[Get It] Moments

Also much discussed today was the use of the term "get it." "Get it" as defined by the urban dictionary is a "phrase having many different meanings but usually "congratulating" someone else for something they've achieved." An often used term in the world of music theatre "get it" is often used to express your appreciation of someone's "fierceness." Often times "get it" can be accompanied by the urge to throw one's shoe at the stage. So over the next few days we thought we'd share with you some of our favorite "get it" moments. To kick things off, our director/choreographer Matt would like to share his favorite "get it" moment.

"While I never witnessed the following theatrical moment live the following is a ridiculously thrilling 10 seconds in theatre (for me.) I realized a very similar video of this was posted last evening on the blog featuring Mrs. Florence Lacey, but I have to point out a specific moment that makes me want to shout out 'get it.' While I enjoy the whole number there is a moment that sends chills down my spine. Now you all may say this is ridiculous, but the moment is musical theatre magic for me. In the following clip there is a moment (1:51-2:00 to be exact) where Patti Lupone walks down a line of men and picks up pieces of jewelry along the way. At the end of the line she is greeted by a chorus boy holding a fur in his hands to drape over Patti's shoulders. What ensues is 10 seconds of musical heaven. Patti extends her arms and the chorus boy without missing a beat flings the fur over each of her arms. His efforts are accentuated by the percussion to thrilling affect and she is "dressed up somewhere to go." From the simple choreography of the fur, to the hits on the drum, to the full out commitment of that chorus boy and Patti LuPone... well let's just say if I were in the audience Patti would have to duck from my flying shoe (that's a good thing.)" - Matt