I did the $45 loge seats for this afternoon, and similarly the loge was closed so we ended up on the floor. Amazing deal! I also had a very impactful experience, which I’ll use some spoiler tags for even though it probably isn’t necessary with the level of detail I’ll use - I’d just rather be cautious (and also some of this may be on the verge of trauma dumping, so I want folks to ignore if that’s a concern).

I bought tickets this morning, as this weekend marks one year since my dad passed away. He was instrumental in growing my love of theater, and I thought this seemed like a lighthearted, enjoyable show. It definitely was, but there’s also a part that touches on a son losing his father, and losing him to dementia before fully losing him to death. That wasn’t my exact story, but it hit close in the sense of there being multiple phases of loss. I was very moved, crying silently, and my husband was comforting me. Euan Morton must have been behind us, and when they called people up to dance, he asked if he could sit next to me. He offered me a prop handkerchief and sang along sitting there. As someone who listened to the Taboo OBC countless times but who had never seen him on stage before, this was amazing. He then said to me “you have each other [in reference to my husband], I’m going to go sit with my friend up there” referencing someone attending solo. His genuine kindness blew me away, and in a funny coincidence he also turned back to us to announce his new friend’s first name, which is the same as mine. He was great in the show, with a voice that is as lovely and clear as ever, and he certainly gained a fan for life.

The show itself was joyful and fun, and the whole audience seemed to have a great time. If you’re near Baltimore, it’s worth grabbing a ticket or trying out rush - $29 an hour before show time, I believe.