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Title: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: bk on July 30, 2016, 12:33:30 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes weren't easy, and now it is time for you to post until the ain't easy cows come home.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: bk on July 30, 2016, 12:34:04 AM
And the word of the day is: LITTORAL!
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Post by: TCB on July 30, 2016, 12:51:27 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: George on July 30, 2016, 01:01:15 AM
I am home!
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Post by: George on July 30, 2016, 01:01:27 AM
Hi, Tom.
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Post by: TCB on July 30, 2016, 01:02:51 AM
I can't even write a good play, how the hell would I think. I could write a musical?
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Post by: George on July 30, 2016, 01:29:29 AM
Well, looky here! :D

(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff302/HHWgroup/Mobile%20Uploads/TCBs%2057000th_zpsuhsilvix.png)
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: George on July 30, 2016, 01:31:59 AM
Wow!  I did this on my tablet.  I didn't realize that it would be that big!  (That's not a euphemism. ;) )
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 30, 2016, 01:44:06 AM
Hi, George!
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Post by: George on July 30, 2016, 01:45:05 AM
Hi, George!

Hi, Tom...again!
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Post by: TCB on July 30, 2016, 01:46:35 AM
Thanks, .George.
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Post by: vixmom on July 30, 2016, 03:00:29 AM
Congratulations to TCB on his new plateau
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Post by: vixmom on July 30, 2016, 03:01:07 AM
Jekyll and Hyde comes to mind
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: bk on July 30, 2016, 03:05:32 AM
Why am I up at three in the morning.  Well, I was going to bed at one-thirty when the new master of our next release posted to Dropbox - so I had to listen.  I was very happy with the one that was difficult (there are two scores on one CD) except I felt the level was too low.  I e-mailed that, and within minutes I had a new version of those tracks and it was better, although I'll listen with fresh ears today at some point - but the louder level helps give it some punch.  This score was taken from acetates and the guy did a really good job as he has on other acetate transfers - it's never going to sound like tape, but this music is so great it's just wonderful to have it cleaned up and sounding as good as it's ever going to sound.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 04:39:18 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 04:40:08 AM
I was in bed by 830 last night.  I think I could have used another hour of sleep, but at least I will be awake today.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 04:49:18 AM
Rehearsal at 11:00 this morning.  Things went rather well yesterday, and the cast happily retained most of their vocal parts since there had been two days without our music director.

I need to get over losing my violin battle yesterday, but it's difficult at the moment since comments like "you may need to simplify your music for future productions" really irk.  I had wanted the additional violin to cover the difficult passages and play the violin lines in the opening that the director has cut because the cast cannot play necessarily instruments and deal with all of the exposition.  And  this is why Jule Styne threatened to pull the GYPSY score if Jerome Robbins cut "Little Lamb."
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 04:50:30 AM
We'll see how today goes.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 04:54:02 AM
Worst musicals ever: 
CARRIE (still at the top)
RAGGEDY ANN
JELLy'S LAST JAM (what the fat hell was this turkey about?)
DANCE A LITTLE CLOSER (Alan J. Lerner, phone home!)
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS (beautiful score, God-awful libretto)
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG (I believe nothing will ever fix tis show, no matter how much the Sondheim Cult praises it)
OPAL (the ad said "a little girl and her pig"; well, they slaughter the pig!)
WICKED (brilliant novel, misguided musical)
KA-BOOM (á la A CHORUS LNE, God auditions that last remaining humans in the world to stay alive and breed)

I think the worst play was BURN THIS  (if you can't buy the premise, there's no play after that)
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 04:54:58 AM
I've seen a lot in 40 years of New York Theatre, and I know there are more I've now repressed or forgotten.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 04:57:05 AM
Screw coffee.  I need alcohol!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 05:29:45 AM
Today's fresh hell:  at 11:00am yesterday, someone whose email address is jimhench9@gmail.com used my`debit card to charge a $500 Nieman Marcus gift card.  I just spoke to the bank and the debit card is DOA.  They gave me the Nieman Marcus number, and a wonderful lady gave me the email address of the purchaser, the order information, and canceled  the order.

