Metamorphoses: 20080711

With stunning imagery and a cast with limitless talent, Metamorphoses was an unmitigated delight.  I was a little worried that the girls wouldn't enjoy it; after all, this was the first non-musical we were going to be seeing.  Turns out that my worries were all unfounded.  They LOVED it!  Metamorphoses was captivating, vivid, tragic, comedic, passionate, violent, overflowing with love, and (to quote Patrick, the director) achingly beautiful.  Based on the myths of Ovid (one of the greatest storytellers in Latin poetry), Metamorphoses is based on the 15-volume collection of mythological and legendary stories that range from the creation of the universe to the death and deification of Julius Caesar.  Little Red Riding Hood it ain't!

A wee word about Patrick...Patrick and I have become friends over the last few years through our numerous conversations about my massive ticket needs at the Pantages.  When he told me he was directing this show, I basically begged for an invitation.  Patrick was, as ever, warm and gracious and invited the girls and I up.  Patrick has directed a beautiful production and has much of which to be proud.  Thanks for the invite, my friend, we had a wonderful time!!  On the Tiara Scale (our own invention, thankyouverymuch) of one to five, five being best, the girls and I gave Metamorphoses a rousing five tiaras.  Bravo indeed!!!

With hugs and a suggestion that you should consider hanging out with Zeus, Midas, Eurydice, and their posse your own bad self,

Auntie Jodi