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Title: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: bk on December 02, 2017, 12:10:02 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were one down and two to go, and now it is time for you to post until the one down, two to go cows come home.
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Post by: bk on December 02, 2017, 12:10:54 AM
And the word of the day is: LITERATIM! 
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Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 12:38:34 AM
First post after BK!
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Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 12:40:52 AM
Yesteday’s posts aren’t locked.
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Post by: George on December 02, 2017, 01:05:56 AM
First post after TCB!
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Post by: George on December 02, 2017, 01:07:52 AM
Yesteday’s posts aren’t locked.

Oh, no!  What ever shall we do??

;)
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Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 01:18:14 AM
Well, it is really late, so I think I had better turn in.
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Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 01:19:04 AM
Good night, George.
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Post by: George on December 02, 2017, 01:20:14 AM
Good night, Tom.
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Post by: John G. on December 02, 2017, 03:49:46 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on December 02, 2017, 03:49:59 AM
Up way too early.
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Post by: John G. on December 02, 2017, 03:52:40 AM
TOD:

Easy answer: The New Yorkers

Elmore’s and Josh’s work was excellent, but how could it be otherwise? They were working on daffy, delirious Cole Porter, and it doesn’t get any better in my book.
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Post by: FJL on December 02, 2017, 04:20:27 AM
TOD:  I echo John G's comments; THE NEW YORKERS was a total joy!

Tie for a close second place from what I saw this past year:

On Broadway -
GROUNDHOG DAY - a show that I wish had had done better commercially, but I think a lot of audiences don't go home telling their friends they absolutely have to go and spend $100 and up to see it, when a musical has a lead character that keeps us at an emotional distance until it's into act 2; but I totally loved it, maybe because from the movie, I knew all along where the character was heading to emotionally.  (I wonder if they relied too much on people knowing the arc of the film???)

HELLO DOLLY - with whatever faults many found, it was a total love of a show, and a love-in for Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce and cast, and of course for Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart!

Not on Broadway -
a beautiful revival of MORNING'S AT SEVEN (in a church on the Upper West side), which even in its small theater, didn't skimp on the sets, or the laughter and emotions.  I went because an old friend was in the play, and he was very impressive, and so was the whole show!  (Something I don't recall having seen before:  At first, one of the older actresses had seemed tentative in performance, which was worrisome and made you think "Uh, oh", but then very soon the character came out of her "shell" and it was clear that the actress and director had made the beginning-of-play acting choice to show the early subterfuge in the character.)
 


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Post by: FJL on December 02, 2017, 04:46:43 AM
It's interesting that the current hot-ticket production THE FOUNTAINHEAD has brought back (at least around New York City) the rumors that politician Rand Paul's parents had named him for Ayn Rand. 

Rand Paul had even recorded a short video years back explaining that he was named Randal, not Rand originally (although he appreciates Ayn Rand's work). 

But the rumor is back and being stated as fact anyway.  :)


Rand Paul on Ayn Rand and his name
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD-R_OeP6tU
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 02, 2017, 05:16:35 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 02, 2017, 05:18:02 AM
I've just been informed that Jack Frost is nipping at your nose out there.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 02, 2017, 05:19:00 AM
I'll take their word for it, thankyouverymuch.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 02, 2017, 05:21:55 AM
So, Saturday.  And what have I got to say for myself?

I've got to go out at some point and do a little shopping, and pick up the two (count 'em) chainsaws that were in the shop.  Maybe I can even listen to something good this afternoon whilst puttering around.

Finally, one show tonight and then we're off till on a blessed break until next Friday.  Everyone's health needs it.  No matinee this week, thank God.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 02, 2017, 05:23:08 AM
Very glad to hear that LEVI is proceeding splendidly.
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Post by: FJL on December 02, 2017, 05:40:38 AM
Continued show vibes for Chas!
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Post by: Druxy on December 02, 2017, 05:53:13 AM
T.O.D.

Sadly, I haven't been had a theatre experience in 2017. 

