Star is on DVD, isn't it? Perhaps DR Mike meant he'd like to have it on Blu-Ray.
Enjoying some relaxation in the La-Z-Boy before moving upstairs to the computer where I can properly post all the things I want to post concerning the Tonys, Sardonicus, the TOD, and lord knows what else.
Anthony thanks your all for the Birthday wishes!
Did I understand Hal Prince to say that PHANTOM still employs a 28-piece orchestra? Did I hear the number right?
Did I understand Hal Prince to say that PHANTOM still employs a 28-piece orchestra? Did I hear the number right?
He said 28 instruments. Can one musician play more than one instrument? Like flute players also play the piccolo?
Well, I loved the music and dancing. Can't they keep the camera in one place, like you are watching it from your theater seat?
Best. Tonys. Ever. Can you imagine how many times that exact sentence has appeared on Facebook today? Complete with the periods. Apparently these people have not seen many Tony Awards broadcasts, especially from the late 60s and 1970s.
My favorite medley on the Tony Awards last night was the one from CINDERELLA.
My wife and I looked at each other and, almost together, said: "Finally, something we can hum."
With these new musicals every year, they always seem to pick a big dance number to promo that particular show on The Tonys, rather than a song that will stick with you (assuming there are any that will stick with you).
All these actor types, many of whom I know, are all over Facebook doing exactly what you'd expect: "I wept, I'm so proud to be part of this industry, best awards show ever, brilliant." I suppose they feel they must do that. And then touting the fact that the mundane ratings for the show were up 20% like they used to do with Smash's low ratings when that would go up 20% - meaningless.
DR Ron Pulliam, fortunatley my parents declined to take photos of me in diapers. Aside from one unfortunate rear view nekkid toddler picture, I am always well and completely dressed in vintage photos.
However, in another dozen years or so, pictures of me in a diaper are certainly a possibility.
DR Ron Pulliam, fortunatley my parents declined to take photos of me in diapers. Aside from one unfortunate rear view nekkid toddler picture, I am always well and completely dressed in vintage photos.
However, in another dozen years or so, pictures of me in a diaper are certainly a possibility.
That early photo of you will do just fine, Mike. We can have either didy/or bare-ass baby photos.
I have always, and loudly, objected to any neices, nephews, or friends children EVER being seen publicly in a diaper. Especially, when they have a closet full of lovely baby clothes. It is just unseemly.
Today is the birthday of Anthony Morelli, spouse of our DR Ben.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to Baxter !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think this is the 3rd movie in which June Kenney loses her "innocence," if you get my drift.
A. I hate the three sentences with periods talk.
A. I hate the three sentences with periods talk.
Are. You. Kidding? :)
A. I hate the three sentences with periods talk.
Are. You. Kidding? :)
No. Are. You?
gets on my last nerve.
A. I hate the three sentences with periods talk.
Or stock in Tylenol.A. I hate the three sentences with periods talk.
Combine that pet peeve with the tendency of youth today to end every sentence in an upward inflection, as with a question, and you've got a great incentive to buy Tylenol!
Thanks for the Annie/Tony clip DR JOHN G.....hmmmm I guess I just dreamed I saw HARD KNOCK LIFE that night....I know I bought the LP the next day, so maybe that's why.....
Tonight we are running Act One and Act Two of ANGEL STREET with NO munchkins in the building
Here's Annie from the original show. Their number was 10:30:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDSXlNAyPvE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDSXlNAyPvE)
Did I understand Hal Prince to say that PHANTOM still employs a 28-piece orchestra? Did I hear the number right?
Maybe what I've heard is rumor and such, but I'd been under the impression that that show was one of the great experimenters in replacing live musicians with electronics. Or maybe it was threatened that they were prepared to do so in the event of strikes.
My copy of AT LONG LAST LOVE has shipped.
Last night, the two directors awards went to women. Is that a first?
You can count on the fingers of one hand now the times women have taken home the American Theatre Wing’s Tony Award for best direction of a play or musical. Not only was 1998 the first year for a female to take Broadway’s top prize for directing, but women won in both categories: Julie Taymor for the musical “The Lion King” and Garry Hynes for “The Beauty Queen of Leenane.”
She [Pam MacKinnon] and Paulus became the fifth and sixth women to win directing Tonys; Susan Stroman won in 2001 for “The Producers” and Anna Shapiro won for the Tracy Letts play "August: Osage County" in 2008.
Dear DRBK,
I just tried to post review again.
Its says need to use an Amazon Account that has successfully been charged for the purchase of a physical or digital item.
I never purchased anything on amazon so apparently I cannot post anything.
Please check it out when you have time, and let me know what to do.
And the word of the day is: WONK!
