And the word of the day is: JNANA!
And the word of the day is: JNANA!
Best Score for a Musical nominations are a joke!!!
I'm glad that my predictions that ADDAMS FAMILY would be in the Best Musical category and that Kristen Chenoweth would get a Best Actress nom did not come true. At least the Wing showed some restraint in nominating for the sake of supporting hits.
FINIAN'S RAINBOW nominated in three Tony categories:
Best Revival - Musical
Best Actress in a Musical - Kate Baldwin
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Christopher Fitzgerald
Unbelievably, Terri White was not nominated.
What I find strange is that AMERICAN IDIOT was nominated as Best Musical and yet it was not nominated in any of the other major categories.
What I find strange is that AMERICAN IDIOT was nominated as Best Musical and yet it was not nominated in any of the other major categories.
What I find strange is that AMERICAN IDIOT was nominated as Best Musical and yet it was not nominated in any of the other major categories.
Well... American Idiot did pick up nominations for Lighting Design and Scenic. Strangely enough, not for Sound Design.
*I believe the true ensemble nature of the show basically made cancelled out it's chances in the other major categories.
So... Will Katie Finneran walk away with the Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Musical?
The Nominees:
Barbara Cook, Sondheim on Sondheim
Katie Finneran, Promises, Promises
Angela Lansbury, A Little Night Music
Karine Plantadit, Come Fly Away
Lillias White, Fela!
So... Will Katie Finneran walk away with the Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Musical?
The Nominees:
Barbara Cook, Sondheim on Sondheim
Katie Finneran, Promises, Promises
Angela Lansbury, A Little Night Music
Karine Plantadit, Come Fly Away
Lillias White, Fela!
At this point I hope so. I am an acolyte in the Church of Angela and Barbara but I hope Miss Finneran takes it home.
So... Will Katie Finneran walk away with the Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Musical?
The Nominees:
Barbara Cook, Sondheim on Sondheim
Katie Finneran, Promises, Promises
Angela Lansbury, A Little Night Music
Karine Plantadit, Come Fly Away
Lillias White, Fela!
And isn't is odd that Jonathan Tunick is nominated for PROMISES, PROMISES? I mean, it's nice that his groundbreaking work will be officially recognized after all these years, but, well, how much work did he have to do for the revival?
And isn't is odd that Jonathan Tunick is nominated for PROMISES, PROMISES? I mean, it's nice that his groundbreaking work will be officially recognized after all these years, but, well, how much work did he have to do for the revival?
Knowing Jonathan, I'm sure it's all new. He may have dragged out his old scores for reference but he's probably got all new routines and keys to deal with in all the original songs, two interpolations, and all new dance music. I'm sure he earned every penny and he was the production's best choice to orchestrate.
As for the Topic of the Day...
I still miss my high school class ring. I believe I left it on a practice room piano one too many times during college. The first time, it was turned into the office - thankfully, my name was engraved "inside". The second time, well... :(
When I was in grade school, I bought a crucifix at the National Cathedral, and I wore that around my neck for years. I believe it's sitting in my mom's jewelry box.
I have a ring that I wear occasionally - it's a titanium band with a streak of blue in the middle. Alas, every time I take it off to play, I usually don't end up putting it back on my finger until I find it in the bottom of my bag a few weeks, if not months later.
As for the Topic of the Day...
I still miss my high school class ring. I believe I left it on a practice room piano one too many times during college. The first time, it was turned into the office - thankfully, my name was engraved "inside". The second time, well... :(
When I was in grade school, I bought a crucifix at the National Cathedral, and I wore that around my neck for years. I believe it's sitting in my mom's jewelry box.
I have a ring that I wear occasionally - it's a titanium band with a streak of blue in the middle. Alas, every time I take it off to play, I usually don't end up putting it back on my finger until I find it in the bottom of my bag a few weeks, if not months later.
This is a serious question. Why do you (and/or other musicians) take off your ring(s) or jewelry when you're playing an instrument?
Other than a mood ring back when I was in 6th grade, I have not had jewelry until just the last few years.
Now I have two necklaces from Nepal, one features Chenrezig, the Buddha of compassion and the other has the "om mani padme hum" on it. I also have a bracelet with the same mantra on it.
I usually try to wear one of the three just to remind me to be compassionate towards others. It comes in handy when driving in traffic or shopping in a crowded store.
I have a ring with an Om sign on it, but I find it somewhat uncomfortable to wear, so I usually don't.
