Meeting the Man of My Dreams...
Last Wednesday, my buddy Jeff hooked me up with tickets to see “The Who’s Tommy” at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre. He said, “I really think you’ll enjoy it. Great cast, high energy, good music.” What he failed to mention was the probable loss of concentration due to the overwhelming attraction to the lead character, Brian Hissong, who portrays the adult Tommy.
My friends, Ryan and Amanda, and I take our seats pre-show. I take a moment to scan the program and my eyes are immediately drawn to the profile of Brian. I whisper to Amanda while pointing at his photo, “This guy is hot. H-O-T, hot. Just a good picture?” Amanda had seen the show the week before. She leans over and says, “You have no idea. You’re gonna have trouble focusing on the show because he is so freaking perfect. He looks a little bit like Steven (my neighbor whom I’ve mentioned in previous blogs,) but… just wait, you’ll see.” The cast of “Tommy” is attractive in general, so I turn to Amanda and ask, “Is that him?” She chuckles and says, “Uh no. You won’t have to ask. Trust me, you’ll know.” She was right.
Brian Hissong.
He appears and I am thankful the theatre is dark, masking my “oh-my-wow-he-is-perfect” expression. Amanda gives the “I told you so” nod and I really don’t remember what the show was about once Brian enters stage left. It’s been a long time since I’ve had such an immediate crush and I found myself wondering if he’s left-handed, a good kisser, straight, funny, fun, in town long.
During intermission, my friends and I step outside where I fill Ryan in on the newfound crush. Even Ryan, my straight male friend, says, “Yeah, I can see where you would feel this way. He’s an attractive guy.” We wander back inside where I corner Jeff like a rabid dog, “Okay Jeff, the show is good, you’re right. When did you plan on telling me about Brian? I mean, WOW. Please tell me he likes girls.” Then Jeff dropped the anvil of all anvils, “Oh yeah, he likes girls, one in particular. His wife.” Insert sinking heart here. Jeff continues, “Or, fiancé, eh same thing. She is in the audience.” Insert more sinkage. Suddenly, I hear the Alanis Morisette lyric, “It’s like meeting the man of my dreams, and then meeting his beautiful wife.” It isn’t ironic, however, but rather, cruel and just my luck.
Brian has sparkling blue eyes, seemingly bluer in contrast with his dark hair and skin. God was in a good mood the day He made Brian. The play runs Wednesday, June 24th thru Sunday, June 28th. Ladies, if you’re feeling masochistic, I’d recommend rushing to the theatre. I might go again, front row and center.
Comments
WOW! Dude IS H-O-T! Just. Sayin.
LAURYN: And the picture doesn't even begin to do him justice. I know...
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June 22, 2009 10:46 AM
Wow, I can't believe you just wrote a blog about a guy that you have a crush on who is engaged...hahah. you're brave.
LAURYN: Written with his (and her) approval. Ha.
Posted by: audrey | June 22, 2009 12:16 PM
Haha, he kinda looks like Zach Efron. You know who I'm talkin bout?
LAURYN: Why this is funny... Jeff told me Brian is playing the role Zach Efron character in High School Musical, the next play he is starring in. Go figure.
Posted by: Audrey | June 22, 2009 02:25 PM
Ummm...HOLY SHEEPDIP!! Wow. I concur in a big way. Hot hot hottie. uh huh.
Posted by: Kate | June 22, 2009 08:54 PM
i cant believe I just read this!
LAURYN: Feeling inferior? Jokes.
Posted by: Chris | June 24, 2009 02:51 PM
LOL, i agree, he is hot and he's very good in the show. The eye candy is just an added bonus to the production. Sorry, Lauryn.
Posted by: Randi Smith | June 25, 2009 11:30 AM
Weird. He looks like my cousin Matthew.
LAURYN: Hot, married cousin Matthew.
Posted by: freckleface | June 25, 2009 04:00 PM
Lauryn...are you in a self torture mode? you need to see Ice Age 2
LAURYN: Possibly THE most random comment ever posted in the history of posted comments. For the record, he's not married, nor is he engaged. Still...
Posted by: Momster | June 26, 2009 08:40 AM