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Title: ANOTHER TONY AWARDS BASH
Post by: bk on June 08, 2015, 12:11:04 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of the Tony Awards, and now it is time for you to post until the bashing cows come home.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2015, 12:11:51 AM
And the word of the day is: AGGRANDIZE!
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2015, 12:13:55 AM
And a happy haineshisway.com birthday to our newest dear reader, bigbuck!
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Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 12:20:58 AM
A Very Happy Birthday to newbie DR bigbuck!
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Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 12:26:18 AM
Well, the heat today has tired me out...and struggling with my tablet and wi-fi during the Tony broadcast didn't help.  I'm off to bed now.

Good night, BK and guests.
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Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 12:26:30 AM
Have a good day, all!
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Post by: FJL on June 08, 2015, 03:32:40 AM
First in the morning!
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Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2015, 04:24:38 AM
A very happy birthday wish to DR bigbuck!       :)
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Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2015, 04:25:36 AM
~ ~ ~ BREAK-A-LEG SHOW DAY VIBES ~ ~ ~ for bk and his merrie Kritzerland krew!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2015, 04:26:17 AM
Good morning, all!  It was a horrible night of dreams and I blame the Tony Awards for them.

On Saturday, while pulling things from the storage area at Toyland, I came across a large number of papers from over five years ago.  They were notes and drafts made during my editorial work on Babes in Toyland, and I've decided to keep them.  So, this morning I will run down to the office to pick them up along with a few power cables and get myself home before the rains (yes - again!) arrive.  Once back here, I may do laundry.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2015, 04:27:58 AM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  A Very Happy Birthday to DR bigbuck  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2015, 04:30:41 AM
I'm still sulking that ON THE TOWN lost to THE KING & I.  Josh Bergasse's choreography for it was so wonderful, and I blame his not-so-good choreography for GIGI on the jerk director.

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Post by: KevinH on June 08, 2015, 05:17:14 AM
Happy Birthday to DR bigbuck!
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Post by: FJL on June 08, 2015, 05:20:57 AM
Happy birthday to new DR bigbuck!
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Post by: Kerry on June 08, 2015, 05:26:20 AM
Happy Birthday to DR bigbuck!
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2015, 06:09:09 AM
Good morning, all.

Crazy dreams, man.  Just crazy.  I created a whole "remembered" thing from my past.  It took me many minutes of thinking about it upon finally awakening to convince myself that it indeed never existed.  And good riddance to it.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2015, 06:10:05 AM
Happy Birthday, DR bigbuck!
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2015, 06:12:29 AM
The Tonys:  awful.  They were awful last night and they're awful this morning upon reflection.  So much is wrong.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2015, 06:16:11 AM
I'm still sulking that ON THE TOWN lost to THE KING & I. 

I haven't seen either yet, but I know that DR Elmore is right.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2015, 06:22:18 AM
Well, following two days of brush-clearing type work, we have what's supposed to be a rainy day here and I am treating myself to an indoors day.  At some point I'll do some grocery shopping, and I should be able to get some decent stuff done around the house.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2015, 06:23:00 AM
I am posting to 0 guests.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2015, 06:23:43 AM
Woops, no, there's FJL.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2015, 06:24:10 AM
Coffee!
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Post by: Jennifer on June 08, 2015, 06:43:47 AM
I enjoyed the Tonys and the hosts (I happen to love Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming).

Re: the In Memoriam.  I like Josh Groban I didn't mind that they had him sing. But I found the rest ridiculous. The names were too far back and they were going at such a fast speed. I will never understand why they don't put the photos and names as the only thing on the screen.  That made it pretty disastrous to me.
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Post by: Jennifer on June 08, 2015, 06:46:45 AM
I think that Something's Rotten looks awesome!
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Post by: Jennifer on June 08, 2015, 06:54:31 AM
I loved Kelli O'Hara's speech. I think that she is very talented and seems quite lovely. But I've seen numbers from this King & I a few times and it doesn't do much for me.  I saw Donna Murphy play Anna and she was brilliant.
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Post by: Druxy on June 08, 2015, 07:11:30 AM
TOD:

I'm wondering if BK and I saw the same show.

Indeed, about the only two thing we agree about is the terrible way the "In Memoriam" section was handled and Larry David's hilarious bit.

Sandy and I both thought that the Tony show was extremely entertaining and that the two hosts were terrific.

Once again: different strokes for different folks.
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Post by: Michael on June 08, 2015, 07:34:47 AM
good morning to all
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Post by: Michael on June 08, 2015, 07:35:23 AM
I am now going to watch the Tony Award show.

FOr me it will last about an hour.
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 08, 2015, 07:42:31 AM
And the word of the day is: AGGRANDIZE!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS
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Post by: bigbuck on June 08, 2015, 08:17:17 AM
Greetings from Marathon City!
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2015, 08:18:36 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2015, 08:19:15 AM
Happy birthday, bigbuck!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2015, 08:19:47 AM
I am home from the rubble of Toyland and happy to beat the rain.  Thew building super was in and removed everything he had pulled except for the photocopier.  I guess he decided against taking it.

The laundry is in the washers, and I have some Moross work to attend to.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2015, 08:25:37 AM
Happy Birthday to DR bigbuck.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2015, 08:27:43 AM
My favorite thing about the Tony Awards is that we get to see some numbers from the current shows.  Of course, it used to be a bit more exciting.....  It is where I first heard songs from ANNIE, BLOOD BROTHERS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, APPLAUSE, and so many more.

Usually after the Tony Awards, I had some LP buying to do.  I would like to hear FUN HOME, I think.....but how many damned times did that girl sing "Ring of Keys" or "Key Ring" or whatever the hell that lyric was....about 10 times?
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2015, 08:27:56 AM
Show vibes to MR BK & Co.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2015, 08:28:26 AM
I am happy for Michael Cerveris......and Helen Mirrin.....I don't think I knew many of the other winners.
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2015, 09:16:14 AM
Monday morning afternoon greetings!  I was out the door before 9am to go to the post office on my way to the dentist.  I survived the crown prep, but my face is still numb and I have a bit of a headache.  Think I'll try to sleep it off before attempting lunch...
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2015, 09:17:25 AM
Happiest of birthdays to new DR bigbuck!
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 08, 2015, 09:25:55 AM
Happy Birthday DR Bigbuck
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2015, 10:30:12 AM
Dental vibes for DR Ginny.
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2015, 10:31:14 AM
Vibes of accomplishment at Toyland and moving on for Elmore.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2015, 10:36:37 AM
The laundry is finished and I am on to No. 4 of Gentlemen, Be Seated! 

Tomorrow, when Joshie and Chelsea Music remove their pickings, i will lock the Toyland doors for the last time.  whatever's left is in the hands of the Man from Philadelphia. I'm out of there.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2015, 10:39:24 AM
Vibes of accomplishment at Toyland and moving on for Elmore.

I'm still waiting for verification of the job I said yes to, and I suspect it will happen after Thursday's new moon.  I've been asked to work on a new album by a cabaret singer, and I'm still rather desperately playing the lottery.  Something will happen, since wheels are in motion.

I'm frustrated because i am playing the waiting game and I get impatient as my funds run out.
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2015, 10:42:15 AM
Dental vibes for DR Ginny.

Thank you, DR John G!

Lesson for today:  If you want to sleep of your Novocain, don't drink a big cup of coffee when you get home from the dentist's office.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2015, 11:05:12 AM
I'm up, I'm up - I guess I got eight hours of sleep or thereabouts - was up at five for an hour.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2015, 11:05:40 AM
Voice is wobbly - hopefully when I de-groggify I'll be better. 
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Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 11:12:05 AM
~~Break Legs Vibes for BK and Tonight's Kritzerland Cast!!~~~
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Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 11:12:23 AM
I enjoyed the Tonys and the hosts (I happen to love Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming).

Re: the In Memoriam.  I like Josh Groban I didn't mind that they had him sing. But I found the rest ridiculous. The names were too far back and they were going at such a fast speed. I will never understand why they don't put the photos and names as the only thing on the screen.  That made it pretty disastrous to me.

