Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Chicago the Musical

     One of the most memorable live performances I have been to was when I saw Chicago the Musical at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City. I was fairly young at the time, approximately fifteen, and had never before seen such an extravagant live play. I had previously been to local performances, however this experience was much different.
     When first arriving at the Ambassador Theatre, the crowd stood outside in lines trying to get tickets to the performance which had sold out. New York City typically has a very exciting and upbeat atmosphere, but this was one of the most thrilling experiences of my trip thus far. Once inside the theatre, I remember looking around in awe of the beauty of its architecture. The lights soon dimmed and the crowd went silent as the actors first entered the stage.
     Although the experience was many years ago, I still remember certain details of the performance. The way they used the lights to set the tone and to change the scenery had a huge impact on the style of the performance. For example, when the character of Roxie Hart is taken to jail, the lights changed to tones of red and black, lighting the stage with bars of color. Although the film version was fairly similar, it does not compare to seeing the performance live. The atmosphere and the reactions from the audience are what makes performances worth seeing in person. I have seen numerous performances since, however, I will never forget my first Broadway experience.

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