A few thoughts on the Tonys:ChasSmith-Why Is Tom Hanks Sporting A 'Stache ?
I know I watched the opening number, but I have absolutely no recollection of any of it now -- except for that final pose -- and that's not supposed to happen. I totally agree that everything seen should be from actual, you know, "shows". Remember those? Why make up something? What are they thinking?
I despise that audience in the pit thing. Who are those people and why are they there? If it's a VIP thing, that seems a totally dumb place to sit, if only because of the amount of stuff going on behind them. Unbelievable. But I also despise the E&T orchestra and conductor. They're probably under or behind the stage since they have that incredible moving pit, but they might as well be in some building a mile away like the Oscars orchestra was. And I agree that Radio City is a terrible place for this particular awards show. This is all a travesty of what live theater is all about.
Yes, Tom Hanks is one of those guys who looks not only completely different with the 'stache -- it's just WRONG. Gregory Peck was another whose looks were altered to the point of being unrecognizable because of the sudden adoption of facial hair in later years. Is it required for the part Hanks is playing? I don't even care. Bad choice.
BK suspects the use of canned cheering and screaming. As much of a cynic as I am, I never even thought of that. But whether such is employed or not, the audience reactions are just disheartening. And I SO love it when there's a sudden close-up of someone in the biz who's obviously bored or just plain mystified as to WTF is going on.
More later, as I review last night's comments and/or recall more otherwise.
Thanks George!
Dear DRBK,
I just tried to post review again.
Its says need to use an Amazon Account that has successfully been charged for the purchase of a physical or digital item.
I never purchased anything on amazon so apparently I cannot post anything.
Please check it out when you have time, and let me know what to do.
Are you sure they didn't say "coot"?
Are you sure they didn't say "coot"?
That's entirely possible, DR Ron Pulliam. :P
But I can't hear you very well. I have a banana in my ear.
Well, then, maybe you ARE a hoot....a coot hoot!
My brother Kevin made it on The Amsterdam News. He is shown in the crowd waiting for the Bab's concert.
Looks like he is having a great time.
Boy, I sure hope my new scooter arrives aoon.
DR Ron Pulliam, fortunatley my parents declined to take photos of me in diapers. Aside from one unfortunate rear view nekkid toddler picture, I am always well and completely dressed in vintage photos.
However, in another dozen years or so, pictures of me in a diaper are certainly a possibility.
That early photo of you will do just fine, Mike. We can have either didy/or bare-ass baby photos.
I think I posted it once, long ago. I am looking in my toy box whilst nekked. I do know that the snap turned up in the family calender a few years ago, much to my horror.
I have to be off early tomorrow to the airport where I'll meet my niece and we fly to Prague. My sister and her husband are already there.
I am off to see a handsome chiropractor about a pain...if that doesn't make me and old coot, I don't know what does.
Last night, the two directors awards went to women. Is that a first?
Nope...THIS (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/wp/2013/06/10/tony-is-short-for-antoinette-women-directors-make-news-at-awards-ceremony/) article says:QuoteYou can count on the fingers of one hand now the times women have taken home the American Theatre Wing’s Tony Award for best direction of a play or musical. Not only was 1998 the first year for a female to take Broadway’s top prize for directing, but women won in both categories: Julie Taymor for the musical “The Lion King” and Garry Hynes for “The Beauty Queen of Leenane.”
And THIS (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/culture/la-et-cm-women-win-best-director-tonys-20130609,0,7577676.story) article says:QuoteShe [Pam MacKinnon] and Paulus became the fifth and sixth women to win directing Tonys; Susan Stroman won in 2001 for “The Producers” and Anna Shapiro won for the Tracy Letts play "August: Osage County" in 2008.
I am off to see a handsome chiropractor about a pain...if that doesn't make me and old coot, I don't know what does.
Seeing how I am the younger of two children, there are lots of photos of my older sister, but few of me. So here I am, in a photo my older sister took of me, watching our cat poop.
You're welcome.
I do have one of me wearing Mary Jane's.
That cat looks like Joshie.
Why my mother saved this, I'll never know.
I do have one of me wearing Mary Jane's.
So VERY cute!!!
Jane is much classier than I am.
I do have one of me wearing Mary Jane's.
So VERY cute!!!
Thank you. Now how do I make it my avatar in full size.
Why my mother saved this, I'll never know.
I do have one of me wearing Mary Jane's.
So VERY cute!!!
Thank you. Now how do I make it my avatar in full size.
Calling Mr. singdaw!
Swingpaw, your assistance is needed!
What's that swatjaw when you need him?
What's that swatjaw when you need him?
MAJOR CRIMES returns tonight
DRs Laura and Jane are lovely under any circumstances.
O.M.G.
Slackjaw.Is.Back.
