Or, does four times make me a stalker?

I went to see [title of show] for my fourth time! This time I brought my husband and two kids.

BTW -- does that make me a bad mother? Or just a bad motherf#%&er?.

The evening got off to a great start when I phoned to make a dinner reservation for us at the Union Square Cafe. The lady assured me they were very fully booked, so I asked if I could get on the waiting list for an early table since I was going to the theatre. "Oh, what are you going to see" replied the lady on the other end of the phone. "[title of show] at the Vineyard" I said, feeling very theatre chic. "Well, I think I can get you a table at 5:30pm then!"

So it looks like Jeff and Hunter's influence has expanded beyond the stage and into the dining room! Forget dropping Madonna's name, from now on "I'm with [title of show]!"

After a wonderful dinner, we headed over to the theatre where I was overjoyed to see they were offering glossarys or [tos]sarys! I always thought that this was a good idea and it is not only useful, but hilarious as well!

For example, my oldest daughter was chuckling heartily over the definition of Mexcellent -- "when something is both Mexican and excellent. Used like "My travel agent Eileen said Cancun was Mexcellent this time of year."

To top it off we spotted Bob Martin (aka Man In Chair) from THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. We went up to him and told him how we've been following DROWSY since it's earliest days at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto, and of course on Blogway Baby since NAMT. Too cool!

We had great seats and I kept looking over at my daughters to see if they were enjoying it (needless to say they were the only kids in the theatre -- I can't believe how liberal we are!). Both were laughing and smiling and loving it. My youngest daughter's favorite part was the vampire song ("Die Vampire, Die!") and "An Original Musical", which reminded her of SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK.

I also think she liked the fact they say "bi-atch" so much! Don't get the wrong idea, this ain't THE LION KING, but my kids are theatre nerds so they absolutely adored it! And got most of the references, I might add! My hubbie Grad loved it and so did I. After four viewings I still found it hilarious, fun, fresh and touching...and yes, as if they had written the show just for me.

Of course after the show we bought a CD (how cool is it that I know somebody who has their own cast recording!) and got it signed by Jeff and Hunter. Totally awesome -- I think Jeff and Hunter are turning into shiny people. Word.

For actual evidence, read their awesome blog.

[title of show] is playing at The Vineyard Theatre for a limited 8 week off-Broadway commercial run. If you bitches haven't seen it yet, go now! If you have, go see it again!

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