On the closing day of one of my favorites,
Even though I knew for months, seven to be exact, that you, one of my favorite shows I have ever seen, is going to close, I am still not ready for it to happen.
You where the first musical movie that I ever saw. The first Broadway show I ever took my mother to, like really bought the tickets myself kind of thing. The first Broadway show I have see more than once (FOUR times in total, secretly wishing more, don't judge me. I know I have a problem and I happily admit it!) The first show I stage doored. The first show/time I met one of my favorite Broadway performers, who is the sweetest person ever. First time rushing a show, by the way the most magical thing besides winning lotto. Most importantly, the FIRST show that made me re-fall in love with Broadway. This show had a lot of firsts for me.
I have woken up to “Matchmaker” every day since the album came out, sang loud and proudly to the whole album countless times, have your album as my #1 most played music on my IPod (much thanks to the gym and my commute every morning), seen your poster on phone screen savor every day for months, have your signed poster hanging on my wall and have taken many people to see your magical performance. Every time I see the show and listen to the album, you take me on a journey to Anatevka. A trip back in time to my ancestors leaving Russia, Europe for a better life.
Everything about you is amazing and perfect. Starting with the actual Broadway Theater. It has to be my favorite theater I have ever had the honor of walking into. The stage, so simple, so perfect. As soon as you sit down you know that you are about to take a train ride to another time and place. Once the music starts, and the actors enter the stage from the back of the stage, up stairs onto the actual stage, you are blown away by not only from their costumes but their voice and their actions. They really do take you to Anatevka.
In my mind I never want you to leave, but in my heart I know you must end. All great things must come to an end eventually. If you stayed cast members would come and go (as they are already), and who knows how that would be. I can not picture anyone else playing Tevye and Golde than Danny Burstein and Jessica Hecht. Or the three beautiful head strong daughters, Tzeitel (Alexandra Silber), Hodel (Samantha Massell), Chava (Melanie Moore). By ending now, you go out on a high note, with the majority of the original cast still intact.
On this day 31st of December 2016, as Fiddler on the Roof 2015/2016 cast sings one last “Tradition”, you will always be part of my life. A “Tradition” in my heart and mind. Thank you for everything. I will forever miss you and always cherish the memories you gave me as a viewer and fan.
Much Love,
Ashley
Ashley
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