I do have a nice, inexpensive watch by Fossil that I often get compliments on.
Jose, Van Leeuwen has parked their truck in my neighborhood. Any recommendations?
Also, when does the BGICT (AKA The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck) reappear? You being friends with the owner and all I thought you might know.
TOD: When I was younger, I very much liked cuff links, but had very few opportunities to wear them, because I had few shirts with French cuffs. As that is still a problem with most of the dress shirts I wear.
As I knew she would, our darling stalker 3D Diffusion went to the Film Score board after reading (always reading - obsessively reading every day, every notes, every post) and tried to shift everything onto me - not possible, of course, because the thread speaks for itself, but she tried, oh, yes, she tried. And I simply pointed out that the dear girl is an obsessive stalker who follows me wherever I go and tries to stir up trouble. Some things never change.
As I knew she would, our darling stalker 3D Diffusion went to the Film Score board after reading (always reading - obsessively reading every day, every notes, every post) and tried to shift everything onto me - not possible, of course, because the thread speaks for itself, but she tried, oh, yes, she tried. And I simply pointed out that the dear girl is an obsessive stalker who follows me wherever I go and tries to stir up trouble. Some things never change.
As I knew she would, our darling stalker 3D Diffusion went to the Film Score board after reading (always reading - obsessively reading every day, every notes, every post) and tried to shift everything onto me - not possible, of course, because the thread speaks for itself, but she tried, oh, yes, she tried. And I simply pointed out that the dear girl is an obsessive stalker who follows me wherever I go and tries to stir up trouble. Some things never change.
I haven't seen this....what thread is her post in?
So, which shows will perform onstage this year? Just the ones nominated for Best Musical?
As I knew she would, our darling stalker 3D Diffusion went to the Film Score board after reading (always reading - obsessively reading every day, every notes, every post) and tried to shift everything onto me - not possible, of course, because the thread speaks for itself, but she tried, oh, yes, she tried. And I simply pointed out that the dear girl is an obsessive stalker who follows me wherever I go and tries to stir up trouble. Some things never change.
Just read the thread on the Film Score board.
::)
Hmmm... Looks like some storms may be coming through... Hmmm....
What's the temperature in NYC?
I didn't think yardwork was ever really finished.
Once again....I was not nominated....maybe next year....
My sister in NC is going through a rough spell. Her husband had to declare bankruptcy with his business and he is now needing emergency surgery for a troubling condition which I won't go into here. They have had to sell their home in Raleigh and are moving permanently to their "vacation" home on Emerald Isle. They certainly have enough money to retire on comfortably, but they're having their share of problems right now.
91 here. And dry.
Vibes for your sister and brother-in-law, DR JMK.
Going through some major financial issues currently myself, I can understand some of what they are going through.
And...
City Center has announced their upcoming Encores! season:
Bells Are Ringing
Lost in the Stars
Where's Charley?*
*DR elmore - Do you happen to know if they will be using any your materials from the Goodspeed production?
Vibes for your sister and brother-in-law, DR JMK.
Going through some major financial issues currently myself, I can understand some of what they are going through.
~~~Financial Vibes for MBarnum!!~~~
91 here. And dry.
It's quite humid.
I didn't think yardwork was ever really finished.
DR Laura, it's not. But certain projects can be completed and become a sense of accomplishment. There will always be more :)
Re: YES, WE HAVE NO BON MOTS
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One way or another, I'm sure we will get to hear Kristin Chenoweth warble something from the PROMISES, PROMISES revival. In fact, I'm willing to bet that she somehow gets a nomination (despite being basically ignored by all the other awards thus far.)
Last week on Regis & Kelly's "Broadway Week," for Promises, Promises, she sang "Say a Little Prayer for Me."
So, they're not just interpolating, they're also changing the titles?
"I Say a Little Prayer"...picky, picky!
....umm, I was talking more about the pronoun at the end.
D'oh!
Excellent vibes and xylophones to all who need them.
TOD:
My high school class ring was nice....onyx stone, gold....
Right now I have a nice "eye" ring....a blue eye in a sterling silver setting that I wear to work....i also like a hematite ring which I wear to banish negativity....
As I knew she would, our darling stalker 3D Diffusion went to the Film Score board after reading (always reading - obsessively reading every day, every notes, every post) and tried to shift everything onto me - not possible, of course, because the thread speaks for itself, but she tried, oh, yes, she tried. And I simply pointed out that the dear girl is an obsessive stalker who follows me wherever I go and tries to stir up trouble. Some things never change.
