The First Performance

Well Christopher had his first show tonight and he really did a great job. I have to say that it was probably the most stressful moment of my life. I have watched him prepare - rehearsing every line, movement, other people's lines, etc. and all I could think about in each step was would he do it the way he was supposed to. I didnt know - would he freeze when he saw the sold out crowd, would he sound pitchy but let me tell you in the end....WE THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE HIM WOULD ALL BE PROUD. It was an moment in my life I will never forget when at the end of the show and they come out for applause the crowd is screaming "SIMBA", when people of all ages are so pleased to meet him to tell him what a good job he did - its crazy as a mom to see this.
Now we are ready for all of you to come see him.....in whatever state it works, whatever date.....TRY to make it. Its an amazing show without Chris and well with him I think its even better. I would love for you to see! and share this experience with us. Tomorrow night, Alexi, Joe and Grandma Maureen are coming for Thanksgiving and my birthday and we are super excited.
I need to squeeze my baby girl........
We miss everyone.....thanks for keeping us in your hearts.

Melissa

Missing Everyone!!!!

Well Christopher has been keeping extremely busy this last two weeks. Its crazy how time is passing by so quickly yet so slowly. We are so thankful for this opportunity but we spend the majority of our time - counting down the days till we see Alexi and Daddy. We really miss them. So we are down to 12 days till they visit and 12 days till Christopher's FIRST show. He normally has rehearsal everyday from 12 to 4 and then we watch the show in the evening. He says he is ready. Yesterday was his wig fitting.....LOL can't wait to see Christopher in dreads.
They had a get together for Halloween for the kids. Christopher dressed as the guy from Nightmare before Christmas. They are having a big "Thanksgiving Dinner" for the cast - so at least we will get some turkey. I mean its not the normal Puertorican/American thanksgiving that we are used to but we will be together and thats most important.

We are in Minneapolis till November 26th and then we are off to Detroit. We cant wait to start getting company and to share this experience with each of you. If you log on to www.lionking.com and click on National Tour. You will see the locations of our stops and the dates we are there. Plan your time whatever works for you and just let me know. We look forward to company. We can make hotel arrangements through management and also get tickets.

I will be sending a seperate link to look at some of our recent pics...Love and miss you all. Biggest thought to share is that we can all be proud. Christopher really is making many great strides to the curtain opening and I think its going to be a show to remember and an experience to never forget.

Much Love, Melissa & Christopher