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BEST DAY EVER!! When I say that this show was six months worth the wait, I mean it with the utmost sincerity. This show was just the beautiful, colorful, heartfelt pick-me-up I needed. The immersive nature of the house swept me off my feet; from the music to @alexgibby running around in the audience, I was so delighted. And my god, this CAST; I could write novels about how every individual performance absolutely blew my mind. Please, if you can get there before it closes, go see @spongebobbway. They are giving it their all to make some serious magic happen at the Palace. (I hope the drawings were safely received as well!) 🍍#dramadoodles #DoodlesGoesToBroadway #itsthebestdayever

Please forgive me all – I’m still bubbly and emotional and a little incoherent. BUT THIS SHOW IS SO GOOOOOD!! 😭 It’s the perfect balance of heartwarming, funny, a little bittersweet, and charming above all. Every member of this cast is absolutely electric, and giving it their all out there. I must also give a special shout out to @chrishuch, whose performance as Edward is truly one of the most captivating I have ever seen delivered. PLEASE go check Big Fish out this weekend, if you can. This fabulous production is one not to be missed, and – I can say with the utmost certainty – exceeded every one of my expectations. #dramadoodles #BeTheHeroAndTheWorldWillSoonBeYours https://www.instagram.com/p/BmCxM6kFZ1T/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6g5452ysu0u9

Almost five years ago now, my best friend had gone to see a musical I had been quietly contemplating in its last week of running. Unfortunately, I missed out on seeing it before it closed, but once I treated myself to its cast album, I knew for sure it was something special. Big Fish is one of those precious shows that changed everything about the way I look at theatre. It got me hooked on the work of the luminous Kate Baldwin, it served as an avenue for exploring other shows that closed far beyond when they should have, AND it became the show I most wanted to see get released for community theatre. I cannot even begin to fully describe how much joy it brings me that @btco’s production gets to be my first live experience of this special show. After listening to the album for so many years, I’m SO looking forward to truly know what’s in store for me. #dramadoodles #TimeStops (at Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) - Ocean First Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmCLzoPlUSl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1x3k45oy4m02g

Much like this is a summer of firsts for @surflighttheatre, this is a summer of firsts for me as well – this show marks the fourth musical that I’m seeing for the first time!! I had heard amazing things about this show in high school, and I’m really delighted to finally experience it for myself. 🎤 #dramadoodles #letsgosingsomeweddins (at Surflight Theatre)

Pregame doodles from @showplaceicecream!! Just a small warm up for what’s to come tonight. (And thank you for getting me on my feet to sing yet again!!) #dramadoodles #TheyveGotElegance (at Show Place Ice Cream Parlour)

@desperatemeasuresmusical WAS SO MUCH FUN!! It had all of the right elements to win my heart: goofy charm, Western setting, cool strong female lead, and a touch of the Bard’s genius. I LOOOVE how the dialogue was done (I suppose you could add “rhyme” to that list before), and now I’m very curious to see what of the original Measure for Measure script made it into this adorable show. Although the rain made a trip to the stage door impossible, that definitely did not stop me from doodling!! @lomo212 was frenetic, and ridiculous, and just INCREDIBLE above all as Bella!! Everyone in this cast was electric; the energy was palpable, as was the definite closeness of the cast. (I MUST give special shout outs to @chakaconor and @sarahparnicky as well – I’ve been dying to see Conor since Jon and Jen in 2015, and I’m just blown away by Sarah’s brilliance. ) If you’re looking for an absolute romp of a show, Desperate Measures is definitely for you. I adored this from start to finish, and I’ll definitely be all over that cast album as soon as I can get my hands on it. 😍#dramadoodles #DoodlesGoesToOffBroadway #JustForYou

First Off-Broadway show in the books!! So excited to see what this unique adaptation has to offer. 🌵#dramadoodles #DoodlesGoesToOffBroadway #westernsaremyweakness

Man of La Mancha was really interesting!! For a show I knew absolutely nothing about, I came out really enjoying it. The on-stage transformation from Miguel to Quixote was just AWESOME, as was the unfolding of the plot. And Aldonza may be one of my new favorite characters? I just love her attitude, gosh. The performances were fantastic all around; spirit was in full swing from start to finish. If you’re looking for a fun way to spend your night, be sure to catch OCC’s Man of La Mancha, running tomorrow and next week!! You may just come out with a new sense of inspiration. ✨💃 #dramadoodles #TheImpossibleDream (at The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts)