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My mother tried to influence me to surround myself with intelligence
and culture when I was still young. She would take me to plays, operas,
and art shows so that I would be exposed to the arts. She told me that
I would find life more meaningful if I am educated and informed about
what is going on in the world.
She brought me to my first Broadway musical when I was in middle school. She had purchased two tickets to the Phantom of the Opera Broadway musical in New York City. She also purchased the soundtrack of the Phantom three days before our trip to the city, so that I could know a bit about it ahead of time. I realized later that listening to the soundtrack was nothing like actually being there.
It was raining on the day I was taken to hear my first Broadway musical lyrics so I dressed up as nicely as I could and we headed for the bus station. Unfortunately, it was still raining intensely when we arrived in New York City. I saw rivers of umbrellas walking down the streets and we tried to merge with them.
My mother only brought one umbrella however, so it was a challenge. We were wet and cold by the time we reach the theater. I was more interesting in getting dried off than seeing the Cabaret Broadway musical that we had endured this weather in order to see when I entered the theater. I was still feeling damp and the air conditioning made me feel incredibly cold when we took our seats.
The first five minutes of that Broadway musical was unforgettable. I was so captivated that my mouth was hanging open. Everything was really breathtaking. The cast was brilliant and more talented than I could have ever imagined. The choreography was perfect and the costumes were flawless. I knew that this would not be my last Broadway musical and that there would be many more. The entire show made such a great impact in me that I forgot about being cold and wet.
I barely even noticed that it was still raining when we walked out of the theater. The Broadway musical had left me with such a warm and happy feeling. On the bus trip home, all I could talk about was going to see another musical. My mom was pleased that I was happy about my experience. She told me that she was also addicted to Broadway. Now I want to see Rent Broadway musical and the Broadway musical Cats.
Everything about that wonderful experience had impressed me, including the city. I found myself in love with it, even if I had once been intimidated by the mere thought of New York City. I felt as if I was totally safe. I've seen more than one Broadway musical now that I'm in my adult years. However, the Phantom of the Opera is still my all time favorite Broadway musical.
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