luther vandross, marvin gay. >> it's grand opera.g done every day all over the world, and it will exist as the grand opera. it's not as if we said we're going to pass a law that it can never be done. that you can only do it our way. we're just interpreting it the way we want to interpret it, you know? >> so far the reviews and the response to your interpretation has been powerful and positive reviews. >> it's been awesome. it's been awesome. especially, you know, we're selling out. to see these audiences give us the response that they're giving us really vibing on what we're doing and the word of mouth is incredible. it really feels great. you know? i was telling people i'm not used to be in a production where everything is great. i'm used to the production where it's, like, look we may make it until next week if you have friends and family. tell them to come now. that's the kind of stuff i'm used to. can i get five tickets? take six. how many do you need? >> you get a ticket. >> take the whole balcony. you know? this is really a joy