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And here is my rather long rant but I believe it rings true why I don't care for the Tony awards show anymore
Tony's past glory is when they paid tributes during the show.
1) Tribute to the Gershwin from the Uris Theater which was then renamed the Gershwin
2) All the shows that played the Imperial theater
3) The year Sondheim, Herman and Kander/Ebb were nominated and the evening was filled with excerpts from their shows
4) Another year Cy Coleman, Jule Styne and Lloyd Webber. At the end the composers came out and number from a future show were performed. Don't remember what Lloyd Webber did, but Coleman did Hey You In The Back Row from 13 Weeks To Broadwhich (closed on the road) Jule Styne show was Treasure Island called I believe Rainbow High or something like that. George Hearn sang and that show play somewhere in Canada and disappeared basically after that.
5) Fifty years of the Tony Awards where every year was represented even if it was just for a moment
6) 25 years of the Tonys. With many of the original performers singing show from their shows.
7) The wonderful tribute to the late Robert Preston where Barbar Cook and Bernadette Peters sang and Mary Martin talked songs from the shows they did together.
8) Jennifer Holiday and I'm Am Telling You I'm Not Going for me one of the greatest moments
9) The years that Angela Lansbury was the host. For me the last time the show had class. a great moment was her and Beatrice Arthur did Bosom Buddies together with the original choreography!
10) The years where they attempted to do moments from the Best Play nominees. It didn't always work seeing the moments taken out of context but their were valiant tries and sometimes the only chance to see something from those plays.
11) When the shows were done from Broadway house. The last show I remember was done on The Sunset Blvd mansion set. Highlights Michele Lee and Robert Morse singing a song (really a moment) from How To Succeed before presenting an award. Carol Burnett presenting an award and telling the audience that the producers wouldn't allow her to come down the staircase for her entrance.
12) The year from the Shubert theater and A Chorus Line won. They did the opening and closing number from the show which was also the opening closing number from the Broadcast.
13) The year where the 5 best musicals that were still running running on Broadway at the same time presented musical numbers. (A Chorus Line, Annie, Ain't Misbehavin, Sweeney Todd and Evita. (The last time something like this happened)
14) Any time Dorothy Loudon was on the show. (Loved her)
15) Despite being a terrible show I liked that MERLIN was represented by their opening number and I believe Merlin is the only musical nominee (for the longest time) never to receive a cast album recording. BK recorded one song from the show Beyond My Wildest Dreams (With the late and wonderful Michelle Nicastro
2004 was the last time I sat watched the show, although have little memory of (And I went on line to check) the years that Titanic, Fosse, Contact and Hairspray won.
And all those wonderful performers who are actual performers. With great actors and singers who were some of the best there every where. No jukebox musicals. No visible microphones. No performers to gear to the 20 something demographics.
Another Monday morning without a Tony win for me. And I was sure I would get one this year. Oh well.
And the word of the day is: ETIOLATE!
I also enjoyed the Tony party last night. It would be nice if everybody could see the broadcast at the same time, but we managed. Now I have some curiosity about the Beacon - how have I managed not even to notice it on my many bus and cab rides along that stretch of Broadway?
I also enjoyed the Tony party last night. It would be nice if everybody could see the broadcast at the same time, but we managed. Now I have some curiosity about the Beacon - how have I managed not even to notice it on my many bus and cab rides along that stretch of Broadway?
DR Ginny - The Beacon is at 74th and Broadway. And, actually, it can just look like a movie theater - which it was. -It does have some ornate touches on it's facade, but most of the real beauty of the theater is on the inside. It underwent a multi-month, multi-million dollar renovation back in 2009.
Here's a brief HISTORY (http://www.beacontheatre.com/about/history.html) of the Theatre.
And here are some pictures of The Beacon BEFORE (http://www.beacontheatre.com/restoration.html) and AFTER (http://www.beacontheatre.com/restored.html) the theatre.
I saw it once (Blood Brothers), and as predicted, my head exploded. I will say that the friend who was with me LOVED, LOVED, LOVED IT and cried and cried. I cried also, but not for the same reasons.