What's interesting about all of this is that the card name was "Larry Moore," which is not the name on the card.  The only account I have that uses this name is with Amazon.com. Could the gmail possessor be an Amazon employee?
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Druxy on July 30, 2016, 05:44:08 AM
TOD:

I didn't like WICKED.  The songs were "okay," but the book was terrible.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Druxy on July 30, 2016, 05:47:45 AM
I spent most of yesterday doing a heart stress test.

Actually, I had to do it twice.  I get winded easily, which was the reason for the test.  I couldn't stay on the treadmill long enough to get a reading, so then they decided to give me a chemical stress test, which was not fun.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: FJL on July 30, 2016, 05:59:02 AM
Congrats to TCB on your milestone!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 30, 2016, 06:03:42 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 30, 2016, 06:08:37 AM
TOD:  Macbeth 2000.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 30, 2016, 06:11:56 AM
So, let's see.  Chance of rain or thunderstorms this evening.  Chance of rain or storms tomorrow evening, which they want to make a rain date.  My goodness, I just can't wait to find out what happens.   :)
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Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 06:17:16 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 06:18:49 AM
I'll be leaving soon for my flight to LA for the Barbra tour.  First show is Tuesday at the Staples Center.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 06:38:18 AM
The good news this morning is that my colleague on GUYS & DOLLS is bringing me the next edit of Act one this afternoon when I'm back from rehearsal.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 06:38:46 AM
!! 2 !!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 06:39:10 AM
Time to leave.
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Post by: FJL on July 30, 2016, 06:46:11 AM
I'll be leaving soon for my flight to LA for the Barbra tour.  First show is Tuesday at the Staples Center.

Have a great trip, Kevin!
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 30, 2016, 06:46:50 AM
Rehearsal vibes for DR ELMORE.

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Post by: Jrand74 on July 30, 2016, 06:47:19 AM
Three rattlesnakes?

THREE RATTLESNAKES?????

DR LAURA certainly leads an exciting life.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jrand74 on July 30, 2016, 06:47:29 AM
Congrats to DR TCB on his millstone.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 30, 2016, 06:47:50 AM
DR CHAS SMITH - I hope Madame Rose is not discouraged.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 30, 2016, 06:48:44 AM
This may be of some interest....and may fit in with the TOD:

https://www.facebook.com/jack.earles/videos/10210303407406757/
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jane on July 30, 2016, 07:21:00 AM
I spent most of yesterday doing a heart stress test.

Actually, I had to do it twice.  I get winded easily, which was the reason for the test.  I couldn't stay on the treadmill long enough to get a reading, so then they decided to give me a chemical stress test, which was not fun.

Good test result vibes!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jane on July 30, 2016, 07:21:58 AM
I wish these card thieves could be found.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jane on July 30, 2016, 07:25:02 AM
Last night when I said I was crashing  I did so immediately after my last post, and I stayed asleep.  That was a rare event for me.  Still, 6:30 was earlier than I wanted to wake up.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Ginny on July 30, 2016, 07:38:13 AM
Saturday morning greetings!

I'll be leaving soon for my flight to LA for the Barbra tour.  First show is Tuesday at the Staples Center.

Have a great trip, Kevin!

...and wave when you fly over Ohio!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Amy on July 30, 2016, 08:02:03 AM
TOD:

I don't remember what it was called or even anything about the story, but it took place in the Middle Ages. And the villain sang a song called "I'm a middle-aged woman in the Middle Ages." It was supposed to be a musical comedy, but most of it wasn't very funny - just really silly.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: bk on July 30, 2016, 09:34:58 AM
I'm up, I'm up - four hours of sleep, I think.
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Post by: FJL on July 30, 2016, 09:48:17 AM
Druxy - vibes that everything is OK!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 30, 2016, 10:29:59 AM
Apropos of nothing except that I said I'd take a few, here's some photographic evidence of last week's book sale at the Pequot Library in Southport in the Nutmeg/Constitution State.

