I've had the time of my life...

[bluespirit]

I'm home from an absolutely lovely weekend with xanthelj.
We saw the musical of Dirty Dancing on Friday at the Aldwych Theatre. It was amazing! Yes, I did have 'the time of my life...'. *g*
I was wondering how it would transfer to the stage - but they literally did it scene by scene exactly as it is in the film. It was incredibly well staged & was just so lively & so much fun!
The guy playing Johnny is a ballet dancer & you could really tell - he was incredible! I've never seen dancing like it! His delivery was a little wooden but he 'spoke' so beautifully when he was acting with his body. Oh, & what a body! (Yep, I iz that shallow! *g*) He was perfect for the role, as was the actress playing Baby who was excellent. (Funnily enough, Xanthe & I had stopped in a nearby bakery for an after show cuppa & cake & she came in! We told her how much we'd enjoyed the show & she was so sweet - giving us a wave later as she went out with a huge box of cakes!)
Of course, seeing the show bought all of my 'Nobody puts Rodney in a corner!' ideas bubbling back after I wrote that silly ficlet ages ago! LOL We were discussing how perfectly John & Rodney could fit into DD which led to the idea that Gibbs & Tony could be in a reworked version of 'The Sound of Music' - Gibbs as Captain Von Trapp and Tony as Maria! ;-)
So, I promised Xanthe that if she ever writes 'The Sound of NCIS' then I'll write a full version of 'Dirty McShep Dancing'! LOL Be very afraid! *g*

So, I'm home now - back with my boys who I did miss a ridiculous amount considering I was only gone for two days! ♥

Oh, & a very happy birthday to doylebaby - I hope you have a lovely day!
*hugs*

Comments

[jackieville.livejournal.com]

Yay! I'm so happy you had such a wonderful time, sweetheart! *squishes*

*puts buddy and cuddles him*

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

It was lovely - thank you!!
*big Buddy hugs*

[jaekayelle.livejournal.com]

Sounds like you guys had a lot of fun!

And now that song is stuck in my head. Thanks a lot, eh? *g*

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

Ooops! Sorry? ;-)

[jaekayelle.livejournal.com]

Yeah. You sound sorry. ;-p

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

"Yes, I swear, it's the truth
And I owe it all to you
'cause I've had the time of my life..."

*sings along*

;-)

[jaekayelle.livejournal.com]

Hee!

*brings in a band*

[pennyplainknits.livejournal.com]

'The sound of NCIS' would be absolute win. I'm picturing McGee as Liesel.

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

Wouldn't it just? I think Ziva may have been Liesel. *g*

[lijahlover.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you had fun at the play! *hugs*

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

Thank you! It was fabulous! :-)

[doylebaby.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the good wishes, sweetheart! *hugs*

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

You're so welcome - I hope you're having a fantastic day!
*hugs*

[betagoddess.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you two had such a wonderful visit together! *g*

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

It was a lot of fun! *g*
Thank you!

[bloodygoodgirl.livejournal.com]

Hee! I read your subject line and immediately got that song stuck in my head. Dirty Dancing was my favorite movie as a kid and I'm glad to know it rocked on stage.

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

I was really wondering how they'd pull it off but it was so cleverly done & it flowed so well. It was literally the film brought to life on stage! :-)

[yosimite.livejournal.com]

To hear well this was your week-end a success. By the image Rodney and John in a version of DD ala Atlantis watch I get stomachaches.Before laugh would be noted.But it would be an Interested idea for a nice Photoshop project.
Have a nice day....

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

Well, I may get around to doing it one day. *g*

[rifleman-s.livejournal.com]

Glad you had such a good time!

I've been wondering whether to go to see the stage version of DD and this has really helped make up my mind! I was wary of how it would compare with the film . . . but your comments have been really helpful!

I'm sure you got the welcome back you were expecting, too! :)

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

It's a really fun show - obviously, it's not a cerebral masterpiece *g* but it's not meant to be! If you like/love the film then I think you'll love the show.
You could hear a pin drop in the theatre when Johnny strides over to the table & says that incredible line (the audience then erupted! *g*)

[rifleman-s.livejournal.com]

Oh it sounds great fun!

My mother and I always plan a weekend with a show in London in the summer, and as she enjoyed the film so much, I really think this might be the one . . .

Thanks again!

*hug*

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

Oh, that sounds like a great weekend!
*hugs*