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Title: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 11:40:32 PM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were a cabaret, old chum, and now it is time for you to post until the cabaret cows come home, old chum.
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Post by: bk on February 06, 2013, 11:41:39 PM
And the word of the day is: FEUILLETON!
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Post by: Ben on February 07, 2013, 02:05:16 AM
Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: John G. on February 07, 2013, 04:10:49 AM
Good morning, all.

Travel vibes for Kevin.

Happy Thursday vibes, all.
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Post by: John G. on February 07, 2013, 04:18:04 AM
TOD:

Liza Minnelli:
Arrested Development
New York, New York
Cabaret

Bob Fosse:
I was lucky enough to see Big Deal, which had a structure that worked against it, but so much good stuff, including "Beat Me, Daddy, Eight to the Bar" and "Me and My Shadow."
Hot Honey Rag
Sing, Sing, Sing
Who's Got the Pain?
Steam Heat
From This Moment On
The snake dance from "The Little Prince"
And too many more to remember this early.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: elmore3003 on February 07, 2013, 04:18:48 AM
Good morning, all!  Last night, I coudn't sleep and I was awake until a little after 1:00zam.  So, I am a bit groggy this morning after less than six hours of sleep.  Around 8:45 I will head for the barber.

After that, I'll head down to Toyland, see what needs to be accomplished, and come home.
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Post by: Michael on February 07, 2013, 04:21:27 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on February 07, 2013, 04:28:32 AM
Two of the three Broadway shows I ever saw were Fosse shows. Pippin and Chicago. Michael Rupert was Pippin and Eric Berry who was the original Charlemagne was still there. As for Chicago the original cast except for Chita Rivera was still in the show.

I also saw Dancing, but have no memory of anything from it.

Sweet Charity (Donna McKechnie)

As for Liza Minnelli I thought as good as she was as Sally, she was so wrong for the role. As an actress she always left me cold.
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 07, 2013, 04:43:37 AM
Good morning, all.

Well, here we are again.  Today I must join the panic shoppers at the supermarket in advance of tomorrow's storm.  Oy!  Why do I let myself fall into that trap?  Well, I don't need much so it won't really take too long.  It's just an annoying annoyance.
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Post by: Michael on February 07, 2013, 04:45:06 AM
I was also shock to see Michael York on the Today show. He is ill (Multiple Myeloma)and is on steroid treatment. Most actors wouldn't show their faces in public, but he had the courage to do so.

I worked with him on the first film I ever did. It was supposed to be a sizable role but in rewrites it went down to nothing.
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Post by: Kerry on February 07, 2013, 04:48:07 AM
Here it is Thursday.  Or some such pronouncement.
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Post by: Michael on February 07, 2013, 04:51:49 AM
Martin Ross was the Emcee

You could have seen Larry Kert as Cliff or even Ken Kercheval who later went onto fame in the TV series Dallas
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 07, 2013, 04:52:43 AM
TOD

Liza Minelli:
STERILE CUCKOO
ARTHUR
CABARET

Bob Fosse(films):
LENNY
ALL THAT JAZZ
STAR 80  (I think)
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Michael on February 07, 2013, 04:52:51 AM
Kerry

Fedex package for you arriving tomorrow
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Post by: Sam on February 07, 2013, 04:58:15 AM
 ;D
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Post by: Sam on February 07, 2013, 04:58:56 AM
Morning.

Happy Thursday.

 ;D

 ;D ;D
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Post by: Dan (the Man) on February 07, 2013, 05:35:40 AM
TOD:

Lisa Manully:
THE STERILE CUCKOO
CABARET
LIZA WITH A Z (Well, it was on film)

Bob Fosse:
From This Moment On -- KISMET
Who's Got The Pain -- THE PAJAMA GAME
Hey, Big Spender -- SWEET CHARITY
The Sex Ballet -- PIPPIN
Blackbird -- LIZA WITH A Z
The Rehearsal Dance with Roy Scheider and Leland Palmer -- ALL THAT JAZZ
Crunchy Granola Suite -- DANCIN'


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Post by: Laura on February 07, 2013, 05:45:18 AM
The local critic didn't care much for the new Brad Ellis musical.
http://www.curtainupphoenix.com/reviews/2013/02/04/love-makes-the-world-go-round-phoenix-theatre/
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 07, 2013, 06:18:06 AM
I just want to say I really enjoyed the detailed write-up on CABARET in the notes this morning.  That kind of thing is always satisfying, whether I know a particular film intimately or not at all.  And when it's about one of the latter, I learn more about whether I should pursue it than from any typical "review" -- or, heaven forfend, a plethora of "customer reviews".  In fact, the very reason I've been on HTF for so long is exactly this kind of thing -- whether it's a post by BK or by Robert Harris or one of a small handful of others who have the surprisingly rare ability of putting a few worthwhile thoughts in order, and illuminating something.
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Post by: Druxy on February 07, 2013, 06:48:19 AM
TOD:

Liza:

CABARET
ARTHUR
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
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Post by: John G. on February 07, 2013, 07:13:01 AM
The local critic didn't care much for the new Brad Ellis musical.
http://www.curtainupphoenix.com/reviews/2013/02/04/love-makes-the-world-go-round-phoenix-theatre/
That's the same poltroon who reviewed your local stop of the "Peter Pan" tour. Sounds like he needs find something he's more interested in than theater.

And who among us has seen all of Bob Merrill's shows, as he has? I've seen "Funny Girl" and I have a DVD of "Take Me Along." Nobody does them enough any more.
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Post by: John G. on February 07, 2013, 07:17:48 AM
Cillaliz, here's an interview with Rupert Holmes that was on Playbill today:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/174767-A-Conversation-With-Rupert-Holmes-The-Man-Behind-the-Music-and-Mystery-of-Edwin-Drood
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 07, 2013, 07:21:43 AM
Greetings from Toyland!
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Post by: Ginny on February 07, 2013, 07:33:48 AM
Thursday morning greetings!  I have been out and about BY MYSELF this morning - went for a blood test, then did a little shopping at Target.  Not 100%, but greatly improved.
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 07, 2013, 07:37:07 AM
DR JOHN G thanks for the class photo yesterday.  Very nice!
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 07, 2013, 07:37:33 AM
I also enjoyed the CABARET notes.....