I think you can click to enlarge most of these.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: ChasSmith on July 30, 2016, 10:33:56 AM
I was, miraculously, at the head of the line for this one. 
Behind me, as it began to snake around...
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: ChasSmith on July 30, 2016, 10:35:15 AM
Plenty of lovely space in which to relax.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 30, 2016, 10:38:43 AM
Nice selection of sheet music there, and though I've never really collected it as such, I couldn't resist picking up a few representative samples for the cover art.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: ChasSmith on July 30, 2016, 10:39:52 AM
The colors are washed out in the photo, but that early FINIAN'S RAINBOW is a favorite.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: ChasSmith on July 30, 2016, 10:43:06 AM
That isn't all I bought, just all I snapped pics of to share with you lovely people.  Haven't done it in years, but a decade or so ago when I was REALLY going to a lot of tag (yard) sales, estate sales, and library sales, I'd photograph each day's take.  It's a nice memento.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 30, 2016, 11:05:54 AM
Catch o' the Day, though...
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 30, 2016, 11:09:10 AM
And that was the only program in the bin. 

Two dollah'.
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Post by: Jane on July 30, 2016, 11:16:42 AM
Nice photos DR Chas, thanks.
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Post by: Jrand74 on July 30, 2016, 11:44:44 AM
Nice finds DR CHAS SMITH....yes, thanks for sharing the loot!
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Post by: George on July 30, 2016, 12:35:09 PM
Very nice finds, ChasSmith!  Congats!
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Post by: George on July 30, 2016, 12:37:36 PM
Jekyll and Hyde comes to mind

I saw the pre-Broadway tour in Seattle and it was riveting.  The video was so different.  They made so many changes and none were improvements...and The Hoff was just so wrong.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: George on July 30, 2016, 12:38:10 PM
Why am I up at three in the morning.  Well, I was going to bed at one-thirty when the new master of our next release posted to Dropbox - so I had to listen.  I was very happy with the one that was difficult (there are two scores on one CD) except I felt the level was too low.  I e-mailed that, and within minutes I had a new version of those tracks and it was better, although I'll listen with fresh ears today at some point - but the louder level helps give it some punch.  This score was taken from acetates and the guy did a really good job as he has on other acetate transfers - it's never going to sound like tape, but this music is so great it's just wonderful to have it cleaned up and sounding as good as it's ever going to sound.

Can't wait to hear it...or find out what it is.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: George on July 30, 2016, 12:39:27 PM
Today's fresh hell:  at 11:00am yesterday, someone whose email address is jimhench9@gmail.com used my`debit card to charge a $500 Nieman Marcus gift card.  I just spoke to the bank and the debit card is DOA.  They gave me the Nieman Marcus number, and a wonderful lady gave me the email address of the purchaser, the order information, and canceled  the order.

What's interesting about all of this is that the card name was "Larry Moore," which is not the name on the card.  The only account I have that uses this name is with Amazon.com. Could the gmail possessor be an Amazon employee?

Oh, my goodness!  At least the order was cancelled, so that's good.
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Post by: George on July 30, 2016, 12:40:38 PM
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Post by: George on July 30, 2016, 12:42:25 PM
I'll be leaving soon for my flight to LA for the Barbra tour.  First show is Tuesday at the Staples Center.

~~~Travel Vibes for Kevin!!~~~
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: George on July 30, 2016, 12:43:22 PM
Rehearsal vibes for DR ELMORE.

~~~Ditto!!~~~
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: George on July 30, 2016, 12:46:59 PM
And now, I must go.  My sister and niece are at a PFLAG Olympia booth at the Olympia's Farmer's Market, so I'll visit for a bit.  And I just saw on FB that another friend will be there at her booth, selling scented candles and things.

Be back later!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 01:18:07 PM
I am home, still furious over the violin situation, and today there was a row between the music director and the director.  I spoke to our producer about the situation, and perhaps after the reading we will reach some rapport.  At the moment, I'm not happy.

