Cocktails & Camelot
My mother loves musical theater. Growing up she took me to the ballet every time it came to Miami and the theater as often as we could. I had the great fortune to see some amazing performers like Yul Brenner in the King and I, Rex Harrison in My Fair Lady and Richard Burton in Camelot. Michael had never seen Camelot so I bid on and won a pair of opening night tickets at the Soup for Kids silent auction. We started at the Hermitage Hotel's Oak bar. The bartenders Deb and Kristy are a treat and make some great cocktails. After our cocktails it was off to the theater. Camelot starred Lou Diamond Phillips as King Arthur. I never knew Lou Diamond Phillips could sing and unfortunately he can't. His dramatic moments were fine but he doesn't have the rich baritone needed to carry the role. The supporting cast, especially the actress who played Genevive, was wonderful. The only other problem I had was with the sound. TPAC should be ashamed. Anytime a performer hit a high note, yelled or spoke loudly it was horribly distorted. It was very unpleasant. I think Camelot is a beautiful and moving musical. Even though Lou Diamond Phillips' singing could be much stronger his dramatic moments and some great cocktails still make for a fun evening.
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