Topic: IF IT'S TUESDAY IT MUST BE TUESDAY (Read 27317 times)

William E. Lurie · « **Reply #60 on:** March 02, 2004, 09:51:09 AM »

Jennifer - Mr. Hung didn't make me smile... he made me cry.

I just read that at the opening night party for the FIDDLER revisal the musical director got into a fist fight with Michael Riedel and knocked Riedel down.

Emily · « **Reply #61 on:** March 02, 2004, 09:52:40 AM »

Oh and I almost forgot.

Today is Super Tuesday so if you are a registered democrat in one of the big six states... what the heck are you doing at home?

Go vote!!!

William E. Lurie · « **Reply #62 on:** March 02, 2004, 09:53:55 AM »

I just discovered that since I am the first post on a new page I had to manually go back to the previous page to read the posts that came in while I was typing. From now on, if your post starts a page, go back to the end of the prior page so you won't miss anything.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #63 on:** March 02, 2004, 09:56:06 AM »

And will DR Jay be venturing to the Woods called North?

der Brucer (wondering if she'll do selections from her "The Sound of Music" album)

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #64 on:** March 02, 2004, 09:58:47 AM »

Quote from: Emily on March 02, 2004, 09:52:40 AM

Oh and I almost forgot.

Today is Super Tuesday so if you are a registered democrat in one of the big six states... what the heck are you doing at home?

Go vote!!!

In CA, those registered as "Decline to State" may also vote in the Democrat primary!

der Brucer (wondering when "Decline to State" my also be a choice under "Sex")

William E. Lurie · « **Reply #65 on:** March 02, 2004, 10:06:44 AM »

Comment on Super Tuesday - Since I always vote for the person, not the party, I have always registered as an independent and therefore am barred from voting in primaries. I realize that I could change my registration every election depending on who is running, but in some primaries I may favor a Republican for one position and a Democrat for another. A lot of people may not agree with me (so what else is new?), but I think if the party system which is not a part of the Constitution were eliminated and people could run for elections based on their own beliefs and not the party's, this country might be a lot better off. Congress would be a lot better too, because it could then operate as a group of individuals, not as two opposing groups of Congressmen.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #66 on:** March 02, 2004, 10:07:36 AM »

Never underestimate the power of a good PR firm:

in a double bill with:

der Brucer (wondering if JRand has posters like this for his show!)

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #67 on:** March 02, 2004, 10:11:41 AM »

Quote from: William E. Lurie on March 02, 2004, 09:53:55 AM

I just discovered that since I am the first post on a new page I had to manually go back to the previous page to read the posts that came in while I was typing. From now on, if your post starts a page, go back to the end of the prior page so you won't miss anything.

And I've got to learn that if I'm reading posts and I'm at the bottom of the page and it seems like no one is posting anything, that it helps to check if the page count has increased.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #68 on:** March 02, 2004, 10:28:50 AM »

I don't think Mr. Hung is either a sweet innocent nor a deluded innocent. I think he knows he can't sing, I think he's aware that all the "new friends" he's made and the attention he is getting will vanish once the novelty has worn off, and I think he is wisely going to milk this ride for as long as he can and make as much as he can from it, before it fades. If he can get his "Mrs. Miller" album and do public appearances for six months or so, he may walk away with a tidy sum which would be a very nice financial cushion for a somewhat socially inept, goofy-looking twenty year old just starting out in life. And hopefully, he'll be smart enough to get those dreadful teeth fixed.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #69 on:** March 02, 2004, 10:29:58 AM »

DR WEL, it was the director who got into the fight with Michael Riedel, not the MD. Riedel's response in the paper this morning was that he's so disliked it will probably insure David Leveau(?)'s getting a Tony.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #70 on:** March 02, 2004, 10:30:38 AM »

Maybe a little ray of hope?

AP Report:

Senate Democrats Score Wins on Gun Bill
Tuesday, March 02, 2004

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Tuesday to extend for another decade a ban on military-style assault weapons and to require background checks on buyers at private gun shows, giving Democrats rare victories on gun legislation that would also deny crime victims the ability to sue gunmakers and dealers.

DER POSTER’S COMMNETS HEREWITH:

I’m personally pleased that the bill as amended passed. It should be noted, however, that the bill could not have passed without support from Republican Senators.

“Ten Republicans broke party ranks: Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island, Susan Collins of Maine, Mike DeWine of Ohio, Peter Fitzgerald of Illinois, Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, Richard Lugar of Indiana, Gordon Smith of Oregon, Olympia Snowe of Maine, George Voinovich of Ohio and John Warner of Virginia.”

“Six Democrats voted against extending the ban: Max Baucus of Montana, Russ Feingold of Wisconsin, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, Zell Miller of Georgia, Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Harry Reid of Nevada.”

Senator McCain (R-AZ) voted for closing the Gun Show loophole.

Headlines that scream of a “Democrat Victory” certainly complicate the problem of convincing moderate Republicans to take more progressive positions.

Der Brucer (suggesting a little more grace in victory might help gain more of them)

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #71 on:** March 02, 2004, 10:33:33 AM »

YIKES! Someone get bk here quick! The next post will be #30,000!!!

bk · « **Reply #72 on:** March 02, 2004, 10:35:34 AM »

We are POISED

bk · « **Reply #73 on:** March 02, 2004, 10:36:19 AM »

30,000 posts since our new discussion board was introduced. I'd say that was something to shout about, wouldn't you?

