It\’s Christmas time in the City

Kelly is up for Christmas, and Barb bought us tickets to go see the Lion King at the Orphium Theater in San Francisco. Last night was the big night and it couldn\’t have turned out better.  Our plan was to drive and park. The weather was iffy all day and traffic was pretty bad getting up to the city (95 minutes going up, 35 minutes going home) but we left early and got there with plenty of time to spare.

Parked at the Civc Center Garage and walked the short two blocks to the Orphium. The weather was cooperating. It had been raining all day, but as we walked to the theate,r all was clear. Brought the umbrella and only needed is a little on the way back to the car.  There was definitely a hustle bustle in the city. Families dressed in Christmas best  hurrying to see the Nutcracker at Davies Symphony Hall.  Tourists like us were out taking pictures of City Hall bathed in Christmas red and green.  Two block walk and we met the sellout crowd waiting at the theater. After ten minutes the doors opened and….let  the show begin!

I\’ve heard about the broadway production of Lion King. Barb had gone to a production in San Jose a few years ago. Even though I knew what to expect, it was still amazing.  The cast, the \”costumes\”, the lighting, the stage, the music, all came together to tell the story. Just like the movie!  We all liked it. Loved it!!  The Orphium is something to see itself. Old style theather that first opened in 1926. We pre-ordered drinks for intermission (cool!) so we didn\’t even have to wait in line.  After the show  it was a quick rainy walk back to the car, but not before taking one final shot of city hall, this time standing in middle of street (thank God for little traffic and a long \”walk\” signal). City Hall, with it\’s Christmas Tree out front, made a fitting end to the fantastic night. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!