this past wednesday i was all set to see the color purple on broadway for the matinee show - i got to the TKTS line around 1:30 pm - tickets were available to see fantasia do her thing...but then i noticed that i could also see a chorus line - i just glazed over with glee & tons of excitement and quickly tossed ms. barrino aside - sorry girlfriend! (i'd still love to see that show but i could only squeeze in time for one - boo hoo!)
i've loved 'chorus line' like since forever (i sang one in like the 5th grade - with the help of my teacher ms. alexander) i know all of the songs like the back of my hand but i'd never seen the show performed - the 1985 movie starring michael douglas simply doesn't count! i bought my ticket and hurried over to the schoenfeld theatre on 45th street - i usually prefer a night performance but i had to do the matinee - which is usually (always) the geriatric crowd - the poor old lady next to me was either sleeping or dead - i almost couldn't tell sometimes - yikes! (her purple hair was way cute though!)
i had an excellent seat (half-priced too!) once the music started (again...step, kick, kick, leap, kick, touch...) i almost began to cry (i know i'm such a nerd!) it was just one of those full circle moments - the show didn't disappoint at all - i freakin' loved it - musical theater heaven! this 2006 broadway revival which opened this past october remained faithful to the show's original incarnation from back in the 70's led by michael bennett - i especially loved nothing & hello twelve, hello thirteen, hello love and of course my favorite song from the show at the ballet - it's such a simple show but has so much heart & honesty - for sure one of broadway's great classics!
gosh i love unexpected encounters - the show wasn't even an option in my mind until i saw there were tickets available (i'm a little out of the loop on what's playing right now - i need to keep up!) i'm super glad i made the choice i did! i've also got to mention a few of the incredible cast members including charlotte d'amboise (cassie), deidre goodwin (sheila) and natalie cortez (diana) - all kicked ass - especially ms. cortez who along with nothing did an excellent job with what i did for love (audio posted below with a nice photo montage!) also make sure to check out the show's website - chock full o' info & other goodies!
i'm so beat right now - it's been a long but very good week but i'm totally looking forward to heading back to los angeles on monday! i'm glad i got to see at least one bway show - one of the things i miss most about NYC! (besides some way awesome friends) i've got another post planned about everything else i did and i think i'll be seeing spiderman 3 tomorrow with my mom - i'm looking forward to that - i've heard great things (and it made a shitload of money already - breaking records!) popbytes over & out for tonight - xxoo!
MELANIE C - PREGNANT & PERFORMING! Thursday October 9 2008 @ 8:10PM FILED UNDER MUSICIANS COMMENTS (0) | PERMALINK
good evening! below i've got a pregnant & glowing melanie chisholm performing earlier tonight at the hard rock cafe over in manchester, england - to help aid the caron keating foundation (which helps cancer charities) i've always loved mel c. - ever since her days as sporty spice - i
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BEYONCE - IF I WERE A BOY & SINGLE LADIES Wednesday October 8 2008 @ 11:10PM FILED UNDER BEYONCE + LISTEN COMMENTS (0) | PERMALINK
hey hey! oh happy day - today beyoncé released not just one but two brand new tracks (have a listen below for yourself and then decide which you like better) marking the official promotional kick-off for her upcoming third solo album i am... dropping on november 18th - the track
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PROJECT RUNWAY'S SEASON FINALE IS UNDERWAY! Wednesday October 8 2008 @ 8:21PM FILED UNDER TELEVISION COMMENTS (1) | PERMALINK
good evening! tonight marks the kick-off of the two part season finale of project runway (season #5) this season has been decent enough (i liked last season better w/ winner christian siriano) i've been rooting for leanne marshall because i love her demeanor & style - she totally reminds me
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POP NOSH: JAMIE LYNN IS NOT PREGNANT AGAIN Wednesday October 8 2008 @ 12:55PM FILED UNDER POP NOSH COMMENTS (0) | PERMALINK
† one tabloid had jamie lynn spears pegged as pregnant again - but it's not true dlisted † beyoncé released not one but two (fairly decent) singles today - listen to 'em now! concrete loop † jennifer lopez totally wants to send her kids to scientology school webster's is
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KANYE WEST - LOVE LOCKDOWN - VIDEO! Tuesday October 7 2008 @ 8:27PM FILED UNDER WATCH COMMENTS (2) | PERMALINK
good evening! earlier today kanye west debuted his brand new video when he stopped by ellen degeneres' daytime talk show (i was a bit surprised with his choice for the premiere) the track love lockdown (watch the video below and buy it on itunes) is the first single off his
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THIS DOESN'T SEEM SAFE TO ME... Tuesday October 7 2008 @ 7:10AM FILED UNDER RANDOM COMMENTS (1) | PERMALINK
good morning everyone! now below are some truly incredible photos from a circus show of sorts in haicang zoo in xiamen over in china - although the pics are stunning - i worry for the safety of anyone involved - plus who knows how those animals are being treated (probably
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GOSSIP GIRL'S BLAKE & PENN WANT US TO VOTE! Monday October 6 2008 @ 9:00PM FILED UNDER RANDOM + TELEVISION COMMENTS (0) | PERMALINK
good evening! i was so totally bummed when i discovered tonight's episode of gossip girl was a repeat...ugh...however next week's new episode looks awesome (watch the commercial) especially with 'blair' tossing something at 'serena's' head - hello drama between the on & off again bffs! but have no fear -
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POP NOSH: OJ SIMPSON IS GUILTY! Monday October 6 2008 @ 12:55PM FILED UNDER POP NOSH COMMENTS (0) | PERMALINK
† oj simpson is guilty of murder (oops...i meant robbery) and should serve life in prison celebslam † why would miley cyrus celebrate her sweet sixteen at disneyland seven weeks early? mollygood † linda hogan was given a ticket for speeding while heading to jail... webster's is my bitch
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TIMBALAND MAKES CHRIS CORNELL SCREAM Monday October 6 2008 @ 7:35AM FILED UNDER MONDAY MP3 COMMENTS (0) | PERMALINK
good morning everyone! let's start monday off on a hot note - i've had a huge crush on blue-eyed cutie rocker chris cornell for years now - he's been involved with soundgarden and temple of the dog along with audioslave plus he's branched out on his own but to be
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PARIS HILTON STRIKES A POSE IN VEGAS Sunday October 5 2008 @ 8:27PM FILED UNDER PARIS HILTON COMMENTS (0) | PERMALINK
good evening! today happens to be heiress nicky hilton's 25th birthday - last night boyfriend david katzenberg and her family including mom kathy & dad rick along with older sister paris hilton (27) and her tattooed boyfriend benji madden (i still cannot believe they're still a couple - i don't
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