Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on January 26, 2013, 12:53:40 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes believed in fairies, as do I, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they also believe in fairies.
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And the word of the day is: ANTIPATHETIC!
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Morning all.
That is all.
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In one week I shall be 60.
That's the title of my new book.
It's also true.
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Having re-seen Michael Gough in Herman Cohen's HORRORS OF THE BLACK MUSEUM and KONGA, I've now ordered the DVD of BLACK ZOO which I've not seen before but can't wait to see because Michael is apparently even more over-the-top demented in that film!
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In one week I shall be 60.
That's the title of my new book.
It's also true.
Congratulations a week early. Time to start the party.
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Good morning, all.
Continued get-better vibes for DRs Ron Pulliam, Sam, Ginny and all in need.
Off to judge a wine competition today (if my nose stops sneezing long enough to let me smell anything), then dinner and dancing. So, I'll be E&T for most of it.
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Yes DR DOUG....yes he is....and THE BLACK ZOO was filmed in California....so his targets are Americans.....including, of course - since it's a Herman Cohen film....a young (mute) male assistant: Rod Lauren. It was directed by Robert Gordon who played the Al Jolson character as a boy in THE JAZZ SINGER.....and who was the boyfriend of actress Allison Hayes.
Throw in Jeanne Cooper - and who could ask for anything more?
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TOD: I remember hating the Mia Farrow version on TV, but loving Mary Martin. I once saw Cathy Rigby, who was fun, but the best "Peter Pan" production of the musical I've seen was at the Empire State Theater in Albany where the cavernous theater was perfect for all of the high flying. Don't remember who played Peter, but I also remember loving Ugg A Wugg.
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My first viewing of PETER PAN was of course the Mary Martin television versions.....and even then I kept wondering why Peter was played by an old woman......
I saw Cathy Rigby tour in PETER PAN in the 1990's and it was most enjoyable......and I was in a production of the show....playing Mr. Darling....although since it was a "young people's" show, I did not also play Captain Hook. Mrs. Darling and I were the only adults in the show.
I loved Nana the dog.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-POzoIeDM-jw/TzzRfjnJrtI/AAAAAAAAAmU/Y8XEQTrc_rQ/s400/MrDarlingandNana.jpg)
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I loved Peter Pan. Brent Barrett doesn't even know that he met two of our recurring characters from this here best site in the world.
That critic from Phoenix who didn't like the show -- I don't know that was about. It is a classic for a reason.
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We've had some rain during the night. Hurray!
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And I must be off....to work that is.
Everyone have a great Saturday!!!
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i remember watching the Mary Martin version as a child
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and loving it
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do they still have the Peter Pan ride at Disneyland or Disney world?
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The Vixter played an Indian in a local production when she was 9 or 10
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Good morning, all.
Got up way too early for a Saturday. Fed the beasts and laid back down in the trusty La-Z-Boy recliner to try to catch a few more Z's, but more than that just to give my back a bit of relief from overnight soreness. That did the job pretty well, and now I'm sucking up the Green Mountain Nantucket Blend whilst ketchuping on these notes.
More Nantucket Blend!
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I always find myself holding my breath when reading reports of visits to Musso and Frank.
Letting it out now. Cautiously.
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Good morning to all
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At at toastmasters function this morning
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TOD
Mary Martin's version on TV
Cathy Rigby on tour and the Darling/Hook role was played by the guy who was on BK's No Way To Treat A Lady (The Villian) Paul S......
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TOD #2
Always wondered who actually wrote the libretto for the musical version of Peter Pan. No one is credited
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TOD #3
In the TV version the maid shows up in NeverNeverland. How did she know how to get there?
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Saturday morning greetings! I have now been home with this sinus infection for a solid week and I'm sick of being sick.
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TOD:
Mary Martin on television, always in black and white because my family didn't get their first color set till way late. To the best of my knowledge I never saw it in color at all until I "grew up" and got the laserdisc. And boy, was that a return to one of the great cultural artifacts of childhood. Pure magic. By then, it had been many years since I'd seen it, and I watched it straight through twice.
