Dixie's Tupperware Party

Before seeing this show I was told a few things...

1. Yes, it's an actual Tupperware party where you can purchase the products.

2. Dixie is indeed a male dressed as a woman.

3. Get ready for a naughty night!

So after being "warned" I was very excited to see what this southern bell had up her sleeve.

As we walked in the door, Dixie was there with a candy bowl greeting the audience and sharing candy with everyone. She is a very bubbly and friendly and seemed excited about the party. The stage was set up kind of like a simplistic living room two couches, two coffee tables one large table in the back with a bunch of Tupperware products, a television screen and a large black and white photo of a woman off to the side. Once the show started Dixie poured herself a glass of Jack Daniels into one of her plastic tumblers with a lid and straw, took a sip and jumped right in. Throughout the show she kept calling the products "crap" and encouraged audience members to have a drink so that they would buy more. She told us her life story and demonstrated many different products. It was a very interactive show that included a "rimming" contest with audience members.

Overall the show was fun from start to finish. Definitely not something to bring your children to or your grandmother, unless she has a raunchy sense of humor. Dixie kept me on my feet and had me laughing more than I have in a long time. It's a great unique show, and a cool way to update your food storage inventory too!

The Lion King

I've always heard amazing things about The Lion King on Broadway and never could really get my head around the thought of people as animals and everything like the classic Disney movie. The movie takes place in the jungle with herds of animals and many different settings and I was kind of skeptical of how that would work on a Broadway stage. Let's just say... I was pleasantly surprised.

I loved the opening of the show when various characters and animals came out of what seemed like no where on the sides of the civic center. All of the sudden there were antelopes coming in the doors and birds flying in the air. It was great. I loved the woman who played Rafiki. Her voice was incredible and she really seemed to love what she was doing. I also thoroughly enjoyed young Simba and Nala. I always have enjoyed watching kids perform on stage and these two young actors had so much energy and talent it was a delight to see. The set changes, costumes, props and percussion made things work really well where I actually felt like I could be on an African safari. My only wish is that I had not been up since 3am the day I saw the show, I think I would have been able to enjoy it more if I were not so exhausted.

Anyway, if you ever have the chance to see this show I recommend it. Zachary and I talked about how fun it would be to see it with his nieces and nephew too. A great show for all ages!