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Title: CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: bk on December 29, 2003, 12:08:02 AM
Well, I know you've read the notes, I know you're rarin' to go, I know you love the topic of the day, so let's get crackin', shall we?

 :) ;) :D ;D 8) :P
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: DearReaderLaura on December 29, 2003, 12:21:17 AM
Happy Happy Birthday, DR Maya! May all (well, most of them) your wishes come true!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 12:24:16 AM
The happiest of birthdays to our dear Maya!!!  May you have a wonderful year of non-skanky, yet most certainly flirty, fun and good times.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Ben on December 29, 2003, 01:35:00 AM
A happy birthday to our dear Maya!

Hope all is well across the pond.

Rainy today. May hit the Harrod's sale. They have moved it from January to December this year.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jrand73 on December 29, 2003, 02:38:53 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Birthday Maya!!![/move]

Nice new furniture DRMS!

Feel better DRSandra.  And I hope DRJennifer gets everything worked out....grrrrrrrrr...relationships!  

So many things last night after I logged off.  I do READ everything, I just can't comment on EVERYTHING!!!  LOL

Two top tens?

Oh my.

Well I guess one of my top ten theatre experiences would be:

AN EVENING WITH DAME EDNA  ;D

A couple of others would be:

STONES IN HIS POCKETS and THE GOAT, or WHO IS SYLVIA?  :D

About the cd's I will have to think, although the GYPSY and MAME soundtracks are a lot of fun!  ;D
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jrand73 on December 29, 2003, 02:45:39 AM
I will not be home on New Year's Eve - going to Chicago to a party.  But I will be here in spirit!   ;D

Here is your Allison Hayes picture of the week - with Scott Brady in MOHAWK!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 03:14:14 AM
Happy Birthday from OZ DR Maya. I hope your special day is indeed wonderful and that the year ahead brings you much joy.
My top tens will have to wait until another 8 hours or more have passed.
I watched "The Road to Bali" tonight. Ihave a feeling that my sister will not see the same scenery whilst she is there. The film opens with some beautiful shots of my home town. It is hard to recognise the Melbourne of my childhood.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Michael on December 29, 2003, 04:15:35 AM
BK said in his notes:

May I just ask a question? Why didn’t Mr. Oscar Hammerstein just make it Climb Every Mountain? I know you leave out the “e” when you sing it, but really, did he need to be so cutesy with the apostrophe? It’s not like he’s saving a lot of letters, is it? None of these apostrophe words save a lot of letters, like doesn’t. One lousy letter saved – what is the point? Someone thought they were really creating a shortcut with that one, didn’t they?

I think the answer is the following:  When every is spelled as every and is properly pronounced there are three syllables and therefore three notes would be neccesary to sing that word.  If it is written as ev'ry t there are only two syllable and therefore two notes used.

It is possible that since Mr. Hammerstein was quite ill during the writing of The Sound of Music that Mr. Richard Rodgers wrote the score first and had OScar write the lyrics afterwards. So the lyrics had to fit the music written.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Michael on December 29, 2003, 04:19:26 AM
My theater going experience was limited this year.

The Producers
Hairspray
Thoroughly Modern Millie

all in NYC

Saw some plays here in Florida, but I did not like them.

Did see a lot of Cabaret as I have tickets for a series in Delray Beach, FL but I am not sure if that counts.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Michael on December 29, 2003, 04:22:46 AM
I wished Maya her happy birthday yesterday because the calendar begins with Monday as opposed to Sunday which is the first day of the week. I didn't notice it until now.

So DR Maya once again:

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%](http://tubes.ominix.com/art/a/holiday/happy-birthday-pink.png)[/move]
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: William E. Lurie on December 29, 2003, 06:16:48 AM
I don't believe in top ten of the year lists because some years there is so much that it is impossible to narrow it down and other years there is almost nothing.  Therefore some years list would contain titles that are totally inferior to items that had to be left off lists in other years and other years lists would only sratch the surface.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Kerry on December 29, 2003, 06:17:04 AM
Happy Birthday, Maya!!!!!!!

Wonderful things will come your way, I'm sure.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Kerry on December 29, 2003, 06:25:29 AM
Top Ten Theatre:

In no order are:

Elaine Stritch:  At Liberty  (again-- this time in L. A.)

Thoroughy Modern Millie (NY)

Gypsy (NY)

Take Me Out (NY)

Hairspray (NY)

The Producers (touring production)

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (local production)

The Laramie Project (College production)

Pinafore!   (Chicago production)

If I can think of another, I'll add it later.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Kerry on December 29, 2003, 06:27:49 AM
Oh, I thought of another  (well, two, actually):

Spinning Into Butter (local production)

Benny and the Jets (local production)
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Maya on December 29, 2003, 06:28:37 AM
Thank you so much for all the kind bday wishes!

I think it's going to be a nice 21st birthday!  My mom and I are going into Georgetown (I'm at her workplace now) to see Big Fish and have lunch at a French restaurant...Les Halles de Paris, I think it is called.  Then I may invite some friends over for cake.  You know between Christmas and my birthday, I feel like I've gained 10 pounds.  I will have to go easy on the rich French food, with which I definitely plan to order a glass of wine!

Tomorrow morning I leave for NYC!  

I will have to consider my top 10 lists and post later, since I must be on the run!  Hugs to all!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Kerry on December 29, 2003, 06:28:40 AM
BEN,  Buy me lots of prettty things at Harrod's!!!!!!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Diane on December 29, 2003, 06:32:20 AM
 

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR MAYA!![/move]


                  ;D  ;D   ;D  :D  :D :D
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 29, 2003, 06:52:26 AM
Happy Birthday, Maya!!

-Ooh, you're going to Les Halles... The pommes frites are tres delicieuse!

My top tens will have to wait until later tonight, as I'm about to get ready to head into rehearsal.  It's a long day on the schedule - Noon-10:00 - but the MD called me and reminded that since it is the first day of rehearsal, it will be filled with the usual first day stuff (meet & greet, Equity meeting, read-thru, costume measurements, etc.).  So, it should be kind of a relaxed day for me - which will be good since I'm used to being off on Mondays. ;)

Well, gotta run!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Craig on December 29, 2003, 06:54:52 AM
Happy Birthday Maya!

Well I saw Mona Lisa Smile - but I shall not review it - not because it was bad, good, great or amazing - only that PRIOR to the movie beginning there was a trailer for a new movie called "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!" which, without question pays homage to Bye Bye Birdie. I'll let you decide for yourself.. Here's a link to the description and trailer...

http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/w/winadatewithtadhamilton.php
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Ron Pulliam on December 29, 2003, 06:59:31 AM
Top 10 Theater-going experiences of 2003:

"Wicked" (June 27)
"An Evening With Dame Edna"
"Wicked" (May 31)

And that's it!

I'm sure glad BK didn't ask about my movie-going experiences, cuz there've been none, thus far, in 2003.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: MusicGuy on December 29, 2003, 07:07:35 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY  Maya...

Maya papaya....

and for the obscure song of the day.......fill in the next lyric line that follows this one:

"Princess Papoolie got plenty papya,__________ (?)

 :D
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: MusicGuy on December 29, 2003, 07:12:55 AM
Theatre list for this year.....:

Hairspray
Take Me Out
Gypsy
Elaine Stritch At Liberty
Benny & The Jets
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

and certainly as theatrical as anything that George Abbott ever mounted (eewwww, now that's a mental picture!)  our wonderful dinner at Joe Allen with adorable and interesting Hainsie's and Kimlets.

Off to the salt mines for awhile.......TTFN
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Diane on December 29, 2003, 07:52:06 AM
Best Theatre:

Metamorphoses at Circle In The Square.

DR Joy and Noel's Musical Wedding ;)

Urinetown Original B;way cast


Didn't get to see alot of shows this year, and many of the things I did see are not worth mentioning. Hopefully next year will be more notable :P

Went to see Cold Mountain on saturday night. I really loved it and was very impressed with Renee Zellweger's performance.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: MBarnum on December 29, 2003, 07:56:38 AM
A super duper happy BIRTHDAY to the lovely Maya!!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: TCB on December 29, 2003, 07:57:32 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
DR MAYA!
may this week be the start of the best year of you life!!!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: MBarnum on December 29, 2003, 08:00:32 AM
Wow, woke up to 6 inches of snow this morning!!! It was beautiful, but not a lot of fun to drive in at 6:30 in the morning! Went through a few red lights and around a toppled over tree, but got through to work...dang it!

If is snowed like that up here, I imagine fellow Oregonian DR Jane has plenty where she is at!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 08:06:54 AM
Happy Birthday, DR Maya!

Thanks to BK for explaining the use of the word "anamorphic" as it applies to DVDs to DR S. Woody last night. As I read the rest of the posts from yesterday this morning, I was chomping at the bit to explain that we buffs of widescreen perspectives know anamorphic processes like Cinemascope from non-anamorphic ones like VistaVision. I really do have hope that Universal will eventually return to VERTIGO and give it the transfer it deserves; likewise PSYCHO. Why should something like TOPAZ have an anamorphic DVD and not these two Hitchcock masterpieces? If Fox can return to PLANET OF THE APES and give it a proper anamorphic transfer, Universal can do the same.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Emily on December 29, 2003, 08:09:48 AM
Happy birthday Mayakins, the original skank and Hainsie/Kimlet princess! :D

I'm off to go shopping and run around downtown once again in the hope that I will be sooooooo tired tonight I will actually sleep on the bus from hell.  I've already drunk about four cups of coffee so my chances of exhausted zoomage are looking good.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 08:10:59 AM
I can't list a Top Ten theatergoing experinece in 2003, at least of sitting in the theater watching something on the stage. Every stage play I saw this year was seriously flawed (SOUTH PACIFIC with a terrible Bloody Mary; GOD'S FAVORITE with good acting but a mediocre play), and my enjoyment was dimmed somewhat. Now, stage productions I saw on DVD like ELAINE STRITCH AT LIBERTY, BARBARA COOK in MOSTLY SONDHEIM, or OKLAHOMA! would certainly qualify as memorable viewing experiences of theater pieces, but I wasn't in a theater to see them. Hopefully, a couple of buddies and I are flying up to NYC in July and will see at least four shows there which I'm SURE will rank in next yar's Top 10 list.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: TCB on December 29, 2003, 08:13:43 AM
Quote from: MBarnum on December 29, 2003, 08:00:32 AM
Wow, woke up to 6 inches of snow this morning!!! It was beautiful, but not a lot of fun to drive in at 6:30 in the morning! Went through a few red lights and around a toppled over tree, but got through to work...dang it!

