I thought that a 5pm dinner before a 7pm show at the Ahmanson was a good idea. But when LA traffic hits and a three course meal is in the picture... I miscalculated how much time we would need.
After a serious discussion of Roy's delicious chocolate souffles, I made the reservation for four at Roy's Restaurant in Downtown LA - just minutes from the Music Center. I ordered my usual Misoyaki Butterfish and Chocolate Souffle to share, and added the Kobe Beef Sushi appetizer to the mix [pictured above]. The sweet, cool, cut roll topped with delicate slivers of kobe beef is one of MS' favorites. It's not hard to understand why after a couple bites.
We zoomed through dinner and was on our way to see Edward Scissorhands adapted by legendary director and choreographer Matthew Bourne.I was thrilled that we were able to catch Mr. Bourne sharing some thoughts with our group before the show, and that we had pretty good center seats up in the balcony. As the show began, the audience is introduced to Edward who is a young boy who dies after playing with scissors and being struck with lightning - already deviating from what I remembered of Tim Burton's cult classic. I knew it would be an interesting night, and it was. (Here is my friend GT's review of the night.)
The show was an incredible visual display of creative magic on stage. My favorite scene had to be the one at the close of the first act in the topiary garden. An awkward Edward is transformed into a fluid and touching character who dances beautifully and gracefully amongst topiaries brought to life. There are dance numbers that make you laugh, dramatic pauses that make you uncomfortable in your seat, and looks that make you cry. And the show's ending really puts you in the mood for the holiday season.
Check it out at the Ahmanson before it's gone!
Edward Scissorhands
playing at the Ahmanson Theatre until 12/31
for tickets, visit the website
(picture taken from the website)
Roy's Restaurant
street: 800 s figueroa street | los angeles, ca | 90017
tel: 213.488.4994
4 comments:
I was curious about Edward Scissorhands, and it is playing up here in SF at the Orpheum too. I was kinda scared from the previews, but if you friend recommends it, I'll think about going!
It's a very interesting experience - all without any words spoken or musical song routines. If you've never seen a Matthew Bourne production before (as I haven't), go with an open mind and listen to the power of the sets, the music, the dances, and the gestures.
The thought of Edward Scissorhands as a musical was amusing until I remembered how sweet I thought the movie was, albeit disturbing in Tim Burton's understated way. There's some real potention there.
Kobe beef roll... Mmmm...
- Chubbypanda
yes I F**cking love that kobe beef sushi roll and I don't even eat beef. I went to a Roys the other night in Bonita Beach, FL and they didn't have sushi... made me sad. But they did have the TNT uko
Love roys. Oh and I got the cookbook! Signed by ROY!
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