We did have a good runthrough, and the show came in at 85 minutes without applause.  Just right for this piece.
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Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 01:21:09 PM
Good afternoon, all.
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Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 01:29:44 PM
TOD:

Working (it didn't -- all five or six productions I had to endure)
A production of Camelot reduced to 10 performers
Starlight Express
Some bad musical version of Robin Hood that might have been called Hoodwinked! (or is that the bad Robin Hook musical in Curtains?)
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Post by: Jeanne on July 30, 2016, 01:30:26 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 01:31:04 PM
Beautiful finds, ChasSmith. I have that sheet music from Finian's hanging up in my office.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 30, 2016, 01:31:14 PM
Larry, sorry to hear that someone stole your debit card information, but glad that you had cooperative and pleasant people to handle it.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 01:31:25 PM
Hello, everyone.

Hi, Jeanne.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 01:31:50 PM
Congrats, TCB, on the new plateau.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jeanne on July 30, 2016, 01:32:35 PM
I wish these card thieves could be found.

I wish I felt that everything was being done to catch them.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 30, 2016, 01:33:30 PM
Health vibes to DR Druxy!

I know that the treadmill test can be demanding and uncomfortable.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 01:35:25 PM
Health vibes to DR Druxy!

I know that the treadmill test can be demanding and uncomfortable.

