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Mamma Mia! (Here I go again)

On Tuesday night Alex and I saw Mamma Mia at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. WHAT A SHOW! I saw it for the first time a few years ago in London's West End, so I didn't think it could get any better. The first time he saw it, Alex thought it was cheesy, so we sat with different expectations as the overture started. By the time Sophie came out on stage I remembered why this is one of my favorite shows; it took Alex until the title song started.

The show was just as great as I remembered, and there were some surprises that I forgot about. Apart from the occasional extra loud bongo, the orchestra rocked all the ABBA classics. For those of you who don't know the story, I won't spoil it, but the premise is that a wedding is about to begin on a Greek island (not Lesbos) and they manage to seamlessly weave all the best ABBA has to offer.

If you aren't on your feet dancing by the end of the show, you have left too soon. If you have seen it, leave a comment below or a voicemail in the column to the right - I'd love to hear your thoughts.

It plays at the Fox every night at 8:00 until Sunday, June 15. Tickets are going fast (the place was packed at Tuesday's opening night performance) so get yours now - that means you, Steve! They run $35.00 - $64.00. I thought I would share another ABBA favorite below. Enjoy.

Duran :||

Only the band nerds get the joke above. Tickets are still available. Maybe you will see my Bon Jovi-lovin' boss, Kelly there with her girls.
Chastain Park
Saturday, may 17 @ 8:00
$68 - $88 (reserved) $38 for the lawn
www.livenation.com

The Eagles rock the new Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park

For the first time in 28 years, the Eagles have reunited for a studio album and tour - Long Road Out of Eden. Their long history is in juxtaposition to the new Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park. The show starts at 8:00; tickets are still available - $65 - $185. The show is rain or shine.
(There are also shows on Fri., 5/16 8:00 pm, Sat., 5/17 8:00 pm and Tue., 5/20 8:00 pm)

Madonna

Monday, November 24, 2008.

Call in sick on Tuesday.

More info here.

Get a second mortgage seat - it is worth it (just not from Countrywide).

Awards Season? In May?

Yep! Logo, the gay and lesbian TV network is hosting their first NewNowNext Awards. It will air on Saturday, June 17, 2008. My friend, and world-famous blogger, Arjan, is not only presenting, but he is presenting HIS award. It is called the ArjanWrites.com Brink of Fame: Song Award. Congratulations Arjan, and everyone be sure to watch!

The Gaykin

Is he outing himself on QVC via his new song? Could Woz's ex gal pal be right!? You be the judge. Lyacs and video below.
[via Towleroad]

The lyrics:

Foolish heart looks like we’re here again
Same old game of plastic smile
Don’t let anybody in
Hiding my heartache, will this glass house break
How much will they take before I’m empty
Do I let it show, does anybody know?

[Chorus:]
But you see the real me
Hiding in my skin, broken from within
Unveil me completely
I’m loosening my grasp
There’s no need to mask my frailty
Cause you see the real me

Painted on, life is behind a mask
Self-inflicted circus clown
I’m tired of the song and dance
Living a charade, always on parade…

Mamma Mia is almost here!

Please Don't Stop the Music

Here is the final entry from the Costa Rican adventure! Not much to say about the whitewater rafting (pictures below). The real story is the following video. Just released today, the contents of this video were prepared for the three birthday boys on our trip: Alun, Darell and Kevin. I hope you enjoy watching as much as we did making it - be sure to stay for the credits.

Scarry...they have a vote

I'm all for freedom and the American way, but this is ridiculous. These middle-aged women have ruined a gay anthem! Next time I am out at Blake's and I hear the real Weather Girls, I might have to leave the room to vomit. If you have a pair of ear plugs and a strong stomach, listen away. Also notice how Estelle Costanza's doppelganger becomes a floating head in the Vietnam scene.

If Tina can do it...

Everyone needs a goal, and mine is to be as in shape as Tina Turner is when I am 68 years old (it is a much better shape than Aretha was in). That is going to take a lot of work (and not the kind of work that the woman selected to introduce the act has undergone). Starting today, I am going to make Proud Mary my new motivation - when I feel too tired to go to the gym, I am going remember Tina and Beyonce at the Grammys - if Tina can do it, I can do it!

Costa Rica is only 18 days and 23 hours away - I need abs by then! Proud Mary keeps on turning'