[Arwen]

Originally Posted by Ryobi

Ahhhhh, The Arwenian speaks the truth. Some productions will offer backstage tours. If you are going to a show, call the theater a few days ahead of time and ask if "backstage tours" are available. Dont ask for a "theater tour" cuz then, they will just walk you around the theater. lol. Good point Arwen, thanks for bringing it up. I would HIGHLY recommend doing this if it's offered. Neat stuff!

STOMP! Love it! Anything Riverdance, love that too! How that all works blows me away sometimes.

Good to know my sources weren't just blowing smoke up my skirt. Y0u know how some people are!

Originally Posted by apocalipstic

I agree about the feel of the show being the energy. I liked Phanton best here, even some musicals I have seen at colleges are just as good as anything I have seen on Broadway.

I am very interested in set and theater design and sometimes the lack of an unlimited budget makes for more interesting sets too . Great point Arwen! I bet y'all get good first run tours in Austin too.

I cry from the energy of the well-done show. It just bubbles up out of me and I have to release it somehow. LOVE it.

And yes, college musicals can just rock the house, can't they!

Originally Posted by apocalipstic

For me, Phantom especially is about the sets and and majesty, some of the music is annoying!

Hee, you mean you do not like the self-indulgent, maudlin Phantom?