The theaters in Austin are quite a distance, and it's difficult driving a night.

These days, I'm usually asleep about the time that Act II begins.

 :-[
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 02, 2017, 05:58:29 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 02, 2017, 06:00:03 AM
I slept as late as I could before two hungry babies forced me to feed them.  I am on my first cup of coffee, but the cats and the fire escape birds have eaten and Annabelle and Thatch are playing some sort of tag game.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 02, 2017, 06:01:43 AM
I have pulled a muscle in my lower back so I may spend most of my day lying on a heating pad. 

I am also quite angry at the passing of a very lousy tax bill by a group of GOP asses. Much as I bitch and want to be publicly savvy, I have no idea what GOP senators and representatives are up for re-election in 2018. It seems to me, if we want this tax bill to fail, these greedy ugly leeches need to be threatened with losing their congressional seats which paid for by the taxpayers, whom they are fucking over.

I may go to church tomorrow to light a candle for their speedy assassination.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 02, 2017, 06:05:59 AM
I was very proud of THE NEW YORKERS, but I really liked COME FROM AWAY and BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL.  The recent BRIGADOON was quite wonderful and amazing.
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 06:52:03 AM
I enjoyed the photos last night, DR George thanks for posting not only your fan but DR Kevin  & Bruce together.
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Post by: Michael on December 02, 2017, 06:52:03 AM
Good morning to all
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 06:52:47 AM
DR Kevin it was a pleasure reading your Levi report.
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 06:53:51 AM
DR Jeanne hope you are feeling better today. 
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 06:55:05 AM
Back Vibes for DR Elmore.

Stay strong not rushing out of bed to feed the cats so they learn to wait for you.
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Post by: Michael on December 02, 2017, 06:56:27 AM
Can't remember exactly what I saw this past year, but there was one actor who just happened to be in a lot of them and we have been trying to coordinate schedules to try and work with each other, but unfortunately, it never worked out. Will be seeing him again in Little Shop Of Horrors.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 02, 2017, 07:57:20 AM
It's time to put on the holiday music!  Wishing I were back in Dublin, it's an Irish morning.
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Post by: Ginny on December 02, 2017, 08:07:24 AM
Saturday morning greetings!  It was quite late when I got home from Children of Eden last night - it's a long show!  It was a very ambitious production and, for the most part, they pulled it off.  They had some very strong singers, mostly area vocal music teachers.  There was a huge chorus of storytellers - all ages and sizes - that included the man who played Bobby when I was in COMPANY, 38 years ago.  Also a big children's chorus, who were very cute as the pairs of animals in Act 2.  I'm glad to have seen it, but I don't really need to see it again.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 02, 2017, 08:15:27 AM
Good LEVI news....thanks to DR KEVINH for the report AND the photograph.

Continued vibes for MR BK & Co.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 02, 2017, 08:16:03 AM
Vibes to DR JOHN G for the competition this morning.

Back vibes for DR ELMORE....and Kitty Be Better Vibes for Annabelle and Thatch.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 02, 2017, 08:16:23 AM
Continued vibes for DR JEANNE....and vibes for DR JANE!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 02, 2017, 08:17:05 AM
TOD:

This is terrible....but I did NOT set one foot into a theatre this entire year....it is disgraceful....I hope to remedy that in 2018.
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Post by: Ginny on December 02, 2017, 08:47:10 AM
TOD - The New Yorkers, of course!  In addition to the sublime production, that experience included the festive brunch beforehand, the scintillating talk-back afterwards, and being in the company of friends throughout the afternoon.

In fact, a lot of my good theatre memories from the past year are of productions that ranged from great to adequate, but that were complemented by the company and circumstances.  Hamilton in Chicago, for me, lived up to and exceeded the hype, and it was fun to share the experience during ALA with a lot of librarian friends and to hear Ron Chernow speak the day after we saw the show.  Last night's Children of Eden and the Vanities I saw with Rebecca earlier this fall were more toward the adequate end of the scale, but were fun because she and I started our friendship 40+ years ago going to theatre together.
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 09:01:08 AM
It's time to put on the holiday music!  Wishing I were back in Dublin, it's an Irish morning.

