Well, alright. It’s fair to say that Broadway (and off-Broadway) performers really never get a break from working. Based on knowledge imparted upon me via friends and acquaintances in the business, I think most theatre performers are constantly working – either performing, auditioning, networking (i.e. eating and drinking), rehearsing, attending acting/vocal/dance coaching sessions, working out, or simply worrying about what and where the next job will be. All the while, producers are scurrying to line up their last-minute titles for the next season and directors are busy with last-minute castings and rehearsing for shows opening in the fall.
In spite of the aforementioned, Broadway does take a break (of sorts) from opening nights between the Tony Awards and the first opening night of the next season. This season that was basically 11 days, when HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME opened on June 19th at the Palace Theatre in New York — and then closed about six weeks later. We won’t dwell on that.
During the summer a few additional shows have taken their bow on the Great White Way, however, during this “slow” time, I have also taken a hiatus of several weeks from blogging. Now that Labor Day and the unofficial end of summer has arrived, I am back to work lining up my next jaunt to NYC and visits to the theatre, and working with local companies in Southern California to review their press night openings. I have to say I’m excited — understatement!! Even though last season on Broadway was one of the most memorable (and competitive) in years, I am confident that the
2014-2015 season will definitely hold its own.
I’m in Vegas this weekend attending several performances – Vegas-style! What I’m most excited about, however, is opening night of the KINKY BOOTS national tour at the Smith Center in Downtown Las Vegas. I loved it on Broadway and can’t wait to see the new production. Look for my review later next week. In the meantime, enjoy these last few weeks of summer, and get ready to go see a (new) show!
