Get the Show on the Road
Many times, Lisa Gupton told her show choir students, “Let’s get the show on the road.” She was telling them, “Get ready. It is time to perform.”
Not only did Lisa’s choirs perform locally, they also traveled to other cities, including :
- New York
- Washington D. C.
- Chicago
- Boston
To get the show on the road means to start.
Don’t wait. Be prepared. Don’t delay.
This expression may have a show business origin.
In the past, common traveling shows included:
- Plays
- Vaudeville
- Circuses
After the first performances, many traveled to other cities. Like Lisa’s students, some continue to do that today. Performances that begin on Broadway frequently travel across the country.
We don’t have to be in show business to get the show on the road.
Neither do we have to go anywhere. We must simply start what we need to do where we are.
However, we want to be sure the show is ready.
Lisa’s students and other performers practice long, hard hours before their first show. Let’s not hit the trail until we are good to go.
“I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands” (Psalm 119:60 NIV)
Thanks to Becky Nash Rowe for the suggestion and to Lisa Gupton for the photo.
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2 thoughts on “Get the Show on the Road”
Yes, yes, I know this one. 🙂 I’ve often said, “Let’s get the show on the road.” when trying to get myself moving. haha!
This one’s a great motivator, isn’t It, Melissa? Blessings on your writing.