Never got my arse to a professional production, nor have I watched any other one on DVD. Yet. That will be remedied. The only other one I've even seen, period, was when I played in the pit for a community theater production in 2007 in the wilds of Connecticut. That was great fun, even if, sad to say, I was only playing string reinforcement on synth because it was a volunteer orchestra and they only had a couple of violins and bass. Someone else already had the piano/celeste part.
I LOVE this score! And it was equal parts frustrating and rewarding to navigate the still-original manuscript parts with cues and notations that say "Mary" does this and "Mary" does that! I figured that would go away someday and I kept a photocopy for myself -- but for expediency I had to capture it on 11" x 17" paper and I have yet to cut it down and assemble it, so it sits in a box, waiting for me.
Of course, I since learned that McGlinn was restoring this one! And boy did it need it. The piano/conductor score itself was lacking in many ways, and it seemed that nothing agreed with anything else. DR ELMORE: Did that get completed, and were you involved with this one? Please forgive if I've already asked that.
Wish I could have caught this production! Wonderful, wonderful show.
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TOD - the Mary Martin TV version was a big part of my childhood. I hadn't seen it, nor heard any of the music, in a long time when MM died. When I heard "I know a place where dreams are born..." in the news report of her death, I cried and cried.
The only time I've seen it on stage was when Middletown's Summer Youth Theatre did it in 1996. Now, as DR Elmore knows, the quality of SYT productions can vary, so I was not expecting much. It turned out to be quite good, due in large part to the young lady who played Peter. It was fun to see the show through the eyes of our son who was 10 at the time.
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In one week I shall be 60.
That's the title of my new book.
It's also true.
You have many friends here who are already members of that club. Hope you have something fun planned to celebrate!
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In one week I shall be 60.
That's the title of my new book.
It's also true.
You have many friends here who are already members of that club. Hope you have something fun planned to celebrate!
Yes indeed. Have a great week (or two) enjoying this one, DR Ben!
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Just ordered the Cathy Rigby DVD. I can at least ketchup with that.
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TOD:
When we were kids, my younger brother had a Pete Pan costume, and he used to run around the house, yelling "You can fly!"
Thankfully, he never tested it by jumping off the roof.
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For those of you who are fans of Basil Rathbone:
My one-person play, RATHBONE, is now available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle editions.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1482007002
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Chester, our new pooch, has his second day of school today.
During this past week of study, he has learned "stay," and "down," however he seems to do it only when he want to.
:-[
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The young woman who played Peter Pan here in 1996 has a website:
Leanna Renee Hieber (http://www.leannareneehieber.com)
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Good morning
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Miss Saigon auditions are today. I got a lovely email from the executive director wishing us well today, which I was quite taken by. It's a important show for me as well as the director. Sentimental in a lot of ways for me, also. Even though I played it in 2006, this time around, the stage manager is my best friend and it's one of the first shows we saw together. I hope we find the people we need.
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TOD:
I also grew up with the MM TV version. In b&w since we didn't get a color TV until '68 or so, but the last year it was broadcast ('65 or '66?) we were at my aunt's house and I got to watch it in Living Color! I was mesmerized.
I remember being taken to see the Disney animated PP. While I enjoyed it, it never was a huge favorite of mine.
For a hoot (and for $10 seats in the balcony), a friend and I went to the Sandy Duncan revival in '79. Our intent was to make fun of the whole thing, but like BK said-- there's no fighting the show (or Sandy Duncan, for that matter.) By time they did "Ugh-A-Wah" we were completely won over. Christopher Hewitt was Mr. Darling/Capt. Hook and he was wonderfully hammy.
DR John G mentioned the Mia Farrow TV version. I do remember watching it but I don't remember if it was the stage show or not.
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do they still have the Peter Pan ride at Disneyland or Disney world?
I believe this one is alive and well in both parks, DR vixmom.
