The Night Was Still Young

[mrdreamjeans]

I may never have the opportunity again in my lifetime to be at a presidential rally on election night. I was there after my performance of "Evita" with fellow cast mates Victoria Matlock and Rachel Cohen. The photo of the three of us was taken right after they announced that California went to Senator Kerry. The air was filled with possibilities of victory! How sad that just hours later, "Evita" cast member Chris Regan was one of twelve people in attendance when John Edwards spoke briefly from the stage....course, it was 2:30am, cold and raining by then:)


Neil, Rachel and Victoria

In the second photo, you can see how massive the stage and background was at the Boston Public Library in Copely Square. There were tens of thousands of people standing around and listening to the music. It felt like a street party. I am saddened by the outcome of the election and especially the widening majority for Republicans in Congress, but it will change. We have to make it change on the local level!


Democratic Stage in Boston

The third and fourth photos show the lobby and house of The Colonial Theatre in Boston. Tonight is our third and final preview. Tomorrow the press will attend and it is the official opening night of our National Tour. We were given notes this afternoon on last night's preview by Hal Prince. We have an early curtain tonight. My brother-in-law Wayne is in town, so I will have a family supporter in the audience tonight! YAY!


Lobby of Colonial Theatre


House of Colonial Stage

Comments

[ciddyguy.livejournal.com]

Wow, sounded like you had a great time, despite the Kerry loss.

I'm as dissapointed as many in the results.

However, the theatre in Boston is astounding. I can imagine Evita looking great in the old place.

Good luck in the begining of the tour!

[dr-scott.livejournal.com]

I'm sure I've seen things at the Colonial -- Sweeney Todd? La Cage aux Folles? Don't remember. Wish I could see your performance there! And you all look so beautiful... :-)

[abearius.livejournal.com]

These posts are such a joy to read. Thanks!

[crunchmd.livejournal.com]

Awww. Photos of the Colonial bring back many fond memories. Until the re-opening of the Hippodrome here, I've missed the grandness of the Colonial, Shubert and Wang Center (or whatever they're calling it now). My dear friend Audrey works in the box office at the Colonial. If you see a very tall, Lauren Bacall-type there, please be sure to say hello for me. I've told her about you and the show. And tell her she owes me a trip to Baltimore!

Break a leg, Neil!

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

They've also redone the Opera House Theatre near the original Filene's Basement and "The Lion King" has been in residence there for several months. The entrance there is very impressive. I will make an attempt to meet Audrey and pass along the message!

Opera House

[crunchmd.livejournal.com]

Interesting. When I left Boston in 1993, it was a beat-up mess mostly used for rock concerts and and performance art pieces. Nice to know it's alive again.

[bearchitect.livejournal.com]

very nice pics Neil, love to see old houses still being used and resplendent...