By: Sabrina Y.
I could barely sit still as the
lights dimmed and the overture music (which I had heard countless times before)
played. Then, the red velvet curtain was pulled back and the magic began.
Before I was finally able to see this show, I had listened to the soundtrack of
The Addams Family the musical on repeat. I knew the story, I knew the songs, I
felt the emotions, but watching it on stage was a completely different
experience because it transformed me into their world. I felt like I was a part
of their story they were telling through song and dance.
My musical obsession didn't start
when I was very young, but it happened two years ago when I was in eighth
grade. I went to go see my friend perform in a local community theater production
of The Little Mermaid. From start to finish I was smiling, and even after the
show I couldn't stop smiling. I was simply amazed by the emotions these young
actors and actresses portrayed, and although I already knew what would happen
because I watched the movie countless times, I was constantly thinking to
myself, "what's going to happen next!" And, when the musical was
finished I found myself humming the catchy songs over and over and over. I
didn't realize it then, but this was the start of my ever growing love for
musicals, a love that would soon develop into a dedicated passion.
But, why are musicals so great? The
answer could be different for everyone. However, what is clear is that musicals
hold power to them; The way they can hook in the audience, keep them interested
up until the final blackout of the show. It's quite a unique sensation, one
that's hard to describe. Maybe it's the powerful ballads you love, maybe it's
the spontaneous dance breaks, maybe it's the story being told, or maybe it's
the fact that you can relate to the character's emotions that makes a musical
so remarkable.
For
me, musicals hold power because they are like people: there's more than meets
the eye. In the case of The Addams Family, I started getting hooked in to it because
of the humor expressed in the songs. However, if you listen closely and take
away the humor, there are some important values hidden in the songs. Some of
these lessons include: family values, it's okay to be different, and the
repercussions of keeping secrets.
If you think you're not a musical
person, that's fine, but I still highly recommend seeing a show for yourself
just to experience the thrill of seeing a live performance. Plus, I believe
there is a musical for everyone, and if there's not, there soon will be. For
example, a new show that just came to Broadway, Hamilton, which tells the
incredible story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's founding fathers,
through rap and hip hop. Or maybe you would prefer to see a dark comedy that
showcases actors who can sing in more of an operatic style. Well, A Gentleman's
Guide to Love and Murder would be the right show for you! Or possibly you would
like to see a classic childhood story come to life, then Matilda the Musical is
right for you. Also, who doesn't love Disney? There's the highly acclaimed The
Lion King, the ever so charming Mary Poppins, the newest of the Disney
musicals, Aladdin, and so much more! The possibilities of musicals are endless!
What's your favorite musical? Why do
you love it so much? Please feel free to comment below! We'd love to hear what
you have to say!
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