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Post by: Jrand74 on February 07, 2013, 07:42:47 AM
TOD:

Liza:

The Sterile Cuckoo
Cabaret
Arrested Development
her songs in Journey Back to Oz

Fosse -

Saw Dancin' at Starlight Musicals, but don't remember anything about it either
All That Jazz - movie
Pajama Game & Damn Yankees movies
Sweet Charity
Cabaret
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Ron Pulliam on February 07, 2013, 07:50:02 AM
I also enjoyed the CABARET notes.....



We all have different memories of films, of course.   My memory of "Cabaret" is that it was spectacular: Marvelously acted and directed, and the camerawork was brilliant.  I don't get that same "visual impression" from this Blu ray.  Things are rather dark-ish.  Yes, there is soft-focus, but that's not an issue.   Of course, I saw the film on its release in a theater...several times.  My memories are somewhat different.  Of course, it is possible that watching it on a 37-inch plasma doesn't allow full justice to what has been accomplished.

Still, I'm delighted to have this BD of the film.  It's been a long time coming for one of the 70s' most brilliant achievements.

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Post by: Jrand74 on February 07, 2013, 07:52:42 AM
There is a manhunt going on in LA.

This is news?
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 07, 2013, 07:52:53 AM
Thanks for the links DR MBARNUM.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 07:56:27 AM
As DR Druxy mentioned late last night, actor John Kerr (Tea and Sympathy and South Pacific) passed away on Feb. 1st. after a short illness.

 :-[



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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 07:58:46 AM
DR Elmore, (from your post yesterday), yes, I believe that actor Rod Lauren was one of Henry Willson's clients. I did not interview him, however.



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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 08:09:16 AM
I tell you, I had weird, non-stop dreams last night.

First two were zombie nightmares which used to always be Night of the Living Dead like in format, but now are, since I started watching the tv series, The Walking Dead recreations.

These dreams always wake me up because I am kicking my legs to keep the zombies off of me in the dream and also am kicking my legs in my sleep, which wakes me up. I think I may have kicked cat Freddy off of the bed during that one. Must have thought he was a zombie.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 08:10:33 AM
The other two dreams had to do with hitchhiking.

In one, my sister had driven my mom to the east coast for some reason or other, and my mom hitchhiked back home. My blind, uses a walker mom...hitchhicking.

I was furious and asked my sister if she had known that mom planned to hitchhike home, and she admited that yes, she knew that was mom's plan.

The second dream had my good friend Ron returned from some visit to California or someplace far away and he was exhausted from having hitchhiked all the way back to Oregon. I was horrified that he had hitchiked, and chewed him out about it, or planned to when I next talked to him.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 08:11:50 AM
There were other strange dreams all night long, which has never happened to me before. It was non-stop.
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Post by: John G. on February 07, 2013, 08:13:30 AM
I tell you, I had weird, non-stop dreams last night.

First two were zombie nightmares which used to always be Night of the Living Dead like in format, but now are, since I started watching the tv series, The Walking Dead recreations.

These dreams always wake me up because I am kicking my legs to keep the zombies off of me in the dream and also am kicking my legs in my sleep, which wakes me up. I think I may have kicked cat Freddy off of the bed during that one. Must have thought he was a zombie.

Have you read "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the Undead"?
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 07, 2013, 08:19:58 AM
I tell you, I had weird, non-stop dreams last night.

First two were zombie nightmares which used to always be Night of the Living Dead like in format, but now are, since I started watching the tv series, The Walking Dead recreations.

These dreams always wake me up because I am kicking my legs to keep the zombies off of me in the dream and also am kicking my legs in my sleep, which wakes me up. I think I may have kicked cat Freddy off of the bed during that one. Must have thought he was a zombie.

Have you read "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the Undead"?

I believe that would be too advanced for him.  I believe he's still on DICK AND JANE BUY THE FARM.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 07, 2013, 08:27:17 AM
I heard from Dublin that we just signed our Barry O'Day, Eamonn, to play Ladislaw the Doorman on ROBERTA.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 08:34:37 AM
Is there seriously a book titled that, DR JohnG?
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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 08:35:31 AM
These dreams always wake me up because I am kicking my legs to keep the zombies off of me in the dream and also am kicking my legs in my sleep, which wakes me up. I think I may have kicked cat Freddy off of the bed during that one. Must have thought he was a zombie.

Have you read "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the Undead"?

I believe that would be too advanced for him.  I believe he's still on DICK AND JANE BUY THE FARM.
I tell you, I had weird, non-stop dreams last night.

First two were zombie nightmares which used to always be Night of the Living Dead like in format, but now are, since I started watching the tv series, The Walking Dead recreations.

These dreams always wake me up because I am kicking my legs to keep the zombies off of me in the dream and also am kicking my legs in my sleep, which wakes me up. I think I may have kicked cat Freddy off of the bed during that one. Must have thought he was a zombie.

Have you read "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the Undead"?

I believe that would be too advanced for him.  I believe he's still on DICK AND JANE BUY THE FARM.


And I am bummed because it is the last in the series.
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Post by: John G. on February 07, 2013, 08:54:51 AM
Is there seriously a book titled that, DR JohnG?
Yup. It's in the series with "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies." Here's a link:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Adventures-Tom-Sawyer-Undead/dp/0765366630/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360256595&sr=8-1&keywords=the+adventures+of+tom+sawyer+and+the+undead
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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 08:56:59 AM
Tomorrow some group called The Patriot Party are gathering their  flock (they estimate 1,000 to 1,500) downtown, right by my work.

Here is the quote from their leader: Oregon is an open carry state," Tharp said. "It's just that Oregonians aren't used to seeing people walking around with a gun on their hip. We're going to change that.

