Lately, I've been on a Broadway kick, or, more specifically, a Broadway-based-on-literature kick.
Knowing, as you probably do, how fond I am of the scarlet pimpernel, you may imagine how chuffed I was to discover The Scarlet Pimpernel: The New Musical Adventure. Mind you, it isn't "new" anymore; it was created in 1997.
I bought the soundtrack CD online recently, and have been listening to it incessantly.
The story was altered a bit for the stage, but it pretty much captures the essence of Orczy's inimitable hero.
Douglas Sills, who starred in this production, was not only very talented, but also hilarious. Christine Andreas and Terrence Mann, who played Marguerite and Chauvelin, respectively, were also vastly talented in their roles.
Yesterday while at a department store, a blouse caught my eye. Its red pattern reminded me greatly of several illustrations I've seen of The Scarlet Pimpernel, and, of course I couldn't resist buying it. It was on sale, after all.
Pretty, what? I have just the shoes to wear with it too.
I suppose you're thinking to yourselves what a nerd I must be, buying shirts that, in an abstract sort of way resemble my favourite novels. Well if you are, you're absolutely right, and I bear the appellation proudly. B^)
Good morrow, viewers. I'm off to finish my latte, and read-- well, you know.
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