I haven't seen this....what thread is her post in?
This One (http://filmscoremonthly.com/board/posts.cfm?threadID=68270&forumID=1&archive=0)
I think.
???
And the first casualty is...
Enron Falls Again; Broadway Run of Acclaimed London Play Will End May 9 (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/139276-Enron-Falls-Again-Broadway-Run-of-Acclaimed-London-Play-Will-End-May-9)
But will you be, as you usually are, the first to read it?
Got my hair cut today....it didn't take long. looking ahead to auditions for my production of BLITHE SPIRIT.
Auditions are May 16 & 17.
I got home from 2 very long meetings with the grantwriters just in time to have a quick supper with Richard and Rob before Richard left to rehearse with the Middletown Symphony Chorus. They're doing excerpts from Bernstein's Mass a week from Saturday. Now I'm looking forward to NCIS and GLEE.
I got home from 2 very long meetings with the grantwriters just in time to have a quick supper with Richard and Rob before Richard left to rehearse with the Middletown Symphony Chorus. They're doing excerpts from Bernstein's Mass a week from Saturday. Now I'm looking forward to NCIS and GLEE.
I think Richard and I sang wth the symphony chorus when we were in high school. Or maybe I sang in the chorus and he played the timpani?
Now the backs of my legs look like waffles.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is another show that workshopped at Village Theater in Issaquah, Washington. Will THE LAST STARFIGHTER be next?
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is another show that workshopped at Village Theater in Issaquah, Washington. Will THE LAST STARFIGHTER be next?
The Tony and Pulizter Prize winning Next to Normal ALSO had a run at the Village Theater in Issaquah, Washington! :D
Happy Star Wars Day!
I realize that I'm in the minority here, but I just finished watching the DVD of NINE, and I really enjoyed it...with reservations.
Granted, I've never seen 8 1/2, nor have I seen NINE on stage, so I'm just judging the film on its own merits.
I thought that the staging of the musical numbers were sensational, the performances terrific and the story certainly had me involved.
My primary problem with the film (show) is that the songs are not memorable. Nothing that you would leave the theater humming.
I did like Marion Cotillard's first number and also Nicole Kidman's song. I thought they were quite touching.
Anyway, take it or leave it, that's my opinion.
:)
As for tonight's "Lost"....
WHOA!
I realize that I'm in the minority here, but I just finished watching the DVD of NINE, and I really enjoyed it...with reservations.
Granted, I've never seen 8 1/2, nor have I seen NINE on stage, so I'm just judging the film on its own merits.
I thought that the staging of the musical numbers were sensational, the performances terrific and the story certainly had me involved.
My primary problem with the film (show) is that the songs are not memorable. Nothing that you would leave the theater humming.
I did like Marion Cotillard's first number and also Nicole Kidman's song. I thought they were quite touching.
Anyway, take it or leave it, that's my opinion.
:)
Sorry, you lost me at "I've never seen 8 1/2." You, a supposed cinephile have never seen the amazing 8 1/2. Hmmm. Well, glad you enjoyed Nine - I, and many others, found it to be a failure of major proportions.
As for tonight's "Lost"....
WHOA!
That fellow who wrote me on Facebook just posted a review at amazon - apparently he was a Nudie fan and bought the book because of that.
http://www.amazon.com/Theres-Mel-Woody-You-Life/dp/1452011168/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1
I realize that I'm in the minority here, but I just finished watching the DVD of NINE, and I really enjoyed it...with reservations.
Granted, I've never seen 8 1/2, nor have I seen NINE on stage, so I'm just judging the film on its own merits.
I thought that the staging of the musical numbers were sensational, the performances terrific and the story certainly had me involved.
My primary problem with the film (show) is that the songs are not memorable. Nothing that you would leave the theater humming.
I did like Marion Cotillard's first number and also Nicole Kidman's song. I thought they were quite touching.
Anyway, take it or leave it, that's my opinion.
:)
Sorry, you lost me at "I've never seen 8 1/2." You, a supposed cinephile have never seen the amazing 8 1/2. Hmmm. Well, glad you enjoyed Nine - I, and many others, found it to be a failure of major proportions.
Back when 8 1/2 came out, I was at a point in my life where I was totally turned off on foreign language films. LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD did that for me.
