On Thursday evening, I joined friends to attend a performance by Jeremy Jordan at the Scottsdale Center For the Performing Arts. Jordan is a Tony-nominated Broadway star with an incredible voice and excellent stage presence. The show was excellent and beautifully staged.
The behavior of the audience is what troubled me. The constant screaming caused me to cover my ears multiple times. It seemed like every song he sang spurred many audience members to scream as though an alien creature had just grabbed them.
I'm used to enthusiastic applause and loud, exuberant cheering but screaming at the top of your lungs seems a little much.
I've noticed this phenomenon probably over the past 4 years. In fact, it's one of the reasons that I gave up my season tickets to the Valley Broadway series. I've had those 5th row/center tickets for over 20 years but lately I've been finding it hard to enjoy the performances when the audience pierces my ears with their constant screams.
The photos of the plants above were taken near the Scottsdale Civic Center.
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