Performances of Best Musical nominees that were little more than filmed collages of bits from the shows. It definitely was not always magical back then.
Performances of Best Musical nominees that were little more than filmed collages of bits from the shows. It definitely was not always magical back then.
I still cringe when I think of the Into to Woods segment. -Which was made a bit more cringe-worthy since they did not let Bernadette Peters (very briefly) reprise her role as The Witch for the ceremony. Instead we got Mrs. Huxtable. ::)
I could not believe what Frances McDormand was wearing at the Tonys last night. Does anyone know why she came in no make-up, a casual dress and a jean jacket? I was stunned.
Her speech was touching. And I totally disagree with BK re: the girl who won for Best Featured Actress in a musical. I found her speech to be heartfelt. And those are the kind of speeches i love.
I could not believe what Frances McDormand was wearing at the Tonys last night. Does anyone know why she came in no make-up, a casual dress and a jean jacket? I was stunned.
Her speech was touching. And I totally disagree with BK re: the girl who won for Best Featured Actress in a musical. I found her speech to be heartfelt. And those are the kind of speeches i love.
re: the Tonys and the broadway musical numbers.
BK, it's funny, in the notes you say that you thought the shows chose good numbers. But yet you still tear them apart. :)
I actually think that for the most part the shows DID NOT choose the right numbers. I think that the Book of Mormon song was great. And have not seen the show. But I would have liked to see a group number.
Why didn't Catch Me If you Can do a number with the lead? I found that so odd.
Also i think it's important to showcase those actors who are nominated for awards. I think that Anything Goes did that best with Sutton Foster. She was nominated. She was the star of that number. She won. So people could see why.
Performances of Best Musical nominees that were little more than filmed collages of bits from the shows. It definitely was not always magical back then.
I still cringe when I think of the Into to Woods segment. -Which was made a bit more cringe-worthy since they did not let Bernadette Peters (very briefly) reprise her role as The Witch for the ceremony. Instead we got Mrs. Huxtable. ::)
Yep--that was one of the clip jobs I was thinking of when I wrote that.
I was in the Beacon in the 80s as well before the restoration. Vito Russo, a great Gay historian wrote a book called The Celluloid Closet (a history of LGBT people in the movies) and he did presentations around the country based on the book. He did one in the Beacon and I was there. He was great friends with Lily Tomlin. He died from complications of AIDS in 1990. He is missed.
And so easy to misjudge what to do with the pictures we take of our stuff.
Oh. You are talking about other stuff.
Never mind.
I could not believe what Frances McDormand was wearing at the Tonys last night. Does anyone know why she came in no make-up, a casual dress and a jean jacket? I was stunned.
Her speech was touching. And I totally disagree with BK re: the girl who won for Best Featured Actress in a musical. I found her speech to be heartfelt. And those are the kind of speeches i love.
That's just Frances McDormand. Very down to earth. Always down to earth.
Performances of Best Musical nominees that were little more than filmed collages of bits from the shows. It definitely was not always magical back then.
I still cringe when I think of the Into to Woods segment. -Which was made a bit more cringe-worthy since they did not let Bernadette Peters (very briefly) reprise her role as The Witch for the ceremony. Instead we got Mrs. Huxtable. ::)
Yep--that was one of the clip jobs I was thinking of when I wrote that.
And when Signature Theatre presented their bit of Into the Woods at the Helen Hayes Awards back in 1995, it was based on that clip/montage. However, it was done without the aid of any pre-recorded clips. And since it was live, I still remember some of the outrageous keyboard programming I had to deal with due to the way the it was edited musically.
Thanks for the write in votes DR's - maybe next year.
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"Somebody stole all my stuff!"
(photo from the Valley High production of FOR COLORED GIRLS--I couldn't find a pic from the B'way show...)
DR Ron Pulliam - Very well said.
-Andwhere werewhat did you do this past weekend?