I am not really looking forward to this.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 08:58:01 AM
That is an unusual looking book series, DR JohnG. I wonder if they are entertaining?
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Post by: John G. on February 07, 2013, 09:33:01 AM
That is an unusual looking book series, DR JohnG. I wonder if they are entertaining?
I enjoyed the "Pride and Prejudice" because of the way it used the original manuscript and then took it apart here and there to incorporate the zombies. Then it went back to Jane Austen, etc.
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Post by: bk on February 07, 2013, 09:49:33 AM
I'm up after a pretty good night's sleep.
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Post by: bk on February 07, 2013, 09:54:17 AM
As to the Bob Merrill revue - I can't remember if Mr. Ellis was at our Merrill show - he's seen two of ours.  But the minute I read that three women arrive at a sleazy bar I know that it's a completely mis-conceived evening from start to finish - and why?  Why do these jukebox shows feel that need to just make some stupid arbitrary plot.  Just celebrate Mr. Merrill with clever choices, good arrangements and great people.  Our Merrill show was really wonderful because we had five great singers, one great guest star (Lainie Kazan), and fun anecdotes about the shows and Mr. Merrill - what else do you need?  You either trust the material or you don't.  As to the director - he's okay but maybe shouldn't be shepherding a new show - that's a very difficult job.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 10:47:45 AM
Hmm...one hour since the last post. Must be a slow newsday.


I'll fix that with a photo of that dreamy 1930s actor, Warren Hull.




(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1936-Warren-Hull-Love-Begins-at-Twenty-Studio-Publicity-Still-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMTYz/$T2eC16dHJG8E9nyfpmrQBQrCK43rEQ~~60_57.JPG)
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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 10:50:07 AM
If that photo didn't do the trick for you, here is a nice shot of Huntz Hall snapping a pic of my dear friend Laurie Mitchell.




(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Sexy-Blonde-Laurie-Mitchell-Huntz-Hall-W-An-Old-Flash-Camera-Bowery-Boys-8x10-/00/s/NTk4WDc2Mg==/$(KGrHqN,!nsFCq7pK(bEBQ+uflUWc!~~60_3.JPG)
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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 11:04:42 AM
Ok, 20 minutes later.....I can't do this all on my own, you know.

BK, where in tarnation are you? You ought to be here posting away.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 07, 2013, 11:04:44 AM
Home from Toyland and planning Monday's trek to Trenton, NJ. Unlike Nanette, I am not going to visit my aunt.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 11:06:01 AM
I am now forced to post old 1960s Bollywood stunt film posters.







(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1964-Bollywood-Poster-RUSTOM-e-ROME-mb-ecl-Dara-Singh-10260-/01/!B74c,z!!2k~$(KGrHqN,!lEEy+jC2S9WBM1hBgH3kg~~0_3.JPG)
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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 11:06:40 AM



(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/SAAT-SAMUNDER-PAAR-1965-POSTER-1-BOLLYWOOD-DARA-SINGH-/00/s/NjA4WDQ1NA==/$(KGrHqRHJCIE93jS1s-kBPm-UBTlHw~~60_12.JPG)
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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 11:07:15 AM



(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/JAWAN-MARD-1966-POSTER-2-BOLLYWOOD-DARA-SINGH-MUMTAZ-/00/s/NTg5WDQ1Ng==/$(KGrHqZHJEUFDJ07TgPJBQzrEoF80g~~60_3.JPG)
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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 11:08:30 AM




(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1963-Bollywood-1-SH-Poster-FAULAD-mb-ecl-Dara-Singh-33154-/00/s/ODk2WDY3Mg==/$(KGrHqFHJEIFDz9i8mq8BQ96qTl3lg~~60_57.JPG)
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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 11:09:44 AM
Hmmm....there seems to  be a theme with all of these posters...don't quite know what it is. Just a feeling.





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Post by: Jrand74 on February 07, 2013, 11:16:37 AM
I am enjoying the movie posters.

Your dreams are most interesting DR MBARNUM.
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Post by: Ginny on February 07, 2013, 11:17:46 AM
After puttering at home and having a bit of lunch, I ventured out again to visit my yarn shop for a knitting consult that resulted in my purchasing one more skein of yarn for my current project.  Home now and ready to take it easy.
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Post by: Ginny on February 07, 2013, 11:44:12 AM
BK, I, too, enjoyed today's notes about CABARET.  It was the first show I saw on Broadway in the summer of 1967 and the original cast was still in place.  Mom and I met 4 of the 5 principals afterwards and got their autographs.

At first the movie didn't appeal to me because it was so different.  I especially didn't like MEIN HERR, because I thought it was a MILORD rip-off.  After reading BERLIN STORIES, though, I realized that the movie is truer to the original material than the stage version.
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Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 11:56:52 AM
I am enjoying the movie posters.

Your dreams are most interesting DR MBARNUM.


I hope they don't mean that I am a crazy person, DR JRand. The dreams, that is, not the posters.
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Post by: bk on February 07, 2013, 12:04:10 PM
I'm here.  Proofer one delivered the copy-edited manuscript - I must be getting better at proofing because she found very little, although made some catches that I might never have caught, punctuation missing-wise and stuff like that.  There are only a handful of things to run by Muse Margaret, otherwise I've entered 90% of what she found. 
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Post by: Jrand74 on February 07, 2013, 12:13:49 PM
No you are not crazy DR MBARNUM.....no more so than any of us enjoy Roger Corman movies.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on February 07, 2013, 12:25:06 PM
And the word of the day is: FEUILLETON!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  YOU'RE NOTHING WITHOUT ME
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Post by: John G. on February 07, 2013, 12:36:56 PM
As to the Bob Merrill revue - I can't remember if Mr. Ellis was at our Merrill show - he's seen two of ours.  But the minute I read that three women arrive at a sleazy bar I know that it's a completely mis-conceived evening from start to finish - and why?  Why do these jukebox shows feel that need to just make some stupid arbitrary plot.  Just celebrate Mr. Merrill with clever choices, good arrangements and great people.  Our Merrill show was really wonderful because we had five great singers, one great guest star (Lainie Kazan), and fun anecdotes about the shows and Mr. Merrill - what else do you need?  You either trust the material or you don't.  As to the director - he's okay but maybe shouldn't be shepherding a new show - that's a very difficult job.
The joy that was "The Decline and Fall of the Entire World as Seen Through the Eyes of Cole Porter" needs to return to the land of the revue.
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Post by: John G. on February 07, 2013, 12:39:09 PM
I am now forced to post old 1960s Bollywood stunt film posters.


