I went to see…Death and the King’s Horseman

I went to see…Chicago

I went to see…Wicked

Don’t know if I’ve mentioned it before, but I absolutely adore musicals!

Be it in films or plays, I love the rich tapestry that a musical atmosphere provides, its potential to add warmth and depth of emotion to a story.

Mind you it has to make sense, and not just be some nonsensical presentation where the actors break into song for the sheer hell of massaging its producer’s ego.

It should enhance the story, no, tell it, much in the same way that good writing helps the reader picture a scene or imagine a character without necessarily describing them in minute detail.

And that’s why I went to see Wicked.

I went to see…Shadowlands

At the beginning of the year, I wrote down a list of goals I hope to achieve.

One of my to-dos is to go to the theatre more often, and it occurred to me that keeping a tally of what I see on my blog will serve the following purposes:

First, it will keep me accountable (to you, dear reader), and help ensure I achieve this goal. I’m aiming to see at least one show a month; maybe more if the budget allows. So if there’s no entry in a particular month, you’ll know I’m slipping and can pull me up on it…

Second, I can give a brief synopsis of what I’ve seen and share my thoughts with you. As in the case of entries in the I’m currently reading section, I reiterate that I’m not being commissioned to recommend or review particular shows. All I’m doing is sharing my experiences with you as I expand my cultural horizons.

So, I went to see…