Jellicle: My favorite word of the week. I heard it around 250 times last night, and each time I liked it more. The latest touring production of CATS spent its rehearsal week in Richmond County, so we got to see the very first preview show. Yeah, I know. I still can't believe it, either. We do get some great shows thanks to an incredible facility, but I thought this took it a notch higher. Our seats were amazing, the sound was top-notch, the singing was stellar... I can't give a full review typing on a phone, but I have to mention the dancing. (Is it too late for me to be a dancer? Darn.) The dancing was the most emotional part of the show for me, evoking laughter, empathy, and admiration.
I wonder what T.S. Eliot would say if he saw his jellicle cats on stage like this.
Way back when, Locoya and I went to see this show when it came to Durham. I don't think I've ever been more speechless specifically in response to a dance performance in my life. So so glad you got to go and that you enjoyed it so much! And also, it's never too late to be a dancer...I'm pretty sure your living room is a stage with your name on it...right now...
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