I think it was this year's Academy Awards where they finally did it right.  Even though having Jennifer Hudson sing was a bit of a misfire, the video presentation was well done.
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Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 11:12:39 AM
Monday morning afternoon greetings!  I was out the door before 9am to go to the post office on my way to the dentist.  I survived the crown prep, but my face is still numb and I have a bit of a headache.  Think I'll try to sleep it off before attempting lunch...

~~~Vibes for Ginny!!~~~
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Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 11:13:41 AM
On Wednesday, I'm getting a filling replaced.  It's been years since I've had anything like that done. 
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2015, 11:18:15 AM
~~Break Legs Vibes for BK and Tonight's Kritzerland Cast!!~~~

Ditto!  Break a leg!!!!
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Post by: bigbuck on June 08, 2015, 11:20:23 AM
Thanks for the morning birthday wishes. Yes, I'm definitely going out tonight.
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Post by: ChasSmith on June 08, 2015, 12:11:32 PM
BREAK LEGS to BK & COMPANY!
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Post by: Dan M on June 08, 2015, 12:16:33 PM
Happy Birthday to DR bigbuck!
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2015, 12:50:28 PM
I am very sleepy and I cannot get "Chattanooga Choo choo" out of my head.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2015, 12:54:05 PM
Get your shoes shined while you're there DR ELMORE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2015, 12:54:19 PM
Feeling better vibes for DR GINNY.
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Post by: Jrand74 on June 08, 2015, 12:54:49 PM
I am blocking the last scene of the play this evening....shouldn't take too long.  Of course, one of the actors has a conflict and cannot be there....
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2015, 12:58:41 PM
~~Break Legs Vibes for BK and Tonight's Kritzerland Cast!!~~~

And another dose!
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2015, 12:59:02 PM
Trois!

And that concludes my performance ... in French.
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2015, 01:00:27 PM
I am very sleepy and I cannot get "Chattanooga Choo choo" out of my head.

And now I shall have the song my head for the rest of the afternoon, replete with images of Dorothy Dandridge and the Nicholas Brothers dancing before my eyes.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2015, 01:26:37 PM
Everything's ready for the show tonight, did my banking, picked up a package and am now home.  Apparently the corner of Whitsett and Moorpark has become the poster child for car accidents - another bad one a while ago and that's after a really bad one a couple of weeks ago.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2015, 01:27:03 PM
I think I'll do my jog and hopefully that will clear my congestion.
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2015, 01:42:53 PM
Thank you, DRs George and JRand.  The numbness is about gone, and the only pain I have is where the Novocain was injected.
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2015, 01:43:21 PM
~~Break Legs Vibes for BK and Tonight's Kritzerland Cast!!~~~

And another dose!

And another!
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2015, 01:49:46 PM
TOD - I would like to have seen the presentations of the awards that took place during the commercials and, instead of Alan and Kristin mugging with the cast members, more of this kind of authentic backstage stuff:

Kelli's Quick Change, with dressers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrTmQ8EslOw&feature=youtu.be)
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on June 08, 2015, 02:28:55 PM
Everything's ready for the show tonight, did my banking, picked up a package and am now home.  Apparently the corner of Whitsett and Moorpark has become the poster child for car accidents - another bad one a while ago and that's after a really bad one a couple of weeks ago.

Good Luck Bruce And Cast
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2015, 02:37:12 PM
Get your shoes shined while you're there DR ELMORE.

I've got a nickel to spare.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2015, 02:37:35 PM
Did a jog and shall now relax, then get ready to be on my way to The Federal.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2015, 02:38:54 PM
Looks like we'll be closer to seventy tonight - still hoping for more last-minute reservations.
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Post by: Dan M on June 08, 2015, 02:55:16 PM
I enjoyed the Tonys and the hosts (I happen to love Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming).

Re: the In Memoriam.  I like Josh Groban I didn't mind that they had him sing. But I found the rest ridiculous. The names were too far back and they were going at such a fast speed. I will never understand why they don't put the photos and names as the only thing on the screen.  That made it pretty disastrous to me.

I think it was this year's Academy Awards where they finally did it right.  Even though having Jennifer Hudson sing was a bit of a misfire, the video presentation was well done.

