Boston Pops - The Magical Music of Alan Menken

In the evening, at 7:00pm, we took the MTA Bus #1 to Symphony Hall (301 Massachusetts Ave) to see Boston Pops - "The Magical Music of Alan Menken". It was only a 20-minute ride by bus and very convenient (only 9 stops from our 334 Harvard Street apartment).

Today's Boston Pops program was as follows:

Legendary composer Alan Menken has created some of the most beloved songs and musical scores of our time. From stage to screen, his music has enchanted audiences of The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Little Shop of Horrors, Newsies, King David, Hercules, and Tangled, among others. Join Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops for a concert filled with all your favorite songs performed by Broadway stars Susan Egan (Beauty and the Beast, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Cabaret, State Fair), Telly Leung (Glee, Aladdin, Rent), and Alton Fitzgerald White (The Lion King, The Color Purple, Ragtime, Miss Saigon).

Inna purchased inexpensive seats at Table 101, Row S, Seat 2. After sitting down, we decided to order a few snacks and drinks, including:

• Boris: Bavarian Pretzel
• Inna: Poke Bowl
• Drinks: Bottle of Riesling Relax wine (Mosel), 1-liter Seltzer

Surprisingly, the food and the water were brought out before the concert started. 

Tonight's Concert Program included the following songs:

Part I

1. Beauty and the  Beast Overture
2. Be Our Guest - Alton Fitzgerald White, Susan Egan, Telly Leung
3. Part of Your World - Ms. Egan
4. Her Voice - Mr. Leung
5. Poor Unfortunate Souls - Mr. White
6. Under the Sea
7. Somewhere That's Green - Ms. Egan
8. Git It (Feed Me) - Mr. White and Mr. Leung
9. Newsies Medley - Mr. Leung and Ms. Egan
10. Never Again - Ms. Egan

- Intermission

Part II

1. A Whole New World - Ms. Egan and Mr. Leung
2. Proud of Your Boy - Mr. Leung
3. Friend Like Me - Mr. White and Mr. Leung
4. I see the Light - Ms. Egan and Mr. Leung
5. Out There - Mr. Leung
6. Go the Distance - Mr. White
7. I Won't Say (I'm in Love) - Mr. Egan, Mr. Leung, Mr. White
8. Home - Ms. Egan
9. If I Can't Love Her - Mr. White
10. Beauty and the Beast - Ms. Egan and Mr. Leung

I knew many popular songs sung by Alton White, Susan Egan, and Telly Leung. Tonight's highlights were Be Our Guest, Under the Sea, Friend Like Me, and Beauty and the Beast.

 

 

Being able to watch the performances while drinking delicious riesling was quite lovely.