Growing up on Long Island we were just a train ride away from NYC. Lucky for me my parents were avid theater goers, so we went to see many shows. Whenever I was asked what I wanted for my birthday, my answer was always the same—I wanted to see a show.
I kept the playbills to all these shows for years but when we downsized and moved into our new house, I had to let them go. (I still question my decision). Before parting with them, I took one last look and discovered some very interesting details.
In 1968, when I was just a child, my birthday gift was a ticket to see Fiddler on the Roof. According to the playbill, Bette Midler was playing the role of Tzeitel. I remember her being wonderful, though I was in early elementary school and hadn’t realized exactly who she was at the time. Back then, she was simply Bette Midler—she hadn’t yet become the Divine Miss M.
Years later, I had the chance to see her perform again. This time, a live performance at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The show was outrageous, electrifying, and just as wonderful as I remembered.
I don't know about you, but YouTube has become an obsession for me. With so many viewing options, it's a treasure trove of entertainment, travel and learning. I have discovered some brilliant comedians, picked up knitting and crochet techniques, taken cooking classes and enjoyed music and musicals.
If musicals are your passion, you'll love this 12-minute compilation featuring some of the best moments from various shows. It’s absolutely worth your time! Bonus: it features James Corden, Emily Blunt, and lin Manuel Miranda. What more could you ask for?
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