For me, anything with Josh Groban in it is the kiss of death. He sprang unto the scene via Oprah, which is something I look upon with suspicion. I don't like his singing or his mannerisms. He looks too mechanical and his voice is unnatural, not in a serendipitous way, but in a prepackaged way.
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Post by: Dan M on June 08, 2015, 02:59:24 PM
Health and wellness vibes for all DRs.

Vibes for a successful show for DR bk and the Kritzerland ensemble.

Next project success vibes for DR elmore!
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Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 03:01:55 PM
I enjoyed the Tonys and the hosts (I happen to love Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming).

Re: the In Memoriam.  I like Josh Groban I didn't mind that they had him sing. But I found the rest ridiculous. The names were too far back and they were going at such a fast speed. I will never understand why they don't put the photos and names as the only thing on the screen.  That made it pretty disastrous to me.

I think it was this year's Academy Awards where they finally did it right.  Even though having Jennifer Hudson sing was a bit of a misfire, the video presentation was well done.

For me, anything with Josh Groban in it is the kiss of death. He sprang unto the scene via Oprah, which is something I look upon with suspicion. I don't like his singing or his mannerisms. He looks too mechanical and his voice is unnatural, not in a serendipitous way, but in a prepackaged way.

It seems like anyone nowadays has to be packaged for the masses.  No one gets to be even slightly unique anymore.
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Post by: Dan M on June 08, 2015, 03:06:53 PM
Last night's Tony Awards was something I stopped by to see for a very short time, and then went on to other things. I like Cumming and Chenoweth, but they are like a spice. Too much is too overpowering and can't make a viewer want to stay. They are otherwise talented, but maybe hosting isn't something they should do.

I think in general awards shows have been getting worse over the years. It seems that the producers of such shows try way too hard to appeal to every possible viewer. What I think is needed is doing the show for the audience that will appreciate something geared to them. A narrowcast well-done, perhaps on a cable channel that would be a good fit. The audience will find it, as will others who are curious. If it's well-done, instead of "dumbed down" or whatever would be the correct term, people will seek the show out.
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2015, 03:14:46 PM
I'd like C-Span to broadcast the Tony Awards the same way they do the political conventions and the presidential inauguration - point the camera and shut up.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2015, 03:19:29 PM
MAJOR CRIMES returns tonight! This makes my summer.
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Post by: bigbuck on June 08, 2015, 03:31:43 PM
Indeed.  :D
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Post by: Dan M on June 08, 2015, 03:39:03 PM
Just because:
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Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2015, 03:42:58 PM
FOr me it will last about an hour.


If it lasts more than four hours, consult your physician.
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Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2015, 03:45:50 PM
Of course, one of the actors has a conflict and cannot be there....


Oy!  Enough with the irresponsible actors.


It's from hunger, I tell you!
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Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2015, 03:49:15 PM
Great backstage video, DR Ginny!  Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: bk on June 08, 2015, 03:59:58 PM
Josh Groban is just another mediocre singer who got money behind him.  Then the people love him because he's packaged and safe - even people like Streisand buy into this crap, which is part of the problem.  It's like Kenny G or any of these people.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2015, 04:05:39 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2015, 04:06:21 PM
Ditto.

Ditto.

Ditto.

Ditto.


Good-bye!
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2015, 04:07:49 PM
Seriously, I did not watch the Tonys last night, although I was here for much of the party. But if I HAD seen it, I probably would have agreed with most of you.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2015, 04:08:28 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to new DR BIGBUCK!

May you have a wonderful day!
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2015, 04:11:08 PM
DENTAL RECOVERY VIBES to DR GINNY!
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Post by: KevinH on June 08, 2015, 04:12:43 PM
Break a leg vibes for BK and company!
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2015, 04:17:40 PM
I enjoyed the Tonys and the hosts (I happen to love Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming).

Re: the In Memoriam.  I like Josh Groban I didn't mind that they had him sing. But I found the rest ridiculous. The names were too far back and they were going at such a fast speed. I will never understand why they don't put the photos and names as the only thing on the screen.  That made it pretty disastrous to me.

