Haines His Way

DR Jane, I don't think DR RonP's posts about MEDIUM really had any spoilers.  He did mention one thing. But it was vague so I don't think it would spoil anything.

I have chosen to go see the THE PAVILION starring Brian D'Arcy James during my New York trip. It is off-Broadway, but I had hoped to be able to see Brian in something while I am there, and this play just started.

Brian is the nephew of my favorite TV actor, Brian Kelly (of FLIPPER fame).

Haven't decided what night to  go, but likely will be Monday or Tuesday.

Brian D'Arcy James was brilliant at the Alan Menken concert at Merkin Hall last night, as was Kerry Butler, BTW.  I think people are going to be delighted with the "new" LITTLE MERMAID numbers, which were debuted last night, and the two of them were fantastic performing those numbers, as was Michael McGrath.

Hmmm...maybe I should just see both shows then!

Sweet Antelope of the Night. Rodzinski's here.

BK, are you saying there are too many musical productions in the world?

Jennifer-
I attempted to watch THE GHOST WHISPERER Friday. I was going to get TPunk's goat by telling her I like it more than MEDIUM, but I found it rather corny and unwatchable. But that's just me. I rarely like TV shows.

I saw the last few moments of KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL last night.  I didn't know that Xander was in it!  I may watch it now!

I also am disappointed that KIDS are being included in THE AMAZING RACE.  I will watch it, but I think a great deal of the dynamic will be lost when you have parents and kids.  

I know Peter Kastner from the film BS I LOVE YOU which I watched as a kid. Probably a wholly inappropriate movie for me to watch then.

MEDIUM did have some interesting concepts last night, if that's not spoiling anything.

Playbills....hmmm....  A CHORUS LINE (my first Broadway show ON Broadway) - and a few others.

GEORGE C SCOTT autographed ON BORROWED TIME - and the rest of the cast including Nathan Lane, too.

Like other DR's I like to look at my Playbills from time to time to remember the shows and the casts.  Broadway souvenir books from TITANIC, TOMMY, and PHANTOM....and the tour book from MAMMA MIA that DRJOSE purchased for me...all very nice!

When you find yourself in danger
When you're threatened by a stranger
When it looks like you will take a lickin'

BUCK BUCK BUCK BUCK

Oh wait, that's NOT Tennessee Tuxedo!

FYI: There will be a mini-HHW gathering of NYCers on Thursday night. We're seeing "Mildred Pierce" at the Clearview Cinemas in Chelsea on 23rd Street (just across from the Krispy Kreme!) at 7pm.  Tickets are $6. I know last week's viewing of "All About Eve" was sort of short-notice, but I wanted to give everyone an opportunity to come out and see Ms. Crawford this week.

And JRand too!

Now if either of you can explain how to use the Professor's "3-D BB," that would be swell.

If any New Yorkers are fans of Jane Powell, she will be appearing in the flesh at the Museum of Television and Radio on Sept. 29th when they show her TV special from RUGGLES OF RED GAP. She will do a question and answer thingy afterwards which will be moderated by Rick McKay.

I wish I could be there to see it!  

As a matter of fact, in the next several weeks the museaum will be screening several vintage television musicals (most from the 50s and 60s). Some interesting titles http://www.mtr.org/

Whatever one feels about LES MISERABLES, we have that show to thank for upgrading the quality of show souvenirs.  Up till then, the t-shirts and souvenir programs were crap.  LES MIS raised the bar, and while their stuff was pricey you at least felt you were getting something worthwhile for your bucks.  The Cosette sweatshirt I bought when the show first opened is still in excellent shape.