If is snowed like that up here, I imagine fellow Oregonian DR Jane has plenty where she is at!

DR Michael:  Please send some of your snow farther north to us.  All we have is clear and cold, although, they say we may get snow by New Year's Day.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Emily on December 29, 2003, 08:17:13 AM
I can't belive I almost forgot!!!

The MERRY, MARY, MARRY questions are finally going to be answered!  

I was fiddling with my schedule for next term about a month ago and saw an opening for a intro class in linguistics.  I thought it would be interesting so I signed up (I needed a nice fat elective that fit in timewise)

A couple of weeks later I was thinking about the MERRY, MARY, MARRY thing again and was wondering if the prof who would be teaching my sociolinguistics class was the same one who wrote the paper.  

Turns out it is... maybe he'll address it in class! :)
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 08:24:07 AM
DR TCB, what decision was made about another weekend of OLIVER?
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: TCB on December 29, 2003, 08:41:08 AM
Quote from: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 08:24:07 AM
DR TCB, what decision was made about another weekend of OLIVER?
 

Well, it turns out that almost all of us in the cast apparently misunderstood the director's question.  She was asking about extending the show beyond the four week run; and NOTabout cutting the run short.  So, I guess we will go ahead with this coming weekend as planned.  The funny thing is that practically no one involved with the show would have been willing to extend the run beyond the original closing date, anyway.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Diane on December 29, 2003, 08:50:36 AM
All you lovely DR's getting snow in your respective stateS! It's gonna be 56 is NY today! Way to warm IMO=-p
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2003, 08:53:38 AM
Happy 21st Birthday to DR Maya!

DR Emily: You won't be able to get a good night's sleep on the bus. It stops quite a few times (the border, and then at least ONE to TWO rest stops). But it's not as bad as you think.

When you get there, do you know where you're going to go? It will be VERY early (like 5:30am).

I would suggest leaving your bags somewhere (will they let you at your hotel). You can probably walk there (not sure if you guys are taking a regular voyageur from the station or a special bus for this trip). If you have a special bus, it might even drop you off at your hotel.

When you arrive there early you can always go to McDonalds. Or just hang out in the Marriot Marquis. Or go watch whatever is happening at The Today show.

Good luck and have fun.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2003, 08:57:54 AM
BTW, thanks to DRs Jay, Danise, Panni and everyone else who gave their thoughts.

DR Jay: I am actually sort of private and was gonna delete some of what I wrote yesterday (even though it wasn't all that much). But you cannot modify your posts the next day :(

I don't know what will happen. But I want to make sure this doesn't make me sick (since I replay everything over and over).

And btw, I LOVE TO LISTEN. We've played the game before where he talks and I can't say anything. And I love that game! :)
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2003, 09:00:21 AM
Oh and I always gain weight during the holidays. But I've lost 8 lbs. So only 8 more to go till i'm at the weight I like to be at. It's so hard to believe I gained 15 lbs. It happened WAY too easily.  But I don't think I'll need to diet the next few days, since I do not feel like eating (which works well when you're trying to lose weight) :)

Happy vibes to everyone.

Hey BK, how can your daughter (the other Jennifer lynn) survive without internet access for 6 months. I think I would die :)
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jrand73 on December 29, 2003, 09:02:39 AM
No snow here - just rain!

The wearin' o' the green?  You can save two letters.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2003, 09:03:19 AM
Oh thanks also to DR Jane for her private message (will I will answer). ANd thanks to DR Laura II for her offer to PM (which I assume is IM) :)

Need to find some smilies to bring cheer to the birthday papaya.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 09:07:10 AM
We have beautiful sunny skies and temps in the 60s here in North Carolina. Hard to believe it's winter. Seems more like early spring.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2003, 09:07:45 AM

Here are some smilies for our special birthday papaya:

(http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/party/party-smiley-006.gif)     (http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/party/party-smiley-019.gif)       (http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/party/party-smiley-023.gif)     (http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/party/party-smiley-022.gif)    (http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/party/party-smiley-029.gif)


                    (http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/party/party-smiley-037.gif)   For you Maya!
                           
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2003, 09:10:06 AM
Hi DRs MattH, Diane and Jrand!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 09:12:15 AM
I'm ready for ALIAS to resume, I can tell you that! Being away from it for weeks has given me a king-sized withdrawal PAIN.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Craig on December 29, 2003, 09:18:40 AM
Very sad news to report.  Isabelle Stevenson has passed away...


http://www.broadway.com/template_1.asp?CI=33144&CT=38

I was her escort this past year at the TONY's and she was very sweet and vivacious too...
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: bk on December 29, 2003, 09:22:38 AM
The darling daughter has never had Internet access from her home, just at her old job.  But, they're getting it and then all will be well.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2003, 09:43:08 AM
Quote from: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 09:12:15 AM
I'm ready for ALIAS to resume, I can tell you that! Being away from it for weeks has given me a king-sized withdrawal PAIN.

Me too. January 11th.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jay on December 29, 2003, 09:45:34 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Birthday, Maya!!![/move]
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: TCB on December 29, 2003, 09:53:21 AM
Oh, by the way (BTW in internet lingo) I forgot to mention yet another example of the power of HHW, that happened to me.  Yesterday, in the dressing room before the show, one of my fellow cast members pulls this little object out of his pack and says, "I bet none of you know what this is, do you?"  

Immediately, all of the memories of all the posts that I had read during the weekend came flooding back to me.  "I know what it is, I said casually, "it;s a Memory Stick for a computer."  I then proceeded to repeat everything Bruce had said about downloading files onto the Memory Stick and transfering them directly to another computer.

The guy just stood there, crestfallen that someone had stolen his moment of glory.  And I owe it all to BK!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: steveg on December 29, 2003, 09:54:28 AM
Having been E&T for almost a week, I hope all DRs enjoyed their Christmas and/or Hanukah.  I also hope all DRs have  happy and safe New Year's celebrations.

As far as my top 10 theatre-going experiences in 2003, I can't find 10 but will include these:

1. and 2.   Gypsy (saw it twice) - no matter what some say, I thought Bernadette and the production were terrific.

3.  Nine - Banderas should have won the Tony

4.  The Boy From Oz - having followed Peter Allen's career somewhat, as well as Judy's and Liza's, the show certainly held my interest, even if it wasn't Shakespere.  Jackman gives one of the all time great Broadway performances and the audience loves him.

5.  Wicked - Idina and Kristen were terrific and the show was very enjoyable.

6.  Take Me Out - an engrossing and well-acted play.

7.  Never Gonna Dance - a dumb book and leading players who were not very charismatic on stage as actors or singers.  The music and the dancing, however, make it worthwhile.

Although we also say "Thoroughly Modern Millie", I just can't put that on any list of memorable theatre-going experiences since it was just Thoroughly Medicore, not memorable in the good sense and not bad enough to be memorable in the bad sense a la Dance of the Vampires from 2002.

Looking forward in 2004 to:

Fiddler on the Roof
Bombay Dreams
Assassins
Pacific Overtures
Sly Fox
Frogs
Caroline, or Change
Jerry Springer (if it makes it here)
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2003, 09:58:13 AM
Happy Birthday Maya Papaya and bon voyage to the HHW Hussies!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: TCB on December 29, 2003, 10:05:51 AM
Very sad news indeed, regarding Isabelle Stevenson.  She was certainly a class act.  The Tonys will not seem the same without her.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2003, 10:07:16 AM
A VERY HAPPY, VERY SPECIAL 21st BIRTHDAY TO MAYA!!

We are snowed in.  I would say at least nine inches.  Our company can’t come, but then he is sick and they are heading back home to L.A. from San Francisco.  I shoveled a path from the back door down the deck for Echo.  Then I shoveled the front porch and did a very narrow path from the front door to the driveway before I quit.  The snow is very heavy and the driveway too long for me to do.  It’s about 300 ft long.   I am very concerned being snowed in with Keith running a high fever of 103.6.  

Loosing power!  I’ll post later if I can.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2003, 10:09:29 AM
Hey DR TCBY: Are you completely over your flu? Missed seeing your usual number of posts.

DR Jane: Take care. 9 inches is a lot of snow.

Bye for now.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jay on December 29, 2003, 10:12:13 AM
My standout theatre peformances of 2003:

Elaine Stritch--At Liberty  (Ahmanson Thetre)
Barbara Cook--Mostly Sondheim  (Ahmanson Theatre)
To Kill A Mockingbird (West Coast Ensemble)
Take Me Out  (Walter Kerr Theatre)
She Loves Me  (Reprise!)
Ragtime (Civic Light Opera of the South Bay Cities)
Passion  (East West Players)

Two non-theatrical live performances from 2003 that I also wish to mention:

L.A. Philharmonic--Mahler's 2nd Symphony, played during the first week of subscription performances at the new Walt Disney Concert Hall

The Eifman Ballet's full evening dance piece on the life of Tchaikovsy, performed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2003, 10:22:01 AM
I’m still here.  Thank goodness for the battery back up on the computer.