Quote
I enjoy it when you are forced to do such things.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 07, 2013, 12:50:50 PM
I remember seeing the Broadway revival of Cabaret with Alan Cumming. Loved it.
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Post by: ChasSmith on February 07, 2013, 12:52:23 PM
Rehearsal tonight, then nothing tomorrow due to storm.  I rather enjoy a forced day inside due to a storm, as long as it doesn't include any obvious threat of power outages.  And this one shouldn't cause trouble, though of course it COULD.  A normal winter nor'easter is something we haven't had a problem with, but I'll nevertheless be glad to accept VIBES that this one leaves as alone as well.
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Post by: Jennifer on February 07, 2013, 12:52:35 PM
Glad i checked the library's computer before talking to the librarian. All the books I was going to ask about were entered into the computer today.
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Post by: George on February 07, 2013, 12:56:28 PM
Butch and Sundance and Dean and Lana have arrived in Tumwater! :D
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 07, 2013, 12:59:31 PM
I remember seeing the Broadway revival of Cabaret with Alan Cumming. Loved it.

Horseracing. I loathed it.
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Post by: John G. on February 07, 2013, 01:15:26 PM
Vibes for all those who may be affected by the snow.

Just thinking of it makes me want to head back to the beach.
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 07, 2013, 02:06:29 PM
I keep seeing all these press releases saying that Edward Watts, who will play Superman at Encores!, was in Finian's Rainbow on Broadway. I was there, and No, he wasn't!

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt56/elmore3003/scandprod12_zps1948fea7.jpg)

But he was in SCANDALOUS, a musical for DR MBarnum!
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Post by: John G. on February 07, 2013, 02:13:00 PM
I keep seeing all these press releases saying that Edward Watts, who will play Superman at Encores!, was in Finian's Rainbow on Broadway. I was there, and No, he wasn't!

What do you want? Truth?

Next you'll be telling Barbra Streisand was not born in Madagascar and raised in Rangoon.
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Post by: bk on February 07, 2013, 02:43:20 PM
I've had the Muse Margaret conversation and so all of proofer one's stuff that we chose to do is now in the book.  There is one instance of who/whom that I left who because both Margaret and I hate the formalism of the latter in this particular sentence.  I don't mind whom when it sounds okay and makes sense, but when it just sticks out because of the nature of the way a sentence is written, then I say to hell with the rules.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: bk on February 07, 2013, 02:46:49 PM
Then I picked up a package which has this new book called Better Nate Than Ever - which has gotten some raves on amazon, about a young boy who runs away to audition for a musical version of ET on Broadway.  I'm not going to read it, since I don't read fiction when I'm writing it, but while the first sentence is cute and perky, I found it wrong for a young boy.  Nitpicking, of course, but it sounds more like an author than a character of the first person.  Of course, Benjamin Kritzer was a precocious ten-year-old in the first book, but there's nothing he says that's really out of the ordinary, and it's not written in the first person anyway.  I also found ET a little Outside the Box-ish.  But I'm sure it's a fun book.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: elmore3003 on February 07, 2013, 02:58:05 PM
The temperature is falling, I think. My feet are getting cold.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 03:00:11 PM
DR John G I'm glad you enjoyed the baby giraffe.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 03:05:52 PM
Thursday morning greetings!  I have been out and about BY MYSELF this morning - went for a blood test, then did a little shopping at Target.  Not 100%, but greatly improved.

I also had a blood test this morning.  Do you hydrate well before the test?  It is good to know you are improving.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 03:06:49 PM
I am sorry to hear about Michael York.  I hope they can control this for a long time.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 03:12:33 PM
As DR Druxy mentioned late last night, actor John Kerr (Tea and Sympathy and South Pacific) passed away on Feb. 1st. after a short illness.

 :-[


:(  Great pic of him.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 03:14:14 PM
Tomorrow some group called The Patriot Party are gathering their  flock (they estimate 1,000 to 1,500) downtown, right by my work.

Here is the quote from their leader: Oregon is an open carry state," Tharp said. "It's just that Oregonians aren't used to seeing people walking around with a gun on their hip. We're going to change that.

I am not really looking forward to this.

:(
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 03:15:19 PM
Ok, 20 minutes later.....I can't do this all on my own, you know.

BK, where in tarnation are you? You ought to be here posting away.

;D
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 03:16:27 PM
I am enjoying the movie posters.

Your dreams are most interesting DR MBARNUM.

DITTO!

I get the Zombie dreams but why the hitchhiking ones? 
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 03:17:18 PM
Glad i checked the library's computer before talking to the librarian. All the books I was going to ask about were entered into the computer today.

Excellent timing. :)
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 03:19:58 PM
DR JOHN G thanks for the class photo yesterday.  Very nice!

Now that my quote option is functioning again....

DITTO!
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: bk on February 07, 2013, 03:33:24 PM
What is this page three crap?  All week?  Let's get some postin' goin' on and I mean now, baby. 
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: bk on February 07, 2013, 03:33:51 PM
Waiting for friend to arrive - I thought said friend would be here over an hour ago and I'm really hungry and getting really ornery.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: elmore3003 on February 07, 2013, 03:56:20 PM
It's time to think about dinner.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: elmore3003 on February 07, 2013, 03:56:57 PM
I have some cucumber salad, and maybeI'll have the slice of pizza in the freezer.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: elmore3003 on February 07, 2013, 03:57:41 PM
I will be going to bed early tonight. And it is getting colder.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: elmore3003 on February 07, 2013, 03:57:58 PM
Will this get us to page 4?
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Post by: elmore3003 on February 07, 2013, 03:58:06 PM
No. But this did!
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: elmore3003 on February 07, 2013, 03:58:55 PM
!!!! 4 !!!!
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 03:59:59 PM
I have some cucumber salad, and maybeI'll have the slice of pizza in the freezer.

