After three attempts or maybe it was four we finally got tickets to "Once". We sat in line for three hours, getting there at 7am or something like that, but it paid off this time because we were third in line. It was cold that morning. We both had several layers on. We brought books to read while we waited. I however could not sit still when it was so cold so I ventured to a nearby souvenir shop and cafe to get hot chocolate. Finally 10am came and we got our tickets, box seats.
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| Here is Brenda all bundled up. We sat on newspaper and used it as a blanket. It is quite warm. |
The show was fabulous. It is set in an Irish pub and before the show audience members were on the set getting drinks while the cast was singing, dancing, and playing some kind of Irish music. It was really fun. Once intermission came around they did it again, turned the set into a real bar with audience members mingling about.
There were only about ten cast members and they all played instruments. They were the orchestra too. When they weren't in the scene they were sitting on the sides of the stage playing. There were violins, a banjo, a cello, drums, guitars, and a piano. It was very cool. The music was very good, definitely one I would like to own someday.
The story follows a girl that helps a boy pursue his dream of making music. She gives him the push that he needs to take the chance and do what he loves to do. It also follows their relationship which I will not comment on as it will spoil the end for you. It was a really good show thought and I can see why it won best musical. It was definitely a new, unique musical. There were a couple of times that cast members would do some modern dancing to accompany a character's song. I really enjoyed that. It fit the character of the play. I give it two thumbs up. Go and see it. You won't regret it!
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