I had better try and find someone to plow our driveway. Keith is threatening to do it himself and he is way too sick for that.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 29, 2003, 10:41:19 AM
GOOD VIBES to DR JANE!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: bk on December 29, 2003, 10:43:24 AM
Tell Keith to STAY IN BED.  Very good lists, but I'm afraid we need more of them.  Unfortunately, I didn't see all that much theater this year, but I really enjoyed Hairspray, which I managed to see with all its original players.  I adored the Elaine Stritch at Liberty evening and also it was grand seeing Lily Tomlin's one-woman show again (well, Jane Wagner and Lily Tomlin's one-woman show).   As for best musical theater CDs, I'd say Wicked was good, and the Columbia reissues were excellent, none more so than Li'l Abner.  
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: bk on December 29, 2003, 10:46:18 AM
Two milestones have been achieved this fine morning.  Milestone one: We just passed 15,000 posts.  Milestone two: We just had our 100th registered user.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jay on December 29, 2003, 10:48:16 AM
Quote from: Jane on December 29, 2003, 10:22:01 AM
I had better try and find someone to plow our driveway. Keith is threatening to do it himself and he is way too sick for that.

Oh, Jane.  My heart goes out to you and Keith.  I wish there were some way I could help.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jrand73 on December 29, 2003, 10:54:10 AM
DR JANE - It has been my experience that some teen agers who are home from school are out trying to make money shoveling snow....put a message or flag on your mailbox and ask them to stop by!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: TCB on December 29, 2003, 10:59:23 AM
Quote from: Jennifer on December 29, 2003, 10:09:29 AM
Hey DR TCBY: Are you completely over your flu? Missed seeing your usual number of posts.

DR Jane: Take care. 9 inches is a lot of snow.

Bye for now.

Jennifer:  I hope the "Y" stands for youth and not for yogurt.  There is something unflattering about being compared to curdled cream. Yum!

Yes, I am feeeling a little better, thank you.  Maybe once I get done with Oliver next weekend, I can get back to my ususal posting frenzy.

Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jason on December 29, 2003, 10:59:24 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAYA PAPAYA!! I hope it's a great year for you...

Here I am at MTI sneaking a post so that BK won't accuse me of being E&T. I could get fired for this! Things are really, really slow right now, so I feel like I can take a moment to say hi...

My top ten theatrical experiences/recordings of the past year (now, when we say "top," that can mean best and worst experiences, right? Cause DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES is right up there on the top of the list for worst theatre experience of the year...):

1. WICKED
2. DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES
3. THE BOY FROM OZ (Hugh Jackman--wow!)
4. WONDERFUL TOWN
5. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
6. GYPSY
7. TABOO (oy)
8. URBAN COWBOY (Why, God? Why!?!)
9. BOUNCE (OY!)
10. CHICAGO (Melanie Griffith--OY VEY)
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: William E. Lurie on December 29, 2003, 11:14:53 AM
It's great that we have the 100th user, but why aren't more of the 100 posting?  It seems like the same 30 or 40 every day.  Let's get some views from some other DRs.  If you took the time to register, don't be a lurker.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2003, 11:19:32 AM
Yes, it's strange that people take the time to register and then not join in the merriment and mirth and laughter and legs.  After all, you don't have to be registered to read the posts - c'mon in, the water's fine, that's what I say.
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 11:20:11 AM
I wonder if the newest registered reader is WeeStevie from the old board!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 29, 2003, 11:20:25 AM
Was that an insult?
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Post by: Charles Pogue on December 29, 2003, 11:23:12 AM
Happy Birthday to fellow Capricorn, Maya!

Most of my top ten theatre experiences happened in London which is where I see most of my theatre.  In no particular order, they'd be:

1) Trevor Nunn's last show as head of the National...an incandescent production of Love's Labour's Lost in the Olivier Theatre, starring Joseph Fiennes and Olivia Williams.

2) Derek Jacobi's TEMPEST at the Old Vic.  Not the best production of the play, but maybe the best Prospero I've ever seen.  An angry, bitter, unforgiving Prospero despite all his chatter about forgiveness.

3) The RSC's staging in Shaftsbury Avenue's West End of what they called Jacobethan plays...obscure and rarely performed late Elizabethan/early Jacobean plays.  Of the five, we saw three: THE ROMAN ACTOR with the wondeful Anthony Sher; EASTWARD HO! and THE ISLAND PRINCESS.  As something of a theatrical archeologist, I loved seeing things like this.

4) The National also did an interesting coupling of plays THE COUNTRY WIFE by Goldsmith and a new play, LAUGHING MATTERS, about the first production of THE COUNTRY WIFE.

5) Tom Courtenay was delightful in a one-man show about poet Philip Larkin called PRETENDING TO BE ME.

6) Ian McKellen is always a delight onstage.  I've probably seen him about five times in different things. Though I found his production of DANCE OF DEATH disappointing to my memory of Olivier's version (only seen on tape)...It was still intriguing and he had the always-good Frances De LaTour playing opposite him.  

7) I had an interesting theatrical experience this fall, when I was back in Kentucky at my alma mater, University of Kentucky, and spent two days giving my oral history of my years in the theatre there.  I also had a chance to do my dog and pony show of local boy makes good with the students.

8) Discovering the Broadway Archive Collection on DVD was another joyful theatre experience, reliving such productions as Ceremony of Innocence, ACT's Taming of the Shrew, and seeing our own Bruce Kimmel in Forget-Me-Not-Lane when he were but a wee twig of a sprig of a lad...

10) Likewise, discovering the American Film Theatre Productions out on DVD.  Last night  to commemorate the astonishing career of Sir Alan Bates, we watch his astonishing performance in BUTLEY.  Thank the theatre gods it has been perserved for posterity.

My happiest theatre CD moments have come through the auspices of  Mr. BK, who has provided me with some wonderful tapes I was unaware of or had slipped under my radar and the playing of which has brought some new songs to my attention.  The recordings of Guy Haines have helped in this regard...Just on Haines His Way, songs like You Must Believe In Spring; I'm Glad to See You Got What You Want; The Sweetest of Nights and The Finest of Days; and Gettin' Nowhere Fast (though I don't believe this last is from any show) are now a part of my life.

I do suggest that Mr. Haines or his producer should perhaps send a packet of stuff to KSURF 1260 or 570, the two standard stations in town and maybe try to get some air time for these various and sundried collections. Given that Mr. Kimmel's pal Gary Owens dj's for 570, this shouldn't be too hard.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 11:25:31 AM
LOL No! WeeStevie is an American working in London and he used to post infrequently.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: MBarnum on December 29, 2003, 11:32:27 AM
Dr Jane, I thought you would likely have gotten a lot of snow last night there in the wilds of Ashland! My mom is in Medford and shouled e-mail her to see if she got snow too.

I had to park my car out in front of our building here at work as I couldn't get to where I normally park my car...just too much snow. I went to check on the car a few minutes ago and it was surrounded by fallen trees. So I hopped in and moved it but fast!
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Post by: Panni on December 29, 2003, 11:46:08 AM
Happy 21st Birthday, DR Maya!

Good luck with the snow, Jane. I'm so glad not to be in Colorado or Canada anymore.

Still - I personally am freezing. Rodolfo should be singing about my cold hands. I'm sitting at the computer wearing a scarf and two sweaters - and this is California! My furnace went nuts last night - it suddenly became air conditioning.  Turns out it's the condenser and can't be fixed until tomorrow. While she's here visiting my daughter is sleeping on the pull-out in the living room, and she gets the one heater I own. So - as I said - I'm freezing my ass off.

Went to a late movie last night after another movie viewing date fell through because of acute (or a cute) misunderstanding by one of two parties. Which one of the two is a matter of conjecture. Anyway, we saw HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG, which, once you realize it's an OPERA, not a movie, is very good. The James Horner score I could've done without, however. When a film is so grand in emotional scale, we don't need the music to be even grander. Which brings me back to Rodolfo and my freezing hands. Cough...cough....
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jrand73 on December 29, 2003, 11:47:35 AM
You did what?
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Diane on December 29, 2003, 11:52:54 AM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Good Vibes DR Jane![/move]


[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Vibes DR Jennifer :)[/move]

(I will e mail you a bit later)
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: MBarnum on December 29, 2003, 11:53:55 AM
By the way, being stage deprived I have not seen a single play this year, so I do not have a 10 best list for you.

As for cast recording CDs the only two that I purchased in 2003 were the WILDCAT with Lucille Ball and Keith Andes and the new version of FLOWER DRUM SONG. So that would be my top two list! LOL!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jay on December 29, 2003, 11:58:05 AM
[Cue music.]

Che gelida manina...
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jay on December 29, 2003, 11:59:24 AM
Dear Reader MBarnum:

We're going to have to get you out of the house just a little more often in 2004.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jrand73 on December 29, 2003, 12:00:36 PM
Stage manager to Mae West in dressing room:

"Your cue..your cue....Miss Tyra...you're on."

Mae West as Miss Tyra:

"Oh yea?  How'm I doin'?"
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 12:02:10 PM
Sorry to read about Isabelle Stevenson. She was the living embodiment of the Tonys for the last couple of decades. Ah, me.   :(
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 29, 2003, 12:05:16 PM
Ah yes....I remember DRCraig's description of Ms Stevenson at last year's Tony Awards.

Sad.  Sometimes on those shows, the older person doesn't seem to get it.....but she always did.  And in fact, she seemed a few steps ahead of some of the younger folks!
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Post by: Panni on December 29, 2003, 12:05:20 PM
Thank you, Jay! Although I've seen Boheme at least ten times in my life (a couple of times in Hungarian - because in Hungary operas are done in Hungarian, screw those other silly languages)... I still couldn't think of the proper spelling and didn't want to appear multo stupido.
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Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2003, 12:07:52 PM
Quote from: TCB on December 29, 2003, 10:59:23 AM
Jennifer:  I hope the "Y" stands for youth and not for yogurt.  There is something unflattering about being compared to curdled cream. Yum!

