End of an Era: Brody Grant's Last Show

Hello everyone!

    This past weekend, I had the honor of attending Brody Grant's last show. It felt like a culmination of the past year and a half. From the first time I saw the Outsiders last year to now, and every performance I attended in-between, this show has felt special to me. This specific performance was one that will forever stick out in my mind.

    The performance started with a standing ovation as he walked into the theater, lasting for what felt like about a minute, then just as it started to settle down, it started back up again. There was much more applause to some throughout the performance. The ensemble songs felt bigger and louder in a way. The quiet moments felt softer and more intimate. Both Far Away From Tulsa and Death's at My Door were both numbers that stick out in my mind as the latter. The gravity of the moment could be felt throughout the theater. 

    During the show, it felt like there were multiple shows at the same time. I felt like I could see what was literally happening in real life, the actual performances being given. At the same time, it was like you could see every other show they had performed as a group, all at once. When Ponyboy delivered the first line, I was transported back to the first time I had seen it, and every time since. The layers of this performance were vast, and it was incredibly beautiful. 

    Brody Grant's performance was surreal. It seemed like he was putting everything into it, like everything had been building to this moment. His voice sounded incredible, and I was savoring every moment of it. Another performance I wanted to mention was Sequoiia who was on for Dallas Winston. He seemed menacing in way I haven't seem before. Specifically in the moment at the drive in when he is talking with Cherry, it was almost scary. That same undertone continued throughout the whole show. 

    The bows were very special, and you could hear the sobs of basically everyone in the theater. In the end, I had one true takeaway from this performance, community. Watching everyone around me, who had come together to celebrate this person, to celebrate this show. We were all there for a reason, and that felt like a string, weaving through the crowd and connecting us on a deeper level. This feeling was the best part of this particular performance, and something I don't know if I will ever feel so strongly again. 

Thank you all for reading, with love

Makayla