Ditto.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jeanne on July 30, 2016, 01:37:44 PM
I'll be leaving soon for my flight to LA for the Barbra tour.  First show is Tuesday at the Staples Center.

~~~Travel Vibes for Kevin!!~~~

Ditto.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 30, 2016, 01:38:53 PM
Hi, John G.

When is your trip to Louisville?
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Post by: Jeanne on July 30, 2016, 01:41:04 PM
I did some laundry and soon need to do some cleaning. I'm not in the best of moods today. I'm STILL trying to get back to normal after Tuesday's dental visit. Thankfully, it doesn't usually hit me like this.
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Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 01:41:25 PM
Hi, John G.

When is your trip to Louisville?

I leave Aug. 13. Hope to get there the following day.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jeanne on July 30, 2016, 01:48:42 PM
Good news on the AC front. I was at the hairdresser the other day and we started talking about AC. (He'd just ordered a swamp cooler for the back of his salon.) When I complained about my unit not being adequate he reminded me that the filter needs to be cleaned regularly. Filter? I didn't think this one had a filter. I pulled out the booklet and sure enough, it does. It is so well hidden that you could look right at it dozens of times and not see it. So I cleaned it and...viola! Works much better! Yay!

I love it when some simple intervention takes care of a problem. I really don't do well in warm rooms; I'm MUCH more comfortable in coolness.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jeanne on July 30, 2016, 01:49:05 PM
Hi, John G.

When is your trip to Louisville?

I leave Aug. 13. Hope to get there the following day.

You're driving?
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Post by: Jeanne on July 30, 2016, 01:50:22 PM
Are your sisters OK with you handling your parents' affairs or is that yet to be decided?
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Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 01:53:56 PM
Hi, John G.

When is your trip to Louisville?

I leave Aug. 13. Hope to get there the following day.

You're driving?

Yup. I have to take the bird and his cage, so driving is the only option.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 01:54:16 PM
Are your sisters OK with you handling your parents' affairs or is that yet to be decided?

They are, because they don't understand any of it.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 01:54:41 PM
I'm off to take a nap.
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 30, 2016, 01:56:53 PM
In other news, we are officially canceled for tonight!
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 30, 2016, 01:58:08 PM
I'm going out to pick up some good snack foods, and I plan on enjoying same (with libation, of course) through the evening.   :)
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jeanne on July 30, 2016, 02:01:15 PM
I inherited some property when my mother died that was jointly owned by her brother. When her brother died his share went to his three kids. We sold it just before the real estate market crashed. I am so glad we did! I was fortunate that my three cousins were more than happy to let me handle things. That side of the family is extremely stubborn and bickers like crazy. I think they regarded me as objective third party, who would get things done and wouldn't get involved with their disputes.

Of course, the escrow agent didn't pay attention to the CLEARLY-written instructions and divided the proceeds equally between us. I owned a half share and my three cousins owned one-sixth each (a half-share to all three jointly). The checks all had to be returned and rewritten. Had that been my error I would have felt HORRIBLE. This person acted like it was nothing. Everything was straightened out, but one does wonder about people sometimes.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jeanne on July 30, 2016, 02:02:35 PM
Are your sisters OK with you handling your parents' affairs or is that yet to be decided?

They are, because they don't understand any of it.

That helps. They probably don't want to be involved.
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Post by: Jeanne on July 30, 2016, 02:04:26 PM
I enjoyed your photos, Chas.

TTFN.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 02:39:07 PM
Lady Macbeth emailed me today.  All this sudden rush of friendliness makes me wonder if she's looking for the place to put the knife.

No, I do not trust her.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 02:39:47 PM
!!!!    4    !!!!
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 02:40:57 PM
And we've made Broadwayworld.com!
http://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/York-Theatre-Company-to-Continue-Reading-Series-with-MOONSHINE-AND-MISTLETOE-20160728
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Post by: ChasSmith on July 30, 2016, 03:03:58 PM
Excellent!
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Post by: FJL on July 30, 2016, 03:10:38 PM
And we've made Broadwayworld.com!
http://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/York-Theatre-Company-to-Continue-Reading-Series-with-MOONSHINE-AND-MISTLETOE-20160728


Nice article - feels like it has the makings of a Christmas show that could be done everywhere!
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Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 03:49:15 PM
And we've made Broadwayworld.com!
http://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/York-Theatre-Company-to-Continue-Reading-Series-with-MOONSHINE-AND-MISTLETOE-20160728


Nice article - feels like it has the makings of a Christmas show that could be done everywhere!

Very nice, indeed. Best wishes for a great production, fiddle or not.
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Post by: Laura on July 30, 2016, 03:52:12 PM
Good afternoon.

We went on a lizard walk today. No snakes, which was a shame.
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Post by: Laura on July 30, 2016, 03:52:39 PM
We had a wonderful storm last night; almost an inch of rain in less than an hour.
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Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 03:56:27 PM
We had a wonderful storm last night; almost an inch of rain in less than an hour.

That's nice. What temperature did it get down to?
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Post by: Laura on July 30, 2016, 04:00:01 PM
I think around 83 by morning.
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Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 04:30:24 PM
And we've made Broadwayworld.com!
http://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/York-Theatre-Company-to-Continue-Reading-Series-with-MOONSHINE-AND-MISTLETOE-20160728

