Live Music and Theater

[bonin in the boneyard]

The wife and I are trying to get out more now that things are slowly opening back up. We saw Primus and the Sword in the fall at an outdoor venue, and last night we took in a show at A.R.T., a theater in town often used to develop and refine shows on their way to Broadway.

The show was called Wild: a Musical Becoming, based on a book by the author of the Vagina Monologues and staring Idina Menzel.

The message is as heavy as the delivery, and it's hard not to feel a bit attacked. But the talent was unreal--even the young stars could hang with Menzel. And Menzel, wow, her voice needs a bigger room. They could have given everyone a mic but her, and the mix in the back where we sat would have been just right.

It was still a work in progress, with performers carrying scripts for scenes still in flux. That didn't take away from the experience, though.

I snapped a couple of not-so-great pictures at the very beginning and very end as clandestinely as I could.

 

[Rattfink]

I am also trying to kill myself by supporting local musicians

 

[bonin in the boneyard]

No death wish here. We're both boosted, vax/masks required, and Cambridge numbers are low right now.

On the other hand, we just canceled movie plans due to the theater's lax controls.

 

[Progressivus Doomicus]

I wish I was able to see Genesis in the early 70’s. That right there was music and theatre in one. I guess you could say that about Alice Cooper too.

 

[Rattfink]

The wife and I are trying to get out more now that things are slowly opening back up. We saw Primus and the Sword in the fall at an outdoor venue, and last night we took in a show at A.R.T., a theater in town often used to develop and refine shows on their way to Broadway.

The show was called Wild: a Musical Becoming, based on a book by the author of the Vagina Monologues and staring Idina Menzel.

The message is as heavy as the delivery, and it's hard not to feel a bit attacked. But the talent was unreal--even the young stars could hang with Menzel. And Menzel, wow, her voice needs a bigger room. They could have given everyone a mic but her, and the mix in the back where we sat would have been just right.

It was still a work in progress, with performers carrying scripts for scenes still in flux. That didn't take away from the experience, though.

I snapped a couple of not-so-great pictures at the very beginning and very end as clandestinely as I could.

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Wild: a Musical Becoming: brought to you by the creators of denim. "If your not in denim, you aint shit!"

 

[bonin in the boneyard]

Wild: a Musical Becoming: brought to you by the creators of denim. "If your not in denim, you aint shit!"

Ha! They made a point of explaining that the costumes / set pieces were all made from reclaimed materials.

 

[Rattfink]

Ha! They made a point of explaining that the costumes / set pieces were all made from reclaimed materials.

Like they bought there clothes at the goodwill, or that denim is "reclaimed" cotton?

 

[bonin in the boneyard]

I forget the exact wording they used. Basically they made the costumes from scraps and discarded clothes.

 

[armyadarkness]

Iron maiden, Slayer, Anthrax, Metallica, Misfits, Kiss, the Who, Black Sabbath, Motorhead... B52's take the cake every time. What a show!

 

[armyadarkness]

Speaking of drummers... this guy had to be turning in his resignation after a few rounds of this tune

 

[Progressivus Doomicus]

Iron maiden, Slayer, Anthrax, Metallica, Misfits, Kiss, the Who, Black Sabbath, Motorhead... B52's take the cake every time. What a show!

Slayer's Jeff Hanneman loved this band. He talked about cranking their music out of his car and those who recognized him had a shocking look on their face. They just dont add up.

 

[bonin in the boneyard]

Slayer's Jeff Hanneman loved this band. He talked about cranking their music out of his car and those who recognized him had a shocking look on their face. They just dont add up.

That's awesome.

 

[bonin in the boneyard]

This week had its frustrations, but today really suuuuuuucks. Just a few more hours 'til quittin' time and another show:

 

[4strings]

At the risk of turning this thread into the main thread, this week sucked sagging, hairy, salted donkey balls and it felt like a month of relentless dry cobbing. FTW

 

[bonin in the boneyard]

At the risk of turning this thread into the main thread, this week sucked sagging, hairy, salted donkey balls and it felt like a month of relentless dry cobbing. FTW

I hear ya, man. Hang in there...

 

[bonin in the boneyard]

Oh shit, this close. This is our fifth year at this show. We've never gotten seats not in the balcony before.

 

[4strings]

Oh shit, this close. This is our fifth year at this show. We've never gotten seats not in the balcony before.

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You inspired me. I just bought tickets for Thursday night.

 

[ituobrey]

Oh shit, this close. This is our fifth year at this show. We've never gotten seats not in the balcony before

Remember, it ain't no good til ya get some on yourself

 

[Baaad65]

I just googled that show holy shit it's looks good! Hope it comes to Chicago. Anyone see Zoomanity in Vegas...unbelievable Seeing Mulane Rouge in April.

 

[4strings]

Oh shit, this close. This is our fifth year at this show. We've never gotten seats not in the balcony before.

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How early do you have to get there to get good seats?