Somehow, as things went along in The Greatest City In The World, Broadway Lil found that things just got better and better. And more and more dramatic. The two are synonymous as everyone knows. I can’t believe I’m in New York City, it’s just kind of too exciting. Today I was able to see one of my just very, very favorite shows in the … Continue reading New York, New York Day Three: Sugar, Butter, Flour (In Many Forms)
Hello, my dears! Well, I’m back and still not recovered from the premier of my musical. At all. In the least. Really, though, it’s kind of to be expected. When all your dreams come true and you’re suddenly kind of popular it’s hard to recover. Because of my musical I have been changed for the better, I really have. I love how I keep … Continue reading The History of a Theatre Geek or What Happens When You Drink Coffee
“A girl should be two things: Fabulous and Classy.” -Coco Chanel Hello, my dears! I have returned! As some of you know, theatre is my biggest love. But I also love, love fashion and clothing. I didn’t used to, actually. When I was younger I just wore this one jean skirt. It was a dark time but I was also just very young and misguided. … Continue reading A Theatre Geek Prepares for The Biggest Night of Her Life
“Because I knew you, I have been changed for good.” –Wicked, Stephen Schwartz Happy Monday, my friends! I have recently discovered something pretty profound. You can eat football snacks without watching the Super Bowl! I know! Handy tip there. I’m such a helpful person. Last week was crazy. In case you weren’t aware, I met Stephen Schwartz, the composer behind Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, Children of … Continue reading Lessons I Learned from Stephen Schwartz
“Because happy is what happens when all your dreams come true!” -Stephen Schwartz, Wicked Hello, hello, hello, my friends! In case you didn’t know, I stole the line “hello, hello, hello” from Lin-Manuel Miranda who, just in case you weren’t aware, is the most adorable human on the planet. Today, I just have to tell you first off, is one of the most exciting/scary/vomit-inducing/freaking out … Continue reading Wickedly Thrilling News
“I am convinced that no one is fully educated without a full grounding in the arts.” -Edward Albee Hi darling friends! It’s been raining off and on for the past week and it’s been rather on the traumatizing side so I’ve taken out Lillian’s Musical Theatre Quote Collection and looked through it for some appropriately comforting things to share with the citizens of Los … Continue reading Why People Should Read Plays
“What ever put such a preposterous idea into your head-er, my head!” -Carol Channing, Hello Dolly Happy Monday! And of course, happy birthday to two men who changed the world for the better, one with his powerful words, and dream for equality, and one with his musical and his hair. Happy birthday, Martin Luther King Jr. and Lin-Manuel Miranda! I hope you all are doing … Continue reading People Showed Up to Audition For My Musical! A Freaking-Out Narrative
“Excuse me, there’s no pretense here. I happen to be genuinely self-absorbed and deeply shallow!” ― Stephen Schwartz, Wicked Hi darling people! Do like that Stephen Schwartz quote? Isn’t he too amahzing for words? LA is so gorgeous and rainy today-it’s really kind of making my life, to be perfectly honest. The problem with living through a drought, though, is that by the time it does … Continue reading The Reality of Writing a Musical: A Narrative
Happy new year! I hope your New Year was amahzing. Except, guess what? Surprise, surprise, Theatre Geeks have their own new year, it wasn’t yesterday, and now you don’t even have to go the gym! The Theatre Geek New Year takes place at the beginning of September, which is when the Broadway season officially begins. So what were we all freaked out about, anyway? This … Continue reading The Top Eleven Things That Happened on Broadway in 2016
Hi my friends! Today I was really happy because (finally) we got a little stormy weather in LA*! To be completely honest, it consisted of a slight breeze and a greyish tinge to the sky which faded after about 12:00 this afternoon but whatever. It still counts. I’m going to keep wearing this sweater dress and drinking this weird health tea made out of turmeric roots … Continue reading Theater Geeks Forever