DR Druxy mentioned those Broadway's Lost Treasures dvds and I always wondered if the rumor was true that the initial shipments of Volume One (supposedly recalled) actually did contain Holliday's "And I'm Not Telling You" and "Turkey Lurkey Time".
Thanks for the write in votes DR's - maybe next year.
Then you'd better land a spectacular role like this year!
Thanks for the write in votes DR's - maybe next year.
Then you'd better land a spectacular role like this year!
Maybe I'll go for the playwrighting Tony next season.
Thanks for the write in votes DR's - maybe next year.
Then you'd better land a spectacular role like this year!
Maybe I'll go for the playwrighting Tony next season.
Write a play about dinosaurs. The time is ripe for a good play on B'way about dinosaurs.
I was in the Beacon in the 80s as well before the restoration. Vito Russo, a great Gay historian wrote a book called The Celluloid Closet (a history of LGBT people in the movies) and he did presentations around the country based on the book. He did one in the Beacon and I was there. He was great friends with Lily Tomlin. He died from complications of AIDS in 1990. He is missed.
I just got a copy this new biography of my late friend Vito Russo. The author interviewed me for the book and I'm mentioned for Vito's appearance as host for a movie concert with the NYC Gay Men's Chorus. He was one of the best! I still miss him.
I was in the Beacon in the 80s as well before the restoration. Vito Russo, a great Gay historian wrote a book called The Celluloid Closet (a history of LGBT people in the movies) and he did presentations around the country based on the book. He did one in the Beacon and I was there. He was great friends with Lily Tomlin. He died from complications of AIDS in 1990. He is missed.
I just got a copy this new biography of my late friend Vito Russo. The author interviewed me for the book and I'm mentioned for Vito's appearance as host for a movie concert with the NYC Gay Men's Chorus. He was one of the best! I still miss him.
DR Elmore or DR Ben, how far back did Vito Russo's friendship with Lily Tomlin go? Was he the "Vito" that her Ernestine would occasionally chat with?
I was thinking more in line of a drama, DR JRand. Something like Vanessa Redgrave raising a dinosaur from an egg, and the consequences it has on her and her family as it grows to maturity. Sort of a mix of LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT and GORGO.
And here's last night's Opening Number (http://youtu.be/-6S5caRGpK4).
:)
Good morning.
Thanks for all the links, Jose.
Um... were those men or women in the Priscilla clip? Or both?
Good morning.
Thanks for all the links, Jose.
Um... were those men or women in the Priscilla clip? Or both?
Both.
DR Druxy mentioned those Broadway's Lost Treasures dvds and I always wondered if the rumor was true that the initial shipments of Volume One (supposedly recalled) actually did contain Holliday's "And I'm Not Telling You" and "Turkey Lurkey Time".
OK...
Here I go. Again.
Laters...
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A view of the sun setting over the Ku'au Cove by Mama's Fish House.
DR Ron Pulliam - Sounds like you had a very nice weekend. -I forget if you've mentioned it already, but... -Are you planning on seeing Tales of the City at ART?
I could not believe what Frances McDormand was wearing at the Tonys last night. Does anyone know why she came in no make-up, a casual dress and a jean jacket? I was stunned.
Her speech was touching. And I totally disagree with BK re: the girl who won for Best Featured Actress in a musical. I found her speech to be heartfelt. And those are the kind of speeches i love.
That's just Frances McDormand. Very down to earth. Always down to earth.
BK, in all fairness to Daniel Radcliffe, I don't think you can hold it against him that he was cast as Harry Potter. And he seems to be trying to pay his dues in the business. He did EQUUS both in the West End and on Broadway, before he ever took the stage in HOW TO SUCCEED. He got some very nice reviews for EQUUS, and my friends who saw it, thought he was terrific. Also, if I am going to shell out $100.00 to see one of my lesser favorite musicals; I would certainly prefer to see Mr Radcliffe than Matthew Broderick.
I saw it once (Blood Brothers), and as predicted, my head exploded. I will say that the friend who was with me LOVED, LOVED, LOVED IT and cried and cried. I cried also, but not for the same reasons.
