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| - From the opening scene, you know you're in for a ride. This isn't some compilation of Marilyn's best known works, songs and scenes that you'd come to expect from a typical Vegas production.
Nothing prepares you for the dazzle of seeing the Marilyn we all know and love, with her famous numbers like "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" and "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" to the secret life she hid, battling her inner self, her loved ones and those who worked with her.
"I don't want to be me" would have to be my favorite song. It's relatable, real and raw and reflects the personal battles we all have in fighting our inner demons. If only that negative inner voice hadn't won with Marilyn.
It's hard to watch the conflict with the men in her life: the confrontations as she fought for her rights; for better roles, better partners, all for a better life.
But this is the struggle of being woman and I'm proud that we've had such role models to help pave the way for the rest of us.
This is why she's an icon.
This is why she's loved.
This is why she will continue to shine forever and her real life story is worth telling and seeing.
The stage, the costumes, the singing and the cast, the songs and lyrics and the dancing demonstrates that "next level" talent that has all the makings of a Broadway musical but accessible to those of us on the west coast.
I adored this musical. Great for both men and women and for all age groups.
Loved the glitz and glam but now know, love and respect the woman.
#ForeverMarilyn
#MarilynTheNewMusical
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