a rocking evening...

I am not big on musicals. The first musical I ever went for is Miss Saigon a few years ago and it left little to the memory except who I went to the musical with. However, when the musical 'We Will Rock You' came to town, I told myself I had to see it. I thought that they are going to sing songs that I am familiar to. Hence, it wouldn't be much of a bore.

So, I was at the Esplanade Theatre last night and enjoyed most of Queen's hits performed by some very talented people. It was the closest thing to being at a Queen's concert – with Freddie Mercury's passing in 1991, I don't think Queen's concert with the new lead singer is going to be same... not that I could tell the difference since I have never been to a Queen concert to compare.

It was a stellar performance by the cast and it was a plus to find out that Mig Ayesa, from Rock Star (I think that was the name of the show) was the lead. He has a great voice and a brilliant performer. He is quite cute too - a bit camp but I like him. I was rooting to him to win Rock Star but alas he didn't. Nevertheless, he is doing well for himself what with his talents and all.

So, I truly enjoyed the musical. It was like being in a rock concert towards the end as the cast got the audience to participate. The music was loud, the way rock music should be. I wish I was at the front row but unfortunately, I was at one of those circle seats. I felt like doing the head-banging but those days are over but I was doing the head-banging bit in my head while the band banged the drums and strummed the guitars. I think deep inside of me, there is a rock chick.

One of my colleagues commented the other week, when he found out that I was going to this musical, “I know how old you are now that I know you listen to Queen.” What the $%&!@?, I thought. He is not that much younger than me but just because you listen to music of yesteryears, doesn't make you old. I wonder what his reaction will be when he finds out that I listen to music from the 60's too? Some of these songs are classic and will remain timeless. Queen music is one of those that will continue to be listened for a very long time from now.

All in all, it was a great show and a musical with a difference. I have the urge to go see it again before their limited performance ends at the end of April. Find me somebody to go see 'We will Rock you' with!!