DRs Laura and Jane are lovely under any circumstances.
Clap.Clap.Clap.
Great to see you, too. Thought I'd pop in to HHW (I've been gone a lot myself -- most E&T) to see que pasa and I at first thought I was at the wrong site (or in the Twilight Zone) with all these baby avatars...and low and behold you're back!
O.M.G.
Slackjaw.Is.Back.
It was the "what the ..." where am I who am I until I saw DR Elmo's photo hadn't changed and was I like whew and then read DR Ronnie P's post about having a new avatar contest with folks in diapers, so I won't be shocked when I log in next time and see you all in Depends...
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/jane1_zpsb6752981.jpg)
Wow, under "profile" there is a buddies/ignore list. :o
Wow, under "profile" there is a buddies/ignore list. :o
Well, that explains why nobody ever sees my posts.
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/jane1_zpsb6752981.jpg)
DR Jane, just go to your profile and then "modify profile" and then "forum profile." There you will see right away where you can upload that photo to be your avatar.
Now, why in thunder was there a slip wearing contest?
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/jane1_zpsb6752981.jpg)
Hey, scofflaw! Can you crop her photo to a "full-size" but shrink it to avatar size?
(I don't think anyone will be able to make much of you out, Jane).
OTOH, maybe if you just work on "the Mary Janes", then they could be the avatar!
;)
As always, my chiropractor visit was enjoyable...all 6 ft 4 inches of him ;D
I see him again on Friday.
DR Jane, just go to your profile and then "modify profile" and then "forum profile." There you will see right away where you can upload that photo to be your avatar.LOL -- I paused at that post and thought hmm, too -- never heard of a slip wearing contest (wonder if that's where Honey Boo Boo Child got her start?)
Now, why in thunder was there a slip wearing contest?
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/jane1_zpsb6752981.jpg)
But then the Mary Jane's won't be in the pic ;)
I still haven't a clue how to make this my avatar.
O.M.G.
Slackjaw.Is.Back.
I just connected with someone on Facebook, originally from Wannetka, IL, who just told me that 30 years ago, when I worked at Theatre Books, "You gave me a great long-distance musical-theatre education."
I was quite moved by that.
,,,or this:;D
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/jane4_zpsd9c85c22.jpg)
:D
I was quite moved by that.
"Your attachment couldn't be saved. This might happen because it took too long to upload or the file is bigger than the server will allow.
Please consult your server administrator for more information."
I do not like frilly UNDERPANTS and neither does Benjamin Kritzer for that matter.
I do not like frilly UNDERPANTS and neither does Benjamin Kritzer for that matter.
I didn't wear them to school, by then it was only plain cotton ;)
"Your attachment couldn't be saved. This might happen because it took too long to upload or the file is bigger than the server will allow.
Please consult your server administrator for more information."
My attachment? Hang on, I'll redo it as a .jpg.
,,,or this:
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/jane4_zpsd9c85c22.jpg)
:D
,,,or this:
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/jane4_zpsd9c85c22.jpg)
:D
Love it! While there is no argument that you're cute as a button in the photo, DR Jane, this avatar of Mary Jane's only makes more of a statement.
O.M.G.
Slackjaw.Is.Back.
As are you, Miss Karen!! Welcome back to you, too!!
DR Jane - pay attention to DR George. He knows what he's doing. I'm just fumbling in the dark. :P
Just had such a fun talk with the business manager of Marsden and I was saying he should be on Broadway doing a musical and the manager just went berserk with love for that idea and told me if I had any projects we should talk - of course a little Nudie Musical light went off and wouldn't he be kind of perfect???
I like it!
Ditto! Pretty darn cute -- even squished!
If I were casting Susan Pomeroy in Benjamin Kritzer and received a photo like Jane's, she'd get the part instantly.
Ditto on liking the cute photo -- not ditto that I'm gonna mosey over to see Girl Crazy at the Alex...
Ditto on liking the cute photo -- not ditto that I'm gonna mosey over to see Girl Crazy at the Alex...
Jane do you want me to try - I can, easily.
My goodness, I left for a while and came back to find cute new avatars for DRs Laura and Jane and the return of DR MissKaren!
Dear DRBK,
I just tried to post review again.
Its says need to use an Amazon Account that has successfully been charged for the purchase of a physical or digital item.
I never purchased anything on amazon so apparently I cannot post anything.
Please check it out when you have time, and let me know what to do.
How peculiar. Maybe your brother can post it for you.
MAJOR CRIMES returns tonight :)
Hmmm, I think squished is better. Bruce I'll let you pick.
Hmmm, I think squished is better. Bruce I'll let you pick.
It does have a slimming effect.
;)
Well, I'm off to my parents' house to help my dad put up a (hopefully, small) gazebo in their back yard...I hope it'll at least be easy to put up. There will only be two of us doing it.