Isn't it cold enough in NY? I suggest you eat it in your living room where there is some heat.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 04:01:02 PM
DR Elmore, I am so disappointed in you. I have set you up for so many comments today, but you haven't taken the bait. Not once.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 04:02:25 PM
No gym for me tonight. I am gonna go home and collapse in front of the tv and watch some of the stuff accumulating on the DVR.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 04:05:45 PM
BK and DR Jane, was reading an article today in Classic Images magazine about actor Don Megowan. He owned two different restaurants in the late 1960s/70s....Johnny's, on Lankershim, and later Megowan's Clubhouse on Webb in North Hollywood.

Did either of you ever come across those places?
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Ginny on February 07, 2013, 04:10:56 PM
We have just returned from dinner with Mom and my sister and her husband.  Mom treated us in the dining room at her retirement community.  She's lived there almost 14 years and tonight was the first time she's done that.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: KevinH on February 07, 2013, 04:11:31 PM
Thanks for the travel vibes.  I think I should be okay.  We're only expecting rain here.

However, vibes are needed for the 40+ people leaving from Buffalo tomorrow.  The bride and groom have to change planes in NYC and they're expecting a foot or more of snow there!
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 04:12:00 PM
Page 4 Don Megowan and TV show cast dance



(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/YOUNG-JERRY-MATHERS-STRANGE-WORLD-ORIG-56-ABC-TV-PHOTO-/00/$(KGrHqEOKpYE3uCJ6C9wBODTK2uNo!~~_3.JPG)
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Post by: George on February 07, 2013, 04:17:47 PM
Page 4 Don Megowan and TV show cast dance



(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/YOUNG-JERRY-MATHERS-STRANGE-WORLD-ORIG-56-ABC-TV-PHOTO-/00/$(KGrHqEOKpYE3uCJ6C9wBODTK2uNo!~~_3.JPG)

It's the Beav!!
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: George on February 07, 2013, 04:18:34 PM
I keep seeing all these press releases saying that Edward Watts, who will play Superman at Encores!, was in Finian's Rainbow on Broadway. I was there, and No, he wasn't!


Hmmm...His only credit on IBDB (http://www.ibdb.com/person.php?id=493284) is for Scandalous (http://www.ibdb.com/production.php?id=493183).
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: TCB on February 07, 2013, 04:23:22 PM
The local critic didn't care much for the new Brad Ellis musical.
http://www.curtainupphoenix.com/reviews/2013/02/04/love-makes-the-world-go-round-phoenix-theatre/


Does your critic ever like any shows?
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 04:34:50 PM
BK and DR Jane, was reading an article today in Classic Images magazine about actor Don Megowan. He owned two different restaurants in the late 1960s/70s....Johnny's, on Lankershim, and later Megowan's Clubhouse on Webb in North Hollywood.

Did either of you ever come across those places?

I don't remember either of those.  I'll ask Keith but by then we usually went to restaurants together, and unless someone took us we couldn't afford to eat out very much.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 04:36:05 PM
We have just returned from dinner with Mom and my sister and her husband.  Mom treated us in the dining room at her retirement community.  She's lived there almost 14 years and tonight was the first time she's done that.

Is that because your mother prefers to eat elsewhere when you join her for dinner?  How was it?
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 04:37:53 PM
Thanks for the travel vibes.  I think I should be okay.  We're only expecting rain here.

However, vibes are needed for the 40+ people leaving from Buffalo tomorrow.  The bride and groom have to change planes in NYC and they're expecting a foot or more of snow there!

MEGA WEATHER VIBES!!!

I know folks driving to the Westminster Dog show from NY and Ontario.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 04:40:25 PM
Page 4 Don Megowan and TV show cast dance


It's the Beav!!

I was about to say that-lol
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 04:49:39 PM
"Airlines canceling flights in advance of storm"

http://news.yahoo.com/airlines-canceling-flights-advance-storm-195618343--finance.html

VIBES THE BRIDE & GROUP, PLUS THE GUESTS, MAKE IT TO THE SHIP ON TIME!!!!
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 05:02:07 PM
I think this baby & pups are precious.

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/539775_10200360876411938_1851788043_n.jpg)
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: elmore3003 on February 07, 2013, 05:03:00 PM
I keep seeing all these press releases saying that Edward Watts, who will play Superman at Encores!, was in Finian's Rainbow on Broadway. I was there, and No, he wasn't!


Hmmm...His only credit on IBDB (http://www.ibdb.com/person.php?id=493284) is for Scandalous (http://www.ibdb.com/production.php?id=493183).

I'll ask Joshie or Rob Berman; he might have been in the Encores! production.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: elmore3003 on February 07, 2013, 05:03:28 PM
Page 4 Don Megowan and TV show cast dance



(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/YOUNG-JERRY-MATHERS-STRANGE-WORLD-ORIG-56-ABC-TV-PHOTO-/00/$(KGrHqEOKpYE3uCJ6C9wBODTK2uNo!~~_3.JPG)

You both have shiney faces.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: TCB on February 07, 2013, 05:04:55 PM
As DR Druxy mentioned late last night, actor John Kerr (Tea and Sympathy and South Pacific) passed away on Feb. 1st. after a short illness.

 :-[



(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af222/shawncamp/BOS2/BOS-880/img0043A.jpg)


I saw the movie SOUTH PACIFIC when I was probably nine or ten years of age.  I remember having two very strong opinions of the film:  1)  that the "mood changing" colors were stupid, and 2) that John Kerr had to be one of the most beautiful men I had ever seen in my life.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Ginny on February 07, 2013, 05:05:17 PM
We have just returned from dinner with Mom and my sister and her husband.  Mom treated us in the dining room at her retirement community.  She's lived there almost 14 years and tonight was the first time she's done that.

Is that because your mother prefers to eat elsewhere when you join her for dinner?  How was it?

She's always had kind of an aversion to eating there, but she was pretty tired after my sister took her shopping today.  Guess it seemed simplest.  It was surprisingly good.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Laura on February 07, 2013, 05:08:58 PM
DR Elmore, I am so disappointed in you. I have set you up for so many comments today, but you haven't taken the bait. Not once.

My DH and I set each other up for the "That's what she said" punchline all the time. Poor DR Sandra just sighs and shakes her head.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: TCB on February 07, 2013, 05:13:51 PM
Tomorrow some group called The Patriot Party are gathering their  flock (they estimate 1,000 to 1,500) downtown, right by my work.