Yes, I am feeeling a little better, thank you.  Maybe once I get done with Oliver next weekend, I can get back to my ususal posting frenzy.



Sorry whenever I see TCB I think of TCBY the ice cream store. But I do love ice cream!

And whenever I see your pic, it reminds me of ... oops :)
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2003, 12:10:20 PM
I would also like to see more people post. But I think I know why someone might register and not post. Many people like to lurk. A lot of people are too shy to post. But being a registered user lets you see lots of different things on here that being a guest doesn't let you see.

Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jason on December 29, 2003, 12:12:46 PM
MBarnum: No live theatre this year? That settles it...you're coming to New York and I'm dragging you to every show possible. I'll even sleep on the couch and you can have my little twin bed if you need a place to stay. You simply cannot go on like this--missing out on some of the best and most enjoyable live entertainment available. Of course, New York theatre is not the only good theatre to see, but you simply MUST see SOMETHING next year. You must, you must, you must (that's three must's.)

By the way, I still haven't received the package you spoke of...did the post office return it to you, or is your package yet another victim of my thieving post-person?
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Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2003, 12:16:07 PM
Ha DR Diane: You sure did get an earful :)

I too am theatre deprived (even though it's one of my greatest passions). There are not many musicals here in montreal. Although I could see more in french. I wouldn't mind seeing the new mega musical, don juan.

I think my favorite theatre experience this year was Miss Saigon. Love that show. Always have.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: MBarnum on December 29, 2003, 12:18:19 PM
I agree Jason. We have a very good theater group in Salem, The Pentacle Theater. I meant to see a couple of plays there this year but didn't. And there is lots for professional theater in Portland. I do need to get out more. Tom Wopat was even here not too long ago and I would love to have seen him (don't recall the play he was in, though).

I would think that your package would have arrived by now! But maybe with the holidays it is delayed. Where does the mailman leave your packages? Just out in the open?
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 12:24:58 PM
When one has seen so much theater in his lifetime (plus participated in so much himself), I find it harder to rouse me out of my chair to go out to local theater. If I have close friends doing a show, I will go, or if someone offers me a free ticket, that's certainly an inducement. Otherwise, it would have to be a show I've never seen before and have wanted to see. Otherwise, I just can't summon up great desire to see another production of GODSPELL or THE MUSIC MAN.
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Post by: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 12:29:05 PM
Oh, boy! My mail just came and one of the last DVDs I gave myself for Christmas finally arrived: LOVE ME TONIGHT! I know what I'm going to be watching this evening....

"Lover, when I'm near you and I hear you speak my name . . . ."
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 12:30:31 PM
My best theatre experience for 2003 is yet to happen: "The Full Monty" on New Year's Eve. I enjoyed a performance of "Bat Boy" Other productions I have seen this year (non-professional) were "Sweeney Todd", "Gigi" and "Pippin".
Theatre Cds (Thanks mostly to Dear Readers in the USA, and UK).
Amor
A Man Of No Importance
Nine
Little Shop Of Horrors
Man Of La Mancha
Avenue Q
Bat Boy
Urinetown (Well I didn't hear until this year)
DVD: Stritch, Barbara Cook and "Chess" (Swedish).

Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: TCB on December 29, 2003, 12:48:19 PM
Looking back on 2003, I realize that I did not see very much theater this year.  No trips to New York or London not even any trips to Seattle for theater.  Other than the four productions that I was a member of the cast, I saw only two other shows the entire year. Is that possible?  yes, I guess so.  Both were local productions, both were musicals, and both surprised me with the quality of the productions.

The first was Little Shop of Horrors which was the show preceding Oliver out in Gig Harbor. Even though I prefer the cop-out ending of the movie, I have always liked that show.  It always seems like the little musical that could. For this production, I didn't know the director, I only knew one member of the cast, and I had heard some rumblings about troubled rehearsals so I went, not expecting a great deal.  It turned out that the pace was brisk, the cast likeable and talented, Audrey was a knockout, and even though Audrey II seemed more sewn than grown; the overall show was a delight.

Wow!  Long post.
To Be Continued.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jason on December 29, 2003, 01:02:10 PM
MBarnum: I just called the post office. No dice on the package. :( She said she'd check with the driver and the mailperson tomorrow, but I'm afraid it's lost in the Bermuda Triangle that apparently is my mailbox. I'm sorry...I was looking forward to whatever it was that you were sending me. If it is indeed lost, I'll need to know what you sent me so I can report it to to the Postmaster General. This would make the eleventh package to go missing this year. Maybe it just got delayed due to the holidays...we'll see.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on December 29, 2003, 01:24:22 PM
H A P P Y  B I R T H D A Y !!!


M A Y A N A I S E!!!!!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Sandra on December 29, 2003, 01:27:05 PM
Happy birthday Maya!!   ;D

That's really all I have to say. I'm spending the day on my futon eating candy and watching cartoons.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: William E. Lurie on December 29, 2003, 01:28:53 PM
DR Panni brought up an interesting point... for those of you DRs who go to the opera, do you prefer to hear it sung in its original language or in English (or the native language of the country you are seeing it).

While I have always prefered it in the native language I often could not follow the plot.  Now thanks to supertitles it is much easier to follow what is going on.

Jason --- what do they call those devices at the Met on the back of the seats with the translations that they use instead of supertitles?
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jason on December 29, 2003, 01:29:41 PM
Ahh...candy and cartoons...they're good for the soul. But is candy good for a sick young lady such as yourself? What kind of candy is it? Do you have enough for the whole class? ;) And what cartoons are you watching, praytell...? Feel better, Sandra.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Andrea on December 29, 2003, 01:31:39 PM
Bonne Fete Maya

 I will see you tomorrow!

I too am gearing up for the long bus ride-- I only sleep if I can cuddle up against someone on the bus-- guess I'll be making friends with my seat mate real quick. Hopefully, this time I'll be able to handle it. I got almost no sleep last night and I hope it pays off tonight. I've got the discman ready, along with three trashy novels. I actually haven't started packing yet-- but I kind of know what I'm bringing.

So everyone have a great new year's and we'll be sure to share pictures when we get back!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 01:32:11 PM
That would drive me totally insane knowing there was mail I was supposed to be getting and it was not arriving. Argh! Jason, you must be climbing the walls! When I order something (or when something is sent to me), I want it to arrive.

I say this, and I just remembered that DR Ron sent me a CD that never arrived! What's going on here? Is there a HHW conspiracy going on at the US Post Office?
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jason on December 29, 2003, 01:42:02 PM
MattH: You have no idea...I'm going nuts. This is the eleventh--yes, the ELEVENTH--package that has not arrived at my apartment. I just spoke with the mail delivery guy here at MTI and he suggested I go through with the investigation from the Postmaster General. He said they're very sneaky and they always get their man, assuming it is an internal problem. Of course, it may be someone in my building stealing mail, but I really don't think that it is... I'm not sure how involved the P.G.'s investigation will go--will they investigate my building's tenants to see if they're the culprits? I don't know. But it is driving me absolutely batty and I can't stand it anymore. My dad is sending me a package sometime this week and I told him to send it here to MTI. We'll see if that one arrives...
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Diane on December 29, 2003, 01:42:21 PM
DRWilliam: I hate seeing operas that have been translated in to english! Especially if it is a score that I know really well.

DRMatt: I agree! There is nothing worse then waiting for mail that  does'nt seem to be coming...well, actually, waiting by the phone for someone to call can be just as much torture....Not that I've done that lately or anything ;)
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 01:44:25 PM
Hmmm... have I even been to 10 shows this year to create a full Top 10?  Let me think...

1) Urinetown (B-way)
2) Hairspray (B-way)
3) Gypsy (B-way)
4) Annie Get Your Gun (summer stock)
5) She Loves Me (Univ. of Washington)
6) On Golden Pond (local)
7) Pirates of Penzance (high school)
8) West Side Story (Cent. Wash. Univ.)
9) Oliver (summer stock)
10) Big River (local)
11) Guys & Dolls (high school)
12) Footloose (high school)

Well, guess I did see a decent amount this year.  Plus 3 productions I was in: A Christmas Carol, Grease, and Sound of Music.  I think a high school South Pacific is first up for my 2004 viewing.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: bk on December 29, 2003, 01:46:38 PM
Just had a nice sandwich, which is better than having a mean sandwich.  Anyone gonna be around for a live chat this evening - or should we postpone it?
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Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 01:50:28 PM
Quote from: Andrea on December 29, 2003, 01:31:39 PM
I too am gearing up for the long bus ride-- I only sleep if I can cuddle up against someone on the bus-- guess I'll be making friends with my seat mate real quick.

Bus travel has never sounded so appealing.  ;)
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: bk on December 29, 2003, 01:52:32 PM
Still haven't started editing the final show.  Hopefully soon.  
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 02:00:25 PM
I'll be on the phone long distance and unable to type tonight if you chat. Possibly if the phone call isn't lengthy, I can participate if you decide to have a chat.
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Post by: DearReaderLaura on December 29, 2003, 02:00:53 PM
Hello fellow dear readers:
I'm here at my mother's  house. The plumbers are toiling away. The doors and windows are all open because they are soldering, so it is 55F in the house.