Until later!
Why my mother saved this, I'll never know.
Why my mother saved this, I'll never know.
Looks sort of like Joshie
I just connected with someone on Facebook, originally from Wannetka, IL, who just told me that 30 years ago, when I worked at Theatre Books, "You gave me a great long-distance musical-theatre education."That is very sweet. It's also true for a lot more of us, too.
I was quite moved by that.
And it's just amazing to me that every human being seems to think that Mr. Harris learns the finale rap by heart - they're amazed by it. They think it's written just two minutes before it's done. While I'm sure a line or two is written just before it's done, I am equally sure the rest of it is written as the show goes along, on a computer, backstage, and when it's done it is fed directly into the teleprompter.
TOD:
I can't really think of any movies that I want that aren't on DVD. There was a production of Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING with Maggie Smith, Robert Stephens, Derek Jacobi, and Frank Finlay that I saw around 1970 on PBS that I absolutely loved. It was a National Theatre Production directed by Franco Zeferrelli. The BBC found a tape of it about two years ago. I keep hoping that they will release it on DVD.
A friend transferred all my vinyl to CD a few years back so every record I ever owned is on CD.
Some of these movies, if you can't find them on DVD; try youtube. I saw PONY SOLDIER there a while back. Also thanks to BK, I am a firm believer in the region-free DVD player. They're very inexpensive...seen them as low as forty dollars...and it allows you to order DVDs from anywhere.
DR Cilla I find it understandable you are stressing out over the raccoon entering your house.
DR Vixmom, did you get my email about the Vera Bradley bag?
DR Vixmom, did you get my email about the Vera Bradley bag?
DR Vixmom, did you get my email about the Vera Bradley bag?
Ginny,
did you IM or email? I do not see a message here
I'm actually quite delighted to hear that BK was given the willies by SARDONICUS back in the day. I vividly remember my first time seeing it because of those very willies.
DR Vixmom, did you get my email about the Vera Bradley bag?
Ginny,
did you IM or email? I do not see a message here
Email - I replied to yours to me.
A lot of people are saying WTF this fine day today, DR Laura, for many many reasons.
Ok. So, I went to youtube and clicked on the Cinderella clip. I got as far as the two men -- one in a tux t-shirt and the other with a vest-- and I am saying to myself "WTF?" (as the young people say).
DR Vixmom, I do have Paypal, but I don't use it much. I'll email you...
Here's Annie from the original show. Their number was 10:30:
And the number from COCO went more than 15 minutes!
Because it JUST. KEEPS. RAINING.
Had some chicken tenders for lunch. Some young boys nearby had them, too, and they got huge pieces and a lot of them - I got teeny-tiny pieces and hardly any - second time I've seen this and next time I will mention it loudly - it was fine for today because not many calories in that few pieces.
I am so proud, John.Aw, shucks. T'warn't nothing, ma'am.
As always, my chiropractor visit was enjoyable...all 6 ft 4 inches of him ;D
I see him again on Friday.
Did he make you feel better or only diagnose you today?
I just connected with someone on Facebook, originally from Wannetka, IL, who just told me that 30 years ago, when I worked at Theatre Books, "You gave me a great long-distance musical-theatre education."
I was quite moved by that.
Had to go to the RiverTini Pour-Off. Too much vodka on a Monday leads to, to, what? Gin on Tuesday?
Maybe I should drink vodka then I wouldnt be waiting to hear noises in the walls
Well, if I have to for work ...Had to go to the RiverTini Pour-Off. Too much vodka on a Monday leads to, to, what? Gin on Tuesday?
I thought you didn't drink vodka.
Twelve!
Maybe I should drink vodka then I wouldnt be waiting to hear noises in the walls
I can't imagine it will take too long to catch him.
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a532/singdaw1/jane1_zpsb6752981.jpg)
Hey, scofflaw! Can you crop her photo to a "full-size" but shrink it to avatar size?
(I don't think anyone will be able to make much of you out, Jane).
OTOH, maybe if you just work on "the Mary Janes", then they could be the avatar!
;)
:)
I do not like frilly UNDERPANTS and neither does Benjamin Kritzer for that matter.
Well, I'm off to my parents' house to help my dad put up a (hopefully, small) gazebo in their back yard...I hope it'll at least be easy to put up. There will only be two of us doing it.
Until later!
Sounds nice. Take your camera with you.
OH!! DR GEORGE, there was a wonderful surprise waiting in my mailbox when I got home. Think I will watch it tonight to get my mind off of critters
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Here's Annie from the original show. Their number was 10:30:
And the number from COCO went more than 15 minutes!
I kept trying to figure out what the initials C.O.C.O. meant