Then I headed into the City for my first Broadway show during my residency. (Sounds like I'm a doctor.) Since the very first Broadway show I saw was the 2004 revival of Sondheim's Pacific Overtures at Studio 54, I felt it was fitting that this time around I would see Sondheim On Sondheim, also at Studio 54. Back in Ott 4, I wept when hearing my favorite Sondheim song, "Someone In A Tree." This time around, I was particularly moved by songs from Sunday In the Park With George and Merrily We Roll Along... especially some words from the song "Now You Know":
"It's called burn your bridges, start again.
You should burn them every now and then
Or you'll never grow!
Because now you grow.
That's the killer, is
Now you grow."
– Stephen Sondheim
Now, I've not actually burned any bridges, but I am starting a new adventure on a new coast. Nothing new in this situation is insurmountable, but the decision to actually make the change was way out of my comfort zone. I'm proud of myself, and I look forward to diving in with my whole being. Oh, and it made me so happy to hear Barbara Cook sing "In Buddy's Eyes" and "Send In the Clowns."
After that show, I met up with Zach (from the Route 66). We picked up Everyday Rapture tickets at TKTS and grabbed some BBQ. The que was good and the show was fantastic! Thanks Zach!
Now, I'm unpacking boxes and getting things settled. The art supplies and equipment are ready and rarin' to go. "At last... my arm is complete again!!" I really should take the day tomorrow to get all my stuff stowed and/or up-and-running. The weekend might be a little nutty... a couple meetings, Roller's Mom coming into town and possibly wanting an show buddy while Roller works, and some errands to do. I'm hitting the ground running, and I feel like I've started to plug into the energy of this great City. Here we go! Take care, all! Peace and love.
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