(I love those old rides that absolutely EXUDE charm.)
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Saturday Question for BK: how is the stage show depicting Tinkerbell these days? They used a laser back in 79 (which was state-of-the-art back then) but it had that herky-jerky effect to it. I was wondering if the effect has been improved since.
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For those of you who are fans of Basil Rathbone:
My one-person play, RATHBONE, is now available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle editions.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1482007002
Any chance of a recording coming down the pike, DR Druxy?
As it happens, I've just ordered the complete Rathbone SHERLOCK HOLMES films on Blu-ray -- something I've been wanting for a while but had kept on the back burner till I found a good price.
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For those of you who are fans of Basil Rathbone:
My one-person play, RATHBONE, is now available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle editions.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1482007002
Any chance of a recording coming down the pike, DR Druxy?
As it happens, I've just ordered the complete Rathbone SHERLOCK HOLMES films on Blu-ray -- something I've been wanting for a while but had kept on the back burner till I found a good price.
I would hope so, but there is nothing in the works right now.
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Of course, the Mary Martin version was a memorable part of my childhood.
I never saw Sandy Duncan---wish I had.
Cathy Rigby is amazing! The first time I saw her my mouth was open with amazement! Not to mention Brent as Captain Hook, who clearly is having the time of his life, as BK said.
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My favorite song from the show, sung wonderfully by Hugh Panaro:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBoKoxy_v-Y
This is from an appearance of Hugh's at a nearby high school is Springfield, VA a few years ago as part of their Arts program. I was there--he was great. I think he sang 4 songs as well as did a Q&A. He talked a little about his touring with Barbra Streisand in Europe. He also signed photos of himself afterwards. He was very friendly.
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I'm up, I'm up, awaiting the arrival of she of the Evil Eye.
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The Mia Farrow version of Peter Pan has a wholly original score by Bricusse and Newley - wonderful opening number but the rest is completely mediocre. I recommend highly the Peter Pan album I produced, where we tell the story using songs from every version.
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Oh HELL. I have that! It will be on the player TODAY. :)
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The Mia Farrow version of Peter Pan has a wholly original score by Bricusse and Newley - wonderful opening number but the rest is completely mediocre. I recommend highly the Peter Pan album I produced, where we tell the story using songs from every version.
Yes, I shall have to dust off that CD and play it today.
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It's one of my favorites of all I've produced - great cast, great songs, and some truly unknown and wonderful gems, including the cut song from the Mary Martin version, When I Went Home - it's now just a short monologue in the show and one can see why it was cut, but it's a beauty.
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Good morning, all! Actually, good afternoon.
I slept in until 11:30, debating whether or not I wanted to get up and face the day or wait for Sunday. So here I am. I will spend the day working on my taxes.
Depending on my aches and pains, I will see a readng of a new musical"I Capture the Castle," based on Dodie Smith's wonderful novel, My friend Peter Foley composed the score.
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Mia Farrow as Peter Pan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubivbpIkk-g)
and Danny Kaye as Captain Hook.
It's the entire show (1 hour and 41 minutes) on YouTube
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From Bruce:
Jane, I saw the film version of Headhunters - very enjoyable - I'm sure I wrote about it here. I have a few of Nesbo's Brit first editions (the true firsts in English).
I don't remember seeing your books, too bad.
My brother also liked the film version. I decided I wanted to read it first. I'm going to add the movie to my list of films to see some day, more for Keith than for me.
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DR Kevin H we have been watching Jack Benny almost every night for the last few months.
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I loved Nana the dog.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-POzoIeDM-jw/TzzRfjnJrtI/AAAAAAAAAmU/Y8XEQTrc_rQ/s400/MrDarlingandNana.jpg)
Cute :)
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Saturday morning greetings! I have now been home with this sinus infection for a solid week and I'm sick of being sick.
