My Mom and the Jellicle Ball. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats is at the Kennedy Center

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats is playing at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. In this season of loss after experiencing the death of my parents, I went to see a musical that my Mom loved. It was a way to honor the memory of my Mom. And I did something that my parents would have done if they had the opportunity.

#YouWillBeFound Lessons About Social Media in Dear Evan Hansen

On August 31, 2019 I went and attended Dear Evan Hansen at The Kennedy Center. The smash Broadway musical deals with a lot of complex themes about social media. This post is just a reflection on the lessons from Dear Evan Hansen as I consider the takeaways.

In Dealing With Grief a Touching Song From The Secret Garden About Loving Someone After Death

Earlier I was listening to the soundtrack from the Broadway musical The Secret Garden. There is a haunting song on there that explores love through death. Every time I listen to it my thinking goes to Mom and Dad. 

Seeking Closure, Helping the Family See Anastasia in San Francisco Which was Planned in Washington, D.C.

In 2018 discussions took place to take my Dad to the Kennedy Center for a musical when he visited Washington, D.C. for Thanksgiving. That never happened as his health declined. An opportunity recently arose to allow my siblings to see the musical Anastasia in San Francisco. This post is about trying to bring my family some closure in pursuing an activity that was once stopped due to a medical crisis. 

Lessons From The Lion King About Life

 

The Lion King is in Fresno, California and my sister and I took a break from all that we have gone through and saw it. This is just a reflection on the musical and also some of the lessons that come to mind as I am entering my Dad’s wake tomorrow.

Evangelicals and Art: Wonderful Town

Wonderful Town is a story of two young females who leave Ohio and travel to New York where they find themselves. The music is by Leonard Bernstein and Betty Comden and Adolph Green wrote the lyrics. It came out in 1953 and has had several revivals over time. This work is not as popular as Bernstein’s West Side Story or On the Town. Best song from it is called Ohio, also It’s Love. Enjoy your weekend and stay warm! 

Evangelicals and Art: Do I Hear a Waltz?

Do I Hear a Waltz is a musical by Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim. Its about a love story in the context of an affair in Venice, Italy and is based off a film that Katherine Hepburn once acted in. It debuted on Broadway in 1965 and it was not a success and didn’t recoup its investment. For songs that I would recommend, check out “Do I Hear a Waltz” , “Someone Woke Up” and “Take the Moment.” I hope you enjoy your weekend!