My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
Back in November when I was in New York City, I unexpectedly walked by the Neil Simon Theater where, The Cher Show, was getting ready to open in December. In the 70's when Cher was still with Sonny on CBS's The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, I, like many other Americans, was a big fan. In fact, I have followed her career since then and have grown to really admire her talent, not only as a recording artist, but also as an actress. And if I were to be completely honest, I enjoy her singing, yes, but I appreciate her talent as an actress much more. When I first saw Cher in her earlier movies, Mask, Silkwood and Suspect, I thought, "Damm...this lady can ACT!" And what impresses me most about her acting is that she's a total natural. Therefore, I was so happy to see her win her first Oscar for the movie, Moonstruck, because I truly felt that she deserved it.
The Cher Show follows her career from her early beginnings to present. I haven't seen it yet, but would like to. So far the reviews I've read about the show are mixed. Some reviews are raves, others are not favorable. However, I'd pay to see it, regardless of the reviews.
The Cher Show follows her career from her early beginnings to present. I haven't seen it yet, but would like to. So far the reviews I've read about the show are mixed. Some reviews are raves, others are not favorable. However, I'd pay to see it, regardless of the reviews.
It's funny, because right after I took these photographs outside the theater, I decided to grab a bite to eat before I caught the bus back to Philly because I was very hungry. And wouldn't you know that I just so happened to pick a table in the restaurant next to a lovely married couple from Long Island, New York who had just come from seeing The Cher Show that afternoon. They told me that they won two tickets in a lottery to see the show in previews before it officially opened. We sat and talked for about 30 minutes, in which they told me all about the show. And I could tell how much they enjoyed it from the exuberance in their voices.
Anyway, here are just a few photos.
I saw several cast members walk in and out of the door while I stood there taking this picture. And do you know that I actually thought (for a brief second) that maybe I'd see the real Cher - HA!
Anyway, here are just a few photos.
The theater marquee...
The stage door...
I saw several cast members walk in and out of the door while I stood there taking this picture. And do you know that I actually thought (for a brief second) that maybe I'd see the real Cher - HA!
These next several photos I found online.
The three actresses who portray Cher at various ages and stages of her career...
Micaela Diamond, Teal Wicks, and Stephanie J Block
Isn't it amazing what makeup, wigs and costumes can do?
The real Cher was there on opening night and came out during the final curtain call...
Cher and costume designer, Bob Mackie
The three actresses who portray Cher at various ages and stages of her career...
Micaela Diamond, Teal Wicks, and Stephanie J Block
Isn't it amazing what makeup, wigs and costumes can do?
The real Cher was there on opening night and came out during the final curtain call...
Cher and costume designer, Bob Mackie
The fabulous, Cher!
Clips from the Broadway show...
Have a grrrrreat rest of your week, everyone!
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This is one of my favorite songs (a ballad) by Cher, because it really shows off the quality of her voice: The Way of Love.
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