We got all dressed and dazzled for our journey to the Theater District that evening. With my roommate Arielle and her friend/future roommate Katherine in tow, we arrived at the Hobby Center just in time to take our seats before the lights dimmed. When Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp walked on the stage, I knew I was going to be in for an awesome treat.
With two of the original Broadway cast members headlining in this showing of Rent, I certainly wasn't disappointed. Though Seasons of Love (below) is always a highlight, I was particularly impressed with What You Own- a song that never really stood out until that night. If I were to be a theater critic writing for the Houston Chronicle, I would say that Anthony Rapp clearly gave it his all but Adam Pascal just kind of walked around and let his voice do the impressing. Mimi was particularly good. The outing reminded me how much I really love musical theater despite all these trips to the opera and ballet. I still haven't seen Aida despite having most of the soundtrack memorized thanks to fellow musical theater lover and former roommate Katherine. In time, perhaps.
On the way home we stopped at Amy's for some clever, creamy concoctions. I'm always in the mood for ice cream! Needless to say, I slept quite soundly after such a complete and marvelous day. Chelsey and I switched gears for Friday. We lounged by the pool, read our books, caught up on conversation, and even got our feet wet. Here's proof for Dad:
When we filled our sun quota for the day, we did a bit of grocery shopping in preparation for our evening meal. Then we headed to Chuy's for some Mexican food, free nachos, and cheap margaritas. It certainly was a happy hour. :) I had to take a brief siesta during which Chelsey sneaked out and brought me some lovely purple tulips. My kitchen table has never looked so good! We met up with Brandi, Peter, and Joanne for a brief visit before trekking over to Miller Outdoor Theater. We set up our picnic blanket (aka an old sheet) and indulged in white wine, brie over Wheat Thins, and goat cheese over apple slices. Yum, yum, yum. Meanwhile, the Houston Holocaust Museum and Rice's Boniuk Center for Religious Tolerance put on a production of The Gold, a play about a Jewish boxer in Germany during the 1930s:
The night air was lovely, the grass was soft beneath us, the little bunny someone brought was entertaining, but the play was depressing (no surprise there). So, we left a bit early and went home to make chocolate chip cookies and watch Sixteen Candles. I've decided I'm going to marry Jake Ryan. Swoon!
With two of the original Broadway cast members headlining in this showing of Rent, I certainly wasn't disappointed. Though Seasons of Love (below) is always a highlight, I was particularly impressed with What You Own- a song that never really stood out until that night. If I were to be a theater critic writing for the Houston Chronicle, I would say that Anthony Rapp clearly gave it his all but Adam Pascal just kind of walked around and let his voice do the impressing. Mimi was particularly good. The outing reminded me how much I really love musical theater despite all these trips to the opera and ballet. I still haven't seen Aida despite having most of the soundtrack memorized thanks to fellow musical theater lover and former roommate Katherine. In time, perhaps.
On the way home we stopped at Amy's for some clever, creamy concoctions. I'm always in the mood for ice cream! Needless to say, I slept quite soundly after such a complete and marvelous day. Chelsey and I switched gears for Friday. We lounged by the pool, read our books, caught up on conversation, and even got our feet wet. Here's proof for Dad:
When we filled our sun quota for the day, we did a bit of grocery shopping in preparation for our evening meal. Then we headed to Chuy's for some Mexican food, free nachos, and cheap margaritas. It certainly was a happy hour. :) I had to take a brief siesta during which Chelsey sneaked out and brought me some lovely purple tulips. My kitchen table has never looked so good! We met up with Brandi, Peter, and Joanne for a brief visit before trekking over to Miller Outdoor Theater. We set up our picnic blanket (aka an old sheet) and indulged in white wine, brie over Wheat Thins, and goat cheese over apple slices. Yum, yum, yum. Meanwhile, the Houston Holocaust Museum and Rice's Boniuk Center for Religious Tolerance put on a production of The Gold, a play about a Jewish boxer in Germany during the 1930s:
The night air was lovely, the grass was soft beneath us, the little bunny someone brought was entertaining, but the play was depressing (no surprise there). So, we left a bit early and went home to make chocolate chip cookies and watch Sixteen Candles. I've decided I'm going to marry Jake Ryan. Swoon!
2 comments:
Wow, Becky! It sure sounds like you girls had an eventful weekend. You are a great hostess! I need to look into when I can come visit you in Houston!!!
Okay, where'd you get that great black dress? AND "Weekend of Wonderfulness" is an understatement - glad you had such a perfect break between Blocks 5 & 6!
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