:(
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Miss Saigon auditions are today. I got a lovely email from the executive director wishing us well today, which I was quite taken by. It's a important show for me as well as the director. Sentimental in a lot of ways for me, also. Even though I played it in 2006, this time around, the stage manager is my best friend and it's one of the first shows we saw together. I hope we find the people we need.
Good luck!!!
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DR ChasSmith, I did not work with McGlinn on the Samuel French materials for PETER PAN; that occirred after our falling out in 2002. I understand it was a typical McGlinn situation: finish the product, do no proof reading, submit a set of materials full of errors, take the check, and burn another bridge.
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DR ChasSmith, I did not work with McGlinn on the Samuel French materials for PETER PAN; that occirred after our falling out in 2002. I understand it was a typical McGlinn situation: finish the product, do no proof reading, submit a set of materials full of errors, take the check, and burn another bridge.
OMG. But But But .... the whole point of a project like that... Oy!
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Back from photo shoot and banking. Lunch in thirty minutes.
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So anyhoo, moving right along...
I just listened -- and paid attention, wasn't puttering around doing anything else -- to the PETER PAN album. I've had it since way before I knew any of you fine people here (it even has a water-damaged booklet; I think I picked this one up at a library sale or some such), so this was a time to reconnect with it, study the liner notes, and enjoy it anew.
WONDERFUL!! A great put-together of material, wonderful orchestrations by one DR ELMORE, and just one delight after another. And the song Guy Haines sings is beautiful.
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I don't think I ever knew quite what a collaboration the Mary Martin musical really was.
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My favorite song from the show, sung wonderfully by Hugh Panaro:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBoKoxy_v-Y
This is from an appearance of Hugh's at a nearby high school is Springfield, VA a few years ago as part of their Arts program. I was there--he was great. I think he sang 4 songs as well as did a Q&A. He talked a little about his touring with Barbra Streisand in Europe. He also signed photos of himself afterwards. He was very friendly.
I saw Hugh Panaro in Seattle in Sunday in the Park with George. They used the Broadway revival set and it was fantastic...and so was he!
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I have finally felt like organizing the photos from our trip. Here we are touring Norwich parish churches with Canon Jeremy (in the purple scarf)
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Gala farewell dinner at Norwich Cathedral:
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And here's another view of me with DR Doug R:
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The lovely afternoon tea we had in the basement of St. Paul's Cathedral:
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If anyone is interested in seeing all 72 photos, here's the link to my Facebook album:
England 2013 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151414883130049.526231.537325048&type=1)
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The young woman who played Peter Pan here in 1996 has a website:
Leanna Renee Hieber (http://www.leannareneehieber.com)
DR Ginny, is she from Middletown? Her site says "rural Ohio." Does that mean Franklin? Trenton? Monroe?
I've been sorting more receipts for my taxes. If I finish tonight, I can begin tallying tomorrow.
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The young woman who played Peter Pan here in 1996 has a website:
Leanna Renee Hieber (http://www.leannareneehieber.com)
DR Ginny, is she from Middletown? Her site says "rural Ohio." Does that mean Franklin? Trenton? Monroe?
I've been sorting more receipts for my taxes. If I finish tonight, I can begin tallying tomorrow.
DR Elmore, I think she went to Madison. Her dad taught at the art center and her mom at the campus.
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DR Cilla this is the sign you need, only with a cat instead of a dog.
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/25944_10151366902639736_1627263532_n.jpg)
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Hello, everyone.
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I believe the only PETER PAN I've seen in the MM one, which I enjoyed.
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And the word of the day is: ANTIPATHETIC!
That sounds a lot like "Ain't I pathetic"!
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In one week I shall be 60.
That's the title of my new book.
It's also true.
Congratulations a week early. Time to start the party.
Yes, given the crazy schedules of all one's friends, it really needs to be a birthday WEEK.
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My favorite song from the show, sung wonderfully by Hugh Panaro:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBoKoxy_v-Y
This is from an appearance of Hugh's at a nearby high school is Springfield, VA a few years ago as part of their Arts program. I was there--he was great. I think he sang 4 songs as well as did a Q&A. He talked a little about his touring with Barbra Streisand in Europe. He also signed photos of himself afterwards. He was very friendly.
