For those that don't know I used to have a blog series called Musical Mondays. I have missed doing these, so I want to bring them to a new format which is not just me telling you a synopsis from Wikipedia. I have not seen this show yet, so I am basing all my opinions on the Cast Recording.
Background
The Prom follows Emma Nolan, a girl who would like to bring her girlfriend Alyssa Greene to the prom. With the help of Broadway actors and her school, Emma gets her wish. The Prom opened at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway on October 23,2018 with previews, and opening night was November 15, 2018.
"Just breathe Emma remember that thing called oxygen"- Just Breathe
Plot
I love the plot of this show and that it is original. The story is your traditional teenage women wants to take someone to the prom, but it becomes a whole new tale when you have two women. One thing that drew me to this musical, it differs from anything else I had heard or seen before. That Broadway actors are in the musical as well just adds to the already fantastic plot. This is a high school musical, meaning it is about high school students and takes place in a high school, and this show is very needed in the times we're in. The music might be what captured my interest, but the plot was what me want to explore it further.
"Let's all work together to make rainbow dreams come true"- The Acceptance Song
Characters
It is not a secret that I look for compelling characters in a musical I can relate to in a musical. I love Emma and Alyssa and I love how they develop as you listen to the cast recording. I love how much Emma and Alyssa have for each other, despite the obstacles of Emma being out and Alyssa not being out as a lesbian, these two characters still end up together. I love the comic relief of Barry Glickman and Didi Allen. These characters are just so funny on the cast recording, and they're needed in a show that discusses serious topics. I love the ensemble characters featured in "You Happened" and " Love Thy Neighbor".
"One thing's universal life's no dress rehearsal" -Tonight Belongs to You
Music and lyrics
One of my favorite parts of a musical is music and lyrics and the connection they bring to the audience. This is no different, I love every song on the cast recording, I have my favorites in Dance With You, Tonight Belongs to You, Alyssa Greene, Love Thy Neighbor, Unruly Heart, and It's Time to Dance. This musical has uptempo for the light and fun moments, such as Tonight Belongs to You, and the classic ballad for the more dramatic, such as Unruly Heart. The music and lyrics work in such a way they drive the plot forward, and they make the listener and the audience make connections and have feelings for these characters. As with many musicals I love the music and lyrics keep me coming back to this cast recording time and time again.
"All it takes is you and me and a song."- Dance With You
Background
The Prom follows Emma Nolan, a girl who would like to bring her girlfriend Alyssa Greene to the prom. With the help of Broadway actors and her school, Emma gets her wish. The Prom opened at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway on October 23,2018 with previews, and opening night was November 15, 2018.
"Just breathe Emma remember that thing called oxygen"- Just Breathe
Plot
I love the plot of this show and that it is original. The story is your traditional teenage women wants to take someone to the prom, but it becomes a whole new tale when you have two women. One thing that drew me to this musical, it differs from anything else I had heard or seen before. That Broadway actors are in the musical as well just adds to the already fantastic plot. This is a high school musical, meaning it is about high school students and takes place in a high school, and this show is very needed in the times we're in. The music might be what captured my interest, but the plot was what me want to explore it further.
"Let's all work together to make rainbow dreams come true"- The Acceptance Song
Characters
It is not a secret that I look for compelling characters in a musical I can relate to in a musical. I love Emma and Alyssa and I love how they develop as you listen to the cast recording. I love how much Emma and Alyssa have for each other, despite the obstacles of Emma being out and Alyssa not being out as a lesbian, these two characters still end up together. I love the comic relief of Barry Glickman and Didi Allen. These characters are just so funny on the cast recording, and they're needed in a show that discusses serious topics. I love the ensemble characters featured in "You Happened" and " Love Thy Neighbor".
"One thing's universal life's no dress rehearsal" -Tonight Belongs to You
Music and lyrics
One of my favorite parts of a musical is music and lyrics and the connection they bring to the audience. This is no different, I love every song on the cast recording, I have my favorites in Dance With You, Tonight Belongs to You, Alyssa Greene, Love Thy Neighbor, Unruly Heart, and It's Time to Dance. This musical has uptempo for the light and fun moments, such as Tonight Belongs to You, and the classic ballad for the more dramatic, such as Unruly Heart. The music and lyrics work in such a way they drive the plot forward, and they make the listener and the audience make connections and have feelings for these characters. As with many musicals I love the music and lyrics keep me coming back to this cast recording time and time again.
"All it takes is you and me and a song."- Dance With You
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