Spectacular

Singing.  Dancing.  Awesomeness.  Brian Stokes Mitchell.  Would it be too corny to say that the BYU Spectacular was spectacular?  Well, corny or not, it was.  The show was incredible from start to finish, and the only thing I would change would be to make it longer.  The show started off with the orchestra, which played beautifully.  Next the Men’s Chorus joined in with songs from the musical “Paint Your Wagon.”  I haven’t seen that musical yet, but I must say that this performance of the music was a hearty recommendation.  The Men’s Chorus, which already sounded good, was then joined by Mr. Mitchell and they sounded amazing.  The Young Ambassadors joined in with some fantastic numbers, including the favorite “Just Haven’t Met You Yet,” leaving the audience wishing for more.  The brief visit by the Living Legends brought quite a stir.  Before the show I have never seen them perform, and I have to say that they were great.   Possessing a unique style, wonderful skill, and a whole lot of enthusiasm, the Living Legends were phenomenal.   Young Ambassadors came back on and once again raised the roof.  This was rather useful, since Brian David Mitchell came back to bring down the house (an especially impressive feat, since we were in the Marriott Center).  The combined performance of Mitchell and the Men’s Chorus sang “The Impossible Dream” beautifully.  I’ve heard that song many times, and it still stirs the soul.  What a wonderful end to a marvelous evening.  The only pity is that the evening had to end.