Kevin, I didn't know you went to hear any "H"s; I thought you just saw "B"s. Oh, that's right. You saw Sandy Bainum, but then that's a "B", as well.
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Nice pics, Ginny. Thanks for posting them. Very nice scarf, too.
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I now have it on good authority that Lenny's, the new deli that will be replacing Junior's on Westwood Blvd, will open on Feb 7--and with lower prices. It makes me wonder if someone was watching the decliine of Junior's and saying, "$15 for a sandwich and they say they can't make money?!!" and grabbed the space when Junior's closed.
And, yes, my neighbor got his old job back. I wish them all well.
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I've been doing extra cleaning and disinfecting today due to all the nasty viruses about.
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TTFN.
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Chester, our new pooch, has his second day of school today.
During this past week of study, he has learned "stay," and "down," however he seems to do it only when he want to.
:-[
If that continues after you finish your classes you might need a personal trainer to make a couple of house visits.
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If anyone is interested in seeing all 72 photos, here's the link to my Facebook album:
England 2013 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151414883130049.526231.537325048&type=1)
I was and enjoyed looking at all of your wonderful photos.
Your shawl is beautiful and you looked lovely sitting in front of the table set for tea.
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Nice pics, Ginny. Thanks for posting them. Very nice scarf, too.
Thank you, DR Jeanne, on both counts. My husband picked out that shawl for me several years ago and, as you can see, it got quite a workout in England! It just came back from the dry cleaners today.
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If anyone is interested in seeing all 72 photos, here's the link to my Facebook album:
England 2013 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151414883130049.526231.537325048&type=1)
I was and enjoyed looking at all of your wonderful photos.
Your shawl is beautiful and you looked lovely sitting in front of the table set for tea.
Thanks, DR Jane!
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I now have it on good authority that Lenny's, the new deli that will be replacing Junior's on Westwood Blvd, will open on Feb 7--and with lower prices. It makes me wonder if someone was watching the decliine of Junior's and saying, "$15 for a sandwich and they say they can't make money?!!" and grabbed the space when Junior's closed.
And, yes, my neighbor got his old job back. I wish them all well.
I wonder how the sandwiches will compare for less money. Will that mean they are smaller or the quality won't be as good. I've also been thinking with the bad press the landowners got that Lenny, whoever he is, negotiated a good deal with a lower rent the first year.
Will your neighbor be making the same amount of money? Of course I know that tips make a difference.
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The wonderful Kathi Moss who was in the original Broadway casts of Grease (Cha Cha), Nine (Saraghina sp?) and Grand Hotel passed away today. Last week (Jan 14) her friends got together at an Actor Fund's concert to raise money for her. She was unable to attend, but was able to watch it via computer.
Her is her wonderful performance on the Tony Award show with her show stopping Be Italian
http://youtu.be/y2c3Llg10Es (http://youtu.be/y2c3Llg10Es)
Here is a link to her website
http://www.kathimoss.com (http://www.kathimoss.com)
(http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/55339663/Kathi+Moss+PNG.png)
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The wonderful Kathi Moss who was in the original Broadway casts of Grease (Cha Cha), Nine (Saraghina sp?) and Grand Hotel passed away today. Last week (Jan 14) her friends got together at an Actor Fund's concert to raise money for her. She was unable to attend, but was able to watch it via computer.
Her is her wonderful performance on the Tony Award show with her show stopping Be Italian
http://youtu.be/y2c3Llg10Es (http://youtu.be/y2c3Llg10Es)
Thank you for the video. That was delightful & a nice tribute to her.
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Sorry to hear about Kathi Moss...
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I was enjoying an exquisitely delightful reunion with THE LADY VANISHES, and found myself falling asleep halfway through. To be continued later!
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'night
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Page three? Really?
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I have to run to a birthday thing - will only be there briefly, but we'd best have us a few frenzies before I return.