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #74 on:** March 02, 2004, 10:40:31 AM »

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]HEY, HO!!![/move]

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #75 on:** March 02, 2004, 10:44:26 AM »

A Sad note to start the next 30,000:

From New York Times:

March 2, 2004

Jerome Lawrence, 88, Author of Stage Hit 'Inherit the Wind,' Dies

By BEN SISARIO

Jerome Lawrence, a playwright and theater director whose plays include the classic courtroom drama "Inherit the Wind," died on Sunday at his home in Malibu, Calif., his niece Deborah Robison said. He was 88.

With Robert E. Lee, his writing partner of more than 50 years, Mr. Lawrence wrote 39 plays, including "Auntie Mame," "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail" and "First Monday in October." Twelve of their collaborations reached Broadway.
…
More than a decade after "Inherit the Wind" Mr. Lawrence and his partner again captured the zeitgeist, this time during the Vietnam era, with their play about Thoreau's act of civil disobedience in refusing to pay taxes to support a war against Mexico. The play had its premiere at Ohio State University in 1970 and had at least 75 productions across the country that year. The authors deliberately avoided Broadway; the play was produced in many regional theaters and on college campuses, thanks to American Playwrights Theater, a network that Lee and Mr. Lawrence helped found in 1963.
…
In addition to Ms. Robison, of Berkeley, Calif., Mr. Lawrence is survived by his companion, Will Willoughby, of Malibu; his niece Paula Robison, of Boston; and a nephew, Joshua Robison, of San Francisco

der Brucer (RIP)

Noel · « **Reply #76 on:** March 02, 2004, 10:47:28 AM »

And in widescreen, no less.

I love musicals, so my favorite Natalie Wood films are West Side Story followed by Gypsy.

A novel I love that should be a musical, Marjorie Morningstar, was way too wasp-ified for my tastes, but

This Property Is Condemened is enjoyable, and also might make a good musical.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #77 on:** March 02, 2004, 10:47:48 AM »

Good luck, DR EMILY.

Yes, DRWEL, I think DRJAY is correct in that the timing of that Disney ad (it was also in USA TODAY) has more to do with the Annual Stockholders' Meeting tomorrow than any movie that might (or might NOT) be made.

DR Lulu - it might be an allergic reaction to something, or a bug bite!

AND thanks to the HHW'ers who answered my question about "vintage" couture yesterday!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #78 on:** March 02, 2004, 10:51:18 AM »

P a n a v i s i o n

The above season announcement really surprises the hell out me. Who would suppose Frederica Von Staade even had ANY friends?

Jay · « **Reply #79 on:** March 02, 2004, 10:54:41 AM »

Quote from: JRand53 on March 02, 2004, 10:51:18 AM

The above season announcement really surprises the hell out me. Who would suppose Frederica Von Staade even had ANY friends?

Why would you say that? Despite her well-to-do upbringing, Miss Von Stade comes across as a very genuine and down to earth sort of person, and is beloved by legions of fans.

bk · « **Reply #80 on:** March 02, 2004, 10:59:47 AM »

Were we in Panavision? Looks okay now, doesn't it?

bk · « **Reply #81 on:** March 02, 2004, 11:00:42 AM »

Just got a notice that my friend Eileen Barnett is doing the lead in Lady in the Dark at the Alex, late this month. It's one of those Musical Theatre Guild things. I may try to get over there to see it.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #82 on:** March 02, 2004, 11:08:40 AM »

Quote from: Noel on March 02, 2004, 10:47:28 AM

And in widescreen, no less.

'Taint no' mo' ! I shrank Frederica!

der Brucer (anybody else need a shrinking?)

bk · « **Reply #83 on:** March 02, 2004, 11:10:04 AM »

The Incredible Shrinking Fredrica. Good movie.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #84 on:** March 02, 2004, 11:20:02 AM »

My favorite Natalie Wood performances:

Rebel Without A Cause
Gypsy
Inside Daisy Clover
Love With the Proper Stranger

bk · « **Reply #85 on:** March 02, 2004, 11:22:43 AM »

I do love Love with the Proper Stranger - great Elmer Bernstein score.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #86 on:** March 02, 2004, 11:27:36 AM »

DRJAY - Oh...well I stand corrected. In that case, have they scheduled ENOUGH performances to include them all?

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #87 on:** March 02, 2004, 11:29:38 AM »

Quote from: bk on March 02, 2004, 11:00:42 AM

Just got a notice that my friend Eileen Barnett is doing the lead in Lady in the Dark at the Alex, late this month. It's one of those Musical Theatre Guild things. I may try to get over there to see it.

See it my ASS - record it!

Us chauvanists want an up-to-date true stereo US cast recording!

der nagging Brucer

Jrand73 · « **Reply #88 on:** March 02, 2004, 11:32:13 AM »

My ship has sails that are made of silk
It's deck is lined with gold
Of jam and spice
There's a paradise in the hold.....................

William E. Lurie · « **Reply #89 on:** March 02, 2004, 11:37:14 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 02, 2004, 10:29:58 AM

DR WEL, it was the director who got into the fight with Michael Riedel, not the MD. Riedel's response in the paper this morning was that he's so disliked it will probably insure David Leveau(?)'s getting a Tony.

You are correct. I tend to read a little faster than I should and didn't notice the 's at the end of the word musical in the phrase "the musical's director". I was surprised to see this in the Post, Mr. Reidel's paper. I would have thought one of the other papers would have jumped on the story that presents a Post columnist in a less-than-favorable light.

News:

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