Last Friday I mentioned Dan and I planned to get crepes to celebrate our four year date-iversary. Well, those plans were made before I ended up working until 8 pm unexpectedly. I didn't get home until 9 pm and I really wanted to watch the Dateline special on the JonBenet Ramsey murder. Despite the unexpected change, Dan did surprise me with chocolate treats.
We still need to try the crepe place.
I'm fairly certain people probably think Dan spoils me excessively. This is true. And that I'm a scumbag wife who does nothing for him. That is only partially true. The difference is I like to brag on Dan and the things he does for me. I don't like to brag on myself and the things I do for him. But rest assured, Dan is spoiled plenty - he just doesn't blog about it.
Saturday was filled with heat, humidity, commitments, and errands. We mixed-in some binge TV as well. If you are into documentaries we highly recommend Who Took Johnny (recommended to us by Mandy) and Kids for Cash. Both currently in Netflix.
Sunday I worked from 5:30 am to 3:30 pm. It was the 15th anniversary of 9/11 and everyone on staff is required to work at the ceremony. This year I was posted outside on the plaza which was a pleasant change from years past and it was nice to at least hear the ceremony and pay witness to the day. The weather was absolutely perfect.
Monday came far too soon and with it the consequences of not properly preparing for the week. I didn't do any apartment chores, meal planning, or grocery shopping and our weeknights have been packed to catch-up. Monday night I started back at tap class after a 2-month break. I'm a little rusty.
Tuesday night Dan took me to see Cats on Broadway! This was his birthday present to me and it was epic. The show started at 7 pm so it was a bit of a race to get from work to Midtown on time. We inhaled golden arches while in line for the show.
It was a fantastic show and one you definitely have to see to appreciate. The music on its own makes very little sense and the plot is hard to follow unless you read-up on the story beforehand (thank goodness we did). There was NO dialogue at all so in that sense it was very similar to watching a ballet - there is a story but it isn't told in the typical way.
The beauty of the show is all in the dancing and stage performance. It was unlike any other Broadway show I've seen and I loved it, but if you are expecting traditional Broadway then this show isn't for you. I appreciated the show more when I made up my mind to just enjoy each song on its own and stop trying to make sense of the story.
"Memory" was, of course, amazing but I also really loved "Magical Mister Mistoffelees," and "Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat." We also both loved "The Cats at the Jellicle Ball." But it was all in the performance. Unlike musicals like Wicked or Waitress, the music in Cats doesn't stand alone very well. It's hard to explain. But regardless, the night was fantastic.
"Memory" was, of course, amazing but I also really loved "Magical Mister Mistoffelees," and "Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat." We also both loved "The Cats at the Jellicle Ball." But it was all in the performance. Unlike musicals like Wicked or Waitress, the music in Cats doesn't stand alone very well. It's hard to explain. But regardless, the night was fantastic.
The costumes, make-up, and props were amazing and the stage jutted right out into the audience. Many times the cats would run around the mezzanine level and paw at people sitting in the audience. The lighting and special effects definitely made the show and left me wondering what the original performances were like in the 1980s before all the digital improvements. During intermission the giant cat, Old Deuteronomy, stayed on the stage and people were able to go on stage and take pictures with him (see pic below). I assume that was a ticketed thing so we made no attempt but that was quite neat and unusual.
The only issue I had was the person in front of me was tall and broad and blocked a good deal of my view. I maneuvered around and still enjoyed the show but it was slightly annoying. I took this picture at intermission.
I mentioned in my Broadway, on the cheap post about seating and the pros and cons. This is a show that was awesome to see from up high. We weren't able to see the backdrop (the changing sky and moon) but we had a great view of the choreography coming together with all the synchronicity and grace, best seen from above. I'm not sure it would have looked as impressive from below. Anyways, I loved it. I told Dan that I don't want him to buy me anymore presents for birthdays or Christmas - just Broadway.
This week, work has been especially exhausting and the upcoming weekend is also packed. It's getting weary, attitudes are crabby, and the refrigerator is bleak. I need to power through and stop being distracted by my laziness. Wish me luck.
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