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The run-through with the singer went surprisingly well. I gave a few notes and that was that.
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I went to Juliana's photo shoot, but didn't stay. Then I got emergency texts telling me I had to come back because they didn't know what to do. Curious, since I'd have a very long and detailed discussion with the photographer about it. I couldn't go back since the rehearsal was starting, so I texted her and e-mailed her and called her and told her to call me right back so I could hear exactly what was going on. Haven't heard a peep since. I have my suspicions about what may have happened, and said suspicion has nothing to do with the photographer, who is great.
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Lunch with the Staitman clan was really fun - Casa Vega.
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sorry no frenzy from me just got home from birthyday celebrationfor my dad (thankyiuoallfor th ewishes for him yetrday by the wy!1) and I am exhaiusted and must be up early for church tomorrowis out abnnual meeting so it willbe along day as we;ll'
laters
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DR Cilla this is the sign you need, only with a cat instead of a dog.
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/25944_10151366902639736_1627263532_n.jpg)
My mom gave me a Crazy Cat Lady sign years ago.
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Great photos, Ginny
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I think I first saw Peter Pan on TV. I did see it on Broadway with Sandy Duncan
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In one week I shall be 60.
That's the title of my new book.
It's also true.
You have many friends here who are already members of that club. Hope you have something fun planned to celebrate!
Oh come on, Ginny. You and I both know that old-man Ben has a good ten years on us!
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http://youtu.be/1XQgQKwHus8 (http://youtu.be/1XQgQKwHus8) Sandy Dunan as Peter Pan
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Just ordered the Cathy Rigby DVD. I can at least ketchup with that.
I think that Cathy is a hundred times better now as Peter, than she was on the DVD. She truly improves with age.
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Hi Cilla! I am trying to catsup, but I am only starting Page Two.
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You don't have far to go
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I would love to stay and chat, but I'm going to sign off and get some sleep
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Love those Staitmans.
Intriguing, about the emergency text.
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For those of you who are fans of Basil Rathbone:
My one-person play, RATHBONE, is now available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle editions.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1482007002
Amazon tells me that this title is not available for the Kindle, but I was able to submit a request to the publisher.
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What is the deal today? Our lowest posting day EVER? This will NOT do.
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Back from The Smoke House and Juliana's little gathering. Fun and met some nice folks.
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Of course, the Mary Martin version was a memorable part of my childhood.
I never saw Sandy Duncan---wish I had.
Cathy Rigby is amazing! The first time I saw her my mouth was open with amazement! Not to mention Brent as Captain Hook, who clearly is having the time of his life, as BK said.
Kevin, you have probably already seen this clip, but you can get a good idea of the "joy" that Sandy Duncan brought to the role of Peter. I saw her do the show four times on Broadway, and every time I saw her, I became a child again. And I was at the stage door after every performance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XQgQKwHus8
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Just read through the contextual commentary and it works fine. Made a few little changes.
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The wonderful Kathi Moss who was in the original Broadway casts of Grease (Cha Cha), Nine (Saraghina sp?) and Grand Hotel passed away today. Last week (Jan 14) her friends got together at an Actor Fund's concert to raise money for her. She was unable to attend, but was able to watch it via computer.
Her is her wonderful performance on the Tony Award show with her show stopping Be Italian
http://youtu.be/y2c3Llg10Es (http://youtu.be/y2c3Llg10Es)
Here is a link to her website
http://www.kathimoss.com (http://www.kathimoss.com)
(http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/55339663/Kathi+Moss+PNG.png)
This is so sad. Condolences to her family and friends.
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We will not have the lowest post total, if I have anything to type about it.
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I'm writing a Peter Pan post...it'll be in chunks, so that'll help with the count. ;)
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Chunks are good.
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But before I get to the chunk...
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If anyone is interested in seeing all 72 photos, here's the link to my Facebook album:
England 2013 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151414883130049.526231.537325048&type=1)
Great photos, Ginny!