Nice article - feels like it has the makings of a Christmas show that could be done everywhere!

We're hoping, DR FJL!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jane on July 30, 2016, 04:35:18 PM
Good news on the AC front. I was at the hairdresser the other day and we started talking about AC. (He'd just ordered a swamp cooler for the back of his salon.) When I complained about my unit not being adequate he reminded me that the filter needs to be cleaned regularly. Filter? I didn't think this one had a filter. I pulled out the booklet and sure enough, it does. It is so well hidden that you could look right at it dozens of times and not see it. So I cleaned it and...viola! Works much better! Yay!

I love it when some simple intervention takes care of a problem. I really don't do well in warm rooms; I'm MUCH more comfortable in coolness.

Wow, an easy fix!  I am very happy your air conditioner is working, especially now when your dental work has caused pain.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jane on July 30, 2016, 04:36:33 PM
Our 5 mile walk in 78 degrees was comfortable compared to the last couple of days in the 90's.  Yesterday was exceptionally difficult for me.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jane on July 30, 2016, 04:38:12 PM
And we've made Broadwayworld.com!
http://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/York-Theatre-Company-to-Continue-Reading-Series-with-MOONSHINE-AND-MISTLETOE-20160728

Very nice :)
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: George on July 30, 2016, 04:43:47 PM
And we've made Broadwayworld.com!
http://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/York-Theatre-Company-to-Continue-Reading-Series-with-MOONSHINE-AND-MISTLETOE-20160728

That's great, Larry!  Congrats!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 04:44:54 PM
Lady Macbeth emailed me today.  All this sudden rush of friendliness makes me wonder if she's looking for the place to put the knife.

No, I do not trust her.

Ominous.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 04:45:23 PM
I think around 83 by morning.

Much nicer than 120.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: vixmom on July 30, 2016, 06:14:41 PM
And we've made Broadwayworld.com!
http://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/York-Theatre-Company-to-Continue-Reading-Series-with-MOONSHINE-AND-MISTLETOE-20160728

That is fantastic!!  I am so sad I can't be there
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: elmore3003 on July 30, 2016, 06:16:48 PM
And we've made Broadwayworld.com!
http://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/York-Theatre-Company-to-Continue-Reading-Series-with-MOONSHINE-AND-MISTLETOE-20160728

That is fantastic!!  I am so sad I can't be there

That's very sweet.  With the current coldness between my collaborator and myself, I am not sure I want to be there!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: bk on July 30, 2016, 06:28:39 PM
Back from a horrible drive to Fullerton (an hour and ten minutes for a forty-six minute drive), a mediocre lunch consisting of a submarine sandwich (salami and ham only, no cheese), teeny-tiny side salad and literally one bite of a piece of pepperoni pizza that was pretty ordinary - so probably eight or nine hundred calories, and I'll jog off some of those shortly.  The drive home was an hour.  But the horrible doesn't stop there.  I love Hello, Dolly!  I've seen it many, many times - originally with Channing when it came to the Music Center (it actually was the first show to play there), then Ginger Rogers, Pearl Bailey, Dorothy Lamour, Phyllis Diller, and the two tours with Channing.  For me, Gower Champion's direction and choreography were absolute genius.

Well, once again we have director vision, we have creatives who think they're better than the authors and the original director, you know, the ones that made one of the most successful and beloved shows in musical theater history.  I honest to Pete don't know WHAT the hell I saw but it sure wasn't Hello, Dolly!  Hello, Dolly begins with "Call on Dolly" and goes directly into "I Put My Hand In."  Not here - here we get one of the late act one monologues about Ephraim while Dolly sits at a mirror.  Then we get an acapella slow version of Call on Dolly, which is, I believe, the arrangement the Signature Theater did.  Then we get - now wait for it - not "I Put My Hand In" (which is listed in the program) but the movie's opening song, Just Leave Everything to Me.  What chutzpah.  And, needless to say, wrong and awful.  Of course I know several people and I'm not going to discuss that aspect of the show, other than to say if you're going to do new choreography it better be as good as Mr. Champion - it wasn't.  The Waiter's Gallop?  Not a laugh to be had (and please, wardrobe, sew up the waiter's pants that were split open seam to seam).  The greatest showstopper of them all - nope - just swaying and meandering.  And on and on and on, almost no laughs, a less than half-full house, and a set that I absolutely loathed.  I'm pretty certain I have no idea where these orchestrations came from (no credit for any orchestrator - shameful), but they're not the ones I've known and loved for fifty years.  They did have a seventeen-piece band.  But I want to know if these changes were approved or if they're just lying to the licensor (why else would you put I Put My Hand In in the program when you're doing the other song).  This director with vision has added stuff from The Matchmaker, and endless Streisand bits from the movie.  That's how Dolly is played here - ala Streisand.  This kind of thing involves moral issues and being a creator and writer it does not sit well with me.  It would be one thing if Thornton Wilder worked on the musical or if Ernest Lehman had worked on it, but they didn't, and so to interpolate their work is shameful.  The stuff I did with Li'l Abner involved ONLY stuff written by Panama and Frank, the writers of the Broadway show.  Period. 
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: George on July 30, 2016, 06:38:48 PM
Yikes!  Could someone (anonymously) turn them in? ::)
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 07:09:16 PM
I'll be leaving soon for my flight to LA for the Barbra tour.  First show is Tuesday at the Staples Center.

Have a great trip, Kevin!



Thanks, FJL!  I hope I will.  I'll explain.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 07:10:23 PM
Saturday morning greetings!

I'll be leaving soon for my flight to LA for the Barbra tour.  First show is Tuesday at the Staples Center.

Have a great trip, Kevin!

...and wave when you fly over Ohio!



Actually, I'll be in Ohio tomorrow!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 07:12:11 PM
I'll be leaving soon for my flight to LA for the Barbra tour.  First show is Tuesday at the Staples Center.