Here is the quote from their leader: Oregon is an open carry state," Tharp said. "It's just that Oregonians aren't used to seeing people walking around with a gun on their hip. We're going to change that.

I am not really looking forward to this.

Get used to it, Mike.  I was shocked when I saw a guy at PetSmart with a gun stuffed into his jeans waistband.  What was more shocking was that no one else in the store, including the manager, saw anything wrong with it.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 05:31:29 PM
We have just returned from dinner with Mom and my sister and her husband.  Mom treated us in the dining room at her retirement community.  She's lived there almost 14 years and tonight was the first time she's done that.

Is that because your mother prefers to eat elsewhere when you join her for dinner?  How was it?

She's always had kind of an aversion to eating there, but she was pretty tired after my sister took her shopping today.  Guess it seemed simplest.  It was surprisingly good.

I'm glad you enjoyed it. 
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 05:31:54 PM
DR Elmore, I am so disappointed in you. I have set you up for so many comments today, but you haven't taken the bait. Not once.

My DH and I set each other up for the "That's what she said" punchline all the time. Poor DR Sandra just sighs and shakes her head.

Gosh, I would have expected her to join in. :)
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 05:34:25 PM
Tomorrow some group called The Patriot Party are gathering their  flock (they estimate 1,000 to 1,500) downtown, right by my work.

Here is the quote from their leader: Oregon is an open carry state," Tharp said. "It's just that Oregonians aren't used to seeing people walking around with a gun on their hip. We're going to change that.

I am not really looking forward to this.

Get used to it, Mike.  I was shocked when I saw a guy at PetSmart with a gun stuffed into his jeans waistband.  What was more shocking was that no one else in the store, including the manager, saw anything wrong with it.

 :o

I hope I don't see people walking around Ashland with guns.

Sometimes the army does drills here.  The first time I saw guys in fatigues running around with guns I was scared something had happened.  Now it is just fun to watch them.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jennifer on February 07, 2013, 05:37:55 PM
Glad i checked the library's computer before talking to the librarian. All the books I was going to ask about were entered into the computer today.

Excellent timing. :)
I still find it weird that it took six weeks for two of the books. But at least they got them all. I think I should be first for all of them. There is one in particular I really hope I am first for as it is the final book in a series I love.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jennifer on February 07, 2013, 05:42:15 PM
Tomorrow some group called The Patriot Party are gathering their  flock (they estimate 1,000 to 1,500) downtown, right by my work.

Here is the quote from their leader: Oregon is an open carry state," Tharp said. "It's just that Oregonians aren't used to seeing people walking around with a gun on their hip. We're going to change that.

I am not really looking forward to this.

Get used to it, Mike.  I was shocked when I saw a guy at PetSmart with a gun stuffed into his jeans waistband.  What was more shocking was that no one else in the store, including the manager, saw anything wrong with it.
Thank goodness we do not have that problem here. I would not like it.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 05:43:54 PM
Glad i checked the library's computer before talking to the librarian. All the books I was going to ask about were entered into the computer today.

Excellent timing. :)
I still find it weird that it took six weeks for two of the books. But at least they got them all. I think I should be first for all of them. There is one in particular I really hope I am first for as it is the final book in a series I love.

Good luck!
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 05:44:37 PM
Tomorrow some group called The Patriot Party are gathering their  flock (they estimate 1,000 to 1,500) downtown, right by my work.

Here is the quote from their leader: Oregon is an open carry state," Tharp said. "It's just that Oregonians aren't used to seeing people walking around with a gun on their hip. We're going to change that.

I am not really looking forward to this.

Get used to it, Mike.  I was shocked when I saw a guy at PetSmart with a gun stuffed into his jeans waistband.  What was more shocking was that no one else in the store, including the manager, saw anything wrong with it.
Thank goodness we do not have that problem here. I would not like it.

Until today I didn't know we had a problem here.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Cillaliz on February 07, 2013, 05:47:24 PM
Cillaliz, here's an interview with Rupert Holmes that was on Playbill today:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/174767-A-Conversation-With-Rupert-Holmes-The-Man-Behind-the-Music-and-Mystery-of-Edwin-Drood
Thanks John G. I hadn't seen that yet.  I actually met Rupert because I was one of the people who bought one of the 10,000 initial copies of Widescreen and I wrote him a fan letter.  He called me. At the time I thought it was because of my delightful letter, but I learned later it was because he couldn't figure out how a girl in a little town in Iowa got a copy of Widescreen.  Anyway, that was when we started writing,  later met him, not long after he had done his work on A Star is Born...and we became friends.  It's amazing to me that we are still good friends 36 years later, but we are and I am very thankful for that. 
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 07, 2013, 05:49:06 PM
Actually we had two copies. My sister brought one home from college and I ordered one through my local record store
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Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 05:50:20 PM
It appears I shall have to purchase a book tonight.  I'm deciding between RIN TIN TIN or THE LAST CHILD by John Hart, or THE LOST WIFE by Alyson Richman.

Any input is welcome. 
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 05:51:15 PM
Cillaliz, here's an interview with Rupert Holmes that was on Playbill today:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/174767-A-Conversation-With-Rupert-Holmes-The-Man-Behind-the-Music-and-Mystery-of-Edwin-Drood
Thanks John G. I hadn't seen that yet.  I actually met Rupert because I was one of the people who bought one of the 10,000 initial copies of Widescreen and I wrote him a fan letter.  He called me. At the time I thought it was because of my delightful letter, but I learned later it was because he couldn't figure out how a girl in a little town in Iowa got a copy of Widescreen.  Anyway, that was when we started writing,  later met him, not long after he had done his work on A Star is Born...and we became friends.  It's amazing to me that we are still good friends 36 years later, but we are and I am very thankful for that. 