I'll have to think back on what my season tickets were this year so I can make my top-ten list.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 02:10:38 PM
Jason - I say do! (oh, an Anyone Can Whistle reference)  Get going with a Postmaster General investigation.  You've got nothing to lose, and the snarky nozzle who's making off with your packages needs a bit of comeuppance!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 02:12:15 PM
I've turned my heat up, yet I still feel chilly.  I'm also a bit stuffed up and have developed a bit of a cough.  I am not pleased, oh no, I am most definitely not pleased.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jason on December 29, 2003, 02:22:28 PM
DR Jed: Feel better. And yes, I am going to proceed with the investigation. It's gone on for far too long, and I have paid the price...oh, yes, Dear Readers, I have paid the price and the price was $17.95 plus tax. What the HELL am I talking about?
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2003, 02:25:36 PM
Thank you to the Dear Readers who sent me good thoughts, wishes and vibes.  I am married to an amazing, or simply crazy man.  Yesterday was the first day in fifteen years he went to bed sick.  After I posted he wants to shovel snow, he checked his temp again.  Since it came down some, out we went.  I had underestimated the depth of the snow.  In some places it was eighteen inches worth of wet heavy snow.  Good for making snowmen but the worst kind to shovel.  Every time I said “that’s it, I can’t shovel any more” we rested then continued on.  Even with Keith’s fever he shoveled twice as much as I did with far less complaining.  I think he even enjoyed having something to do.  We did the steepest 3/4th of the driveway.  Our only neighbors up our road found someone to plow the road.  They are currently cutting up trees that fell on the road, thereby making the road accessible for the snow plow.  Oh the joys of country living.  Maybe the person plowing can come finish our driveway for us when he is done with the road and our neighbor’s driveway.  Our neighbors who are higher up than we are have over two feet of snow.  Keith just came in the room.  He says he is shivering so bad he thinks he has malaria.  I guess crazy is the word, not amazing.  :)
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Post by: Ann on December 29, 2003, 02:26:26 PM
Six solid days of rain predicted for Honolulu...yee haw.  I personally have no problem with rain, especially warm rain
and I will glady frolic in the ocean in the rain, provided that there is no lightning in the area.  The problem will be convincing
my buddy Tiana that 74 degrees is NOT too cold to go to the beach.  Maybe I can get her to just drop me off there.
She's such a wimp when it comes to weather.  A little rain, a few clouds, and she's camped out on the couch for days.
I just took a lovely two mile walk up one of the hills so I could see the view.  Incredible to see the ocean from more
than one side...at least, it is when one comes from Washington.  I got a little wet, but I see no problem with that.
Maya and co. - Have a fantabulous time in NY!  I'm jealous that I can't join you guys :-)
Maya - Happy Birthday, darling!  I hope it's filled with merriment and mirth and laughter and of course legs.
Jed - Stuffy?  Coughy?  That is unseemly.  Feel better soon, I say.  And by the way, can you believe the Seahawks made it??
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 02:33:47 PM
Quote from: Ann on December 29, 2003, 02:26:26 PM
The problem will be convincing my buddy Tiana that 74 degrees is NOT too cold to go to the beach.  Maybe I can get her to just drop me off there.  She's such a wimp when it comes to weather.  A little rain, a few clouds, and she's camped out on the couch for days.
And she now lives in Tacoma???  Yikes.

Quote from: Ann on December 29, 2003, 02:26:26 PM
Maya and co. - Have a fantabulous time in NY!  I'm jealous that I can't join you guys :-)  I hope it's fill with merriment and mirth and laughter and of course legs.
Of course, if it is filled with legs, we want pictures. ;)

Quote from: Ann on December 29, 2003, 02:26:26 PM
Jed - And by the way, can you believe the Seahawks made it??
I'm still smiling.  Only twice in the 15 years I've been rooting for them!  Ahh, the masochistic life of a Seattle sports fan. :D
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: TCB on December 29, 2003, 02:46:15 PM
Quote from: Jed on December 29, 2003, 01:44:25 PM
Hmmm... have I even been to 10 shows this year to create a full Top 10?  Let me think...

1) Urinetown (B-way)
2) Hairspray (B-way)
3) Gypsy (B-way)
4) Annie Get Your Gun (summer stock)
5) She Loves Me (Univ. of Washington)
6) On Golden Pond (local)
7) Pirates of Penzance (high school)
8) West Side Story (Cent. Wash. Univ.)
9) Oliver (summer stock)
10) Big River (local)
11) Guys & Dolls (high school)
12) Footloose (high school)

Well, guess I did see a decent amount this year.  Plus 3 productions I was in: A Christmas Carol, Grease, and Sound of Music.  I think a high school South Pacific is first up for my 2004 viewing.

You had me nervous, Jed, when I saw OLIVER on the list of shows you had seen.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 02:46:20 PM
DR Jason. My daily routine (well 5 day a week) is to visit the Post Office to collect my mail. It could be delivered. Do you have Post Office Facilities that you could use? I costs us a $1 per week to rent a Post Office Box.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: MBarnum on December 29, 2003, 02:46:50 PM
Jason, I sent you two CDr's of Christmas music. Nothing valuable, but I would be quite cranky if I thought my mail were disappearing.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: TCB on December 29, 2003, 02:47:52 PM
Hmmmm.   I am not responsible for the smiley face on West Side Story.  Ghosts?
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jason on December 29, 2003, 02:50:30 PM
DR Tom: I am considering a Post Office Box...the biggest problem is, I'm never in my neighborhood during the Post Office's business hours, so I'm not sure when I'd ever be able to check my mail. I suppose I could get a P.O. Box somewhere close to MTI or the Met...I dunno. I don't think it's too expensive, but a definite inconvenience, as the post office is 6 blocks from my apartment and they're ALWAYS closed when I go there.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Emily on December 29, 2003, 02:51:29 PM
If any Hainsie or Kimlet has Maya's cell phone number, could you possibly IM me it before 8:15EST tonight?  

She had sent it to me once upon a time and I immediately lost it! :)

Thanks!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 02:51:56 PM
Quote from: TCB on December 29, 2003, 02:47:52 PM
Hmmmm.   I am not responsible for the smiley face on West Side Story.  Ghosts?

First happened to me when I made that post, as well.  It's the "8)" that does it automatically unless you disable smilies on the post.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Emily on December 29, 2003, 02:52:44 PM
oh and Jason and Craig, will you be joining Andrea, Maya, LC and myself at Tuesday's dinner at Ollie's?  

Maya was taking care of the organizational stuff but it would be nice to know... ;)
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: TCB on December 29, 2003, 02:54:25 PM
Quote from: Jed on December 29, 2003, 01:50:28 PM
Bus travel has never sounded so appealing.  ;)

I just figured it out, Jed.  You have that cute cherub face, but deep down you are really just a lecherous old man.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jason on December 29, 2003, 02:54:36 PM
Emily: I will be there, albeit around 6:30. It turns out I have to work until 6:00, but it really only takes about 15 min. to walk from MTI to 44th, so I should be there around 6:15 or 6:20. Yay, Ollie's!!
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Post by: Ann on December 29, 2003, 03:00:16 PM
Quote from: TCB on December 29, 2003, 02:54:25 PM
I just figured it out, Jed.  You have that cute cherub face, but deep down you are really just a lecherous old man.
LOL!  Careful Jed, he's on to you! :D

Blast you, bk, for using that infernal song title for the notes.  I'm gonna be singing the damn song all day now :)
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Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 03:00:54 PM
I love that the college budget HHW crowd meets at Ollie's rather than Joe Allen's. :)  Luckily, my mom was footing the bill when we went to NYC, so it was Joe Allen for us!
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Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 03:03:14 PM
Quote from: TCB on December 29, 2003, 02:54:25 PM
I just figured it out, Jed.  You have that cute cherub face, but deep down you are really just a lecherous old man.

Damn right!
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Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 03:11:47 PM
Quote from: Ann on December 29, 2003, 03:00:16 PM
Blast you, bk, for using that infernal song title for the notes.  I'm gonna be singing the damn song all day now :)

While thanks to the History Channel documentary I have on in the background, I'm currently singing "Deutschland Uber Alles."

I'm on vacation all week, so I'll probably be in a bit of a posting frenzy.  Look out, HHW-God-dom, I'm under 150 away!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 29, 2003, 03:33:31 PM
I can chat tonight - and it wouldn't be the first time I have talked to myself.

All right.....is the USA ready?

I am NOT sure.....but the HHW Gold Diggers Tour of 2004 is only hours away.

Here is the official theme song - be sure to learn it ladies.  And remember the two magic words:

PLEASE

and

THANK YOU

And Welcome to Los Estados Unidos!!!!
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Post by: Andrea on December 29, 2003, 03:35:38 PM
Ok.. jason, that's good to know... I guess what we'll do is all rendez-vous at fiveish and only eat when you get there...

And DR Jed... bus rides with me are amusing-- I talk in my sleep:)
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Post by: Maya on December 29, 2003, 03:35:42 PM
Oh, wow, thank you everyone so much for the lovely wishes.  You have helped to give me one of the best birthdays ever.  

Today was really magical; I had sooo much fun.  My mom and I went to Les Halles (trust Jose, the resident HHW gourmand, to have known of it  :D) and the meal was just delish.  I had the Salade Niçoise and a glass of champagne.  The waitor (French born but with an impeccable American accent) was just a doll, and even though I totally wasn't expecting it, he brought me an on-the-house chocolate mousse (with happy birthday spelled out on the side of the plate in chocolate) and sang happy birthday to me.  Oh, and the restaurant itself was lovely...I felt like I was in a real Parisian brasserie.

I actually opted to see "Lost in Translation," but before that we went to Second Story Books in Dupont Circle, which is one of the coolest used book stores ever.  I bought a great old Beardsleyesque print of a man in an 18th century dress...yes, you heard me...dress.  I know, I am a weird chick.

The movie itself was wonderful, so nuanced.  Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson both turned in pitch-perfect performances.  I would love to see this movie win some Oscars.

Quote from: Emily on December 29, 2003, 08:09:48 AM
Happy birthday Mayakins, the original skank and Hainsie/Kimlet princess! :D


Emily, only you would look upon my 21st birthday as an occasion to spew verbal abuse at me  ;)  I can't wait to meet everyone tomorrow!  I will definitely bring a camera.

Jason--If you can make it at 6:15 to Ollie's, that would be fine.  It's just that Wicked begins at 7, so the meeting might be a bit rushed...are you going to go piano-barring with us after the show?

Jed--You crack me up (and I love the new pic btw!)  Feel better soon!

