Yes, that is a thing. And yes, I've been wanting to go for years.
It may sound absolutely ridiculous. But it was absolutely amazing. And everything I thought it would be (and yes, so much more).
With about 17,000 other fans, the Hollywood Bowl filled up with fans of all ages. A few of my friends and I met up in LA to share the experience together, it was a lot of fun to see it with so many other super fans!
Once we entered the Bowl, the fun really began. Each year, there is a pre-show with a massive costume contest. It was pretty darn impressive....some people are so creative. Gonna really have to step up our game if we ever go back! The winner was a four year old little girl dressed up as the Baroness. And get this, her prize: A flight and river cruise over in Europe for 2.
That's the luckiest 4 year old ever.
As soon as the sun began to set, the movie started playing and the iconic music was blasted through those hills. We had so much fun singing and dancing in our seats (Some of us could recite the entire movie).
Before the show, people were given small prop bags that had a number of items in them to help keep the show interactive. We missed the first go around, but during intermission, we were able to grab a few bags. There were little cards, Edelweiss, poppers and an invite to the Baronesses' party. People came so prepared with their own props as well. Flashlights for the scene during the Nazi search party was pretty cool. Those of us who weren't as prepared used our cell phones and it gave a neat effect.
During Edelweiss, everyone pulled out their cell phones as swayed to the music. It was very pretty.
