started sending fan mail, I noticed that there weren't many videos or blogs on helping others send fan mail to Broadway shows/stars, so I wanted to help expand that, and that is why you have the blog before you! 😊

Finally, I think that's all there is to know! I'm going to strive for 1-3 blog posts a week! Thank you for reading and I hope that I can help you out in the future! Keep conquering the stage! 

~ Evan