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Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2003, 03:41:30 PM
DR Jason: That is terrible that you are not getting your mail. I would freak out.  What happens with the stuff from amazon type places? Do they resend?

I would talk to my mailman. Wouldn't he know if he was delivering your packages?
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Post by: Jennifer on December 29, 2003, 03:45:25 PM
Ugh, i just ate the most disgusting dinner ever. Luckily i only had a few bites. But the flavor is in my mouth and i must get rid of it now!  Plus I have no appetite. I'm not even sure why I tried to force it down.

Anyhow I'm off. See you all tomorrow. Happy travelling girls (loved that gold diggers pic) :)
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Post by: Danise on December 29, 2003, 04:16:03 PM
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Maya!
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Hate to say it but I agree with you, Jennifer.  I just ate as well and am suddenly not feeling very well.  Ugh.  

I’m also tired with this being my first day back at work after the 4 day weekend. I think I’ll be hitting the hay pretty early tonight.  

We had a nice day in the 70's  but there was just a touch of cool to the air. I was glad I took my jacket with me to work.

I hope you ladies have a wonderful time on your trip.  That’s another item on my wish list for the new year.  I would like a trip to NYC.  We’ll see.  If I make enough wishes ONE of them is bound to come true–right?

Can’t say I liked or dislike any plays this year as I didn’t really see any.  Sorry to hear you didn’t like DOTV.  I love the music and have heard from many others that thought it was good.

I have a question to ask–has anyone here heard of or (better still) have a recipe for Pumpkin Gobes?  One of my friends at work wants the recipe in the worst way and I told her I would check the net.  I just happened to think that  one of you might know what she is asking for.  Many thanks for any help.
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Post by: Emily on December 29, 2003, 04:16:22 PM
don't forget to send me border vibes!
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 29, 2003, 04:16:53 PM
Oh my!  I just got the UNSUNG SONDHEIM cd on EBAY for $12.49 including shpg and insurance!
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Post by: Danise on December 29, 2003, 04:22:45 PM
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I hope this will do as border vibes, Emily.  I don't know how you guys do them.
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Post by: Jane on December 29, 2003, 04:25:49 PM
Danise I never heard of Pumpkin Gobes so I looked it up.  I think you mean  Pumpkin Gobs.  They look interesting but the filling seems a bit on the sweet side.  I don’t ever recall having them before.  I will check a few of my cookbooks and see if the recipe is any of them.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2003, 04:28:18 PM


Emily good border vibes.  I'm not as creative as Danise but the wish is sincere.
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Post by: Danise on December 29, 2003, 04:33:44 PM
Thanks Jane!  I thought it looked wrong but I had her spell it to me so I could send myself an e-mail from work to get it right.     If I write myself a note I tend to leave it in my purse and forget all about it.

Thanks for any help.  I'm going to DogPile to see what I can find there as well as the recipe web sites you guys gave out here.

I'll let you know what I find.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2003, 04:46:54 PM
Finally have begun show eight, although my real work on it won't begin for a few days.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Danise on December 29, 2003, 04:47:06 PM
Hey Jane, I found several Pumpkin gobs recipes.  I printed them all out for  her.  I hope they are what she wants.
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Post by: Jason on December 29, 2003, 04:48:22 PM
Danise: I saw DOTV five times in it's short run on Broadway. Trust me, it was NOT good. It was so bad that it was funny, so I kept going and going and going, just in case this was the CARRIE of my lifetime. I didn't get to see CARRIE, but boy, oh, boy did I ever see the vampires dance!
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Post by: George on December 29, 2003, 04:49:09 PM
[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Happy Birthday Maya![/move]

 
Favorite CDs are usually the latest ones that I get, so the latest ones that I can remember getting are (in alphabetical order):
Avenue Q
Brownstone
Fade Out-Fade In (remastered reissue)
Little Shop of Horrors (new Broadway cast)
A Rock 'n' Roll Twelfth Night (locally written by a local semi-professional company--fabulous!  I think it's good enough to be on Broadway.  It has a great score...well, in my humble opinion--IMHO in Internet lingo)
Teddy and Alice (Thanks Tomovoz!)
Wicked
Zanna, Don't

As far as theater-going experiences go, this is the top five of what I've seen:
Gregory Hines (here in Olympia!)
Mark Twain, Tonight! (Hal Holbrook in Olympia, too)
A New Brain (local production)
Passion (local production)
Rags (an ages 8-16 children's theater production--but very good!)
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Post by: Danise on December 29, 2003, 04:56:37 PM
Well, Jason, It fair broke my heart that I didn't get to see it in NYC.  I had tickets for 2 shows in March.  I don't think it was as bad as people made it out to be and that's all I'll say.  I don't want to start  DOTV WWII. :-)
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Post by: TCB on December 29, 2003, 05:03:15 PM
Quote from: George on December 29, 2003, 04:49:09 PM
Favorite CDs are usually the latest ones that I get, so the latest ones that I can remember getting are (in alphabetical order):
A Rock 'n' Roll Twelfth Night (locally written by a local semi-professional company--fabulous!  I think it's good enough to be on Broadway.  It has a great score...well, in my humble opinion--IMHO in Internet lingo)


I agree with you George about Twelfth Night, but then Angry Housewives started in Seattle and I  thought that show would take the world by storm, too.
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 29, 2003, 05:15:58 PM
TCB  - I directed a production of ANGRY HOUSEWIVES that sold out EVERY performance....we only closed because another show was coming in!

What a trip!  "Eat your f&*king cornflakes!"
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: George on December 29, 2003, 05:17:47 PM
Quote from: TCB on December 29, 2003, 05:03:15 PM
I agree with you George about Twelfth Night, but then Angry Housewives started in Seattle and I  thought that show would take the world by storm, too.

You saw R&R 12th Night and/or do you have the CD?  I saw all three productions and have worked with Harlequin and knew just about everyone in the first two productions, so I'm quite a bit biased.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2003, 05:19:50 PM
Quote from: JRand53 on December 29, 2003, 05:15:58 PM
TCB  - I directed a production of ANGRY HOUSEWIVES that sold out EVERY performance....we only closed because another show was coming in!

What a trip!  "Eat your f&*king cornflakes!"

No, no, JRand, that has to be

EAT YOUR F&*KING CORNFLAKES!!!!!!!!

The production that I was involved in (usher organizer and videotaper) extended our run also.  Twice!  The first time we had to get a different actress for one of the parts...the director actually took the role, so she knew it.  The second time they decided to extend, we actually had to go to another (and larger) theater.  Even after all of that, we practically sold out every performance, also!
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Post by: Jason on December 29, 2003, 05:20:45 PM
Danise: Did you get to see the wig fight? "Wig Fight." Two words that should never go together, let alone be used as a choreographic term in a Broadway musical. That's all I'm sayin'...but it made me laugh and laugh and laugh...but not as much as Michael Crawford leaking out "Total Eclipse of the Heart" while dressed in one of Grizabella's throw-aways. :)
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 05:22:08 PM
So glad you got UNSUNG SONDHEIM, as I've said many times, my favorite BK-produced CD. I could not live without it.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2003, 05:26:03 PM
Quote from: Danise on December 29, 2003, 04:47:06 PM
Hey Jane, I found several Pumpkin gobs recipes.  I printed them all out for  her.  I hope they are what she wants.

Let me know if they are any good.  I could not find a single recipe in any of my cook books.  I am now wondering the history of this recipe.  Has anyone else heard of them?
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Post by: Jrand73 on December 29, 2003, 05:26:27 PM
DRMATTH I remember you liking the CD so much - I am very happy to get it!  I encouraged the guy I bought it from to come to HHW and check it out!

Yes, I should have added the glow to EYFC!!!

One of the actresses TOOK my video tape.....but DR GEORGE if you have a video of the show, I would love to have a copy!  Maybe someday mine will resurface!  I will always remember the night the girl playing the girlfriend of the club owner came out after a quick change with her sweater wrong side out.....shoulderpads and all.  And she was the last person in the theatre to know!!!
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Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 05:32:13 PM
Just realized that I left off a show in my Top 10 list of the year.  Adam Guettel's Light in the Piazza at the Intiman Theater in Seattle.  I'd put it at #4, right behind the 3 shows I saw in NYC.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: bk on December 29, 2003, 05:32:53 PM
Five-thirty here in cowboyville.  I'll be leaving in the next hour or so.
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Post by: George on December 29, 2003, 05:40:25 PM
Quote from: JRand53 on December 29, 2003, 05:26:27 PM
DRMATTH I remember you liking the CD so much - I am very happy to get it!  I encouraged the guy I bought it from to come to HHW and check it out!

Yes, I should have added the glow to EYFC!!!

One of the actresses TOOK my video tape.....but DR GEORGE if you have a video of the show, I would love to have a copy!  Maybe someday mine will resurface!  I will always remember the night the girl playing the girlfriend of the club owner came out after a quick change with her sweater wrong side out.....shoulderpads and all.  And she was the last person in the theatre to know!!!

I can certainly look for my Angry Housewives video.  I think I know where some of my local production videos are.  I'll let you know if I do (or don't) find it.  But I have to warn you, it's just a camcorder in the back of the theater, not a professional quality job at all.

Well, I have to sign off for now.  I won't be able to be at chat tonight.  I have some "necessary evil" (in other words, I don't wanna do them) errands to run.  Have a good chat!
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Post by: MBarnum on December 29, 2003, 05:41:29 PM
As we were discussing this duo not long ago here on HHW...

Dick St. John of the duo Dick and Dee Dee died Saturday at his home in Pacific Palisades from a fall off of a ladder. He was 63. Very sad.
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Post by: MBarnum on December 29, 2003, 05:42:15 PM
Danise, I love the holiday updating of your pic! That is so much fun! I will look forward to the changes each holiday now!
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Post by: Danise on December 29, 2003, 05:43:39 PM
If you like, Jane, I can post a couple of the receipes I found or I can send them to you if you like.  Thanks for looking anyway.

