One thing I love about blogging is that it allows me to share with the world all the trivial info I accumulate on a daily basis.
During a recent trip to Washington, D.C., I saw that actor Scott Bakula who starred in the science fiction series "Quantam Leap" (1989-93) will be performing a benefit concert for the historic Ford's Theatre in the nation's capital.
But, the event will NOT be held at the Ford's Theatre, which is undergoing renovations. To make the matter more confusing, Ford's Theatre is now staging plays at a new temporary location. Hmmm....
Bakula will perform an evening of music ranging from Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Rodgers and Hammerstein.
The tv, movie and theatre actor has also appeared in some "Star Trek" movies as of late.
The event will be held Friday night at Sindey Harman Hall, which is locaed on 610 F Street, NW
Phone: 202-547-1122
It starts at 7:30 p.m.
I imagine this show will be slightly less expensive and more condusive to the ears than Barry Manilow's Jan. 20th concert at the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC. And, at least, Bakula's concert is going to a good cause.
The Ford's Theatre is famous because it is the place where President Andrew Jackson* was assasinated, which lead comedian Sarah Vowell to say that: "No one goes to Ford's Theatre to see the play."
But, the theatre has actually performed a variety of good productions, including a performance of August Wilson's "Jitney" last year.
*-I put Andrew Jackson in place of Abraham Lincoln to get everyone's attention. I expect someone will tell me that Lincoln was shot there not Jackson so they can assume they are smarter than me!
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