The Shoji Tabuchi Show

OK. Yesterday was a fluke. The kids are indeed related to me and do enjoy the theatre. We went to see the Shoji Tabuchi Show and the kids LOVED it. We prepped them for this show for a few weeks and I presented Princess with several stickers in advance for her good behavior. We also took them to the pool before the show and skipped nap time, so that helped the cause.

Anyhoo, about the show, it was super fabulous. Shoji had it all. He's a violinist and a singer and had a great back up group of dancers and singers. Shoji can play country, broadway showtunes, Elvis, gospel, 50s, and I'm sure I'm forgetting something. He has more sparkling jackets than Neil Diamond. Mouse was happy to hear the show close with Neil's Coming to America. Shoji can also fly while playing the violin. We saw everything fall from the sky - balloons, snow, bubbles, confetti, snowflake metal confetti, sparklers, streamers, hair scruncis, and mardi gras beads - all at different times, and if you have any other ideas, I'm sure they would incorporate it in the show. It was more than a show, it was a party. You have to see it for yourself. The funniest was seeing the girls react to the show. They just loved it and imitated Shoji and the dancers. Everyone around us thought the kids were hysterical. After the show, Princess asked if she could give Shoji a hug. Sadly, we missed seeing the man at intermission. We went to the Ladies room which is the most ornate bathroom I've seen in my life. Buckets of freshflowers everywhere, purple crystal chandeliers, and a baby changing station fit for a queen. I hear the men's room is even more over the top with a pool table and leather chairs.

This is a show you just have to see for yourself. Live. The DVD wouldn't explain it. It was a fun ride and I am still coming down.

Another note, we went to a place called the Falls , famous for its tossed rolls. Literally they chuck the rolls at you and that is their schtick. We thought this would be a fun lunch place and it would be a great story for our family in Pittsburgh, as chucking rolls across the table is a family tradition. The quote of the day from Mouse, "I wouldn't eat at this restaurant again." Steak was overcooked, green beans came from a can and the fries had to have come from the frozen food aisle. Rolls were ok but the tossing - I'd rather not have someone pawin' on my rolls.