real follies rankings

Listen up, here's how it's gonna down on awards night.

1. Fiji/Kappa - The theme was amazing. Who would have thought to make a show about Vampires running for City Manager? Brilliant. Bravo to their creative team. The opener soloist who sang 'It Is Well With My Soul' was amazing, and the choreo to that opener had to be the most complex dance on the stage tonight.

2. Pi Phi/Delt - This is the pairing no one saw coming. Did any Pi Phi's know any Delts before this? After the jaw dropping 'Highschool Musical' finale, people were out of their seats applauding. The lead character 'Leroy' was amazing. The theme of two janitors at the hotel finding out they were actually twins lost me at times, but their vocals and choreo made up for it.

3. Sigma Nu/KD - Everyone thought Pi Phi/Sigma Nu was a LOCK pairing. Well GET YOUR GLASSES, because it didn't happen. The Sigma Nu lead 'Leif' had the audience rolling. His rendition of 'Ave Maria' was hilarious, and the rendition of J.C. Bach's Symphony in G Minor Op. 6 No. 6 was a dynamite song choice.

4. Beta/AGR - An all boys follies show? Two opposites in forms of stereotypes? You heard right. Their opener of 'God is a Woman' by Ariana Grande was the highlight of the show. The show started taking a down turn during the part where 'Lucas Underdog' missed the deadline for his paper in Chicago. Props to them for being so brave in trying an all boys show!

5. Zeta/ATO - Lions, Tigers, and Bears. . . OH MY! The lead Zeta who played 'Dory' was incredible. Totally original storyline -- how did they think of a tornado happening in Kansas and swooping them into a new world! Choreo and Vocals were good, the acrobatics and juggling part of the scores sheets will hurt this cast.

6. ChiO/BYX - You heard that right. Un-housed fraternities LET ME HEAR YOU! That's right 'Men Under Christ' is here, and they're here to stay. This was a pairing literally made in heaven. Reminded me a lot of the broadway show 'Book of Mormon' with their main character named 'Elder Ruper'. The part when Elder Ruper united the students of East High together at their senior year science show was the heart throb of the night. Elder Ruper could use some real guidance on his door to door skills however, and i'm not sure how well the professors from the Geology Department at OSU will grade this show. I heard they're not curving this test.

7. G Phi/Sigma Chi - Mixing Pirates, Pastors, and Payroll officers was BIG mistake on the creative teams part. Their opener 'Morning Glow' from Pippin fell flat. The trampoline and kiddie pool they brought onto stage were awesome. Also the bouncy castle during the finale was awesome. Apart from the cool props, not much there.

8. Theta/SigEp - Powerhouse pairing. Two top show houses. Their show 'Whitacre Manor' knocked my socks off. They are a LOCK for Best Vocals/Best Choreo and clearly had the best creative of the night. All the other categories are going to set them back, but still in contention for first.