La versión en español está después de la versión en inglés.
As many of you know, yesterday was my birthday (although I got confused at dinner after seeing Cirque du Soleil and thought it was already Monday, so told people my birthday was the day before). Anyway, never mind. Cirque du Soleil was wonderful. The show is a remake of the original Alegría which ran from 1994 until 2013, and is called Alegría: In a New Light. The themes are more modern and enlightened and the acts are phenomenal.
Our hosts of sorts were two clowns called Gomino and Bermejino, both from Spain, both named Pablo (Pablo Gomis, above left, and Pablo Bermejo, above right), friends since their days in drama school, and they both appeared in the original Alegría show. This time around, almost everything was different. The two Pablos were the core of the show and even had an on-stage romance. San Geraldo got us phenomenal seats just a few feet away from the stage.
At one point, Gomino, walked to the edge and winked at me. I blew him a kiss. A while later, Bermijino stepped off the stage and grabbed my hand to join them. I at first resisted but he insisted and San Geraldo said, “Oh, go ahead.” Bermijino and Gomino proceeeded to have a competition for my love. It was hilarious and wonderful and I enjoyed every minute. Bermejino even tried to win me over with jewelry. What a birthday gift.
Photography is not permitted during the show but someone from the show stopped by at the end and asked for my number. Before we even got home, I received a video of the scene. It’s not the best, but you’ll get the idea. When we left, many people congratulated me on my performance. The little girl seated behind me gave me two high fives. We had taxied there and took the train home. On the way to the train, a couple passed and the man said, “Well done!” When we got off the train, a couple stopped us to say they had seen me and wondered if I wanted copies of the photos they took (they didn’t follow the rules). Stupidly, I thanked them but declined because I knew I had the video. Ah well. Anyway, I’m not comfortable with black market photos.
I did wonder afterward if the two Pablos realized they had dragged a 70-year-old on stage to perform with them. A birthday that will not be forgotten. Thanks, San Geraldo. I needed that!
Como muchos de vosotros sabeis, ayer fue mi cumpleaños (aunque me confundí en la cena después de ver Cirque du Soleil y pensé que ya era lunes, así que le dije a la gente que mi cumpleaños era el día anterior). De todos modos, no importa. Cirque du Soleil fue maravilloso. El programa es una nueva versión del Alegría original que se transmitió desde 1994 hasta 2013; se llama Alegría: In a New Light (bajo una nueva luz). Los temas son más modernos e ilustrados y los actos son fenomenales.
Nuestros anfitriones eran una especie de payasos llamados Gomino y Bermejino, ambos de España, ambos llamados Pablo (Pablo Gomis, arriba a la izquierda, y Pablo Bermejo, arriba a la derecha), amigos desde sus días en la escuela de teatro, y ambos aparecieron en la Alegría original. espectáculo. Esta vez casi todo fue diferente. Los dos Pablos fueron el núcleo del espectáculo e incluso tuvieron un romance en el escenario. San Geraldo nos consiguió unos asientos fenomenales a sólo unos metros del escenario.
En un momento, Gomino caminó hasta el borde y me guiñó un ojo. Le lancé un beso. Un rato después, Bermijino bajó del escenario y me tomó de la mano para unirme a ellos. Al principio me resistí pero él insistió y San Geraldo dijo: “Ah, adelante”. Y Bermijino y Gomino procedieron a tener una competencia por mi amor. Fue divertido y maravilloso y disfruté cada minuto. Bermejino incluso intentó conquistarme con joyas. Qué regalo de cumpleaños.Que cumpleaños tan agradable.
No se permiten fotografías durante el espectáculo, pero alguien de Cirque de Soleil se detuvo al final y me pidió mi número. Incluso antes de llegar a casa, recibí un vídeo de la escena. No es lo mejor, pero entenderás la idea. Cuando nos fuimos, mucha gente me felicitó por mi actuación. La niña sentada detrás de mí me chocó dos veces los cinco. Tomamos un taxi hasta allí y tomamos el tren a casa. De camino al tren pasó una pareja y el hombre dijo: “¡Bien hecho!” Cuando nos bajamos del tren, una pareja nos paró para decirnos que me habían visto y me preguntaron si quería copias de las fotos que tomaron (no siguieron las reglas). Estúpidamente, les agradecí pero lo rechacé porque sabía que tenía el video. Ah bueno. De todos modos, no me siento cómodo con las fotografías del mercado negro.
Después me pregunté si los dos Pablos se dieron cuenta de que habían arrastrado a un hombre de 70 años al escenario para actuar con ellos. Un cumpleaños que no será olvidado. Gracias San Gerardo. ¡Yo necesitaba eso!