Dublin in December is beautiful.
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 09:02:00 AM
Vibes to DR JOHN G for the competition this morning.

DITTO!
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 09:02:19 AM
DR TCB thank you for the travel vibes.
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 09:02:39 AM
And thank you DR Jrand.
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 09:03:08 AM
Tomorrow we begin our 3 day journey to Africa.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 02, 2017, 09:04:50 AM
Tomorrow we begin our 3 day journey to Africa.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Safe Travel Vibes!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Post by: Ginny on December 02, 2017, 09:07:26 AM
Tomorrow we begin our 3 day journey to Africa.

Wave when you fly over Ohio - and have a wonderful trip!
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 09:13:26 AM
TOD:

This is terrible....but I did NOT set one foot into a theatre this entire year....it is disgraceful....I hope to remedy that in 2018.

May you have many theater experiences in 2018.
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 09:14:25 AM
Thanks DR elmore.
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Post by: FJL on December 02, 2017, 09:16:16 AM
TOD - The New Yorkers, of course!  In addition to the sublime production, that experience included the festive brunch beforehand, the scintillating talk-back afterwards, and being in the company of friends throughout the afternoon.

In fact, a lot of my good theatre memories from the past year are of productions that ranged from great to adequate, but that were complemented by the company and circumstances.  Hamilton in Chicago, for me, lived up to and exceeded the hype, and it was fun to share the experience during ALA with a lot of librarian friends and to hear Ron Chernow speak the day after we saw the show.  Last night's Children of Eden and the Vanities I saw with Rebecca earlier this fall were more toward the adequate end of the scale, but were fun because she and I started our friendship 40+ years ago going to theatre together.

This is such a lovely way of looking at events, looking at the total experience - even in those cases mentioned where  the show itself sometimes disappoints a little!
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Post by: FJL on December 02, 2017, 09:17:03 AM
Tomorrow we begin our 3 day journey to Africa.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Safe Travel Vibes!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

And even more travel vibes form here!
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Post by: Druxy on December 02, 2017, 09:24:18 AM
It's time to put on the holiday music!  Wishing I were back in Dublin, it's an Irish morning.

Dublin in December is beautiful.

Except for the airport, I've never been to Dublin, but I did spend December 1999 in and around Galway.
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 09:34:50 AM
Tomorrow we begin our 3 day journey to Africa.

Wave when you fly over Ohio - and have a wonderful trip!

Sure, if we go over Ohio.  I will have to pay attention.
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 09:35:20 AM
DR FJL, thank you.
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Post by: KevinH on December 02, 2017, 10:00:58 AM
Good morning!
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Post by: KevinH on December 02, 2017, 10:01:26 AM
Well, it's a typical beautiful sunny day in Southern California.
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Post by: KevinH on December 02, 2017, 10:04:48 AM
Oops!  I was looking at yesterday's posts and posted there by mistake--now we're out of order.  Sorry, Bruce!
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Post by: KevinH on December 02, 2017, 10:05:34 AM
Oh, I guess it's fixed now!
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Post by: KevinH on December 02, 2017, 10:06:30 AM
Thanks, DR George, for posting the photo.  (In case you didn't see what I wrote on yesterday's page)!
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Post by: KevinH on December 02, 2017, 10:07:49 AM
Okay, I removed yesterday's post.  I guess I didn't realize I could do that!
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Post by: KevinH on December 02, 2017, 10:09:32 AM
DR FJL- thanks for the  laugh about being careful here in Hollywood!
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Post by: KevinH on December 02, 2017, 10:11:41 AM
Sorry you're not feeling well, DR Jeanne and that you'll miss Levi today!  I thought maybe I'd meet you at tonight's performance but I see you were planning on going to the matinee.
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Post by: KevinH on December 02, 2017, 10:14:15 AM
Nice photo from yesterday, DR JohnG!
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Post by: KevinH on December 02, 2017, 10:14:31 AM
Page 3!
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Post by: KevinH on December 02, 2017, 10:14:59 AM
BK:  I hope you do release a CD from "Levi!"
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Post by: Laura on December 02, 2017, 10:56:04 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: elmore3003 on December 02, 2017, 10:56:21 AM
Has anyone watched the PBS mystery Hinterland, set in Wales?
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Post by: Laura on December 02, 2017, 10:56:29 AM
Has anyone seen "The Bodyguard"? The tour is in town.
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 11:05:00 AM
Has anyone watched the PBS mystery Hinterland, set in Wales?

