I saw Phantom of the Opera last night with my mom and sister. I sat in the Orpheum’s balcony this time, which I think I prefer to being on the main floor. The performances were quite good and the house was sold out, which shows that there’s still an appetite for extravagant musicals here in the Midwest. The lyrics to the music are undeniably hokey; Andrew Lloyd Webber is no great lyricist, but the man can craft a tune that sticks in your head with a stubborn tenacity.
I had to go over to my sister’s apartment this morning because she needed my nurse’s help assembling furniture that she bought from Ikea. Yes, the Twin Cities is finally civilized: we have an Ikea. The Siegel clan isn’t terribly adept with tools and assembling things, which makes the Ikea Experience all that more interesting. However, I am tempted to go there and get a new bookshelf. After all, I have an excuse for getting other people to put things together for me.
it’s andrew lloyd webber that’s not a great lyricist…
I believe the words are by Charles Hart (who also did some work for ‘Aspects of Love’) and Richard Stilgoe (who was also involved in ‘Cats’ and ‘Starlight Express’, as well as being a light entertainer known for doing ‘witty ditties’ and anagrams on hokey British TV programs).
Hmm, I’ve accidentally learned something about show tunes. Time to go drink some Bud (not lite!) and punch fellow manly men on the arm. 🙂