OH WHAT A NIGHT

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I can’t remember a time when music wasn’t a part of my life. What would we do without music. It’s there for us. For every aspect of our lives.

Why am I discussing this today?

Last night I attended a Ben Platt concert at Massey Hall here in Toronto.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massey_Hall

My son-in-law had bought my daughter for her birthday and since he knew I’d be here at that time he bought one for me too. Sweet. Grateful.

Who’s Ben Platt you ask.

Ben Platt is an American actor and singer. He is best known for starring in the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen (2015-2017) and its film adaptation (2021). Platt has won a Tony, Emmy and Grammy award for his performance as Evan Hansen. He also has appeared in the first two Pitch Perfect films (2012, 2015) and on Netflix’s The Politician (2019-2020).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Platt

Those of you who know me know my love of musicals. Oh yes. Love watching them, performing in them, directing them. Just love them.

And if you read his bio you know he’s already had an amazing career in musical theatre.

But I didn’t realize he is also a song writer and has released three albums.

Opening the show was Brandy Clark, a GRAMMY® winner and songwriter for the Tony®-winning Broadway musical Shucked.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandy_Clark

But back to the main event, Ben Platt.

Simply outstanding. Amazing voice. So many vocal colours. Bright. Dark. Smooth. Strong. Gentle. Seamless register transitions. And what vocal control. Wow.

https://www.vocalsonstage.com/vocals-on-stage-blog/vocal-colors

Incredible performer. Embraced the whole stage with the precision of a Broadway production. He held the audience in the palm of his hand. Wanted their participation and they didn’t disappoint. They were super responsive to his every move, on their feet and singing along with him. Almost every song he sang was his own composition. I think there were only two that he hadn’t written.

His band? Drummer, bass player, two guitarists, keyboardist, and two backup vocalists. Incredible musicians.

One encore. I liked that. I’ve never seen the need for multiple encores. He did an excellent show. Graciously gave us one last song and that was it. Well done. Always leave them wanting more.

Imagine – Ben Platt

Take care and stay healthy.

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With retirement comes the opportunity for new experiences. Debi has a passion for music, singing, theatre, and travel. With her BMEd and MEd she had an extensive career which included elementary music education, performing, vocal instruction, choral conducting, musical theatre directing, and clinician work. She has, for the most part, retired from this very successful music career. But really, does one ever retire from music? I think not. So now the stage is set for the next act: interweaving her love for music, travel, and whatever else comes her way. Wherever her travels take her Debi shares her exploits: musical adventures, local interests, historical sites, local cuisine, the journey there and back, plus whatever life sends her. She'll share the hits and the misses, the successes and the failures, as well as any helpful hints she discovers along the way.

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