No. 
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Post by: John G. on December 02, 2017, 12:39:56 PM
Has anyone seen "The Bodyguard"? The tour is in town.

The disc is mediocre. All Whitney Houston songs sung slower than usual with lousy arrangements.
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Post by: John G. on December 02, 2017, 12:40:28 PM
Travel vibes for Jane. I’m envious. I loved Africa.
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 12:42:17 PM
Thank you.  I hope we also love it.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 02, 2017, 01:29:04 PM
Hello, everyone.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 02, 2017, 01:29:32 PM
Thanks to all who sent vibes. I'm mending.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 02, 2017, 01:29:58 PM
Mega travel vibes for Jane and Keith. It's a mega trip.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 02, 2017, 01:30:44 PM
Has anyone watched the PBS mystery Hinterland, set in Wales?

Yes, a few years ago. I watched it all, but it wasn't a favorite.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 02, 2017, 01:31:40 PM
Kevin, I see you attended the Friday night show, too. Sorry I won't be there today to meet you in person, but I'm very glad you were able to make the trip and see the show.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 02, 2017, 01:38:42 PM
I have no news.

Have a good day, all.

TTFN.
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Post by: Jeanne on December 02, 2017, 01:40:38 PM
Oh, TOD:

The best show I saw:  LEVI!

The two shows I would most have liked to seen:
THE NEW YORKERS
COME FROM AWAY
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Post by: George on December 02, 2017, 01:42:38 PM
I enjoyed the photos last night, DR George thanks for posting not only your fan but DR Kevin  & Bruce together.

You're welcome!
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Post by: FJL on December 02, 2017, 01:49:26 PM
Has anyone seen "The Bodyguard"? The tour is in town.

The disc is mediocre. All Whitney Houston songs sung slower than usual with lousy arrangements.

There was this Parody (by me and sung by my neighbor Sheree) when it looked like Heather Headley was going to bring THE BODYGUARD to Broadway:

"I Wanna Dance With Somebody" The Bodyguard parody
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf5nhM026tc

(Well, anyway, I moved it to "unlisted" when the premise became overridden because I think Heather Headley must have decided not to do it in the U.S.)
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 02, 2017, 04:43:34 PM
Funny DR FJL.

Thanks DR JANE....and Safe and Fun Travel Vibes for YOU.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 02, 2017, 04:44:15 PM
I didn't know THE FOUNTAINHEAD was on Broadway.....I can't imagine the estate letting that happen.....strange....I shall have to look it up....
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 02, 2017, 04:49:33 PM
Ah it is a Dutch production in Dutch......hmmmmmm.  At BAM where Carroll Baker's son Herschel Garfein is on staff.....
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Post by: FJL on December 02, 2017, 04:49:38 PM
I didn't know THE FOUNTAINHEAD was on Broadway.....I can't imagine the estate letting that happen.....strange....I shall have to look it up....


It's at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, but directed by a major Broadway director.

Heres' the link to the NY Times review from the other day
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/29/theater/the-fountainhead-ivo-van-hove-review.html








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Post by: FJL on December 02, 2017, 04:51:17 PM
Funny DR FJL.


Thanks, Jrand!
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 02, 2017, 04:53:14 PM
Ah.... Garfein is now at New York University.....  He is a 2012 Grammy winner for his recording of his opera libretto ELMER GANTRY.