Time to head out.
Mr Wiener is all over the news again this morning. His career has crashed and burned almost as quickly as the Hindenberg.
Speaking of screwed up men, where was our DR MBarnum last night? Was he too busy sexting messages to various Tony Awards performers and winners? I knew that lube job this week would get him all worked up and put his panties in a bunch.
Well, I guess I could have stayed up and watched the Tonys. I woke up around eleven vomiting on the ground. Well actually in the toilet, but you get the idea. So after getting my three hours in running back and forth, I called in ill.
Time to head out.
Mr Wiener is all over the news again this morning. His career has crashed and burned almost as quickly as the Hindenberg.
Speaking of screwed up men, where was our DR MBarnum last night? Was he too busy sexting messages to various Tony Awards performers and winners? I knew that lube job this week would get him all worked up and put his panties in a bunch.
He was still sitting by the telephone, hoping that Robert Preston would call him for a date.
I also enjoyed the Tony party last night. It would be nice if everybody could see the broadcast at the same time, but we managed. Now I have some curiosity about the Beacon - how have I managed not even to notice it on my many bus and cab rides along that stretch of Broadway?
DR Ginny - The Beacon is at 74th and Broadway. And, actually, it can just look like a movie theater - which it was. -It does have some ornate touches on it's facade, but most of the real beauty of the theater is on the inside. It underwent a multi-month, multi-million dollar renovation back in 2009.
Here's a brief HISTORY (http://www.beacontheatre.com/about/history.html) of the Theatre.
And here are some pictures of The Beacon BEFORE (http://www.beacontheatre.com/restoration.html) and AFTER (http://www.beacontheatre.com/restored.html) the theatre.
Another Monday morning without a Tony win for me. And I was sure I would get one this year. Oh well.
I voted for you! Best Mayor Shinn I've seen in years; the actor in the Strohman revival was terrible.
Another Monday morning without a Tony win for me. And I was sure I would get one this year. Oh well.
I voted for you! Best Mayor Shinn I've seen in years; the actor in the Strohman revival was terrible.
That was the problem! I voted for you in the "Play" category for NEVER TOO LATE. Sorry, Jrand, it looks like we split your votes.
Congrats to Lauren niece of DR GINNY
Well, I guess I could have stayed up and watched the Tonys. I woke up around eleven vomiting on the ground. Well actually in the toilet, but you get the idea. So after getting my three hours in running back and forth, I called in ill.
TOD
And here is my rather long rant but I believe it rings true why I don't care for the Tony awards show anymore
Tony's past glory is when they paid tributes during the show.
1) Tribute to the Gershwin from the Uris Theater which was then renamed the Gershwin
2) All the shows that played the Imperial theater
3) The year Sondheim, Herman and Kander/Ebb were nominated and the evening was filled with excerpts from their shows
4) Another year Cy Coleman, Jule Styne and Lloyd Webber. At the end the composers came out and number from a future show were performed. Don't remember what Lloyd Webber did, but Coleman did Hey You In The Back Row....
I was looking at the category "Opera Scores" on eBay; someone is selling a vocal score for Wagner's opera Tanhoyzer. I'm surprised he didn't offer it as an opry score.LOL
I am back from a delightful lunch with our niece Lauren. We'd planned this lunch to talk about the bridal shower she's hosting for Mary Linda later in the summer, but we also were able to celebrate the notice she received today informing her that she'd made the Dean's List during her recently-completed semester at Miami University. We are so proud of her!That is good news.
DR Druxy mentioned those Broadway's Lost Treasures dvds and I always wondered if the rumor was true that the initial shipments of Volume One (supposedly recalled) actually did contain Holliday's "And I'm Not Telling You" and "Turkey Lurkey Time".
And Florence Henderson's Fanny.
Well, I guess I could have stayed up and watched the Tonys. I woke up around eleven vomiting on the ground. Well actually in the toilet, but you get the idea. So after getting my three hours in running back and forth, I called in ill.
