William Shatner, an actor most famous for his role of Captain James T. Kirk on the original Star Trek series, has never been on my list of favorite actors. I like the Kirk character but the actor always seemed a bit pompous and full of himself. For that reason I entered the Holland Center with a few mixed feelings and low expectations.
Shatner introduced himself over the PA and then made an entrance. Over the next two hours he talked about his career, his childhood and family life, the love of his life (horses), and other topics. All his storytelling was full of humor and punctuated with short video clips/photographs on a large screen behind him. His performance sometimes seemed to jump between subjects at random but in the end it all came together in an entertaining way.
The strangest part of Shatner's life story is his music. Yes, William Shatner has several albums. Now, to be honest, his performance is less singing than spoken word. Have you lived until you've heard Shatner performing "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"? I think not.
I went into the show thinking it would be an odd but mediocre experience and I left, I have to admit, finding him funny and engaging ... if not a bit odd in a good way.
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