What Theatre Means to Me
Finally saw Hamilton - 9 months after buying tickets... My first experience with the theatre was watching "Jesus Christ Superstar" in Seventh grade. I remember sitting in class completely mesmerized by what was on the screen. It was unlike anything I had ever seen before. I was hooked from the very first chords of the overture. Within the same lesson, we were taught about the various pieces that made up a show as well as all about the mysterious thing known as Broadway. At that point, Broadway was just a word to me. For a good period of time, I assumed every live show that was performed - even the ones occurring at the community theatres in my home state of Maryland - were "On Broadway." There was so much to learn and I was just starting out! In Eighth grade, our music teacher's production of choice for us to see was "West Side Story." "West Side Story" remains a good show, but it will never hold the same place in my heart that