If I had the money, I'd send you too the Mayo Clinic! You are overdue for your 400,000 mile checkup.
That said, I do always enjoy the Tonys. I only began watching them after joining up with HHW, and I have never found a thing to complain about with regards to the program...same goes with the Emmys and the Oscars.
Oh, wait...one complaint about all 3 (especially the Oscars) is that they have begun, over the last several years, to do a pretty poor job on the "in memorium." The Oscars, at least, used to show many more dead people then they do now. I mean, people I knew were even included back some years ago, rather then just the "best knowns."
That said, I do always enjoy the Tonys. I only began watching them after joining up with HHW, and I have never found a thing to complain about with regards to the program...same goes with the Emmys and the Oscars.
Oh, wait...one complaint about all 3 (especially the Oscars) is that they have begun, over the last several years, to do a pretty poor job on the "in memorium." The Oscars, at least, used to show many more dead people then they do now. I mean, people I knew were even included back some years ago, rather then just the "best knowns."
They show dead people. Didn't you see Ernest Borgnine last year?
Since I will be going to NYC in April, I should have watched the Tonys so that I could see what might be running at that time.
Whatever, I do hope there are some fun plays/musicals to see when I get there.
Well, I guess I could have stayed up and watched the Tonys. I woke up around eleven vomiting on the ground. Well actually in the toilet, but you get the idea. So after getting my three hours in running back and forth, I called in ill.
If I had the money, I'd send you too the Mayo Clinic! You are overdue for your 400,000 mile checkup.
I am back from a delightful lunch with our niece Lauren. We'd planned this lunch to talk about the bridal shower she's hosting for Mary Linda later in the summer, but we also were able to celebrate the notice she received today informing her that she'd made the Dean's List during her recently-completed semester at Miami University. We are so proud of her!
I missed both the Tonys and the HHW bash last night.
I got involved working on a project that I have been very lax in moving forward on, and I didn't want to stop. Normally when I begin working on this, or other projects I need to be working on, I get distracted by ther inerweb or the television machine. This time I just couldn't let that happen.
And if you should not hear or see much of me in the future, it is only because I am actully getting down to seriously working on these things.
I hope you are feeling better by now, TCB.
Anthony Geary actually just said the following on General Hospital:
He came to me with his heart in his hands. And I took that heart and threw it on the ground and stomped on it. Then I threw it back in his face.
I missed both the Tonys and the HHW bash last night.
I got involved working on a project that I have been very lax in moving forward on, and I didn't want to stop. Normally when I begin working on this, or other projects I need to be working on, I get distracted by ther inerweb or the television machine. This time I just couldn't let that happen.
And if you should not hear or see much of me in the future, it is only because I am actully getting down to seriously working on these things.
I missed both the Tonys and the HHW bash last night.
I got involved working on a project that I have been very lax in moving forward on, and I didn't want to stop. Normally when I begin working on this, or other projects I need to be working on, I get distracted by ther inerweb or the television machine. This time I just couldn't let that happen.
And if you should not hear or see much of me in the future, it is only because I am actully getting down to seriously working on these things.
And from Salem, Oregon, late one night, over the sound of thunder can be heard.........."It's alive! Alive!"
I hope I get at least 12 more GOOD people, which would be plenty.....
I have a potential Lancelot and a potential (though not favorite) Guenevere....plus a Merlin and a Pellinore and Mordred.
I need a strong Herald to sing the beginning of "Guenevere" and the odd man here and there....just like in real life.
I hope I get at least 12 more GOOD people, which would be plenty.....
I have a potential Lancelot and a potential (though not favorite) Guenevere....plus a Merlin and a Pellinore and Mordred.
I need a strong Herald to sing the beginning of "Guenevere" and the odd man here and there....just like in real life.
I am still hoping that the American Gothic lady gets Guenevere.
I hope you are feeling better by now, TCB.
Thanks everyone for the good wishes. This illness is I believe self-induced. I didn't bother eating anything yesterday, so I think an empty stomach and Vicadin don't mix. There is some kind of 24 horu bug going around the office, but I don't think this is it.
