PCLO's 42nd Street

Before I begin my critique, it is important to understand a few things to fully understand how I felt coming into this show.

The first is that I auditioned for this show back in February.  MG honored me with his recommendation (see Response to a Recommendation 2/5/13).  I went to the auditions, and walked out of there feeling like I had just as much of a chance as anyone else.  In April, I finally learned that I didn't get in, which didn't surprise me, considering just as much chance as anyone else meant about a 20% chance.  GZ and RB both made it into the teen chorus, and MG into the main cast, so I did get to see them.

The other thing to understand is that I went with MS.  Her family is in town this week, and it would have felt wrong if we didn't do anything together (to me at least).  I'm so glad their family could come in for this brief time, and I'm sure they are too.  Who knows when they're going to come again?

Before the show, we went to dinner, and just talked.  About everything from the difference between our two high school musicals, to Veggie Tales.  From the show we were about to see to our favorite shows all time.  It was delightful, delicious (the food was good), and delovely.

So, in short, there was a lot of anticipation coming into the evening, mainly for these reasons.  Not to mention that the CLO shows always tend to be good.

As for the show itself, it was a very good production.  The roles were very well cast, and just about everyone performed their parts really well.  The tap dancing was together, and well choreographed.  The audience was entertained, and enjoyed the show.  GZ, RB, and MG all looked great.  I only had two complaints.  There were times where the blocking was awkward, and the dancing that wasn't tap needed to be a little more together.  But the show as a whole was very good.

After the show, MS and I went backstage to see GZ, RB, and MG.  Although we couldn't talk long, they seemed to appreciate us coming, and we made sure they knew how good the show was.

All in all, an evening well-appreciated, and to be remembered.

-NM