I think it was this year's Academy Awards where they finally did it right.  Even though having Jennifer Hudson sing was a bit of a misfire, the video presentation was well done.

For me, anything with Josh Groban in it is the kiss of death. He sprang unto the scene via Oprah, which is something I look upon with suspicion. I don't like his singing or his mannerisms. He looks too mechanical and his voice is unnatural, not in a serendipitous way, but in a prepackaged way.

I don't care for him, either. But unlike some singers who I also don't care for but still respect their talents, with Josh Groban I can't understand what there is to like. Perhaps that's my own shortcoming. I just don't understand all the praise he's received.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2015, 04:22:48 PM
I enjoyed the Tonys and the hosts (I happen to love Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming).

Re: the In Memoriam.  I like Josh Groban I didn't mind that they had him sing. But I found the rest ridiculous. The names were too far back and they were going at such a fast speed. I will never understand why they don't put the photos and names as the only thing on the screen.  That made it pretty disastrous to me.

I think it was this year's Academy Awards where they finally did it right.  Even though having Jennifer Hudson sing was a bit of a misfire, the video presentation was well done.

For me, anything with Josh Groban in it is the kiss of death. He sprang unto the scene via Oprah, which is something I look upon with suspicion. I don't like his singing or his mannerisms. He looks too mechanical and his voice is unnatural, not in a serendipitous way, but in a prepackaged way.

It seems like anyone nowadays has to be packaged for the masses.  No one gets to be even slightly unique anymore.

DR George, I think you're right, and it's one of the reasons there's so much sameness through the culture today. Anything that sells gets cloned. Anything unusual is cast aside. It's really not fun.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2015, 04:24:19 PM
Degroggify vibes to BK!
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2015, 04:24:48 PM
Show vibes to BK and cast!
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2015, 04:25:20 PM
Thanks, DR Jeanne.
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2015, 04:26:47 PM
TCB, thanks for replying to my questions. I imagine you're in a kind of limbo right now with one eye "fixed" and the other eye not. Very encouraging that you can now see distance so well.

Eye vibes to TCB!
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Post by: Jeanne on June 08, 2015, 04:33:52 PM
TTFN.
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Post by: Dan M on June 08, 2015, 04:58:09 PM
TCB, thanks for replying to my questions. I imagine you're in a kind of limbo right now with one eye "fixed" and the other eye not. Very encouraging that you can now see distance so well.

Eye vibes to TCB!

DR TCB, one eye "fixed". Hmmmm, does that mean it was roving the neighborhood?
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2015, 04:58:51 PM
There is a former dancer-chorus boy who's been kicked once too often in the head on Facebook's Forgotten Musicals and he drives me crazy: his innuendoes and gross comments he thinks are funny are just tacky.  When he's off his meds, he works my last nerve.  He's also been sending guys he thinks are cute or gay nude photos of himself. What a mess.
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Post by: elmore3003 on June 08, 2015, 04:59:50 PM
I enjoyed the Tonys and the hosts (I happen to love Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming).

Re: the In Memoriam.  I like Josh Groban I didn't mind that they had him sing. But I found the rest ridiculous. The names were too far back and they were going at such a fast speed. I will never understand why they don't put the photos and names as the only thing on the screen.  That made it pretty disastrous to me.

I think it was this year's Academy Awards where they finally did it right.  Even though having Jennifer Hudson sing was a bit of a misfire, the video presentation was well done.

For me, anything with Josh Groban in it is the kiss of death. He sprang unto the scene via Oprah, which is something I look upon with suspicion. I don't like his singing or his mannerisms. He looks too mechanical and his voice is unnatural, not in a serendipitous way, but in a prepackaged way.

I don't care for him, either. But unlike some singers who I also don't care for but still respect their talents, with Josh Groban I can't understand what there is to like. Perhaps that's my own shortcoming. I just don't understand all the praise he's received.

I'm not a Groban fan as a performer, but I find him funny and rather charming on talk shows.
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Post by: singdaw on June 08, 2015, 05:01:01 PM
I thought this was a really insightful essay on what's wrong with the Tony telecasts:
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/06/08/why-are-tony-awards-so-afraid-tony-awards
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2015, 05:04:24 PM
