I picked up Krista and we headed to the strip to pick up tickets and then had some yummy steak at the Lonestar Steakhouse (fitting place to eat, me being from Tx and all Ü). We ate till we were bursting at the seams....then went back to the Venetian.I just have to say THANK YOU, KRISTA! She treated me to the production of The Phantom of the Opera. And it was FAN-TUBUL-ERRIFIC. Seriously.
I think this show has been in Vegas for 2 years now? Maybe more. I remember the day I found out it was coming to town to stay...I was so excited. But we never went! Either not enough money, or not enough time, I guess. So, thankfully, I have a great friend like Krista!!
I love this show SO MUCH. It started way back, with my friend Stephanie Knoeppel...she would bring her music and we'd sing and play at church after meetings. Those of you who know Steph, she has a voice to rival Sarah Brightman...and she could belt it out! Oh man, those were the days. But I never thought I'd get a chance to see the actual show...
You know I had to take some pictures when I first sat down, and of course, I got scolded for it. But I couldn't help myself. They are horrible pictures, but what you see is the auction scene.
And this is the chandelier. I seriously teared up when the chandelier lights up and lifts and the main theme for Phantom plays. I'm a goober. But you have to understand...I love the music so much, I have the sheet music and make attempts to play it. When the soundtrack to the movie came out (yay, Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler)...I played it over and over, my girls know what it is by the second note. This is the music that I would put on in the car to calm Bella down when she was a baby. 
Krista's husband, Travis, is a fantastic trumpet player, and it just so happens that one of his trumpet buddy's plays for the Phantom orchestra. He was nice enough to give us a rockin' backstage tour. We were able to walk across the stage and see all the trap doors, and sets. He took us under the stage, to where the mechanics of the show are. Another dude down there explained to use the technical doo-dads and what not. Totally cool.We even got a picture with the Masquerade mannequins.
Too cool.
After this, we extended our girls night with a chick flick: He's just not that into you. Which was SO good. Two thumbs up.Thank you, Krista!! Having you as a friend has blessed my life immensely (and not just when you take me to cool shows Ü).
11 comments:
Awesome!! I am jealous. What a fun trip you are having!!!
How incredibly wonderful! I have never seen it on stage...how exciting for you and I too am very jealous!
That was the funnest night!! Thanks for coming back to have the best girls night ever!! It was awesome! And that was a better backstage tour than he gave me and Trav. There wasn't a second show so he went all out for us! So cool. It was definitely neat to see all the stuff that goes on underneath! It's crazy. And thank you for being such a great friend. Love you!!
Don't feel dumb about tearing up. I tear up when I listen to the soundtrack. I think I'm going to be a blithering fool when we in April. It's just a good thing that I'm not pregnant! I'm so excited to go!
That sounds so great. I'm glad that you had such an awesome time.
Wow – look at how much fun you’re having! And I’m impressed that you really are updating your blog as you go! Thanks for doing so – reading about your adventures is almost as fun as joining in. :-)
I had top ramen for dinner last night. I'm glad you had fun.
You may have had top ramen for dinner, but what did you have for lunch? Mr Eat-out-every-day.
The Phantom!!! How AWESOME!! I'm super jealous. Sounds like you had a great time. I've never seen the show but I love the music and the movie (the one with Emmy and Gerard).
Not fair! I have wanted to see the Phantom of the Opera my whole life, I am so jealous!!
Is that mannequin touching your butt? Remember that the Vegas motto doesn't apply to you. It all gets back to me.
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