They Made a Musical About What?

Tony nominations came out today.  I'm a little disappointed in myself for not knowing more of the shows this year...

Anyway - I've put together a brief guide for those who (like myself) are a little out of the Broadway loop.

BEST MUSICAL

Bring It On: The Musical

Based on the horrible movie.

A Christmas Story, the Musical

Based on the cult classic movie.

Matilda The Musical

Based on the cute movie based on the book.

Kinky Boots

Based on the British movie based on the true story.  A failing shoe factory turns to fetish footwear to keep themselves afloat.  Music and Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper ("Girls Just Want to Have Fun") , but it still got 13 nominations.

BEST PLAY

Lucky Guy

This is about Mike McAlary, who apparently was a pretty famous journalist in the late 80s through mid 90s.  He exposed a lot of police corruption before succumbing to cancer at the age of 41.  Starring Tom Hanks (Nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Play).

The Testament of Mary

Yep, Mary mother of Jesus.  This one-woman show is about Mary in her old age, though be warned Bible Belters - in this version of the story, Mary doesn't believe her son was the son of God.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

So, Vanya and Sonia live in their childhood home, having never really seen the world.  Then one day their worldly movie star sister, Masha shows up with her boy toy, Spike, and then hilarity ensues.  What interests me about this play is that 1) David Hyde Pierce is in it (Nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Play) and 2) it is written by Christopher Durang.  Community theatre activists might recognize that name from the popular comedic one act, "The Actor's Nightmare."  V&S&M&S also plays a lot on Chekhov, which could use some livening up.

The Assembled Parties

Not even Wikipedia knows what this play is about.  Something about Jewish people and a non-Jewish person who could crumble their way of life.  So, basically, it's about everything that's ever happened to the Jewish people...

Also, Roundabout Theatre Company apparently revived The Mystery of Edwin Drood this past year, which I'm really sad I missed.  It's based on an unfinished Charles Dickens novel, so since we don't know how it's supposed to end, the audience gets to choose!

If anyone remembers Laura Osnes from the Grease casting reality show (yeah, I knew it was a long shot), she's up for a Tony this year for her portrayal of Cinderella and the R&H revival.  Apparently, she actually has a career!  Not so much for Danny boy...

But He Needs a Home!!!

I am a cat person.  This is probably no surprise to those of you that know me.  I wish I could say the same about Casey, but alas, he not only dislikes cats, but is also allergic to them.

This does make Casey the best husband in the world though, because he has agreed to let me get a cat once we move into our new house!  The only problem with this is that we don't even close on the house until the end of June, and I'm already combing Petfinder.com for the most perfect, precious little kitty!  And there are so many!!!

I know - I sound like a twelve-year-old girl right now.  And as my mother likes to tell me, I'd be perfectly happy with a little puppy instead of a fuzzy kitty that makes Casey sneeze his lungs up.  Either way though, I've got to wait it out - so if any of you need someone to come pet sit in the next few months, let me know!

I do sometimes get to visit my parents - aka I get to visit my cats who are enjoying their easy lifestyle in the country.

Emmy should be a small cat - but she's fat.  Like she ate a bowling ball.

Felix with his usual look of haughty derision.

I would like to note that Felix is named after Felix Mendelssohn the composer, not Felix the Cat.  But hey, it works.

Which brings me to the last point of this post: What should we name our new cat and/or dog?

Some suggestions have been:
Snarf
Davros
Sherlock and Watson
Crookshanks
Wishbone
Donut
Spot

Let's Start at the Very Beginning...

See Casey.

See Christina.

See Casey and Christina get married.

See Casey and Christina be nerds.

And dorks.

See Casey and Christina buy a house!

See Casey and Christina blog about their house. 

And their kitchen remodel.

And random nerd stuff.

And just random stuff.

*Wedding photos by the fabulous Jennifer van Leeuwen -  http://www.jennimarie.com/