Sorry Jason but I liked Mr. C's look.  Maybe not the pictures of what I saw in the previews (I thought he looked like the Joker to be honest  and held my breath hoping that would be changed) but the final costume looked just fine to my eyes.  

I can't imagine him sounding bad doing a song either.   I might like someone else's version better--that's true--but I've never outright hated any song I've heard him do.

I don't know anything about a wig fight or I don't remember it.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jrand73 on December 29, 2003, 05:50:12 PM
Are we chatting tonight?
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2003, 05:50:42 PM
Danise I saw the recipes, thanks.  I was more interested in what gobs are.  I couldn’t find a history of them, however, I did find recipes for pumpkin whoopee pies (gobs).  Seems they are the same thing.  I have heard of whoopie pies and my curiosity is satisfied.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Danise on December 29, 2003, 05:51:32 PM
We must have posted at the same time MBarnum.  Thanks.  I didn't realize that old picture could be turned into a "dress up" doll but it seems to work!  As long as I can find the right "Accessories", I'm ready for any occasion.  LOL!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Danise on December 29, 2003, 05:56:39 PM
Just glad your satisfied, Jane.  :-)

Well, I'm off to bed.  Goodnight all.  

Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2003, 05:57:25 PM
It is too late now for the guy with the snow plow to come and finish our driveway.  I think we did enough that I can take our 4Runner with the studded tires out tomorrow.  (I think I just set myself up for some interesting comments).  We shoveled snow for at least three hours.  I have had Tylenol, wine and some hot soup I made.  Now I’m going to take a nice long hot shower.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jrand73 on December 29, 2003, 06:08:48 PM
No chat.  Okay!

Laterz!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: TCB on December 29, 2003, 06:09:10 PM
Quote from: Jane on December 29, 2003, 05:57:25 PM
It is too late now for the guy with the snow plow to come and finish our driveway.  I think we did enough that I can take our 4Runner with the studded tires out tomorrow.  (I think I just set myself up for some interesting comments).  We shoveled snow for at least three hours.  I have had Tylenol, wine and some hot soup I made.  Now I’m going to take a nice long hot shower.

My Gosh, Jane, I think you may have come up with the ultimate 21st century product -- Tylenol wine!

I realize the invention came about as a result of my poor reading skills, but we just might have something here.
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Post by: bk on December 29, 2003, 06:12:14 PM
Sorry to hear about Dick.  I saw him quite often at Varese, and he gave me his cookbooks last time I saw him.  We knew each other casually from the sixties.
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 06:18:33 PM
Re Dick & DeeDee. Appropriate (almost) title for today's notes. "The Mountain's High". Loved their version of John D Loudermilk's "Thou Shalt Not Steal" also.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 06:21:26 PM
Looks as though chat is a no-go this week.  Ah well, sounded as if we weren't going to have many there anyway.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jane on December 29, 2003, 07:16:42 PM
Quote from: TCB on December 29, 2003, 06:09:10 PM
My Gosh, Jane, I think you may have come up with the ultimate 21st century product -- Tylenol wine!

I realize the invention came about as a result of my poor reading skills, but we just might have something here.

LOL
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 08:11:28 PM
Quote from: Danise on December 29, 2003, 05:43:39 PM

I can't imagine him sounding bad doing a song either.   I might like someone else's version better--that's true--but I've never outright hated any song I've heard him do.



Just one note of "It Only Takes a Moment" in that nasally squeak he called a singing voice back then is enough to send my eardrums screaming in pain.

To be fair, his maturity has given his voice a much more sonically pleasing timbre.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 29, 2003, 08:22:15 PM
Good evening!

I haven't read today's posts - well, the ones since I posted since this morning.. yet... But I did want to post at least once while I was still semi-awake...

What a wonderful way to spend my "day off" -> in rehearsal!  Truly, it was.

I started today on a new play by Craig Wright called Melissa Arctic.  It is being presented by the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC - what an amazing organization/space/cultural depository.  I don't want to give away too much about the play at this point and time, but I will say that:
-It's an adaptation of Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale.
-It has some music in it - which is why I'm on the team - duh!
-Craig Wright has had his work produced in DC and NYC - among other places.  His most recent piece being Recent Tragic Events, about 9/11.  He's also one of the staff writers for HBO's "Six Feet Under".
-It's an amazing cast.
-The whole "vibe" today was very fun and "functional" and open.
-I'm finally working with some of the "other" actors in town - the ones that do primarily straight plays.  It's so cool to be working with people I've only read about in articles and reviews.
-And there is definitely a sense of magic in the air. :)

I feel so fortunate to be a part of the process - and I'm basically just helping out the first two weeks of rehearsals as the assistant musical director.  And I'll be the "understudy" musician during the run.

But, really, it was an unexpected treat, pleasure and privilege to be in that rehearsal hall today.  Yes, I will have some long days ahead of me this week with rehearsals during the day and a show at night, but I have a feeling one process will just energize the other!

If any DRs want to check it out, the website for the Folger is http://www.folger.edu.  You'll find all the links to all their programs, including the theatre - and the play.

OH!  And I have a date for New Year's Eve!!!

:D
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Post by: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 08:31:17 PM
A reminder that my New Year's Eve date is with Paul Mecurio. I'll just have to get used to the idea of sharing him with a theatre full of strangers.
Good to hear about both your day and your date Jose. Dates, figs what's next? Ah Raisons.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 08:34:26 PM
Good for you, DR Jose! Some of us will be dateless but happy for those who will have "escorts." Of course, you will HAVE to kiss and tell. That is the rule here at HHW, isn't it?  :D
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 08:37:13 PM
Quote from: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 08:11:28 PM
Just one note of "It Only Takes a Moment" in that nasally squeak he called a singing voice back then is enough to send my eardrums screaming in pain.

To be fair, his maturity has given his voice a much more sonically pleasing timbre.
I get to "Drop a name" for a change. Give some credit to Mr Crawford's singing teacher Ian Adam who "took him in hand" for "Billy", "Barnum" and "Phantom". According to Ian, Michael did not even sing a few lines at a time for "Dolly" or "Forum". He could not "sing" and knew it.
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Post by: Jason on December 29, 2003, 08:43:27 PM
This is my first attempt at posting a picture that I took my very own self. This is Lincoln Center at night with the Christmas Tree lit up. Enjoy!!
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Post by: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 08:51:16 PM
The pics turned out very nicely. I wish I were in them, so I could be in NYC and go to some shows. Will July EVER get here?  :)
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Post by: Jason on December 29, 2003, 08:53:24 PM
And a shot of the Broadway Junior office at MTI...
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Matt H. on December 29, 2003, 08:58:26 PM
Well, that's certainly something you don't see every day! I had no idea they had these logo cutouts in the workplace! Great behind-the-scenes shot!
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Post by: Laura II on December 29, 2003, 08:58:33 PM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%][font="courier new"]HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
MYMY!!!!!!![/font][/move]

Have a wonderful trip! (Same to you other HHW girls who are going!)

Now to catch up on today's posts!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jason on December 29, 2003, 09:03:12 PM
MattH: The hula-dancing Cosette's arms are hooked up to a motor so she dances and Annie is on hinges, so she swings back and forth like a door. It's quite imaginative.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jason on December 29, 2003, 09:10:30 PM
A better-lit shot of the Met...
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Kerry on December 29, 2003, 09:24:31 PM
I love you guys and am happy you have been and are a part of my life.

Okay--- enough of this mushy stuff.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 09:37:58 PM
DR Kerry: Fosca and Magnus respond quite well to "mush mush". Not enough love in the world - feel free to mush. It's not too early to wish you and MusicGuy "Happy New Year".
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Post by: JoseSPiano on December 29, 2003, 09:43:24 PM
Whew!  What a lovely number of lovely posts to catch up on!  Now for a few more of my own before getting ready for bed... I have rehearsal at 10:00AM... and after not having to be up until Noon-ish for the past couple of weeks... Oy Vey!

DR Jason - Shall we assume those pics were taken with your new digital camera?

*And remind the GoldDiggers that it is a little bit of a hike from Ollie's to The Gerswin - at least I think it is - well, it's more than two blocks, and during "theatre rush hour".  -If they pick up their tickets earlier in the day...

Sorry to hear about your mail woes.  I had a minor one this week myself.  I mailed a Christmas present to a friend in Richmond from Fairfax, VA - from the nice big post office right by my parents house.  This is the post office that gets my letters to Richmond overnight automatically - and that's even if I drop my mail off at 11:45PM the night before!  Well, I sent this package off Monday afternoon via Priority Mail.  Well, it did not get there Tuesday... It did not get there Wednesday... It got there Saturday!?!?!  Well, it was delivered on Saturday.  The worst part was that I told the recipient that I had sent him something, so... It was frustrating for both of us.  -At least he knew that his local branch is not the most dependable... However, he did call to complain about the package not arriving Friday afternoon, and, lo and behold, it shows up Saturday, hmm....

But, still 11 packages?!?!?!?  May they all turn up sooner or later.  Or maybe a package meant for someone else will accidentally get delivered to your address!  Could be fun!?!?!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Sandra on December 29, 2003, 09:45:04 PM
Jason, I was eating Hershey kisses. And I watched all my favorite cartoons: Arthur, George Shrinks, Cyberchase, and Sagwa.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 09:45:33 PM
A wonderful Chistmasy sort of day. My mail today included (along with an Amex bill!), a most welcome and meaningful Christmas card from a dear friend, a "wild and beautiful" calendar from Florida and the Carly Simon Christmas CD. HHW provides much joy to many of DR Kerry.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 29, 2003, 09:46:10 PM
DR George - I had hoped to catch Gregory Hines live on stage one day myself.  So sad that he was taken away from us this year.  Let's hope that his brother, Maurice, will be hoofin' it up for years to come.  -What a card!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 09:48:33 PM
DR Jose. Jason is much too young for those "Fun" packages.
DR Sandra. Shouldn't you be doing something more constructive with your evening - like watching "Red Dwarf". You are it seems feeling better today.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: td on December 29, 2003, 09:52:49 PM
Quote from: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 09:37:58 PM
DR Kerry: Fosca and Magnus respond quite well to "mush mush". Not enough love in the world - feel free to mush. It's not too early to wish you and MusicGuy "Happy New Year".
It's sorta odd,but,Minx Anastasia will start to trot on her leash whenever I say "mush mush."  It must be in her Husky genes.

