So Paper Mill ended well, with the exception of the epic snow blizzard, but everyone survived, and we're now in Philadelphia playing at the Academy of Music.
Some thoughts:
1. The Academy of Music is beautiful. I hate to use a musical theatre reference, but think Phantom of the Opera beautiful, COMPLETE with a moving chandelier. Also, the pit is huge. major plus. Oh, and the musicians get a dressing room. another plus.
2. Philadelphia is wonderful, compact, quaint, and fun. And there's SO much to do.
3. Snow on tour is a blessing and a curse. While it makes everything beautiful, you can't play in the snow on tour, so it just gets annoying...Also, it can make shows messy. A snow day in the theatre is MUCH more complicated than a snow day at school.
4. We're staying around the corner from the Curtis Institute. If you're a working musician, don't walk by their practice rooms. It will make you want to cry and consider never playing your instrument again. but then it will make you thankful you have a job.
Two shows today!
Things to listen for when YOU see the show: (these are back, don't worry) Listen for the bass clarinet/viola line that happens after Eponine dies when Valjean approaches the barricade. Its SUPER awkward and difficult to play but sounds real cool.
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