I saw the musical MEMPHIS this past week with my friend Sara Orlando. It was surprisingly fantastic! The dancing and choreography were superb, the singing was outstanding, and the storyline and acting were great. I have only positive things to say about this show. Wow, it seriously took me by surprise and was more fabulous than I thought it would be.The show's about a white dj in the 50's who likes R&B or black music as it was referred to in racist Tennessee at that time. He attends a black club regularly, and falls for a beautiful, talented black girl named Felicia. Their relationship is taboo and must be kept secret. Huey, the dj, promises Felicia that he'll make her famous. He makes good on his promise and she goes on to success in NY, but Huey struggles to find himself outside of Memphis.
The funniest characters are Huey's mom, Huey himself and Big Love Daddy.
Worth the $67? Yes, because like I told Peter, it was our anniversary celebration 2 days early (even though I didn't even go with him) and thus he only had to buy ONE ticket, not two. :)
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This was my most favorite show of our trip. Actually I liked Next to Normal best - but I had seen that before, so it can't count.
If you get a chance - you should also go see the off-broadway version of Our Town. Beautiful, simple, and best directing choices I've ever seen for this production. Life changing. (And since it is off-broadway, you can get tickets for $35.00. I also heard there was student rush for like $20 or $25 at the box office. Peter still counts as a student, right?) At the Bleeker Street Theatre.
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