Bring It On!

The first show of the season for the Denver Performing Arts Center was Bring It On.  Irv and I are subscribers and this year a co-worker, Kim, bought a seat with us.

Irv is working this weekend so he gave up his ticket to Debbie, another co-worker of mine.  Quite frankly, I think Irv was glad he was working so he didn't have to go.  He's okay if it's a "manly" type of show like Jersey Boys, but I don't think he enjoys many of the shows I've dragged him to (although he's always willing to go with me and not complain too much).

Anyway, Kim, Debbie, and I made a day of it.  If you go to the matinee performance you have to have lunch beforehand.  It's an unwritten rule.

We chose to go to a Mongolian BBQ place, BDs.  It's one of my favorite restaurants in downtown Denver and I was thrilled when Kim said she wanted to go there.  (We're going to take turns picking our lunch spots and yesterday was Kim's turn.)

I love to pick my favorite things at BDs--a little chicken, beef, calamari, shrimp, pork, sausage and a few veggies plus a combination of sweet sauces and teriyaki.  Then you get to watch it being cooked.  The chefs are always a lot of fun.








Yum!  The finished product. (Why does it always look like more on the plate than it does in the bowl?)  Notice another of my favorite things--a Blue Moon beer with an orange wedge.









After lunch we took a nice leisurely stroll down the 16th Street Mall to the Performing Arts Center.  It's a beautiful complex that contains a variety of theatres.

It was a beautiful day!  Maybe 60 degrees or so and sunny.  Is this really January in Colorado?












I have to admit that I wasn't real excited about seeing Bring It On.  As the mother of three daughters I have seen the movie way more times than the average person.  Yes, it's a fun movie, but is it really Broadway show material?

Well, I have to say it's now one of my favorite shows.  They had dancers, real cheerleaders, and very talented singers--some of them were all three--dancing, singing, cheerleaders and they were all very athletic.  Some of those girls were flipped into the rafters of the stage, it was very impressive.  Most of all though, it was just a good show.  I give it 4.5 stars out of 5.  (Sorry, I have to reserve 5 stars for shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys, Wicked, and Mama Mia).

Would Irv have enjoyed it?  No, probably not.  It is definitely a "girl" show.

It was a fun day with two great ladies. 

Our next show is Wicked in April which I've seen numerous times including on Broadway, and I can't wait to see it again.

Comments

Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Looks like a great time. We are suscribers here in Tulsa. The Addams Family is next Saturday. We do the show and then have an early dinner. Makes for a great date.
January 22, 2012 at 8:01 PM
Emily said…
Fun!!! Sounds like three wonderful ladies had a wonderful day : )
January 23, 2012 at 5:24 AM
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