Every Little Step

Well color me surprised, there is some community here. This weekend begins the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. Who knew. I picked up a community newspaper the other day and realized I had missed Miami Beach Pride. Back for the first time in years... so I was surprised to see a week long film festival.

Tonight we went to see Every Little Step which is a documentary following the casting of the revival of A Chorus Line on Broadway. It also shared a bit of the original Michael Bennett sessions with dancers that was the creative impetus for the show. If you loved A Chorus Line, this is a good movie to see. It will take you back...

Surprisingly, the move will open in theatres in May. I say surprisingly only because it doesn't seem like the kind of movie that can compete with the big blockbusters, even the Indie ones. Ah well. Go see it. It will take you back to a time that seems so very long ago and yet really wasn't. A Chorus Line opened on Broadway in 1976. Michael Bennett died in 1987.

A Chorus Line has always held a special place in my heart. It was my first Broadway show. For that, I have to thank my mom who was my theatre mentor and teacher. She wanted to take me to NY to see this new musical on Broadway and all I kept asking her was "will I like it?" Thank god she didn't give up on me and my petulance and took me to the show. I loved it. I remember I didn't want to leave the theatre once the show was over. A theatre lover was born.

I miss theatre here. Sometimes more than others. I was so spoiled by my closeness to it and my free tickets. I am ushering at one theatre in Coral Gables and still trying to connect with another to usher. Seeing less theatre makes me appreciate what I do see all the more. It makes me really engage rather than take it so lightly.

But no matter. when you get a chance, go see Every Little Step. It is is definitely one singular sensation. Enjoy.