I thought this was a really insightful essay on what's wrong with the Tony telecasts:
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/06/08/why-are-tony-awards-so-afraid-tony-awards

Great minds, DR Singdaw - I signed in here just now to post this myself!
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Post by: bigbuck on June 08, 2015, 05:08:13 PM
Can you tell the difference?

(http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/files/2014/09/heron.jpg)
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Post by: Jennifer on June 08, 2015, 05:10:11 PM
I enjoyed the Tonys and the hosts (I happen to love Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming).

Re: the In Memoriam.  I like Josh Groban I didn't mind that they had him sing. But I found the rest ridiculous. The names were too far back and they were going at such a fast speed. I will never understand why they don't put the photos and names as the only thing on the screen.  That made it pretty disastrous to me.

I think it was this year's Academy Awards where they finally did it right.  Even though having Jennifer Hudson sing was a bit of a misfire, the video presentation was well done.

For me, anything with Josh Groban in it is the kiss of death. He sprang unto the scene via Oprah, which is something I look upon with suspicion. I don't like his singing or his mannerisms. He looks too mechanical and his voice is unnatural, not in a serendipitous way, but in a prepackaged way.

I don't care for him, either. But unlike some singers who I also don't care for but still respect their talents, with Josh Groban I can't understand what there is to like. Perhaps that's my own shortcoming. I just don't understand all the praise he's received.

I'm not a Groban fan as a performer, but I find him funny and rather charming on talk shows.

I do like him as a performer. But I was going to say that I love him on talk shows. He has co-hosted with Kelly Rippa many times and he is so sweet, funny and charming. I love him.
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Post by: Jennifer on June 08, 2015, 05:11:54 PM
TOD:

I'm wondering if BK and I saw the same show.

Indeed, about the only two thing we agree about is the terrible way the "In Memoriam" section was handled and Larry David's hilarious bit.

Sandy and I both thought that the Tony show was extremely entertaining and that the two hosts were terrific.

Once again: different strokes for different folks.

I think it is also that some people are a lot more critical  and picky than others, especially where it comes to awards shows. :)
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Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 05:17:58 PM
I enjoyed the Tonys and the hosts (I happen to love Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming).

Re: the In Memoriam.  I like Josh Groban I didn't mind that they had him sing. But I found the rest ridiculous. The names were too far back and they were going at such a fast speed. I will never understand why they don't put the photos and names as the only thing on the screen.  That made it pretty disastrous to me.

I think it was this year's Academy Awards where they finally did it right.  Even though having Jennifer Hudson sing was a bit of a misfire, the video presentation was well done.

For me, anything with Josh Groban in it is the kiss of death. He sprang unto the scene via Oprah, which is something I look upon with suspicion. I don't like his singing or his mannerisms. He looks too mechanical and his voice is unnatural, not in a serendipitous way, but in a prepackaged way.

I don't care for him, either. But unlike some singers who I also don't care for but still respect their talents, with Josh Groban I can't understand what there is to like. Perhaps that's my own shortcoming. I just don't understand all the praise he's received.

I'm not a Groban fan as a performer, but I find him funny and rather charming on talk shows.

I do like him as a performer. But I was going to say that I love him on talk shows. He has co-hosted with Kelly Rippa many times and he is so sweet, funny and charming. I love him.

And he is pretty darned cute.

;)
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Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 05:25:52 PM
I thought this was a really insightful essay on what's wrong with the Tony telecasts:
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/06/08/why-are-tony-awards-so-afraid-tony-awards

Exactly!
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Post by: KevinH on June 08, 2015, 05:29:24 PM
I like Josh Groban.  As I mentioned I like many of the songs on his Broadway album very much.  To each his own!
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Post by: KevinH on June 08, 2015, 05:31:54 PM
I thought this was a really insightful essay on what's wrong with the Tony telecasts:
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/06/08/why-are-tony-awards-so-afraid-tony-awards

Exactly!



Interesting article!
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2015, 05:46:05 PM
At her Met Opera concert in 2006, Barbara Cook spoke glowingly of Josh Groban before bringing him on stage to sing with her.  Seeing that in person has influenced my opinion of him, in his favor.
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Post by: Ginny on June 08, 2015, 05:49:59 PM
Meanwhile, here in flyover country:

