When I started this blog I stated I would simply make observations about the differences from ME to AZ, and while I understand all observations come with a unique perspective/personal bias, I would not judge nor favor any of the differences...well, I am going to break that rule today, and next week I will try to abide by it again. But this is just such a great thing about this place, it deserves an exception.
You probably want to know what it is, sorry to keep you waiting.
My new favorite thing about being in AZ is seeing incredible performances less than five miles from where I live on a weekly basis. And it is all sorts of performances; comedy. musicals, dance companies, new media art exhibits - you name it! It is here! In the past month I have seen:
The Touring Broadway Musical : Wicked
The show was unreal and I was a blubbering mess anytime Elphaba sang.
Touring Broadway Musical : American Idiot
Great, high energy show! I bought the key chain featured below to add to my Broadway-Musicals-I-Have-Seen-Key-Chain Collection.
Bill T. Jones & Arnie Zane Dance Company
It was pure mastery of the dance duet exhibited in this performance. Simply breathtaking.
Wayne Brady at StandUp Live
It was such a fun evening! There was lots of laughter and singing - really can't get better than that. And seeing him improv an hour and a half show solo was fascinating. I wish my mind was a fast and witty as his!
Florence & the Machine
There were a few moments during the show I wondered if I was in the middle of a seance. And I mean that in the nicest way. To see Flo perform is mesmerizing. Below she is twirling; she twirls a lot. It's fun. 
So there you have it. I am letting my true judgmental colors show. The performers/performances that come through this place are pretty damn incredible. I feel so lucky to have the chance to see all of them and the many more yet to come!
Thanks for reading!
- M
