Broadway

I love Broadway musicals. Not only is the talent amazing, the effects phenomenal and costumes astounding, but my absolute favorite part is the music. I feel very lucky to have been to so many Broadway productions; however, every time Jarod and I discuss our "favorites" the same few remain at the top of my list.

My most memorable Broadway experience was Cats. My Aunt Jean took me right before I headed to college. It was unlike anything I had ever seen before. You can imagine my excitement when I was blessed with a freshman college roommate who loved Cats as much as I did. Our first week in the dorm found us called down for playing our cassette tape-version of Cats too loudly. To the this day we are still convinced that the RA didn't appreciate the arts as much as we did!




Lion King is by far my favorite Broadway musical for the "Wow-factor." That is all I can say.....




And yet, despite all of the wonderful musicals out there, its short run on Broadway and limited tours, my all-time favorite musical is In the Heights. I first saw In the Heights on the Tony Awards many years ago. I was immediately hooked! I know that the fact that it is about a Spanish neighborhood in New York is what initially intrigued me. My love for the language and culture had me hook line and sinker. In 2009, Jarod coordinated a whole trip for us to go Appleton, WI to see the show for my birthday in December. We flew from Omaha to Milwaukee on Saturday morning, drove up to Appleton, saw the show, drove back to Milwaukee and flew home the next morning. It was absolutely unforgettable. If I ever need a little boost I just turn on this soundtrack full volume and dance my way out of my funk. I am sad that I will not have the opportunity to take my friends and family to see the awesomeness of this show!