Introduction

I'm Kristine, not very young now, and I live in the Philippines. I started this blog to document all my broadway-related experiences just in case I'll have amnesia or develop dementia. Growing up, I wasn't exposed much to the Arts nor was I ever into Arts. It's probably because I was more of a Mathematician and still am. I did learn how to play the piano at the age of 4 or 5, and pretty much gave up along the way which I deeply regret now. I've been part of our school choir, but that's just about it. Occasionally, my mom brought us to see a few musicals (Miss Saigon and Mamma Mia, to be exact) when we were younger, and all I can remember was falling asleep in the middle of it because I was just the sleepiest child and teen.

Years later, I had the opportunity to visit New York and see three broadway shows. Although I must say, there were seconds I thought I was blinking but IRL was dozing off because I was very tired. I promise I've very much enjoyed my experiences in those three shows - Mary Poppins, Wicked, and The Lion King, and I have been changed for good. That was when the seed was planted. It was the start of something blossoming - my love for musicals - just that I didn't know it.

This was our view, third row dead center, and it was amazing!

It was almost a sold out show, so it was definitely hard to book better seats. Glad we were able to buy tickets for Wicked on that trip.

Okay, this one is very memorable. I took this 'illegal' shot of the curtain because at that time, back in 2011, they probably didn't know much about cameras and banned taking photos inside the Minskoff Theatre.

Truth be told, one of the main reasons why I decided to write about my experiences is because I want to help anyone, especially those residing in the Philippines, who has a thousand questions regarding broadway. I myself was just as clueless as a hibernating bear when I saw shows back in 2011. I didn't even know the existence of a stage door, which could've made my experience so. much. better. But I know better now, thank goodness! I've also seen and experienced how mean some crazy fans can be, so here I am, trying to write something useful and hopefully informative, so all our fangirl hearts will be happy and satisfied.

Feel free to ask questions, and I'll try to answer what I can.

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Kristine