Hands on a Hardbody

" A new musical?!" is what I thought when I saw this listing on tdf. "No way!" We very quickly got excited about this show. Also, it helped that a guy I went to high school was one of the set builders.  It's based on a true story and also a documentary about said story. Pretty basic story; 10 people trying to win a truck. Last person to lift their hands from the truck wins it. I was a little worried about what the choreography would be, since it would include a huge ass truck and no one could let go of it. But I was pleasantly surprised when they did a "Stomp-esque" number and did aerials. However, this show falls flat. I couldn't tell if it was trying to be kitschy or dead serious. NY audiences I feel will be just as confused as I was. Aaron had a good idea. "What if they opened on Broadway with the intention of closing early just so they could tour?" I could definitely seeing this show having a place in Middle America.

Here's the truck and some of the hopefuls. Hunter Foster was in the show but I don't think he added much. Maybe I was just really bothered by his shitty hair cut, tie dye shirt, and fanny pack. Pretty run down looking. 

We sat in the rear mezz which I found odd to be that far back in the 3rd day of previews! C'mon TDF! I would've loved to have been closer! Most recently, we saw Peter and the Starcatcher here.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

I love this show. I had a blast the last time I came. Interactive and filled with laughs. However, this time around, it was not so fun. I brought Aaron and my friend Betsy to see it and there were about 20 teenage French girls sitting directly behind us. This show is hard enough to understand when English is already your first language. I can't imagine trying to see it in another language....so yeah, there was talking throughout the EN.TI.RE thing. Pivotal points were pretty much lost because of this. I had a great time but even with having seen it before, I still lost stuff. I guess it's the type of show where you won't get it or the lyrics until you do it (or look it up online)

We sat in the rear mezz, row F I believe and I would've definitely liked to have sat closer and farther away from the frenchies!