Looking for great theatre at reasonable prices? Look no further!
I was lucky enough to see Les Mis done by the QCMG in June. The performance was truly professional caliber in every respect. Voices, music, acting, costumes, and set--all strictly top class. It was my first, but assuredly not my last, visit. The venue itself was clean, comfortable (lots of legroom), and the lobby was humming with happy anticipation. Treats available were reasonably priced and varied enough for anyone's taste. The ticket price was a fraction of the cost you'd expect to pay for such a fantastic production.
Convenient parking is readily available at a nearby mall. Cheerful volunteers coordinate getting crowds to and from the theatre in large, air conditioned busses. You are promptly delivered just steps from the font entrance. Can't beat that!
Before the show, we were dining in a local restaurant when a patron approached a member of the cast he recognized from the previous night's show and told him that he couldn't imagine seeing a better performance, even on Broadway. This might seem like enthusiastic hyperbole except for the fact that my friends, whose daughter was actually in both the Broadway cast and the national Broadway touring company, enthusiastically agreed after they saw the show on the final Sunday matinee. Their comment: "Any one of these cast members could have steeped seamlessly right into the Broadway production."
The best theatrical experiences transport the audience to other worlds, if only for a few magical hours, and encourage personal growth and a deeper understanding of the human condition. Les Mis scored an A+ on every level. While I'm sure not every show reaches these giddy heights of perfection, I'd be willing to bet that most of them have much to offer if Les Mis is any indication of the local talent.
This summer, I'm looking forward to taking family and friends to Mary Poppins. Thanks to the QCMG for offering us such a wonderful, accessible, and inspirational theatre experience. How fortunate to have this amazing opportunity right in our own backyard! read more