THE CONCERT, "Starring Opposite You:" For two nights, Jeremy Jordan and Ashley sang their faces off in Sony Hall. "Starring Opposite You" was a delightful mix of material that Jeremy and Ashley are known for on Broadway, songs from shows they wished they'd been a part of, and songs they love to riff on in their personal lives, all accompanied by plenty of casually scripted stage patter that kept the audience constantly entertained. A very special projected touch was the candid shots of their lives--Ashley's first foray into music and dancing at age 4, their courtship, their wedding, their four-legged "daughter" Riley, and shots from their numerous Broadway stage appearances. Following each show, instead of rushing through a M/G so they could leave with close friends and family members who were in the audience, they graciously shared their personal time with each fan who'd arranged to have a M/G opportunity, seemingly tirelessly thanking each one, signing tickets, taking selfies. Being one of those people standing in line waiting for my turn, I never got the sense that they were rushing that time, including with me who happened to be third from the end of that long line. After these successful evenings, I look forward to future concerts from this mega talented couple.
THE SONY HALL VENUE: This recently remodeled venue meant good lighting, clean facilities, and being relatively free from old smoke stench embedded in the walls of this turn of the century facility. It meant excellent technicians who masterfully operated the quality sound and light systems. It meant an alert, accommodating wait staff who efficiently served a satisfactorily varied food and beverage menu. The venue's management constantly books all kinds of entertainment and establishes attractive ticket costs, both of which make it very easy to find something of interest for everyone.
