Big Broadcast of 1954

[plumtreeblossom]

beowabbit and I attended opening night of The Big Broadcast of 1954 on Wednesday, and really enjoyed it a lot. derspatchel and Company have done it again. We knew almost everyone onstage and have worked with most of them on past shows. It was a little strange to be in the audience and not onstage or doing a house role! Scheduling just didn't work for either of us this year, but we'll see what next year brings.

Everyone was fantastic in their roles, which we knew to expect. But I have to shine a special spotlight on one out-of-the-ballpark performance: Who knew usernamenumber had a singing voice like a Broadway star? Is there any end to his talents?

The only thing that equally dazzled me was the elegant farthingale dress worn by an actress in the Sleepy Hollow portion. Where did that come from?

If you're local, it's worth the trip to Arlington. There's good food in the neighborhood (the Chinese restaurant across the street from the theater has HUGE portions). BTW, get some Byfar Coffee Syrup from the concession stand. It is so damn yummy in milk, especially with the addition of malt powder. Oh, and after the show it was hinted at that I might get to dust off my favorite recurring character for an upcoming project. :-)

Comments

[joyeous.livejournal.com]

"Who knew usernamenumber had a singing voice like a Broadway star?"

*raises hand*

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

I was incredibly impressed! What a lovely voice. I hope he serenades preraphaelite frequently. :-)

[thismightbejess.livejournal.com]

Wendy Misuinas designed and built most of the Sleepy Hollow costumes. With a broken ankle, no less!

[oneagain.livejournal.com]

It was a lot of fun, though I did not know they were selling Byfar Coffee syrup. I missed out:)

[ron_newman]

You can go back and buy some without seeing the show again ;-)

(Or do you want me to buy some for you and deliver it to you later this month?)

[ron_newman]

my favorite recurring character

is this the Librarian?

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

I'm not the librarian, that's Renni.

I'm BILLY!!! (see icon)

[ayelle.livejournal.com]

If she means Lori's dress, though (the red one, plumtreeblossom), I'm pretty sure that came from Concord Players. Wendy really did a *fantastic* job with these costumes, both building and borrowing. I've never felt so pretty on stage.

[usernamenumber.livejournal.com]

Aww! Thanks very much for the kind words. Musical theater is my "main thing", actually, I just haven't gotten to sing with pmrp/t@f before. Very happy to get to do it, and so glad you enjoyed it! :)