(http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Herschel+Garfein+54th+Annual+GRAMMY+Awards+PMB8YrkRBsxl.jpg)
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 02, 2017, 04:56:03 PM
thanks DR FJL....it sounds interesting but not necessarily entertaining....  Why does everyone who writes about it feel the need to distance himself from the material?   8)
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 02, 2017, 04:57:28 PM
My email name is Jaynrand - but NO ONE ever connects it to the author.....most people think my name is Jayne.
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 05:11:59 PM
Mega travel vibes for Jane and Keith. It's a mega trip.

Thank you.  Be well long before we arrive there.
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 05:13:07 PM
Thanks DR JANE....and Safe and Fun Travel Vibes for YOU.

Thanks you.
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 05:13:51 PM
My email name is Jaynrand - but NO ONE ever connects it to the author.....most people think my name is Jayne.


Vs Jay N Rand ;)
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Post by: FJL on December 02, 2017, 05:14:24 PM
My email name is Jaynrand - but NO ONE ever connects it to the author.....most people think my name is Jayne.


:)
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Post by: Laura on December 02, 2017, 06:31:13 PM
Safe travels, Jane!
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 06:55:02 PM
Thanks Laura.
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Post by: Jrand74 on December 02, 2017, 08:06:39 PM
LOL that too DR JANE.
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Post by: ChasSmith on December 02, 2017, 09:11:21 PM
Second show behind us.  And that's where it belongs.  Things are falling into place nicely but it was also a night for weird stuff, and it is time for that five-day rest from all of it.
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Post by: vixmom on December 02, 2017, 09:15:36 PM
Sorry to have been E&T. Trying to get things done...
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Post by: George on December 02, 2017, 09:16:27 PM
Tomorrow we begin our 3 day journey to Africa.

~~~Super Travel Vibes for Jane and Keith!!~~~
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Post by: vixmom on December 02, 2017, 09:18:01 PM
TOD. The New Yorkers without a doubt ...wonderful show with the talk back...getting to see Elmore receiving well deserved praise and spending real time face time with so many friends
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Post by: vixmom on December 02, 2017, 09:18:26 PM
Travel vibes for Jane and Keith
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Post by: George on December 02, 2017, 09:31:14 PM
Thanks, DR George, for posting the photo.  (In case you didn't see what I wrote on yesterday's page)!

You're welcome.
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Post by: George on December 02, 2017, 09:36:55 PM
Gratuitous Post #100!
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Post by: George on December 02, 2017, 09:37:27 PM
Has anyone seen "The Bodyguard"? The tour is in town.

The disc is mediocre. All Whitney Houston songs sung slower than usual with lousy arrangements.

There was this Parody (by me and sung by my neighbor Sheree) when it looked like Heather Headley was going to bring THE BODYGUARD to Broadway:

"I Wanna Dance With Somebody" The Bodyguard parody
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf5nhM026tc

(Well, anyway, I moved it to "unlisted" when the premise became overridden because I think Heather Headley must have decided not to do it in the U.S.)

:))
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: John G. on December 02, 2017, 10:03:04 PM
Well, the competition is done, the day is done and, stick a fork in me, I’m done.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: John G. on December 02, 2017, 10:03:28 PM
Danced well, I thought.
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Post by: John G. on December 02, 2017, 10:03:44 PM
The judges did, too.
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Post by: John G. on December 02, 2017, 10:05:56 PM
One partner and I won best amateur couple for country-western. Another partner and I won for specialty dances (like hustle and salsa). My teacher and I won both of our championships today.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: George on December 02, 2017, 10:06:09 PM
The judges did, too.

That's great!
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 10:06:20 PM
Tomorrow we begin our 3 day journey to Africa.

