As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve been to New York several times and usually am on a very tight budget, so I don’t get to watch Broadway plays or limit myself to just one per trip.  This year, I promised myself that i would buy less shoes and watch more shows.  So far, I’ve watched two and have two more in the pipeline.

The first show I saw was Romeo and Juliet with Orlando Bloom making his broadway debut.

The setting was very modern and minimalistic.  Romeo made his entrance on a motorcycle wearing a leather jacket and jeans! But all the modern touches didn’t diminish from the beauty of the play.   There was a bit of West Side Story in the mix, with gang fights etc.  If there was one problem with this production it was maybe the delivery of Condola Rashad.  At times she seemed to be eating her words which made it very hard to understand her.  But thankfully, because it was a familiar play you still knew what she was trying to say.  The actress who played the nurse was hilarious! And so was Christian Camargo who played Mercutio.  For those Twilight fans, he played Eleazar in Breaking Dawn 1 and 2.

After the show, we joined the crowd to get photos and autographs.  We couldn’t pose with Orlando Bloom because we were briefed by his security guy not to.  So I just took lots of photos of him while he signed autographs.

The next show I saw was First Date starring Zachary Levi (also making his Broadway debut) and Krysta Rodriguez who played Ana on Smash (the friend of Karen).

I was very excited to see this show mostly because I was very excited to see Zachary Levi singing live.  Was lucky to get a great seat for a great price. Thanks to my sister!  it was raining and very windy while I was walking to the theater but that didn’t stop me from going.  (Sayang pera!) And I’m glad I did.  It was a really great show! Very entertaining! Loved the songs and the acting!  And I was also lucky enough to get a front row spot for the autograph signing.  The security dude kept asking who had a birthday and I tried to convince him that Sept 21 was as good as Sept 12.  Apparently they do something special for people with birthdays.  As much as I tried, it didn’t work.  😦 oh well.  But the whole cast was so nice and friendly.  And everyone got the chance to pose with Zachary Levi.  They told us only one picture per person, but I was able to sneak and extra one in there.

 

Next up is Spiderman and then Pippin.  Can’t wait to see those shows!!!

That’s all for now…bow.