Pigs Loose on Highway (http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/local/semi-crashes-on-us-35-west-at-xenia/nmYcr/?ecmp=daytondaily_social_facebook_2014_sfp)
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Post by: bigbuck on June 08, 2015, 05:54:37 PM
Another article, don't forget this one, folks:

http://www.npr.org/sections/monkeysee/2015/06/08/412879228/watch-11-year-old-sydney-lucas-destroys-at-the-tony-awards
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Post by: bigbuck on June 08, 2015, 06:28:45 PM
In the late 90's I remember seeing him for the first time, which at the time I had no idea he would end up where he is today, I remember telling my wife in bed 'Gee, I dig the sound of his voice, I dig it! I really do.'. He has driven a long journey through his career, and I wish the best for him.
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Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 06:56:20 PM
Well, it's time for me to leave work.

Until later.
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2015, 07:31:51 PM
I enjoyed the Tonys and the hosts (I happen to love Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming).

Re: the In Memoriam.  I like Josh Groban I didn't mind that they had him sing. But I found the rest ridiculous. The names were too far back and they were going at such a fast speed. I will never understand why they don't put the photos and names as the only thing on the screen.  That made it pretty disastrous to me.

I think it was this year's Academy Awards where they finally did it right.  Even though having Jennifer Hudson sing was a bit of a misfire, the video presentation was well done.

For me, anything with Josh Groban in it is the kiss of death. He sprang unto the scene via Oprah, which is something I look upon with suspicion. I don't like his singing or his mannerisms. He looks too mechanical and his voice is unnatural, not in a serendipitous way, but in a prepackaged way.

I do not understand the appeal, either. Barbara Cook generally has a high bs detector when it comes to singers and how they interpret a song, which is why her master classes are so good. What she hears in his voice is beyond me.
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2015, 07:36:00 PM
Compare Grobin on the Live Chess album with David Carroll on the Broadway album, and the difference is night and day.

(The same is true when you listen to Idina Menzel and Judy Kuhn on the same albums.)
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2015, 07:38:57 PM
Watching a strange movie called Don't Play Us Cheap, a musical written and filmed by Melvin Van Peebles back in 1972. It's a film version of his stage show with Esther Rolle, Mabel King and Avon Long and the music is wonderful, but it's all a little too special.

The plot has to do with two servants of Satan who drop in on a Harlem party one Saturday night. The younger one falls for a sweet young thing, and the party goes on. Singing, dancing, etc. I think the whole thing was filmed live, none of the singing seems to be synced.
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2015, 07:39:33 PM
Patience and job vibes for DRelmore!
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2015, 07:40:58 PM
New DR Bigbuck,
(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQJI97wqNcWiblj9YFTWXCzMWHfw7Sb-nw7WHUCGeJDtJzwkX9j)
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2015, 07:41:31 PM
Feeling better vibes for DR GINNY.

DITTO!
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Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2015, 08:00:45 PM
I am blocking the last scene of the play this evening....shouldn't take too long.  Of course, one of the actors has a conflict and cannot be there....

Sorry
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2015, 08:04:01 PM
Vixmom, how are you doing?
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2015, 08:05:32 PM
~~Break Legs Vibes for BK and Tonight's Kritzerland Cast!!~~~

And another dose!

And another one!!!
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2015, 08:06:37 PM
Thank you, DRs George and JRand.  The numbness is about gone, and the only pain I have is where the Novocain was injected.

Amazing how that shot pain can last for days. 
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2015, 08:08:49 PM
MAJOR CRIMES returns tonight! This makes my summer.

We watched it at 6:00 tonight as shows here (as in our hotel) come on at strange times.  We went for a walk, returned and it was on again at 8:00.
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Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2015, 08:18:40 PM
It was a frustrating day at work for no good reason except that other people have no sense of courtesy  or common sense for that matter
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Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2015, 08:19:43 PM
Not my co-workers i hasten to add
Title: Re: ANOTHER TONY AWARDS BASH
Post by: Dan M on June 08, 2015, 08:37:53 PM
Watching a strange movie called Don't Play Us Cheap, a musical written and filmed by Melvin Van Peebles back in 1972. It's a film version of his stage show with Esther Rolle, Mabel King and Avon Long and the music is wonderful, but it's all a little too special.