~~~Super Travel Vibes for Jane and Keith!!~~~

Thanks.  Tomorrow is just the short leg of the trip, all the way to Sea-Tac, as in Seattle-Tacoma airport
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: George on December 02, 2017, 10:06:33 PM
One partner and I won best amateur couple for country-western. Another partner and I won for specialty dances (like hustle and salsa). My teacher and I won both of our championships today.

Congrats to all of you!
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Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 10:06:59 PM
Thank you DR Vixmom.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 10:07:55 PM
Danced well, I thought.

Great.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 10:08:08 PM
The judges did, too.

😊
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: Jane on December 02, 2017, 10:08:47 PM
One partner and I won best amateur couple for country-western. Another partner and I won for specialty dances (like hustle and salsa). My teacher and I won both of our championships today.

CONGRATULATIONS
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: John G. on December 02, 2017, 10:12:19 PM
I’m off to bed.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: John G. on December 02, 2017, 10:12:55 PM
Thank you, George and Jane.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 11:15:32 PM
Good evening.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 11:23:13 PM
Congratulations to John G.!
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 11:24:33 PM
Continued travel vibes to Jane and Keith.  Wave as you drive thru Tacoma.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 11:26:19 PM
More health vibes to DR Jeanne.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 11:26:43 PM
One more post.
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Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 11:27:29 PM
Page 5
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: George on December 02, 2017, 11:29:44 PM
Hello, Tom.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: George on December 02, 2017, 11:30:43 PM
I wonder when BK is going to lock yesterday's posts?

;)
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 11:32:09 PM
T.O.D.

I know the idea was the theater experience we saw this year, but for me the best experience was performing SECOND SAMUEL.  In particular, our performance in Boise at the Regionals.  It was nearly perfect for all of us.  I miss the character and the cast and crew.
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Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 11:34:49 PM
T.O.D.

In other theater that I saw, the production of HAIRSPRAY that I saw in Olympia (with George) was oe of the better shows that I saw.
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Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 11:36:28 PM
Former DR Jed was the brightest spot in the production of GYPSY that I saw.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 11:37:12 PM
Hello, George.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 11:37:54 PM
I wonder when BK is going to lock yesterday's posts?

;)


Goodness, whatever shall we do!
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: George on December 02, 2017, 11:42:41 PM
T.O.D.

I know the idea was the theater experience we saw this year, but for me the best experience was performing SECOND SAMUEL.  In particular, our performance in Boise at the Regionals.  It was nearly perfect for all of us.  I miss the character and the cast and crew.

Tom, the topic is "What have been your favorite theater experiences of 2017?"  BK didn't specify "seeing," so yours definitely counts!

;D
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 11:43:22 PM
T.O.D.

I know the idea was the theater experience we saw this year, but for me the best experience was performing SECOND SAMUEL.  In particular, our performance in Boise at the Regionals.  It was nearly perfect for all of us.  I miss the character and the cast and crew.

Tom, the topic is "What have been your favorite theater experiences of 2017?"  BK didn't specify "seeing," so yours definitely counts!

;D


Thank you.
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Post by: George on December 02, 2017, 11:50:11 PM
My Topic of the Day (in alphabetical order):

5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche (Theater Artists Olympia)
1984  (Theater Artists Olympia)
First Date (Harlequin Productions)
Present Laughter (Harlequin Productions)
Silent Sky (Olympia Little Theatre)

And I had a great time being in Hairspray (Apple Tree Productions) that TCB saw!
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: TCB on December 02, 2017, 11:56:19 PM
I have been deleted!
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Post by: George on December 03, 2017, 12:05:23 AM
I have been deleted!

Not you...just the show, which I didn't see this year.  I looked on TLT's website (https://www.tacomalittletheatre.com/blog?tag=2015-2016), and it was presented in early 2016.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: George on December 03, 2017, 12:06:15 AM
Otherwise, I would've LOVED to have included it.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: TCB on December 03, 2017, 12:07:57 AM
Okay, as long as it’s nothing personal.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: George on December 03, 2017, 12:10:45 AM
Okay, as long as it’s nothing personal.

