Rock of Ages, Celtic Woman, Oak Ridge Boys

As the summer sizzles in San Antonio, Texas, so does the Majestic Theatre.The last of the Broadway Across America shows came through in May. It was Rock of Ages and it was an interesting show to say the least. It was close to sold out and had an interesting mix of audience members. The lead in the show was a former American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis. He was very good in his role and sang like he owned the music. Very entertaining. I didn't like the storyline too much in Rock of Ages, but enjoyed the music. It's interesting to note that because of some strong language and suggestive topics, patrons were shocked and surprised. Some left, especially those who had younger children with them. It definitely was not appropriate for younger audiences.

Since Rock of Ages  left, some fabulous shows have been coming to the Majestic such as Lyle Lovett, Jerry Seinfeld, Celtic Woman, and the Oak Ridge Boys. There are many still to come such as Steve Martin, George Lopez, Julio Iglesias and Merle Haggard.

I worked Celtic Woman and loved, loved, loved it! Such talent; such great voices. I was very impressed. There was amazing talent and the songs were captivating. The girl who played the violin was running all over the stage as she played and didn't miss

a note. They had a bagpipe player that was unbelievable. He walked down the center aisle playing "Amazing Grace" as the girls were onstage preparing to sing it. It gave me goose bumps. It reminded me of my dad and made me think of his funeral when a bagpiper played it at the cemetery. I could have stayed all night and listened to them perform. The audience was mezmerized as well.

The last show I worked recently was the Oak Ridge Boys concert. Wow, talk about going back in time. I felt like I stepped back to the 1980's again. I was a fan of theirs before Elvira ever became popular and rode the roller coaster of their 80's fame even seeing them in concert a few times. So, it was nice to come and revisit some "old friends." I have a picture somewhere of me posing with the Oak Ridge Boys many years ago, but I thought it would give my age away if I shared it. I have to say that the music was as good as I remember it and their voices were just as strong. I wish my best friend Tamme lived here in Texas and could have gone to see it with me. We saw all of the concerts together back in the 80's and had a blast. Loved seeing them again.

Now, I am looking forward to seeing George Lopez, Chicago and the 1964 Tribute Band. Soon we will be knee deep in the new Broadway Across America season and all the other shows coming up. I love being able to help out at these shows and meet so many new people too. It is a great experience.