Wow

This is so random to everyone else out there, but to me, this makes perfect sense to write about, only because I'm sitting and watching the Final Performance of Rent right now.

Why are all the good shows closing?

There are plenty of generations of people who would love to see this on stage. Yes, it will tour, and yes, now small companies can put it on if they'd like. But it's not really the same as seeing it on the Great White Way. AIDS might not be our generation's disease like it was for Larson in the early 90s, but it's a survival story. Isn't that message still important?

I truly and honestly blame the economy. It's the reason that only crappy shows are being made each year. No one has extra money to see the fantastic shows, so the have to close because the audiences are only filling up to half.

I don't even bother watching the Tony's anymore, because when a song about farting is considered good music, there really is an issue with the world.

The last good show that deserved the Tony it got was In the Heights.

I know people will disagree, and I've never been to Broadway or seen many shows, but I really think the last good thing created was In the Heights.

I love Little Mermaid. I saw it when it previewed in Denver 3 times. Once at the beginning of the run, middle and end of it all. And I loved it, but only because it had such a deep meaning for me.

I just wish that things would stay open long enough for me to make a trip to NY and see them.