Topic: I'M GONNA WASH THE NOTES RIGHT OUT OF MY HAIR AND SEND THEM ON THEIR WAY (Read 24568 times)

bk · « **on:** November 29, 2008, 10:18:11 PM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes are on their way, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're washing each other right now.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** November 29, 2008, 10:19:37 PM »

And the word of the day is: PRELAPSARIAN!

bk · « **Reply #2 on:** November 29, 2008, 10:27:44 PM »

One thing I forgot to mention re South Pacific (probably a lot I forgot, actually) is there is NO cell phone announcement at all - no coy "unwrap your candies now" or "don't take pictures or record the show" - instead there's an insert in the program, and the ushers are constantly asking people to shut off all electronic devices. The class of this production puts everything else on Broadway to shame.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #3 on:** November 29, 2008, 10:27:46 PM »

bk - I didn't care for "My Girl Back Home" either, although, I don't mind it so much when it's placed in the second act during the "Thanksgiving Follies" sequence. -And my only "real" question about this revival was just how much of the dialog setting up "My Girl Back Home" was original, and whether any of it had to be "reconstructed".

Otherwise, yes, the production is quite lump-in-the-throat worthy. -And I'm glad that Paulo Szot was (still) in tonight too.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #4 on:** November 29, 2008, 10:29:59 PM »

Quote from: bk on November 29, 2008, 10:27:44 PM

One thing I forgot to mention re South Pacific (probably a lot I forgot, actually) is there is NO cell phone announcement at all - no coy "unwrap your candies now" or "don't take pictures or record the show" - instead there's an insert in the program, and the ushers are constantly asking people to shut off all electronic devices. The class of this production puts everything else on Broadway to shame.

... For Light in the Piazza the cellphone/candy announcement was done in Italian.

*And once "nice" thing about the Beaumont is that due to the configuration of the theatre complex, once they close the doors, it's hard to get a cellphone signal anyway.

George · « **Reply #5 on:** November 29, 2008, 10:33:49 PM »

Thanks, BK, for the lovely review of South Pacific. I love the CD and would love to see the show in New York. I've only seen a couple of high school productions. They were adequate for high school, but they were still high school.

bk · « **Reply #6 on:** November 29, 2008, 10:37:04 PM »

If I rememer correctly, all the My Girl Back Home dialogue had been cut from the original and was reinstated here. But Logan and R&H were right to lose it and, as I said, it was the only thing I didn't care for - that said, it didn't ruin anything for me.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #7 on:** November 29, 2008, 10:41:29 PM »

Quote from: bk on November 29, 2008, 10:37:04 PM

If I rememer correctly, all the My Girl Back Home dialogue had been cut from the original and was reinstated here. But Logan and R&H were right to lose it and, as I said, it was the only thing I didn't care for - that said, it didn't ruin anything for me.

I just remember when I worked on the show at Arena Stage, the director placed "My Girl Back Home" in the second act - which, apparently, was also an "original" option. Even the numbering of the song in the score reflected that.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #8 on:** November 29, 2008, 10:42:12 PM »

OK.... I need to get bed, sleep, so...

Goodnight.

MBarnum · « **Reply #9 on:** November 29, 2008, 10:44:37 PM »

Loved the report on SOUTH PACIFIC! Makes me want to go and see it!

MBarnum · « **Reply #10 on:** November 29, 2008, 10:45:00 PM »

I need to get to bed too.

George · « **Reply #11 on:** November 29, 2008, 11:08:36 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on November 29, 2008, 10:45:00 PM

I need to get to bed too.

And me, three.

George · « **Reply #12 on:** November 29, 2008, 11:09:22 PM »

I felt like I was starting to get a cold, but I've been taking Dimetapp and so far, I haven't gotten any symptoms, which is very important right now, being in a show. It seems like more people in this cast have been getting sick than have in previous December shows. $:-\$ The guy playing Jimmy (the lead) did not sound good today, at all. Hopefully, we'll all be better by Thursday, our preview...and actors' benefit.

