Not that I have many (if any) followers that have missed my dear Broadway blog, but it seems I have been away for some time now. In the past months I have had a few adventures and some big news (among a lot of much less interesting things). However, I am back to share some of my very exciting theatre adventures that I happened upon. Perhaps some of you will share in my excitement but, I expect, this will most likely go unnoticed. Nevertheless, here we go:
Back in March I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to London for the fourth time. I was visiting graduate programs that I had been accepted to (although I ultimately choose the one school in the states I applied to). I didn't plan anything about this trip except that I was going to see Miranda Hart at the O2 Arena the night before I left. This left my evenings unplanned and not that I don't love wandering big cities alone at night, I thought I should probably keep myself occupied somehow. So, I turned to theatre to do the job, and what a spectacular job it did! I began with Spamalot, a show I had never seen and now LOVE. I have never laughed so hard in my life! Starring incredible actors including Joe Pasquale, Robin Armstrong, Michael Burgen, James Bisp, and my personal favorite, Rob Delaney (Sir Robin, ow ow). It was exactly what this lone traveler needed! The next night I saw Wicked (for the second time in London) and it was just as amazing as the first time I saw it. My third show I saw was probably the most exciting because it starred none other than the theatre LEGEND Angela Lansbury. Yes. ANGELA LANSBURY. I saw her perform and then I was so fortunate to have met her after the show! It was only a brief encounter but we shared some words and she held my hand for a few moments. Even though I felt like I might die, it was the happiest walk home I've ever had.
Arguably the best week of my life. Yep. The best. Just thought I would share.
Thanks for reading, or not. :)
P.S. Did I mention I met Sophie McShera and Zoe Boyle from Downton Abbey? Yeah, that happened.