Privileged

When you see a performance That’s live, on a stage, If you’re lucky, the show With your mind will engage. When the dialogue’s snappy, The scenery great, With costumes and dancing And music first-rate… You’ll tell all your friends To buy tickets real fast, Before there’s a change In this prominent cast. Since when there’s a performer Who brings down the house, You feel privileged to see her (And so does your spouse). Just witnessing that Will remain in your mind Long after you’ve left Other viewings behind. So to Audra McDonald, In “Gypsy” right now, Your Rose will live on Well beyond your last bow.