musical!!

Last night Ben and I went to the North Sydney G&B production of "Beauty and the Beast" - I've been hearing really good reports about it, so I was looking forward to finally seeing a school production (last time I was sooo distraught when I couldn't go to see Les Mis at Ruse!)

Upon arriving, the school hall was already packed, like literally sardines squeezed into a tin, but you could taste the excitement in the air. I saw quite a few people I knew as well! Most of the year 10-11s from my church plus Doug and JT and other NSG that I knew.

The lights dimmed... sudden hush fell over the crowd and as the orchestra started playing the first song, I was astounded that it sounded exactly like the movie. Already amazed, I knew it was going to be an excellent evening!

The costumes were beautiful, the acting was superb especially Gaston and Lumiere - those characters were soo funny - and for the singing, Mrs Potts and the Beast had the best voices. I swear the Beast sounded like he could sing in Phantom of the Opera! The choreography was visually stunning and everything ran so smoothly.

And there were new songs that I hadn't heard before! they were really good as well =)

My overall impression? soooo worth my $15!! I can't give it enough praise.

Just one question.... Belle and the Beast didn't look like they were kissing, but the one where Gaston kissed Belle and then she slapped him - hmm that looked real?!?!