Went to closing night of Annie, the musical at the Fabulous Fox Theater Atlanta.
Mind you, I've never seen the movie, the classic. I know, Where have I been? I've seen glimpses of the movie and who can forget the songs, the insufferable "Hard Knock Life" and the feel good "Tomorrow." They are indelibly etched in your brain, movie or not. With that curiousity, I wanted to know what all the fuss was about? What is this Annie that has caused quite a sensation and can I still get into it as an adult?
It was a very pleasant, uplifting experience. Just a breath of fresh air. The story - quite so simple, the acting - poignant and innocent, extremely pleasant kid actresses with their fresh unadulterated take on acting and singing. I was totally entertained. At first, I thought it would end up as one of those kids-trying-to-act-sweet plays but not at all, these kids were total pros. They took it to the next level. At the point they started with their Broadway leg kicks, I knew that they came prepared to win me and everyone else over. I clapped so hard my hands hurt. They were so adorable.
Sometimes, you need that refreshing innocence to sweep over you, and smack the sadness out of you, inserting the smile in its place. Like the song says, "Sometimes when I'm feeling grey, I just stick out my chin and grin and say...." So you do need that reassuring jolt every once in awhile and this play just gave me that much needed boost to just continue with this overwhelming life.
I spent the entire night smiling and humming to myself.
It was a very pleasant, uplifting experience. Just a breath of fresh air. The story - quite so simple, the acting - poignant and innocent, extremely pleasant kid actresses with their fresh unadulterated take on acting and singing. I was totally entertained. At first, I thought it would end up as one of those kids-trying-to-act-sweet plays but not at all, these kids were total pros. They took it to the next level. At the point they started with their Broadway leg kicks, I knew that they came prepared to win me and everyone else over. I clapped so hard my hands hurt. They were so adorable.
Sometimes, you need that refreshing innocence to sweep over you, and smack the sadness out of you, inserting the smile in its place. Like the song says, "Sometimes when I'm feeling grey, I just stick out my chin and grin and say...." So you do need that reassuring jolt every once in awhile and this play just gave me that much needed boost to just continue with this overwhelming life.
I spent the entire night smiling and humming to myself.
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