~~~Travel Vibes for Kevin!!~~~



Thanks, DR George!  Please send them again tomorrow!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 07:13:24 PM
I'll be leaving soon for my flight to LA for the Barbra tour.  First show is Tuesday at the Staples Center.

~~~Travel Vibes for Kevin!!~~~

Ditto.



Thanks, DR Jeanne!  Will need them tomorrow!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 07:15:24 PM
And we've made Broadwayworld.com!
http://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/York-Theatre-Company-to-Continue-Reading-Series-with-MOONSHINE-AND-MISTLETOE-20160728



Great, DR elmore!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 07:18:09 PM
My friend Paul is seeing Hello, Dolly! tomorrow.  I'll be curious to hear what he thinks.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 07:18:47 PM
Congrats to TCB on your milestone!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 07:19:17 PM
Greetings from Southern California.  Oops!  I mean Northern Virginia.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 07:20:14 PM
I'm home after being at the airport for about 8 hours.  My Southwest Airlines flight was from DCA (National) to St. Louis and then on to LAX. 
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 07:26:11 PM
It was supposed to leave at 12:35 pm.  The departure time was changed several times.  We finally boarded at about 4pm, I think.  Shortly thereafter, we were told there were weather issues and we wouldn't be leaving any time soon so passengers could get off the plane for a while if they wanted.  I opted to stay on and then about a half hour later they asked everyone to get off.  It was finally cancelled. Then the long wait for checked luggage.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 07:26:54 PM
The next available flight on Southwest is Monday.  It arrives at 11 pm.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: bk on July 30, 2016, 07:28:00 PM
Of course all the LA critics, as per usual, RAVED.
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Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 07:28:07 PM
Luckily I have Delta miles and they have a flight that only required 12, 500 miles.  It leaves at about 3 pm and arrives at 8 pm.  I have to change planes in Cincinnati--hello DR Ginny!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 07:30:56 PM
Page 5!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 07:31:52 PM
TCB: to answer your question:  I'll be in Las Vegas till Monday, the 8th.  What time do you arrive?
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 07:32:04 PM
Time to say goodnight!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: KevinH on July 30, 2016, 07:32:21 PM
Goodnight!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: bk on July 30, 2016, 09:00:23 PM
Did a two-and-a-half mile jog and will now watch a motion picture of some sort.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 09:22:53 PM
Travel vibes for KevinH.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 09:26:02 PM
I finished Anne Tyler's Vinegar Girl today. I am now watching a production of Taming of the Shrew as a palate cleanser.

It's a filmed version of the play with Larry Drake, Karen Austin of "Night Court," Bruce Davidson and Franklyn Seales as Petruchio.

The start is fairly good.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 09:26:54 PM
That production of Hello, Dolly! seems to place the emphasis on the hell part of the title.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 09:27:21 PM
Did they have someone impersonate Louis Armstrong, too?
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: John G. on July 30, 2016, 09:53:11 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jane on July 30, 2016, 10:25:56 PM
Luckily I have Delta miles and they have a flight that only required 12, 500 miles.  It leaves at about 3 pm and arrives at 8 pm.  I have to change planes in Cincinnati--hello DR Ginny!

EASY AND SAFE TRAVEL VIBES!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 30, 2016, 11:42:57 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 30, 2016, 11:43:55 PM
Thank you all for reading my posts about being gone this evening.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 30, 2016, 11:45:06 PM
We had a fabulous meal.  I am still stuffed.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 30, 2016, 11:46:31 PM
We started at around 3:30 with drinks and antipasto.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 30, 2016, 11:46:57 PM
It was wonderful!
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 30, 2016, 11:48:04 PM
Later, we had salad with pears and Gorgonzola.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 30, 2016, 11:49:55 PM
Then for the main meal we had lasagna, garlic bread, and asparagus.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 30, 2016, 11:50:51 PM