So, I'm going to bed early. Good night, all.

FJL · « **Reply #13 on:** November 30, 2008, 04:59:47 AM »

I didn't sleep enough, but I'm totally awake. Maybe the anticipation of seeing ROAD SHOW today, or maybe how rich the yummy meal at Noho Star Restaurant was last night.

FJL · « **Reply #14 on:** November 30, 2008, 05:00:18 AM »

Or maybe a combination of both

Ginny · « **Reply #15 on:** November 30, 2008, 05:04:02 AM »

Sunday morning greetings! Richard and I will be off to Cincinnati soon for church, then an Advent carol program at The Cathedral of Saint Peter in Chains - "great music in a great space."

The chick flick (Chocolat) gathering with my mom, sister, and niece was just what we needed. Casual and low-key. For dinner, I heated up all the Thanksgiving leftovers and enjoyed the meal far more than I had on Thursday.

Ginny · « **Reply #16 on:** November 30, 2008, 05:06:52 AM »

BK - Your South Pacific report gave me the same chills that I had seeing the show in August with DH Richard and DR Elmore. They will tell you that I was an emotional wreck at the end of each act (and several times in-between).

Jrand74 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 30, 2008, 05:57:20 AM »

I love SOUTH PACIFIC. If there is a production nearby, I try to see it....unless it's a high school production....seen TOO MANY of those.

I directed it once....about 85% of it worked.....what didn't was OUR fault. You take the cast you get, you know.

But I love the show, and the Revival CD......

Thanks for the report.....and I hope to hear all about ROAD SHOW later today.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 30, 2008, 05:58:54 AM »

Free for all day......

I watched the opening credits of HOW THE WEST WAS WON on Friday night.....one producer in the credits....ONE....for this huge movie.

Now every movie, no matter how small or crappy, has at least six Executive P, Producer, Associate P, Also P by..... Does it take that many more people or that much more money....or have billing requirements changed?

bk · « **Reply #19 on:** November 30, 2008, 06:09:04 AM »

I'm up, I'm up. Not quite enough sleep, but it'll have to do. I'll try to be down in the fitness room in about forty minutes.

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #20 on:** November 30, 2008, 06:40:34 AM »

Quote from: bk on November 29, 2008, 10:19:37 PM

And the word of the day is: PRELAPSARIAN!

And The Song Of The Day Is: HERE IN EDEN

Jrand74 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 30, 2008, 06:40:38 AM »

The Amazing Race!!!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 30, 2008, 06:40:52 AM »

Dan and Andrew Dance!

Jeanne · « **Reply #23 on:** November 30, 2008, 06:55:47 AM »

Hello, everyone.
I only have a minute before Marvelous Matt arrives to help me prepare for tomorrow's home inspection. One friend said that home inspectors feel they must find SOMETHING wrong or they haven't done their job. With that in mind, we shall leave a few very small things undone. After all, the buyers know that the house wasn't actually on the market yet--I was finishing up the Oven Fiasco and still doing little things.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 30, 2008, 06:56:23 AM »

Home inspection vibes for DR JEANNE.....

Jrand74 · « **Reply #25 on:** November 30, 2008, 06:56:44 AM »

Exercise room vibes for MR BK.

As for myself, I am off to work.....oh well.

Jeanne · « **Reply #26 on:** November 30, 2008, 06:56:48 AM »

MY VERY BEST TO BK FOR MONDAY'S BACHARACH TO THE FUTURE EVENT!!!

Jeanne · « **Reply #27 on:** November 30, 2008, 06:57:36 AM »

Thanks, Jack. I hope everyone has a lovely Sunday, however you spend it.

Kerry · « **Reply #28 on:** November 30, 2008, 07:07:30 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on November 29, 2008, 10:44:37 PM

Loved the report on SOUTH PACIFIC! Makes me want to go and see it!

DITTO!

Kerry · « **Reply #29 on:** November 30, 2008, 07:10:31 AM »

Tomorrow is the first day of December, and all the things I was going have done by now are not done! AAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!

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