This past weekend, I took Marc to watch one of my favorite Broadway musicals of all time, Rent. We saw it together in 2006 but not with the same cast. In a span of 6 months, I've seen it twice with the same cast and was tempted to go a third time on the same day. :) Each time I go, I fall in love with it even more. Sunday afternoon's performance was top-notch and I could tell because the audience was deeply moved as I heard sniffles now and then and watched friends pass the Kleenex around. The show concluded with an auction for an AIDS Charity. The last item for bid was a backstage tour plus a chance to eat cake with the birthday boy, Adam Pascal. Too bad I didn't have $2,000 on me! Furthermore, the cast was spread throughout the theater to collect more funds. It was such a great experience to be able to greet them without all the hustle and bustle. Nonetheless, I still took part in the usual 'stage door' exit. It wasn't as chaotic as the LA crowds I'm used to which made it a pleasant experience for us.
Rent is such a powerful musical. It encompasses such strong values of love, celebrating friendship and living life to the fullest despite all obstacles that may come your way.
Not the most flattering picture of us but this is Marc post-surgery; he can't smile just yet. :)
Waiting @ the stage door
Anthony Rapp signing autographs
and here she is again, the amazing Nicolette Hart!
'Til next tour (really hoping this isn't the last)!
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