Last evening we saw one of the best shows I have ever seen. War Horse is an incredibly moving tale of a young boy and his horse set in the context of World War I. Each member of our group commented on the power of the show and how incredible it was to see. The actors, the staging, and the singing were fantastic, not to mention the beautiful puppetry that made up Joey, the horse. Make the trip to Broadway to see the show as it opens soon. It is worth the journey and then some. Much of our visit to London over the last few days has dealt with war in some fashion. From War Horse on the stage to visiting Churchill's War Rooms today, we have learned a tremendous amount about the lives of British citizens, soldiers, and politicians during those difficult times of the 20th century. Perhaps this is why We Will Rock You came at a perfect time in the trip. The sobering history of WWI and WWII receded into the memories of our students as they heard the music of Queen on the stage tonight. The music was great; the plot line lacked substance, but the kids found it enjoyable and entertaining. While the band Queen clearly has celebrity status, on our way to Westminster Abbey today a few of our students spotted a few other celebs: Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira of the Today Show. Surely here to cover the marriage of William and Kate, those two hosts were gracious in their willingness to pose for some photos. As our trip winds to a close, we return to the Tower of London tomorrow for a complete tour of the fortress.
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