The big hit movie of the 1980's has found its' way  back to the public conscience, this time in the form  of a  Broadway  Musical. While the story and  dialogue  follow  the movie script pretty accurately, it's the music that has  been  changed. Five of the original songs were kept, including "What A Feeling"  and "Gloria"  but most of the songs were especially written for the stage. It's  the  new  songs,  and  there  are many, where things tend to get bogged down.  In fact, the show runs pretty long at nearly 2 hours 15  minutes plus  intermission. Overall, I enjoyed the show.  The  dancers  were  good,  the  lead  actress was adequate, and gave it her all, and she was pretty worn out by the last scene! Two friends of mine, who attend shows regularly, both dissed it terribly. Is it "The Lion King"  caliber?  Hardly. But, for  a  night  on the town in Columbus. Not bad.

Had the rare opportunity  to see comic icon Bill Cosby at the Palace Theater last Friday night.  At  76  years  old,  Mr.  Cosby  is still making   us   laugh,   without   the   use   of obscenities! Drawing on his many years and experiences  of  life,  The  Cos   draws  the audience in,  and  you  feel  like  your  best buds sitting  in his living room!  Wearing an Ohio State t-shirt, Mr. Cosby entertained for over  2  hours.  The  near  capacity  crowd roared  with laughter through out the night!