Theater Thursdays: A blab about movies, Musicals, Broadway and the dream of acting.

 

Ok so a few things before I get to the topic of today’s blog………I have an upcoming show this week on Saturday at The Lonestar Club in Pasadena, Texas. Me and some other outstanding singers will be singing on this show. Its called the Urban Cowboy Saturday Night Reunion. The show is a tribute to Gilley’s and the movie Urban Cowboy.

 

 For everyone who went to Gilley’s when it was open and for everyone who just loves Urban Cowboy, this is going to be a great show. So if you are a Gilley’s/Urban Cowboy fan, then I definitely recommend you come see the show!! The show starts at 8pm and it will be AMAZING so you should not miss it.

 

On another note, I am so honored and very glad to say that I will be performing a duet with one of my dearest friends, singer/actor, Larry Bagby.

 

Larry Is an outstanding talent. He has one of the most unique, amazing voices I have ever heard. And the man can ACT. In fact, you probably have seen him before! Larry played the role of Marshall Grant, Johnny Cash’s Bass guitar player in the movie “Walk The Line”

 

 Yes, that’s Larry on the far left of the picture J. Isnt he just ADORABLE, ladies? ;)

 

Hahahaha so anyways Larry and I BOTH will be performing this Saturday at the show AND we will be performing a duet together.

 

OK so moving on to today’s blog! Todays Theater Thursday blog is about one of my all- time favorite movies, Urban Cowboy.

 

Taking you back to year of 1980, when Gilley’s was the place to go, and Johnny Lee’s hit song “Lookin For Love” was the theme song of this movie.

 

I have always loved this movie. Ever since I was a kid. In fact, my celebrity look alike was always the leading lady in the movie, Sissy. Who was played by Debra Winger.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hahaha so yeah! :D if your not familiar with the movie, It takes place all over Texas but is mainly based in Pasadena, Texas. The movie is based on a couple named Bud and Sissy who meet at the Pasadena nightclub, Gilley’s. This 1980’s drama features Gilley’s all throughout the movie and features some of my favorite singers. Such as Johnny lee, Charlie Daniels, Mickey Gilley, Boz Scaggs, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Seger, Anne Murray and many more great artists.

 

So this was one of my favorite scenes in the movie ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMplnAKdBsA

Doesn’t get much cuter than that! ;)

 

My favorite song in this movie was actually "Stand by me" by Mickey Gilley. I always loved the scene where Wes is dancing with Sissy and Bud is dancing with Pam to make eachother jealous.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHhMzfHe_U0

 

In 2003, the show was turned into a musical and ran on Broadway. I actually went and saw the musical when  they had it at Miller Outdoor Theater! Loved it!

“You know how to two step?”

 “Yep.”

 “Wanna prove it?”

Hahahahaha J I think I’m going to go watch this movie now J

 

But anyways, I guess that’s all for today! I’ve enjoyed today’s blog and hope you have too! I hope you guys can make it out to the show Saturday. We’re all going to have a great time! If you would like to read more About Larry, here is the link to his website http://larrybagby.com/ . You should really check him out! He is awesome!

See ya’ll Saturday night!

Love, Abby Gough   XOXO                             

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