I remember my parents dressed in evening gown and tuxedo going to see Mary Martin in Sound of Music on Broadway in the early 60’s. I was in the orchestra in high school when we performed Sound of Music (1964-68).In 1998, my son’s 5th grade outing was to see Sound of Music on Broadway! I sang every song! 🎶
Your words bring so many great memories ( and sad ones) about the family, your mom, and your role and importance in your growing family. I remember the day you guys went to see Hello Dolly and I was fortunately available to look after Dad who was so special to me! We too, have been fans of dance and Musicals , both those that daughter Kimmy had been in while in high school and in undergrad school and Broadway- type musicals. We have followed our good friends’ son as he has performed in high school, college, and now doing shows in his new hometown in LA and touring in companies performances of the bigger Broadway shows. We too have enjoyed the Bucks County Playhouse, local performances, etc. But there is nothing like Broadway( we’re not snobbish about much but Broadway is special).. Over the years we have seen many of those shows which you mentioned and share many of your favorites.. Our tastes are really eclectic. Ragtime was a big hit with us. Being Monty Python fans, we loved Eric Idle’s production of Spamalot.. Big fans of all of Lin Manuel Mirandas shows( took a Brodie on “In the Heights” when it first came out and have been a fan ever since)! Our favorite over the years has been “Les Mis “ and now we’ve added “And Juliet”( a similar situation to your kids sending you)which leaves you singing, laughing , applauding the dancing and clever writing , and leaving with a huge smile on your face! And we got to meet with our wonderful daughter for lunch near her office at Hudson Yards to put the cherry on top of a beautiful afternoon! Thx for another walk down memory lane…are we allowed to say Love, bc it’s always there!! Keep em coming!
Love that the love of Broadway runs deep in our family! As you note, it isn’t just the show. It’s who you have the pleasure of seeing it with. (Thanks again for being there for my dad). ❤️
I can relate to all of it! My sister and I traveled with our Broadway buddies to many shows in NYC in the 90s and early 00s. She too could join in on singing the lyrics even with advanced Alzheimer’s, which unfortunately took her from us. When I met Rich, he was very interested in sharing my love for musical theater, and we began our adventures to NYC a few times each year. Saw Hello Dolly with Bette Miller, Music Man with Hugh and Sutton, Hamilton with original cast, Cabaret at the old Studio 54 with Alan Cummings and Michelle Williams.
Philadelphia has provided us with a wide variety of shows as season ticket holders at Academy of Music, Forrest, and Walnut Street Theatres. Continuing into summer at the Bucks County Playhouse.
I, myself, really enjoyed being in the dance chorus for GWHS Oklahoma ( 1967 ) but that was the first and last of my theatrical performances. As for my kids, I recall my daughter’s performance in Bye Bye Birdie at Briarwood Day Camp but my son was not in any show that I remember. My granddaughter’s performance in Annie and Aesops Fables from her Lights, Camera Action acting classes was a highlight of her extracurricular activities.
Love your Playbill wall, I have boxes full of Playbills from every show with Rich.
I always love a good musical! I still have the Rogers and Hammerstein song book used for our piano playing days! However, I no longer have a piano! LOL
I remember my parents dressed in evening gown and tuxedo going to see Mary Martin in Sound of Music on Broadway in the early 60’s. I was in the orchestra in high school when we performed Sound of Music (1964-68).In 1998, my son’s 5th grade outing was to see Sound of Music on Broadway! I sang every song! 🎶
We are so of an age! Did you ever go to a TSOM singalong? So fun!
Your words bring so many great memories ( and sad ones) about the family, your mom, and your role and importance in your growing family. I remember the day you guys went to see Hello Dolly and I was fortunately available to look after Dad who was so special to me! We too, have been fans of dance and Musicals , both those that daughter Kimmy had been in while in high school and in undergrad school and Broadway- type musicals. We have followed our good friends’ son as he has performed in high school, college, and now doing shows in his new hometown in LA and touring in companies performances of the bigger Broadway shows. We too have enjoyed the Bucks County Playhouse, local performances, etc. But there is nothing like Broadway( we’re not snobbish about much but Broadway is special).. Over the years we have seen many of those shows which you mentioned and share many of your favorites.. Our tastes are really eclectic. Ragtime was a big hit with us. Being Monty Python fans, we loved Eric Idle’s production of Spamalot.. Big fans of all of Lin Manuel Mirandas shows( took a Brodie on “In the Heights” when it first came out and have been a fan ever since)! Our favorite over the years has been “Les Mis “ and now we’ve added “And Juliet”( a similar situation to your kids sending you)which leaves you singing, laughing , applauding the dancing and clever writing , and leaving with a huge smile on your face! And we got to meet with our wonderful daughter for lunch near her office at Hudson Yards to put the cherry on top of a beautiful afternoon! Thx for another walk down memory lane…are we allowed to say Love, bc it’s always there!! Keep em coming!
Love that the love of Broadway runs deep in our family! As you note, it isn’t just the show. It’s who you have the pleasure of seeing it with. (Thanks again for being there for my dad). ❤️
I can relate to all of it! My sister and I traveled with our Broadway buddies to many shows in NYC in the 90s and early 00s. She too could join in on singing the lyrics even with advanced Alzheimer’s, which unfortunately took her from us. When I met Rich, he was very interested in sharing my love for musical theater, and we began our adventures to NYC a few times each year. Saw Hello Dolly with Bette Miller, Music Man with Hugh and Sutton, Hamilton with original cast, Cabaret at the old Studio 54 with Alan Cummings and Michelle Williams.
Philadelphia has provided us with a wide variety of shows as season ticket holders at Academy of Music, Forrest, and Walnut Street Theatres. Continuing into summer at the Bucks County Playhouse.
I, myself, really enjoyed being in the dance chorus for GWHS Oklahoma ( 1967 ) but that was the first and last of my theatrical performances. As for my kids, I recall my daughter’s performance in Bye Bye Birdie at Briarwood Day Camp but my son was not in any show that I remember. My granddaughter’s performance in Annie and Aesops Fables from her Lights, Camera Action acting classes was a highlight of her extracurricular activities.
Love your Playbill wall, I have boxes full of Playbills from every show with Rich.
I love reading your experiences and that so many are like ours! Maybe we will see you at a future show!
I always love a good musical! I still have the Rogers and Hammerstein song book used for our piano playing days! However, I no longer have a piano! LOL
Dr. Rick would tell you to ditch the song book. 🤣🤣🤣