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:D
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As a child, I grew up with the Mary Martin version of PETER PAN, so I was disappointed when I saw the Disney version. I liked it, of course, but I wanted the songs from the Broadway production.
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I just found my Cathy Rigby DVD.
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AND my Barnum DVD (which was mentioned a few days ago)! ;D
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As I mentioned before, I saw Sandy Duncan do PETER PAN four times on Broadway. She just blew me away. That was also the first production to add Sandy flying out over the house on the final bow. And Sandy was absolutely charming to every single adult and child that waited for her at the Stage Door.
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I hate the DVD version of Rigby's Peter Pan - it's just all "canned" and there's nothing exciting about it - in other words, hideously directed by people who think they know what they're doing. It's the Sandy Duncan version that should have been filmed - shockingly, it wasn't even given a cast album! I would have done it instantly if I were doing such things back then.
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I just figured out that I have seen Cathy do the show four times, too. Unfortunately, none of those productions included the WSMA. Cathy is delightful, both on and off the stage.
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I'm waiting for George's chunks.
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I gotta tell you.
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Here's the first:
Around 20 years ago (can really have been that long ago??...but it was), I was in a local production of Peter Pan. It actually was an Evergreen State College production. From what I remember, they auditioned several girls and women for the role of Peter, but no one was quite "right."
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I think it was Dan (the Man) who asked about how Tinkerbell is done now. In this current production, I believe, the role of Tinkerbell was being played by Honey Boo Boo. Sadly, she has gained so much weight that they could no longer fly her as well as flying Peter and the three Darling children, so she has been replaced by the new and improved laser.
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Chunk #2:
The choreographer was Stephen Terrell, who had choreographed the BK-recorded Das Barbecü! The director and producers (I think) just couldn't find anyone who had the boyish charm that Stephen happened to have (being a boy, and all), so they finally decided to ask him to play the role! He accepted and was a terrific Peter! AND he was a REAL boy! ;) He was a delightful person. I didn't get to know him very well at all, but in the few interactions we had, he was very nice and polite...and, of course, very nice to look at.
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I'm waiting for George's chunks.
What's wrong with my chunks?
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I played Bill Jukes, one of the pirates and the first to be killed by Peter, and had a great time. However, the production itself was a troubled production. The the biggest problem was that the set designer didn't really read the script or find out what the off-stage space at the Washington Center was like (it has no stage left wing...there is only about eight feet before you run into the ropes for the flys).
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The designer had built a raked ship deck that had to be completely cut (after being paid for!) because it wouldn't actually fit on the stage and there was no place to store it when it was not on-stage. What a dolt.
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I'm waiting for George's chunks.
What's wrong with my chunks?
Nothing, Tom...you have lovely chunks.
;D
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And then we'd heard that the director didn't want to pay the extra $3000 to have Peter fly over the audience at the end of the show. She (the director) also wanted to completely redo the flying choreography. One of the Foys (an actual member of the Foy family) was supervising the flying and he told her something to the effect that he was in the room when this show was created and that he knew how the flying had to be done for this all to work.
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They did the flying the way he told them to.
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And thus ends my chunks.
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When we did PETER PAN (about ten years ago), they brought in the flying company the week before tech. Most of us had the first flying rehearsal off except for Peter and the children. I decided to go down and watch the rehearsal. I waited until they took a break and then I headed down to where the flying crew was talking. I said, "Hi, my name is TCB and I am playing Hook. I understand you are going to be flying me, as well." My God did those guys turn pale.
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When we did PETER PAN (about ten years ago), they brought in the flying company the week before tech. Most of us had the first flying rehearsal off except for Peter and the children. I decided to go down and watch the rehearsal. I waited until they took a break and then I headed down to where the flying crew was talking. I said, "Hi, my name is TCB and I am playing Hook. I understand you are going to be flying me, as well." My God did those guys turn pale.
After a couple of rehearsals, Stephen said, "Now I know why they always have women play this role." It really hurt his "family jewels."