Sunday, December 3rd, Frank and I took Alex to see the musical How the Grinch Stole Christmas playing in San Jose. It was 82 minutes long with no intermissions. Since it was geared for ages 5-10, a bathroom break would have been cacophonous and taken more rushed time than it would have been worth (in theory). Yes, I said cacophonous, or, to put it is Grinch terminology, "Oh, the Noise, Noise, Noise, NOISE!"
We had seats very close to the stage. To Frank's and my delight, Alex stayed engaged and bemused well over half the time.
Alex studied his program while we waited for the musical to begin. The bright red expanse of the stage curtain was very festive.
The brightly colored costumes and joyful singing of the Whoville citizens made the show very engaging. Dancing and presents being tossed around the stage kept the activity level high. Our portion of the audience was singled out to be captured in a blinding Grinch green spotlight. The song You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch was a sing-along with lyrics provided for the audience to join in. Confetti was blasted out into the audience at one point and, at the very end, it snowed. After the show we paused for some photos in our matching shirts made by our daughter Robin.
Fah who foraze! Dah who doraze!Welcome Christmas, come this way!Fah who foraze! Dah who doraze!Welcome Christmas, Christmas Day!Welcome, welcome! Fah who rahmus!Welcome, welcome! Dah who dahmus!Christmas Day is in our grasp!So long as we have hands to clasp!Fah who foraze! Dah who doraze!Welcome Christmas! Bring your cheer!Fah who foraze! Dah who doraze!Welcome all who's far and near!
I'm taking William, Vivian, and Lillian to see this on Saturday! Glad you all enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I am so sad that did not come to Oklahoma! We loved the Rudolph musical that came through a few years ago, and from your description it sounds like a lot of fun. I'm glad Alex enjoyed it, and you all look sharp in your Mickey Train Shirts!
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