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klemrev and I saw Vivid Motion's The Night Before Burlesque tonight. I was nervous, because this year VM decided not to go with their imfamous Nutcracker Burlesque, but an all new original production. I had heard there was more talking/acting as part of the whole performace and in general they were trying to capture the feel of a more traditional burlesque (variety acts).
But, I was very pleasantly surprised. They show came together beautifully. Great dancing, music and even the acting was memorable. The choice of MC was absolutely perfect (great booming voice, lots of charisma on stage). I was concerned that the down time during the speaking parts may be an invitation to heckling by the audience... and there certainly was some heckling, but the performers were masterful with their banter and I would SWEAR that the drunk guy in the back of the house was indeed part of the show!
Not to mention there was still plenty of SEXXXY! I was worried that this years production might get a little too G-rated. And although I think the innocent humor was very present this year, there was still plenty of naughty to go around. I mean... I think this show had a lot more leather and PVC then Nutcracker ever did.
Very good, all around. I highly recommend it.
I actually feel very bad that I did not play a greater part in the show (this is the first VM production in a while that I did not work a light or something.) I'm so not used to being just the audience member. Through the evening I kept thinking, "CRAP! I need to get in the sound booth!" But... no. Not this time. As you all know, too much shit going on with my life right now. The stress of a show would kill me. Hell, doing all the graphics for the promotions stuff nearly killed me, as it was! ;)
Front my vantage point, up in the sound/lights booth, I witnessed tonight the first full run through of the upcoming Vivid Motion show. And I was ABSOLUTELY blown away!! And this is just when lights and sound are still getting figured out so the full effect is not even developed, yet!
The Kingdom of the Dead scene at the end of the first act is absolutely freaky and fucking gorgeous!! Tonight was the first time we all got to see it come together, and I swear, the whole room was silent when it ended. Everyone absolutely awe-struck. I kid you not, it gave me chills.
I might be mistaken, but I believe Aepril Schaile composed the music and choreographed the scene. It's my prediction that Kingdom of the Dead will be the highlight of the entire production.
I don't want to leak any more awesomeness, you just have to see it! (THIS WEEKEND!! Purchase tickets: HERE!)
And if you come, make sure you say "hi" to the really cute chick running sound. ;)