“I was really wanting to come see it in the world’s worst way, and Jim surprised me. Today is my birthday, and he surprised me with this, and I am totally, totally wonderful about it. It was a great show, I loved it.”

“I think it was magnificent! The colors, oh my gosh!”

“I would say that [the soprano’s song], I’ve had a few experiences in my lifetime, also, and this kind of struck home.”