That is a great story.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 05:51:25 PM
Actually we had two copies. My sister brought one home from college and I ordered one through my local record store

:)
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 07, 2013, 06:09:27 PM
My mom heard there was going to be a big snow storm so she went to the store and stocked up.  Now, we're supposed to get a little rain and some snow, but nothing big....but she'll be all stocked up when it hits the east coast,lol
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 06:22:07 PM
Oh Cilla, that just cracked me up.
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Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 06:22:20 PM
Still smiling :)
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Post by: Jane on February 07, 2013, 06:56:53 PM
'night
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: TCB on February 07, 2013, 07:17:35 PM
Then I picked up a package which has this new book called Better Nate Than Ever - which has gotten some raves on amazon, about a young boy who runs away to audition for a musical version of ET on Broadway.  I'm not going to read it, since I don't read fiction when I'm writing it, but while the first sentence is cute and perky, I found it wrong for a young boy.  Nitpicking, of course, but it sounds more like an author than a character of the first person.  Of course, Benjamin Kritzer was a precocious ten-year-old in the first book, but there's nothing he says that's really out of the ordinary, and it's not written in the first person anyway.  I also found ET a little Outside the Box-ish.  But I'm sure it's a fun book.



Why would anyone want to do a musical version of Entertainment Tonight?
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Ginny on February 07, 2013, 07:17:39 PM
Cute story, DR Cillaliz.
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Post by: TCB on February 07, 2013, 07:30:57 PM
I have some cucumber salad, and maybeI'll have the slice of pizza in the freezer.


Do you think you will fit?
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: TCB on February 07, 2013, 07:33:56 PM
No gym for me tonight. I am gonna go home and collapse in front of the tv and watch some of the stuff accumulating on the DVR.


Aren't there better looking things to see at the gym?
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Post by: Ginny on February 07, 2013, 07:38:27 PM
'Night!
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: TCB on February 07, 2013, 07:45:46 PM
"Airlines canceling flights in advance of storm"

http://news.yahoo.com/airlines-canceling-flights-advance-storm-195618343--finance.html

VIBES THE BRIDE & GROUP, PLUS THE GUESTS, MAKE IT TO THE SHIP ON TIME!!!!

Or, let's hope they all bought Travel Insurance.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: John G. on February 07, 2013, 07:56:00 PM
I keep seeing all these press releases saying that Edward Watts, who will play Superman at Encores!, was in Finian's Rainbow on Broadway. I was there, and No, he wasn't!


Hmmm...His only credit on IBDB (http://www.ibdb.com/person.php?id=493284) is for Scandalous (http://www.ibdb.com/production.php?id=493183).

I'll ask Joshie or Rob Berman; he might have been in the Encores! production.
Maybe he was in the audience.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: John G. on February 07, 2013, 07:57:42 PM
It appears I shall have to purchase a book tonight.  I'm deciding between RIN TIN TIN or THE LAST CHILD by John Hart, or THE LOST WIFE by Alyson Richman.

Any input is welcome. 

Any zombies in any of them?
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: John G. on February 07, 2013, 07:58:14 PM
Cillaliz, here's an interview with Rupert Holmes that was on Playbill today:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/174767-A-Conversation-With-Rupert-Holmes-The-Man-Behind-the-Music-and-Mystery-of-Edwin-Drood
Thanks John G. I hadn't seen that yet.  I actually met Rupert because I was one of the people who bought one of the 10,000 initial copies of Widescreen and I wrote him a fan letter.  He called me. At the time I thought it was because of my delightful letter, but I learned later it was because he couldn't figure out how a girl in a little town in Iowa got a copy of Widescreen.  Anyway, that was when we started writing,  later met him, not long after he had done his work on A Star is Born...and we became friends.  It's amazing to me that we are still good friends 36 years later, but we are and I am very thankful for that. 
Wonderful story.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: John G. on February 07, 2013, 08:00:24 PM
Especially strenuous classes tonight: Argentine tango, American standard tango and swing. Am very tired.
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Post by: Cillaliz on February 07, 2013, 08:21:31 PM
Can't believe tomorrow is Friday already.  I had a busy week.  I think I'm past my last big deadline for February and can spend most of the rest of the month getting work done without feeling like there's a hammer hanging over my head
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Cillaliz on February 07, 2013, 08:23:07 PM
Looking forward to our AACB (All America Concert Band) concert on Sunday.  I've really worked hard on the music and I feel like I'm getting better all the time.  I've been practicing every day, but my shoulder started hurting so I took tonight off.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Cillaliz on February 07, 2013, 08:24:24 PM
I haven't talked about SMASH.  I watched it the other night and I have to say I'm not sure I"m going to keep watching.  The music is good but I really think the story lines are pretty lame.  Just my opinion.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Cillaliz on February 07, 2013, 08:25:06 PM
Let's see what have I been doing lately.....getting ready for the concert. Playing the piano and the flute. That's about it
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 08:45:26 PM
I keep seeing all these press releases saying that Edward Watts, who will play Superman at Encores!, was in Finian's Rainbow on Broadway. I was there, and No, he wasn't!

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt56/elmore3003/scandprod12_zps1948fea7.jpg)

But he was in SCANDALOUS, a musical for DR MBarnum!

They mean  he was in the theater, I believe he had the seat next to me
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 08:54:47 PM
I keep seeing all these press releases saying that Edward Watts, who will play Superman at Encores!, was in Finian's Rainbow on Broadway. I was there, and No, he wasn't!

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt56/elmore3003/scandprod12_zps1948fea7.jpg)

But he was in SCANDALOUS, a musical for DR MBarnum!

They mean  he was in the theater, I believe he had the seat next to me

I remembered him because he was wearing this same outfit
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 08:55:26 PM
I keep seeing all these press releases saying that Edward Watts, who will play Superman at Encores!, was in Finian's Rainbow on Broadway. I was there, and No, he wasn't!

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt56/elmore3003/scandprod12_zps1948fea7.jpg)

But he was in SCANDALOUS, a musical for DR MBarnum!

They mean  he was in the theater, I believe he had the seat next to me

I remembered him because he was wearing this same outfit


and I loved the fabric  pattern  of the jacket
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 08:56:41 PM
I have some cucumber salad, and maybeI'll have the slice of pizza in the freezer.