Happy Birthday! How delightful, you are a natural on stage.
David:
Sometimes I surprise myself (and SG). It was a blast.
What a wonderful way to spend your birthday! Such grace – such elan – and you were pretty damn good yourself. ;-). Big hugs from Larry, Nicky and me.
Willym:
Thanks. I had so much fun.
What a marvelous birthday celebration! Good old SG! Boud sez.
Boud:
Yes, SG did it again!
Thank you for the performance and the morning smile. What a wonderful birthday.
Laurent:
Thanks for watching. I’m considering a new career.
Oh, my heavens, how happy it made me seeing you having such great fun! What fabulous seats! What fabulous humans up there, and excellent show! Happy birthday, again!
J Chabot:
It was so much fun. We both had a ball.
look at you showstopper!
What a great birthday celebration.
Cheers! 🎂🎂🎂
Bob:
I’m a star (in my own mind).
What a great way to celebrate a milestone birthday! You’re a true star!
Debra:
This is a birthday I will never forget. And to think just over a month ago, I wasn’t sure I’d still be here!
What a great video! You played your part so well and seemed so comfortable. I’d have been terrified! LOL
Steve:
Some years ago, I would have been terrified. Now, I felt like I was in my element and didn’t want to go back to my seat.
How wonderful! I’m reading and commenting from my phone so I’ll wait until I get home to watch the video. I’m glad you had so much fun! Happy Birthday, my friend.
Jennifer
Jennifer:
I knew Cirque du Soleil would make me happy, but this went above an beyond. What a good time.
WOW! and WOW!
Happy Birthday, Mitchell!
Jim:
Thanks! Yes, it was a wow and wow!
Happy, happy, birthday!!!!
You certainly celebrated it in style – fame at last! Jx
Jon:
I’ve waited all these years. I wonder if I’ll get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Happy Birthday, Mitchell! What a fun experience you’ll remember forever!
Kelly:
You’re so right. I will never have to strain to remember 70!
Happy birthday, Mitchell! You’re a star! Next stop, Hollywood!
Kirk:
Exactly! Is it too late to start a new career?
Gorgeous, Mitch! And worth a happy birthday! xxx
Jan from Perth:
It was the absolute best time.
Anon is Jan from Perth…;-)
Oh Mitchell, that sounded like so much fun! What a great birthday surprise. Olivia
Olivia:
It was amazing. I still surprise myself. Hugs!
What a fantastic and fun birthday surprise for you! And such a natural ham up on stage in the spotlight too — you should try improv comedy…. Happy 70th and many more, Mitchell!
Tundra Bunny:
Ooh, improve comedy. I think I’d die. But I DID have a ball on stage.
I hope these next twelve months are marvelous for you! OXOX
Urspo:
Just better than the last 12 would be nice!
There’s an opening in Cirque for you for sure. That was way too cool! Happy Birthday indeed!
Ron Troke:
I missed my calling!
Oh, what a wonderful performance! I know you must have had such a wonderful time and you added to the enjoyment for all!
Ms. Moon
Ms. Moonsigh:
It was such an amazing time and I surprised myself at how comfortable I was on stage. I surprised SG even more.
This was awesome to see you on stage… what a happy 70th 😚
Sheree:
It was so much fun!
A star is born. Happy birthday! 🙂
Walt the Fourth:
I’m waiting for Cirque to call with an invitation to join the show.
And HAPPY Birthday…belated, since blogger yet again omitted this post in my reader! Glad you had a nice memorable time. How will you top this next year????
I might add you were hilarious in the skit!!!!! You’re a good sport!!!!!! I wondered where this was leading after the one clown came up between the legs of you and the other clown! Frisky naughty clown I say!!!!!! I thought, Can they even DO THAT on a public stage?
Mistress Borghese:
They clearly scoped me out beforehand. I had the greatest time.
Mistress Borghese:
I can never figure out the blogger reader. I expect the post to be in date order but I’ll find new posts inserted below old posts. I don’t know HOW this can be topped next year.
FABULOUS job my friend. NOWAY you’re 70. I’ve never looked half as good as you do now, at any age. I am so behind on blogs and I am catching up today. I MISSED YOUR BIRTHDAY!!! I am SO sorry. It is now on my calendar and I shan’t miss it again. Sound like it was wonderful. Wishing you HEALTH and happiness and love in your next year and all the years that follow! *hug*
Sassybear:
Thanks! Didn’t think I was going to make it. What a year!