Shrek

Musicals have always captivated me. From my freshmen or sophomore year in HS, and going to musicals to get extra credit, to now watching broadway shows in New York City, I'm so amazed at everything that goes on during a musical.

First and foremost the acting and singing is always amazing, whether it be in Diamond Bar or on Broadway.

Second is the music, the orchestra/band always amazes me. With the precision from the conductor and the notes blasting away from each instrument, I always get the goosebumps.

Third is the staging, the lighting, and all of that kind of stuff. Props, backdrops, etc. always shows how much effort is put into each musical.

Last year I watched The Little Mermaid with Ruth, Grace, and Hannah. This year I watched Shrek with Josh, Eddie, and Chester. At first someone brought up the question, "how are they going to make Shrek into a musical?" and at that moment I started getting anxious. I didn't want to pay $62 to watch a crappy musical. But right from the start of Shrek I was blown away, the musical aspect of it swept all my fears clean. When Shrek emerged and the loud applause echoed throughout the theater, I knew that this was going to be a great musical.

I think I got the goosebumps so many times, and almost teared up a couple times too and had more laughs than I've had in a long time.

The music was one of my favorite parts, and if you were to compare this with the Little Mermaid, well I hate to play favorites soo I'll just tell you to watch both. Next on my list is to watch The Lion King.

My favorite song from the musical: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C20CjvnrR-U&feature=related