The Phantom of the Opera: 20090124

Today I saw The Phantom of the Opera for the tenth time.  Yes, you read that correctly...ten times.  Today's extravaganza was actually a Pfun Pfairy event and I had a crowd of 59 in attendance at today's performance.  Michael Rodriguez, cutie pie extraordinaire, manned up and bravely accompanied Jordan, Taylor, and me to the Pantages Theatre.  The show itself was good, and on the Tiara Scale of one to five, five being best, we rated it four tiaras.

The actor who sang the role of Raoul wasn't my favorite; he was singing it almost like he was learning the part.  The actor who played the Phantom, however, was outstanding....make the OUTSTANDING.  You know there's something amiss with the show when you're rooting for the Phantom to win Christine's heart.  Rooting for the Phantom is the equivalent of rooting for the Sheriff of Nottingham...no one does that!  That I was pulling for the Phantom should give you some indication of how amazingly well the role was played.  Kudos to you, talented masked man!!

Usually the line of the day originates from the show itself, but not this time.  No, this time the line of day was proffered by the one, the only Diane Whitmer (whom you are required to love and adore as profoundly as I do; it's a Jodi Rule, deal with it).  Are you ready?  Here it is:  at the conclusion of intermission, Diane conspiratorially whispered to me, "Soooo, is a Michael a boyfriend?"  I giggled and replied, "Ummm, no, he's married and I am not that lucky!"  Diane responded...wait for it...wait for it...."Oh, no, honey, I didn't mean you, I meant the girls."  There was a serious implied 'dumb ass' at the end of her sentence.  I laughed so hard I actually snorted.  Lights down, music up, second act commencing, and I snorted.  That was the funniest interaction I have had in recent memory, and a million thanks go to Diane for giving me a genuine laugh amidst all the craziness of the last few weeks.  DIANE WHITMER ROCKS!

It was a good day all the way around:  the company was stellar, the show was entertaining, the rain held off, traffic was only moderately diabolical, and I made the discovery that I can eat a taco whilst driving.  Does it get better than that?  I just don't think so!!

With love, tiaras, and Taco Bell,

Auntie Jodi (aka The Pfun Pfairy)