Well no wonder you have cold feet; get out of the freezer
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 08:57:02 PM
I am glad to hear  DR Ginny is feeling better
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 08:58:31 PM
I do not know what the problem is with our wireless but it has been so slow  I cannot get on  any sites until after 1 when it suddenly  is back to normal -  of course by then it is time to go to bed
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 08:59:09 PM
Last night I went out and filled the car's  gas tank, bought ice melt and groceries
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 09:00:27 PM
I am glad I did -  tonight on the way home every gas station  had lines stretching down the block  - it was like the aftermath of Sandy all over again - 
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 09:00:48 PM
I warned the Vixter to gas up her car  yesterday as well
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 09:03:03 PM
The airlines have precancelled hundreds  flight s and all  our church activities for Saturday have already been cancelled

all the closings our office had scheduled for late Friday  afternoon and evening were moved to earlier in the day

 
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 09:03:24 PM
VIBES it's not as bad as they threaten
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 09:04:22 PM
I have arranged for the teenage boy who lives next to my parents to keep their driveway and walks clear
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 09:04:45 PM
No gym for me tonight. I am gonna go home and collapse in front of the tv and watch some of the stuff accumulating on the DVR.


Aren't there better looking things to see at the gym?


Not nearly as often as you would think. :(
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 09:05:23 PM
so I guess I am already for the storm
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 09:05:37 PM
Just hope the power doesn't go out
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 09:06:00 PM
Unlike Chas I have no fireplace nor a gas stove
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 09:06:23 PM
and it would be  real bummer if  the pipes froze
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 09:06:50 PM
Hope all of you in the storm's path are safe and sound. Better yet, hope the storm turns out to be a dud.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 09:07:35 PM
any way  I guess I should get to bed - must get up early in case of the necessity of walk and driveway clearing before work
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 09:07:45 PM
Good night all
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: MBarnum on February 07, 2013, 09:08:12 PM
Well, off to bed. Hopefully no zombie or hitchhiking dreams tonight.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 09:09:34 PM
Well, off to bed. Hopefully no zombie or hitchhiking dreams tonight.

but they were so entertaining!!
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: vixmom on February 07, 2013, 09:09:44 PM
Sleep well Mikey!
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Cillaliz on February 07, 2013, 09:14:45 PM
Vixmom, don't you still have your generator?
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Cillaliz on February 07, 2013, 09:15:25 PM
And remember that it's official Snow Day rules that you are not to work.  Just have a good time doing the things you can't usually do becaue you are working or doing chores
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Cillaliz on February 07, 2013, 09:15:44 PM
And I'd love snow angel photos from all our east coasters
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Cillaliz on February 07, 2013, 09:25:25 PM
Time for me to get to sleep.  Night All
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: bk on February 07, 2013, 09:28:34 PM
Had a nice visit with a friend - went out to eat then chatted.  I got the second proofer's stuff so will start to go through that now.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: TCB on February 07, 2013, 10:11:09 PM
Snow Go Away Vibes


To All Our East Coast DR's!
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: TCB on February 07, 2013, 10:12:57 PM
Well, I believe my work here is done.  You are all in my prayers.





G'night!
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: bk on February 07, 2013, 10:44:34 PM
Laura will be sold out by tomorrow.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: Matthew on February 07, 2013, 10:48:13 PM
Hello.  Been E&T the last few days.  Things are fine.  Lots of things happening this week.  We had our meet and greet for Miss Saigon tonight, it was really fun.  Most of the cast was there, the creative team, the board of directors and even the office staff.  It was nice to have everyone in the same room for once.  Tomorrow is callbacks for the "coat" show.  7th attempt at ALW's show, and I'm excited to bring this score to 12-14 year olds.  Does anyone know Charles Strouse's Charlotte's Web?  It's quite an interesting score - sometimes challenging for kids, but we'll get through it.

This week has certainly turned up enough fodder for at least two chapters in the memoirs.   

Good night
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: George on February 07, 2013, 11:58:53 PM
Cillaliz, here's an interview with Rupert Holmes that was on Playbill today:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/174767-A-Conversation-With-Rupert-Holmes-The-Man-Behind-the-Music-and-Mystery-of-Edwin-Drood
Thanks John G. I hadn't seen that yet.  I actually met Rupert because I was one of the people who bought one of the 10,000 initial copies of Widescreen and I wrote him a fan letter.  He called me. At the time I thought it was because of my delightful letter, but I learned later it was because he couldn't figure out how a girl in a little town in Iowa got a copy of Widescreen.  Anyway, that was when we started writing,  later met him, not long after he had done his work on A Star is Born...and we became friends.  It's amazing to me that we are still good friends 36 years later, but we are and I am very thankful for that. 
Wonderful story.

I enjoyed it, too!  I can only hope that SOMEDAY "Remember WENN" will be released on DVD and/or Blu-ray...officially.  I loved that show!
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: George on February 08, 2013, 12:03:26 AM
Tonight, I went to see the 1929 silent movie, "Pandora's Box (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0018737/reference)," starring Louise Brooks.  It was shown at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts with live organ musical accompaniment by Dennis James.  It was great! 
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: George on February 08, 2013, 12:03:55 AM
A co-worker left a ticket for me at my desk.  She wasn't feeling well and thought that I would like it...I did. :D
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: George on February 08, 2013, 12:04:12 AM
And since we're so close...
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: George on February 08, 2013, 12:07:31 AM
PAGE SEVEN LOUISE BROOKS DANCE!!

(http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/22800000/Pandora-s-Box-louise-brooks-22812694-720-576.jpg)
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: George on February 08, 2013, 12:11:16 AM
Dennis James gives a talk before each of these silent films (the WCPA had done a silent movie series for the last several years) and tonight, he talked about how Louise Brooks wasn't thought of a great actress at the time.  She was much too natural and people didn't like her acting style.  Now, she's considered quite the actress and would not seem out of place in today's movies...in my opinion.
Title: Re: LIFE IS A CABARET, OLD CHUM
Post by: George on February 08, 2013, 12:12:26 AM
I keep seeing all these press releases saying that Edward Watts, who will play Superman at Encores!, was in Finian's Rainbow on Broadway. I was there, and No, he wasn't!

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt56/elmore3003/scandprod12_zps1948fea7.jpg)

But he was in SCANDALOUS, a musical for DR MBarnum!

I'll have whatever she's having.

;)