This weekend disappeared with the blink of an eye. Although I did get to attend a wedding, shoot some pool, and even catch a movie, the days were also interspersed with chores and errands. Some were beyond my control (lab work, laundry), while others were kind of self-inflicted (Kaplan project, vacation album). I wonder how I’ll ever survive returning to the wards, when work time will nearly double. Fortunately, last evening afforded us the opportunity to enjoy some comfort food in Chinatown followed by an evening at the Opera House for none other than our favorite musical, the Phantom of the Opera. The newly renovated Opera House, costing a hefty $35 million, is certainly a feast for the eyes with its rich and extravagant interior details. The show itself was excellent, and still carried its deep emotional impact even though I must’ve heard it more than a dozen times, seen it performed in NYC, and even watched its Hollywood rendition. Some of the singers were a bit too operatic, but Gary Mauer totally owned the show with his portrayal of the phantom delicately blending the anger and angst of the character. If you’re in Boston, I’d highly recommend catching it before its limited engagement is over.