Noah, The Musical, at Sight and Sound Theatre
1001 Shepherd of the Hills
800-377-1277
FYI - Plan to get there early for two reasons. 1. The street traffic was backed up quite a bit for Saturday’s 4:15 p.m. show, but parking was easy once we turned into the theatre’s parking area. We had no problem getting out of the parking lot after the show. 2. When the curtain opens the other audience members will appreciate not being disturbed. In other words, please be in your seat before the show starts. There is a notice on your ticket stating that you may be detained until intermission if you arrive late, after the curtain goes up.
The use of cameras, video or audio recording devices or laser pointers is prohibited. A camera’s click or flash would have ruined the carefully planned lighting and also the mood.
I don’t think there are any bad seats. The center (right and left) sections, beginning at the fifth row and back, seem to be the best. Even the balcony would be good.
Now, about Noah, The Musical.
I don’t know if it’s possible to write a review about an experience almost beyond belief. How do I describe being in Noah’s ark when there is nothing, absolutely nothing that I can compare it to?
But we were there. We were there from the beginning as we witnessed Noah receiving instructions from God. We were there for the construction, the destruction, and the rebuilding of the ark.
We watched as the animals arrived, two by two, and unafraid.
We were in the ark with Noah, his family, and the animals, when the first drops of rain fell. Together with Noah and his family we grieved for those who had refused Noah’s invitation because we knew their fate. We could hear them outside the ark, but it was too late.
We were there when the ark was lifted from dry land by the flood water.
And after many weeks of confinement, anxiety, and the unrelenting rain we observed family members quarreling and then forgiving. We watched in anticipation when the dove was released and flew over our heads in search of dry land.
Noah, The Musical; you’ll laugh, cry, be in awe of the technology, and appreciate the talents of the cast (75 - ? on the stage). This was an experience I will never forget. This isn’t just food for the soul, it’s a banquet!
And you really don’t need pictures. The music, live animals, and visuals are so magnificent that even now I can close my eyes and relive the extraordinary adventure.
Velva Cort, Editor