Monday, April 03, 2006

THE MUSICAL PLAY CATS














Have any of you seen T.S. Ellots and Andrew Lloyd Webers, musical play CATS. If your not a fan of this play and like to throw tomatoes at CATS. Then you are in the wrong alley and I would suggest that you keep your tomatoes to yourself. But, if you are a fan then we have a lot in common and I would love to share my fanaticism with you. I fell in love with CATS at about 6 or 8 , when I was introduced to the play through a t.v. show on PBS called Reading Rainbow. Some of you might even remember that t.v. show. Anyways, I was blow away when I saw them back stag putting on make up and rehearsing their songs and dances. I have always been a big fan of the performing arts and CATS to me, has all the elements of a good Broadway performance.
I actually didn't get to see the play until I 23 years old, but I was just as excited as when I first discovered the play on television (if not more). I was not disappointed with the show but I did wish that I had better seats. I also have the DVD, which is nice, so that I can go back and watch all the details that I missed. When I'm really stressed out or depressed I simply put in the CATS DVD and let my cares drift away. Of coarse I cry every time when Grizzabella belts out Memories. But, still my cares are out of my mind for a moment. After Grizzabella has been chosen and proudly heads to the Heavy Side Layer. I am left feeling a sense of peace and happiness. I feel as though I am ready to face my challenge and what ever else life tosses in my direction.
I've uploaded some scenes from CATs. I hope you enjoy them. Thank you
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