Opening

Well, I did it.  I wore the gold sparkly dress.  It chafed my armpits a little bit, but aside from that, it was perfect.  Wednesday night was wedding good.  My closest friends, family, colleagues, and Rated P collaborators were all there.  The energy in the theatre was electric.  The actors were unstoppable.  By the end of the night, my jaw hurt from smiling so much.  To birth a show like this – to a response like we’ve received – is a true highlight of my life.  At the end of the show when all 299 seats worth of people rose to their feet and demanded extra bows … my husband and I squeezed each other’s hands and thought, it doesn’t get any better than this.

This show was written for fun.  It is intended to be an evening of entertainment.  A goofy reflection of contemporary parenthood.   A moment out of the reality of life, for audiences to laugh at the ridiculousness and sweetness of it all. 

In writing this show, I kept in a mind a quote I read in the New York Times from William Friedkin, an Oscar winning producer/director.  He was asked how he judges if a film is a success.  His response was that it lies in the hands of the audience.  “The audience is right,” he said, “they’re always, always right.”  Our audiences are making this show a success – and I am thrilled and grateful. 

Below are some of my favorite quotes from emails, FB status updates, tweets, and blogs from our audience members who are embracing Rated P as it was intended – a celebration of the joys and lunacy of raising children.  In my upcoming blogs I’ll be sharing more quotes … so blog away, post on FB, tweet about the show – and let me know!  And THANK YOU … for making Rated P “delicious” (Cindy Adams – Page Six of the New York Post).

“Go See this new show!” (Parents Magazine)

 (http://www.parents.com/blogs/goodyblog/2012/02/go-see-this-new-show/)

“(Rated P) is a rarity: it's incessantly funny, consistently thoughtful, full of heart -- and never once hits a dull chord.” 

 (http://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/reviews/03-2012/rated-p-for-parenthood_51247.htmlTheatremaniacom)

“The play is amazing!”  

 (http://mariannabout.com/2012/02/14/rated-p-for-parenthood/)

“Genuinely kind-hearted, thoughtful and hilarious.” 

(http://www.dustyearthmother.com/dusty/2012/02/rated-p-for-parenthood.html)

“The reason people enjoy this is because they can relate.” 

 (http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2012/02/rated-p-for-parenthood-gets-rated-a-b-plus-for-performance.html)

“It's funny and uplifting.” 

(http://upside-down-patty.blogspot.com/2012/02/rated-p-for-parenthood.html)

“Sometimes funny, sometimes touching and constantly engaging and entertaining.” (http://www.ascendingbutterfly.com/2012/03/rated-p-for-parenthood-ratedpmusical.html)

“Rated P is brilliant! Hilarious and touching.” – Playwright, Jason Odell Williams (FB)

“On behalf of new parents everywhere, GO SEE THIS SHOW!” – Actor, Jordan Gelber (FB)

“Saw @RatedPMusical yesterday in NYC. It was hysterical... and spot on. SO TRUE. (I think they've been spying on my parenting.)” @AMadisonMom

“I laughed so hard…” 

 (http://divamoms.com/?p=4794)

“@RatedPMusical is such a refreshing laugh!” @MrJayManuel

“Think of it as your life, the musical comedy.” @DailyCandyKids

“GO. SEE. THIS. SHOW. @ratedpmusical so great so fun” @gavincreel

“The perfect night out for parents is Rated P!” MusicalAvenue.fr

“Rated P for Parenthood is a must-see!” 

 (http://www.dailytargum.com/inside_beat/theater/rated-p-for-parenthood-b/article_b9aadcd0-6357-11e1-9568-001a4bcf6878.html)

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