Theatre Review: On A Clear Day You Can See Forever

Oh Harry Connick Jr.- you make me swoon when I listen to your CDs or see you on TV, but seeing you perform in the theatre is a whole new delight. The phrase "like butter" came immediately to mind when he started singing his first song. Hearing the difference between him live vs recording made me wish I could go back in time and hear Dean Martin or Bing Crosby croon in person.

But this wasn't just about HCJ- the entire cast easily held their own with him on stage. In particular I loved Sarah Stiles who I recognized immediately as Kate Monster from Avenue Q! That girl is an adorable powerhouse.

And as for the play itself, well, it's a pretty interesting premise. It's about a psychologist who hypnotizes his patient and uncovers a past life persona and winds up falling in love with her. To make it even more complicated, this production changed the patient to a man while keeping the past life persona a woman. As weird as it sounds, I really enjoyed it, I liked the juxtaposition of a classic romance with modern morality.

Theatre Review: Priscilla

This was less of a play and more of a big ol' gay party. It was pure fun from beginning to end, with big flashy numbers with fabulous sets and costumes. Nick Adams stole the show as the young, Madonna loving and little-clad drag queen.