I hope I get at least 12 more GOOD people, which would be plenty.....
I have a potential Lancelot and a potential (though not favorite) Guenevere....plus a Merlin and a Pellinore and Mordred.
I need a strong Herald to sing the beginning of "Guenevere" and the odd man here and there....just like in real life.
I am still hoping that the American Gothic lady gets Guenevere.
She's probably more appropriate to play one of the horses in The Jousts.
I saw it once (Blood Brothers), and as predicted, my head exploded. I will say that the friend who was with me LOVED, LOVED, LOVED IT and cried and cried. I cried also, but not for the same reasons.
One friend of mine loved the Blood Brothers CD (I forget which version) and another hated the CD. In 1993, they went to NYC with a group and they both went to see Blood Brothers. The one who loved the CD hated the show and the one who hated the CD loved the show.
Go figure.
;)
BK, in all fairness to Daniel Radcliffe, I don't think you can hold it against him that he was cast as Harry Potter. And he seems to be trying to pay his dues in the business. He did EQUUS both in the West End and on Broadway, before he ever took the stage in HOW TO SUCCEED. He got some very nice reviews for EQUUS, and my friends who saw it, thought he was terrific. Also, if I am going to shell out $100.00 to see one of my lesser favorite musicals; I would certainly prefer to see Mr Radcliffe than Matthew Broderick.
Hey, my new phone (it is called a Sidekick, or something) has voice search on it....I can say "AOL" and it will bring up AOL on the innerweb on my phone.
I can say "haineshisway" and it brings up underwear ads....and/or this here sight....
Hey, my new phone (it is called a Sidekick, or something) has voice search on it....I can say "AOL" and it will bring up AOL on the innerweb on my phone.
and I can say "Shari's Restaurant, Tigard, Oregon" and a map from wherever I am (it knows this) to the Shari's restaurant appears on the screen....I could sure have used that function when DR Jane and I got lost in Lake Oswego trying to find DR JMK and BK at Shari's.
It will certainly be handy when I go to Los Angeles....first thing I will say to my phone is, "Antonio Sabato Jr." and see where it takes me.
KSL, which was the CBS affiliate in SLC when I was growing up but which has since become the NBC affiliate, and which is owned by the Mormon Church, has just announced they will not be broadcasting NBC's new series THE PLAYBOY CLUB this fall. Strangely, they are still fully committed to broadcasting SMASH. ;)
And Elmore, I can't believe you would even think that I would be sexting Broadway players...I mean, I don't even know how to sext.
And Elmore, I can't believe you would even think that I would be sexting Broadway players...I mean, I don't even know how to sext.
You can teach yourself.
And Elmore, I can't believe you would even think that I would be sexting Broadway players...I mean, I don't even know how to sext.
You can teach yourself.
The lady doth protest too much.
TMI - Twenty Militant Iconoclasts. Twirl My Incisor. Twas Merely Ingustable.
No, DR Jane, I haven't read MAJOR PETTIGREW, but it has been highly recommended.
And I doubt you'll read any of what I wrote because your posts over and over again show you read very little of ours.
I missed both the Tonys and the HHW bash last night.
I got involved working on a project that I have been very lax in moving forward on, and I didn't want to stop. Normally when I begin working on this, or other projects I need to be working on, I get distracted by ther inerweb or the television machine. This time I just couldn't let that happen.
And if you should not hear or see much of me in the future, it is only because I am actully getting down to seriously working on these things.
And Elmore, I can't believe you would even think that I would be sexting Broadway players...I mean, I don't even know how to sext.
Since I will be going to NYC in April, I should have watched the Tonys so that I could see what might be running at that time.
Whatever, I do hope there are some fun plays/musicals to see when I get there.
How weird a post disappeared!
Thought for the day - When the flow hits the max tomorrow, the water flow coming out of Gavins Point Dam toward Sioiux City could fill an olympic sized swimming pool every 59 hundreths of a second. I can't even imagine that