When I finally got interested in foreign films again, I just never got around to it. It was one of those "Yes, I should see it...but not tonight" movies. I've never seen THE SEVENTH SEAL or RAN either, so sue me.
I know that they are great movies, but they are not my cup of tea.
At this point in my life (and even back then), I want to be entertained. I don't want to see a film...just because I "should" see it.
I hated AVATAR. I hated THE DARK KNIGHT. But, most people loved those films.
That's fine. To each his own.
Frankly, I don't understand why you watch a lot of the films you watch, but if you enjoy them...great!
One man's garbage is another man's treasure.
Okay, my friend?
:)
I understand your pain, Vixmom.
That fellow who wrote me on Facebook just posted a review at amazon - apparently he was a Nudie fan and bought the book because of that.
http://www.amazon.com/Theres-Mel-Woody-You-Life/dp/1452011168/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1
I don't want to brag, but I'm appearing in Barbra Streisand's new DVD. Granted I'm only in it for about 2 seconds, but I'm there! You have to scroll down and hit "play." I'm the second from the right:
http://www.sonymusicdigital.com/barbra-streisand/pages/5483938/
Yes, I'm one of those crazy people who waited outside the Village Vanguard last September while she performed before 123 people.
I don't want to brag, but I'm appearing in Barbra Streisand's new DVD. Granted I'm only in it for about 2 seconds, but I'm there! You have to scroll down and hit "play." I'm the second from the right:
http://www.sonymusicdigital.com/barbra-streisand/pages/5483938/
Yes, I'm one of those crazy people who waited outside the Village Vanguard last September while she performed before 123 people.
I don't want to brag, but I'm appearing in Barbra Streisand's new DVD. Granted I'm only in it for about 2 seconds, but I'm there! You have to scroll down and hit "play." I'm the second from the right:
http://www.sonymusicdigital.com/barbra-streisand/pages/5483938/
Yes, I'm one of those crazy people who waited outside the Village Vanguard last September while she performed before 123 people.
I'll be reviewing this release for Blu-ray.com
Kevin, I can't get the video to play. :(
DR Druxy, personally, I think Muppet movies were the best.
I don't want to brag, but I'm appearing in Barbra Streisand's new DVD. Granted I'm only in it for about 2 seconds, but I'm there! You have to scroll down and hit "play." I'm the second from the right:
http://www.sonymusicdigital.com/barbra-streisand/pages/5483938/
Yes, I'm one of those crazy people who waited outside the Village Vanguard last September while she performed before 123 people.
vixmom - Not a great day, as it turned out. Sadly, we found out on Thursday that some friends who were supposed to help with the dogs had to go to a funeral out of town, so that kinda was that.
Not sure what the right thing to have done if we had agreed to watch someone's dogs on a day they planned since December for a 50th birthday, and then a funeral of someone close came up. Skip and I had thought that if the shoe were on the other foot, one of us would have gone to the funeral, and the other stay with the dogs, even though it might be a drag to watch the dogs solo. but who knows? If it were just a regular birthday year, maybe not, but for a 50th birthday, i dunno.
As it happens, we had already downgraded the birthday plan to a day away with my brother in New Jersey, but instead, my brother came over to us on Saturday, and then we just had a small get-together with Maureen on Sunday.
It's too bad. We'd have planned a little do here if we'd known, although that's still a regular birthday thing, not a 50th birthday thing. :(
Have any of your NY HHWers seen FENCES? I was reading about it in a magazine today and it sounded quite good...of course, I would certainly enjoy seeing Denzel Washingtonin the fleshon stage, but aside from that how is he play?
And...
This has been making the rounds on Twitter and Facebook, so...
Here is a version of "Rose's Turn" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFY1nx6P7AM)... From a high school. Watch it! You will be surprised! I know I was. *Yes, there are shades of Patti and Bernadette, but still... And the orchestra is good too!
And speaking of "Glee"... AND Ohio State University...
Flash Mob at the Ohio Union 5/3/2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDNOB6TnHSI)
BK, why do you so often watch bad movies.
I don't want to brag, but I'm appearing in Barbra Streisand's new DVD. Granted I'm only in it for about 2 seconds, but I'm there! You have to scroll down and hit "play." I'm the second from the right:
http://www.sonymusicdigital.com/barbra-streisand/pages/5483938/
Yes, I'm one of those crazy people who waited outside the Village Vanguard last September while she performed before 123 people.
Excellent - we'll have a happy co-author.