Give My Regards to Broadway

Saw 'History Boys' last night - what a great show! SOOO worth it - go see it, and don't delay, as it's closing soon. Very good alan bennett script (natch), first rate acting, bitchen production, and for those of you whose tastes run that way, there are plenty of cute boys (jessica fell in love i think at least once or twice). Hector, the central teacher character played by richard griffiths, reminded me of my most influential high school teacher (well, not in every respect - but i don't want to give anything away here) someone very charismatic and larger than life, who infuses students with enthusiasm, and yet... there is a deep kind of sadness underneath.

Lots of talent on display on that broadhurst stage: funny as hell, moving, vibrant, fantastic 80s score for the transitions (on a very cool set). Very exciting to see this kind of work.

On thing i couldn't help thinking of was the leapfrog standing ovation that happened at 'kiki and herb' where i ultimately stood up so i could see what antics were happening during the post-encore curtain call (by my colleagues resolutely stayed in their seats rather than imply standing-ovation-level approval, and i don't blame them one bit), as opposed to the sprinkled here and there throughout the audience standers at 'history boys,' which was about 10 times more deserving of unfettered enthusiasm (and i liked kiki and herb quite a bit). It doesn't make sense to me, and i don't like it.

But don't let that temper the joy that comes from transcendent work, right over there in the capital of american commercial theater, big bad broadway. Here's to it.