Absolutely not! 
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Post by: George on December 03, 2017, 12:11:17 AM
But I'll add an honorable mention:  "It's a Wonderful Life" at the Lakewood Playhouse.  I saw it at the end of 2016, so it was part of their 2016/2017 season!

;)
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Post by: TCB on December 03, 2017, 12:13:21 AM
Thank you, again.
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Post by: George on December 03, 2017, 12:14:14 AM
Thank you, again.

Any time!
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Post by: Jane on December 03, 2017, 12:18:24 AM
Continued travel vibes to Jane and Keith.  Wave as you drive thru Tacoma.

Thank you.  I will wave as we fly over.  We got a price that was too good to pass up using credit we were given thanks to our screwy flights home from Texas last year.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: George on December 03, 2017, 12:20:34 AM
Continued travel vibes to Jane and Keith.  Wave as you drive thru Tacoma.

Thank you.  I will wave as we fly over.  We got a price that was too good to pass up using credit we were given thanks to our screwy flights home from Texas last year.

That's great!
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Post by: TCB on December 03, 2017, 12:21:57 AM
I turned down a free cruise this month.
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Post by: George on December 03, 2017, 12:24:44 AM
I turned down a free cruise this month.

Darn.
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Post by: Jane on December 03, 2017, 12:30:37 AM
Sorry.
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Post by: TCB on December 03, 2017, 12:33:39 AM
Jane, are you guys staying at the airport tomorrow night?
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Post by: George on December 03, 2017, 12:58:32 AM
I hope the last performance of LEVI went well!
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Post by: George on December 03, 2017, 01:01:54 AM
Well...
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Post by: George on December 03, 2017, 01:02:02 AM
...since...
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Post by: George on December 03, 2017, 01:02:14 AM
...we...
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: TCB on December 03, 2017, 01:02:27 AM
I hope the last performance of LEVI went well!


I hope so, too; but I don’t think I will be awake to find out.
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Post by: George on December 03, 2017, 01:02:32 AM
...are finally so close...
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: TCB on December 03, 2017, 01:02:57 AM
Good night, George.
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Post by: George on December 03, 2017, 01:03:23 AM
 
PAGE SIX!!
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Post by: George on December 03, 2017, 01:03:54 AM
Good night, Tom.
Title: Re: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO AND THE WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE
Post by: bk on December 03, 2017, 01:14:39 AM
Can't believe this is my first post of the day, but it's been that kind of day.  Had to get up and get ready for our early stumble-through, which went very well.  I excused Marc Ginsburg from the stumble-through because I realized he really could not do it AND a two-show day.  But we had fun, everyone sounded great, and the pianist almost got through everything fine.  Then I had to go right to LACC - we played our matinee - about 210 people for that one, and then I went and had a bite at the House of Pies, then came back and we played a sold out evening show - 250 people (I didn't want to sell the other twenty seats because of the video cameras and stuff.  Both shows went well - not as good as the Friday night show, which was really great, but very good and the audiences really enjoyed it. 
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Post by: bk on December 03, 2017, 01:14:50 AM
Must write some notes now and get some sleep.
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Post by: George on December 03, 2017, 01:17:42 AM
Can't believe this is my first post of the day, but it's been that kind of day.  Had to get up and get ready for our early stumble-through, which went very well.  I excused Marc Ginsburg from the stumble-through because I realized he really could not do it AND a two-show day.  But we had fun, everyone sounded great, and the pianist almost got through everything fine.  Then I had to go right to LACC - we played our matinee - about 210 people for that one, and then I went and had a bite at the House of Pies, then came back and we played a sold out evening show - 250 people (I didn't want to sell the other twenty seats because of the video cameras and stuff.  Both shows went well - not as good as the Friday night show, which was really great, but very good and the audiences really enjoyed it. 

That's great!
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Post by: George on December 03, 2017, 02:03:14 AM
Well, I need to go to bed.  My tablet's battery is almost dead.  Can't wait to read BK's notes about LEVI!

Have a good day, all!