Not only was the sauce homemade, but the pasta was, too.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 30, 2016, 11:51:56 PM
I make my own sauce, but I have never bothered to make the noodles.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 30, 2016, 11:54:25 PM
Finally, for dessert we had homemade tiramisu.  Mine was a virgin tiramisu.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 30, 2016, 11:55:38 PM
The drinkers had a sangria that Martin made from scratch.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 30, 2016, 11:56:55 PM
Then, after dinner, we were too full to chat so we watched SHREK, THE MUSICAL.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2016, 12:00:05 AM
I skipped SHREK when it premiered here in Seattle, because I thought it looked dumb; but I really loved it.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2016, 12:01:31 AM
Even painted green, Brian d'Arcey James still make me swoon.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2016, 12:02:16 AM
And Sutton Foster is such a talent.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2016, 12:02:57 AM
Six
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2016, 12:04:03 AM
Obviously you had a fun evening.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2016, 12:05:14 AM
I am hungry after reading about the delicious meal and I don'the even like tirimisu.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: Jane on July 31, 2016, 12:05:30 AM
'night.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: George on July 31, 2016, 12:07:45 AM
I skipped SHREK when it premiered here in Seattle, because I thought it looked dumb; but I really loved it.

I saw it in Seattle and I enjoyed it.  When I saw it, they still had the big giant pink dragon in love with Donkey.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: George on July 31, 2016, 12:09:18 AM
And Sutton Foster is such a talent.

She was very good in that and "Young Frankenstein."
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2016, 12:11:57 AM
I skipped SHREK when it premiered here in Seattle, because I thought it looked dumb; but I really loved it.

I saw it in Seattle and I enjoyed it.  When I saw it, they still had the big giant pink dragon in love with Donkey.


The dragon is still in the show.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2016, 12:13:23 AM
Good night, Jane.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2016, 12:20:44 AM
T.O.D.


CATS
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2016, 12:23:41 AM
Jane, you are just lucky that I didn't describe the antipasto.


Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2016, 12:30:59 AM
T.O.D.II


G.A.D.S.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: George on July 31, 2016, 12:32:37 AM
I skipped SHREK when it premiered here in Seattle, because I thought it looked dumb; but I really loved it.

I saw it in Seattle and I enjoyed it.  When I saw it, they still had the big giant pink dragon in love with Donkey.


The dragon is still in the show.

Oh.  I thought that I'd read that it was cut.  I have the DVD, but I haven't watched it.  I'll have to see if it's different.  I just remember that it seemed very awkward and difficult to move.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2016, 12:56:28 AM
I skipped SHREK when it premiered here in Seattle, because I thought it looked dumb; but I really loved it.

I saw it in Seattle and I enjoyed it.  When I saw it, they still had the big giant pink dragon in love with Donkey.


The dragon is still in the show.

Oh.  I thought that I'd read that it was cut.  I have the DVD, but I haven't watched it.  I'll have to see if it's different.  I just remember that it seemed very awkward and difficult to move.


Nope.  The dragon saves the day.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: TCB on July 31, 2016, 12:57:38 AM
And speaking of dragons, what the heck did they do to PETE'S DRAGON?
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: George on July 31, 2016, 01:02:35 AM
I skipped SHREK when it premiered here in Seattle, because I thought it looked dumb; but I really loved it.

I saw it in Seattle and I enjoyed it.  When I saw it, they still had the big giant pink dragon in love with Donkey.


The dragon is still in the show.

Oh.  I thought that I'd read that it was cut.  I have the DVD, but I haven't watched it.  I'll have to see if it's different.  I just remember that it seemed very awkward and difficult to move.


Nope.  The dragon saves the day.

That's right.  It's been too long.  I guess I need to watch my DVD.
Title: Re: IT AIN'T EASY
Post by: George on July 31, 2016, 01:03:34 AM
And speaking of dragons, what the heck did they do to PETE'S DRAGON?

Reboot...probably going to be the first of a whole new franchise.