The plot has to do with two servants of Satan who drop in on a Harlem party one Saturday night. The younger one falls for a sweet young thing, and the party goes on. Singing, dancing, etc. I think the whole thing was filmed live, none of the singing seems to be synced.

Sounds almost like a variation of CABIN IN THE SKY, which is an overlooked movie musical.
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2015, 08:37:57 PM
It was a frustrating day at work for no good reason except that other people have no sense of courtesy  or common sense for that matter

I hear you.
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2015, 08:38:55 PM
Two days until vacation. I can hardly wait.
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Post by: Laura on June 08, 2015, 08:45:58 PM
Good evening.
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Post by: Laura on June 08, 2015, 08:46:27 PM
Happy Birthday, bigbuck!
Title: Re: ANOTHER TONY AWARDS BASH
Post by: Cillaliz on June 08, 2015, 08:49:11 PM
Have a very bad stomach ache, haven't had this for yearss
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2015, 08:49:30 PM
Not my co-workers i hasten to add

Thank goodness.
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Post by: Jane on June 08, 2015, 08:51:58 PM
Feel better vibes for DR Cilla!
Title: Re: ANOTHER TONY AWARDS BASH
Post by: Laura on June 08, 2015, 09:04:05 PM
Feel better, Cillaliz. When I get a tummy ache, I lie on my stomach. That seems to help. With a heating pad.
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Post by: Dan M on June 08, 2015, 09:06:14 PM
Have a very bad stomach ache, haven't had this for yearss

Vibes to heal your stomach. I am all too familiar with that problem when I find that something I've eaten has something I'm allergic to, even when (supposedly) all is disclosed on the label.
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2015, 09:13:29 PM
Feel better vibes for DR Cilla!

And more vibes.
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Post by: John G. on June 08, 2015, 09:13:46 PM
Good night, all.
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Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2015, 09:26:52 PM
Feel better vibes for cilla
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Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2015, 09:27:20 PM
What are you doing for your vacation, John?
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Post by: vixmom on June 08, 2015, 09:27:57 PM
Goodness just saw the time I have to be up in 6 hours.  Goognight
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Post by: Dan M on June 08, 2015, 09:37:01 PM
Goodness just saw the time I have to be up in 6 hours.  Goognight

And a Crazy Guggenheim-Night to you too, DR vixmom.
Title: Re: ANOTHER TONY AWARDS BASH
Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 10:06:52 PM
Watching a strange movie called Don't Play Us Cheap, a musical written and filmed by Melvin Van Peebles back in 1972. It's a film version of his stage show with Esther Rolle, Mabel King and Avon Long and the music is wonderful, but it's all a little too special.

The plot has to do with two servants of Satan who drop in on a Harlem party one Saturday night. The younger one falls for a sweet young thing, and the party goes on. Singing, dancing, etc. I think the whole thing was filmed live, none of the singing seems to be synced.

I have the soundtrack on vinyl, but I've never listened to it.  It's actually billed as "The Original Cast & Soundtrack Album."
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Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 10:09:14 PM
My sister's boyfriend can record vinyl records to his computer. 
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Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 10:09:56 PM
I'm sure he would be willing to record this so that I can make a CD from it.  I don't even know how good the vinyl is, though.
Title: Re: ANOTHER TONY AWARDS BASH
Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 10:11:04 PM
I have the equipment to do that myself, but none of it's hooked up to my computer and I have no room to set it all up, anyway.
Title: Re: ANOTHER TONY AWARDS BASH
Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 10:11:50 PM
Have a very bad stomach ache, haven't had this for yearss

:o I hate it when that happens!
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Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 10:12:25 PM
~~~Feel Better Quickly Vibes for Cillaliz!!~~~
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Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 10:13:17 PM
And since we're so close...
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Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 10:14:06 PM
PAGE SIX "DON'T PLAY US CHEAP (http://castalbums.org/recordings/Dont-Play-Us-Cheap-1972-Original-Broadway-Cast/1911/)" DANCE!!

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t127/georged55/Dont%20Play%20Us%20Cheap_zpshqecjzhm.jpg)
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Post by: bk on June 09, 2015, 12:10:04 AM
Back from a wonderful show and then some food.  Notes in about thirty minutes.
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Post by: George on June 09, 2015, 01:06:36 AM
I'm off to bed.  Can't wait to read about your latest Kritzerland performance!