Oh, and if your date for New Year's Eve is Paul, then that leaves Hugh Jackman or Colin Farrell for me. . .maybe we'll have a triple date (one should have the same number of dates on New Year's Eve as EITHER the final digit of the year going out or the year coming in).
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 29, 2003, 09:52:56 PM
DR Jed - Oooh, A Light in the Piazza!  I'm hoping that it will make it's way around here one day - the production, well at least most of the cast, seems to be on mini-tour - with lots of down time between cities.  I believe it's going to opening again sometime, somewhere in early 2004.  Celia Keenan-Bolger is truly one of my favorite people to work with/be around/to know!  And also just get a kick out of saying her name, "Celia Keenan-Bolger!"
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 29, 2003, 09:56:47 PM
Quote from: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 09:48:33 PM
DR Jose. Jason is much too young for those "Fun" packages.

DR Tomovoz - Umm... You obviously haven't been in Jason's NYC apartment... nor slept on his couch...

-Whatever that means?!?!?

-It's getting late, and I need to get to bed.  I got a slight headache which could be due to the fact that I've actually up for 15 hours today - and it's not even 3:00AM! ;-)  Or it could be all the carbs leaving my body... Day two, so far, so good!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jason on December 29, 2003, 10:10:33 PM
WHAT!?!?! If I hear one more disasparaging remark about my Gladiator ballet, you'll find this trumpet where the sun don't...

Yes, Jose, those spiffy pictures were taken with my spiffy new digital camera. I wasn't really paying much attention when I took them...they're not exactly the quality that I usually strive for. I'm still experimenting with the camera, and I hope to improve my photographic skills post haste.

Tonight I went to Barnes and Noble and spent the $50 gift card I got from my brother. With it I purchased the 2-DVD set of THE COLOR PURPLE (one of my very favorite movies) and the Beatles' Number One Hits CD. I'm a happy boy.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 29, 2003, 10:16:15 PM
Oh, and before I turn in, here's my Top Ten - or Top Whatever #.  *I'll have to combine shows I've seen with show I've been in... My brain is about to shut down ;-)

In no particular order:

1) Take Me Out (Broadway)
2) Man of La Mancha (Revival-Broadway - was just worth it to hear Stokes sing "The Impossible Dream", and Marin Mazzie's "Aldonza"!)
3) South Pacific (Arena Stage) - In the pit for this one - yes, it opened in 2002, but closed in 2003.
4) Hair (VCU - my alma mater) - I was the MD.  It was amazing, and unfortunate, how this piece became with the outbreak of war in the Middle East.
5) I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (Wayside Theatre) - I was the MD.  Yes, it's schlocky, but fun schlocky.  We also had a wonderful cast.  And "Shouldn't I Be Less In Love With You" has made my top ## list of theatre songs.
6) Camelot (Arena Stage) - Just one more week to go. :-(
7) 1776 (Ford's Theatre) - Again, in the pit.  Who'd have thunk that this "chestnut" could still be fresh and inspirational.
8) Cirque du Soleil's Varekai (LA) - Yes, I know it's not technically a "show", but maybe it is.  Sometimes the most moving images are the simplest.
9) Storm (Gold Coast, AUS) - What a piece of $!@!#@!#@!!!  I'm just glad I didn't actually spend any of my casino money to see it!  But even though I got comped in, I still felt like I deserved a refund!
10) -And since it was theatrically-related - at least the for me...  The NYC (and NE) Blackout of 2003!  We were in the middle of Camelot auditions.  Thankfully, we just had to walk down 17 flights of stairs - and not up them!  And, all in all, I had a very nice time in the blackout.  It was amazing to see NYers really pull together to help each other out.  Such a great vibe in the city that evening.  And I also ate rather well too - still remember those warm Italian pastries the next morning from the bakery in the Village near where I was staying.  And Amtrak was running on time southbound too!

Hmm.. That was a stretch...  I guess the only two shows I saw were Take Me Out, and La Mancha.  Oh, I did see Phantom again - but that was to see Hugh Panaro - and it was great catching up with him again after the show.

As for CDs... please refer to ever-growing pile of unopened CDs next to my stereo... Someday...  Oh, but, like BK, I do adore the L'il Abner re-issue - OH!!  And it looks like I may be doing a production of L'il Abner next season!  We'll see...
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 29, 2003, 10:22:29 PM
Quote from: Jason on December 29, 2003, 10:10:33 PM
WHAT!?!?! If I hear one more disasparaging remark about my Gladiator ballet, you'll find this trumpet where the sun don't...

~~~~~~~~

Tonight I went to Barnes and Noble and spent the $50 gift card I got from my brother. With it I purchased the 2-DVD set of THE COLOR PURPLE (one of my very favorite movies) and the Beatles' Number One Hits CD. I'm a happy boy.

Ooohh... A 2-DVD set of The Color Purple!  I forgot this was out - I guess I just found the latest DVD to gather dust on my shelf!  *It came on HBO the other day... and, yes, I watched it again... and, yes, I cried again.

And as for your Gladiator ballet... It wasn't the ballet I was complaining about, it was the trumpet!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: JoseSPiano on December 29, 2003, 10:25:21 PM
oooohh.. that was bad!  Wasn't it?  Wasn't it!  Was it?

OK - I have rehearsal in 8 hours and 35 minutes....

Goodnight!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jason on December 29, 2003, 10:31:17 PM
Jose C. Simbulan!! I can't believe you! Dear Readers, I assure you that my trumpet has remained safely and securely in it's trumpet case for many, many years...and I'm sure that it will remain there for many years to come.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: bk on December 29, 2003, 10:34:58 PM
Had company to see a movie.  Now I must get some food down my gaping maw and then I shall return to bring us over two hundred posts.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 10:59:23 PM
Quote from: bk on December 29, 2003, 10:34:58 PM
Had company to see a movie.

That was wonderfully vague!  Let the rumors (or rumours for our Oz friend) fly!!! :D  Maybe BK has himself a New Year's date, as well.  Happy to hear that you do, Jose, and hope that many more H/K's do.  No date here, but will be with a wonderful group of theatre friends, so that's good.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: George on December 29, 2003, 11:08:43 PM
Quote from: Jason on December 29, 2003, 08:53:24 PM
And a shot of the Broadway Junior office at MTI...

(http://www.haineshisway.com/community/attachments/Picture_003.jpg)

You have the (animated) female from "Sufferin' Till Suffrage!"  That's my favorite School House Rock! song!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 11:08:48 PM
Thank you Jed. In Oz we've only had about 220 years to wreck the English language (sorry modify) so we have yet to catch up to you guys. I shall persist with flavouring and colouring just as i cling to programme and other archaic spelling. We still even use the whole range of vowel sounds (but they do have a "Nasal" sound). With such trivia in mind, I used to teach Shorthand and always thought Pitman a touch pedandic when they distinguished between symbols for th as in "thistle" and th as in "there". Not only that but they have a symbol for "Wh" as in "wheel". I don't go quite that far!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 11:18:46 PM
Oh yes, in my "Diction for Singers" class, we most definitely distinguished between thistle and there.  There was one word in particular that our prof insisted on a certain IPA spelling of that made no sense to any of us in the class.  Can't remember what the word was, but I remember her finally just saying, "I'm from Brooklyn, that's how it's pronounced in this class." :)
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: bk on December 29, 2003, 11:19:34 PM
I stuff my hungry maw for forty minutes and come back to find three posts?  I will be right here on New Year's Rockin' Eve.  I don't do dates on New Years.  All who are here will be my collective date.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 11:27:50 PM
Alright, no New Year's date for BK, but we shouldn't let that quell our rumo(u)rs of tonight's movie company.  Oh no, no quelling here.  Kvelling, sure, just no quelling.
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 11:33:32 PM
Heaven forbid that anyone think that I pronounce "This'll" the same as "thistle". It is just that I didn't think a shorthand system really needed to go that far! I don't know if the Greig system makes the distinction. Isn't this an educational site!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 11:34:42 PM
Dear BK. I think many of your readers prefer Figs to Dates on New Year's Eve anyway!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: George on December 29, 2003, 11:46:58 PM
On New Year's Eve (8:00 PM Eastern time and 5:00 PM Pacific time), there's supposed to be an Internet radio show that I'm going to try and record..."try" being the operative word.  Actually, I have to try and find where I saved the link to the site before I can try and record it.  Hopefully the program won't be more than two hours because at 7:30, I've been invited by my sister and her boyfriend and her daughter to join them at a fairly fancy restaurant for dinner (they're paying!!).  I could stay home until about 7:15 since the restaurant's only down the hill from where I live...probably not more than three miles away.  After that, I'm coming home and staying inside.  In another other word:  Dateless.

And yes, Tomovoz, this can be a good thing...I do prefer figs. ;)
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 11:51:39 PM
Quote from: Tomovoz on December 29, 2003, 11:33:32 PM
Isn't this an educational site!

Well, with all the teachers we have around here (you, MattH, William F. Orr, myself, and more I'm sure I'm forgetting), I should certainly hope so!
Title: Re:CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
Post by: Jed on December 29, 2003, 11:54:07 PM
George, what's the radio show of which you speak?  I'll be looking for some way to kill time until 7:30 or so Wednesday.