BK, it's almost 25 years of "Rock Island" with drums. For all I know, Doug Besterman and David Chase are to blame for the revival with Rebecca Luker and Craig Bierko.
While I was working at The Drama Book Shop, my friend Joseph Weiss, who sadly died this year, recommended me - because he was such a fan of my Jubilee work - to Don Pippin to orchestrate the Nymph Errant concert he was planning. Jubilee was written in 1935, and Nymph Errant was 1934. Well, I had a lovely phone call from Don Pippin, I thought I had the job, and he told me that he was off to London to finalize plans and that he would call when he returned. Well, he didn't. That concert and CD were scored by the wonderful Jim Tyler, who had orchestrated La Cage aux Folles for Pippin. I don't believe I ever spoke to Don after that.
BK, it's almost 25 years of "Rock Island" with drums. For all I know, Doug Besterman and David Chase are to blame for the revival with Rebecca Luker and Craig Bierko.
Chandos has announced John Wilson's next complete recording. I 've been waiting years for this to happen.
And now - Dino at the piano.
And the word of the day is: ECLECTIC!
DR singdaw and DR GEORGE I missed the diving competition when it was on, so I have been watching it on Peacock.....which turns out to be aptly named.
It's not listed under SPORTS, but you can find it by searching DIVING.
My goodness, she’s 85 and although there were a few, a very tiny few, false notes, her voice was clear and gorgeous.
I may have been the youngest person in the audience.
My goodness, she’s 85 and although there were a few, a very tiny few, false notes, her voice was clear and gorgeous.
That sounds like a wonderful performance!
Did Judy Collins sing "Send in the Clowns"
I wonder if the leading lady will ask for a few bars of "Too Darn Hot" for her entrance.
My DH was an acquaintance. They were funny together, as he is 6'3", and I'm not sure if she was even 5 feet tall.
I really enjoyed The Tempest last night. The last time I saw it live, the Prospero could not remember a single one of his many monologues, so it was rather painful.
While I was working at The Drama Book Shop, my friend Joseph Weiss, who sadly died this year, recommended me - because he was such a fan of my Jubilee work - to Don Pippin to orchestrate the Nymph Errant concert he was planning. Jubilee was written in 1935, and Nymph Errant was 1934. Well, I had a lovely phone call from Don Pippin, I thought I had the job, and he told me that he was off to London to finalize plans and that he would call when he returned. Well, he didn't. That concert and CD were scored by the wonderful Jim Tyler, who had orchestrated La Cage aux Folles for Pippin. I don't believe I ever spoke to Don after that.
Before the show. I said to myself, I don't care if it's a woman playing the role, just let the actor know the lines. Well, it was a Prospero, and she was great.
The newly revised computer is back at its usual stand....as is the old one....
Now if I could only get the printer to connect.....that may have to wait for another day.
And now the printer is working. I guess I just had to restart my computer.
Answering da phone in mein lederhosen ya!
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Chandos has announced John Wilson's next complete recording. I 've been waiting years for this to happen.
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7657.0;attach=22617)
Before the show. I said to myself, I don't care if it's a woman playing the role, just let the actor know the lines. Well, it was a Prospero, and she was great.
My friend pug played Prospera in a Star Trek-inspired production. It actually worked really well, except for one actor who was totally in another show. ::) His "interpretation" of whatever character he played (I forget which) was so over the top that it and he were just distracting. It was really weird.
George, we went into a record /cd store. Your cd's might be. Valuable.
Before the show. I said to myself, I don't care if it's a woman playing the role, just let the actor know the lines. Well, it was a Prospero, and she was great.
My friend pug played Prospera in a Star Trek-inspired production. It actually worked really well, except for one actor who was totally in another show. ::) His "interpretation" of whatever character he played (I forget which) was so over the top that it and he were just distracting. It was really weird.
:( Did he do that throughout the run of the production, or did they adjust his approach at some point?
George, we went into a record /cd store. Your cd's might be. Valuable.
Ooo...too bad they won't be sold until after I'm dead. ::)
;)
The LL just announced that she will be at the theeder at 6 p.m. if anyone wants to join her for her pre-show meditation routine.....she learned it on YouTube.
The LL just announced that she will be at the theeder at 6 p.m. if anyone wants to join her for her pre-show meditation routine.....she learned it on YouTube.
I have to laugh, DR Jrand73; she is such a compleat ass.
Yes DR FREDDIE it did go well. The audience was more enthusiastic and the director made a very good decision.....
Some of the scene changes in the dark were dragging a bit....so she changed from black out - scene change - lights up to black out - lights up - scene change.....since the stage crew are all dressed in Pink Panther costumes, the audience enjoyed watching their antics....
Nora is throwing her corn nuts out of the cage....at least she's hitting the wastebasket.
The LL just announced that she will be at the theeder at 6 p.m. if anyone wants to join her for her pre-show meditation routine.....she learned it on YouTube.
The newly revised computer is back at its usual stand....as is the old one....
Now if I could only get the printer to connect.....that may have to wait for another day.
And now the printer is working. I guess I just had to restart my computer.
Answering da phone in mein lederhosen ya!
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George, we went into a record /cd store. Your cd's might be. Valuable.
Ooo...too bad they won't be sold until after I'm dead. ::)
;)
Celebrate by listening to a barbershop quartet sing a song about franks n' beans.
When you get a chance, will you please post this for Laura. It reminds me of the tacky carpets she loves, only worse. This is the tile in our hotel room. The photo is the view facing our shower.
The show started right on time at 8 pm. Just Judy Collins with her 12string guitar, and an accompanist on a grand piano
It as well work the two hour drive out
Dr. Ruth had died, at age 96.
My DH was an acquaintance. They were funny together, as he is 6'3", and I'm not sure if she was even 5 feet tall.
Writing vibes for DR ELMORE.
And now the printer is working. I guess I just had to restart my computer.
Answering da phone in mein lederhosen ya!
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Exclusive shot of the touring company of Once Upon a Mattress:
May the third celebrity death be the orange cheeto.
Exclusive shot of the touring company of Once Upon a Mattress:
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7657.0;attach=22623)
I am curious about Stephen Schwartz's new musical, The Queen of Versailles.
I am curious about Stephen Schwartz's new musical, The Queen of Versailles.
I haven't heard much of anything about it except that Kristin Chenoweth is attached to play the lead.
Oh, no.
Richard Simmons Deat at 76 (https://www.tmz.com/2024/07/13/richard-simmons-dead-dies-fintess-guru/)
:(
Oh, no.
Richard Simmons Deat at 76 (https://www.tmz.com/2024/07/13/richard-simmons-dead-dies-fintess-guru/)
:(
I missed your post.
May the third celebrity death be the orange cheeto.
There is always hope!
;D
May the third celebrity death be the orange cheeto.
There is always hope!
;D
Wow - and it appears we almost just got our wish.
They were pry mates.
Celebrate by listening to a barbershop quartet sing a song about franks n' beans.
she was given a tiara and sash declaring her Birthday Queen (no jealousy, Singdaw!)
I spent the past two days revising that damned first chapter of Annabelle & Thatch. The publisher hated the last draft, DR John G hated about ten different drafts of it, and I finally figured out the Big Problem: too many gripes, too much autobiography. If it isn't right yet, it's very close. The final version is six pages; the draft I submitted in January was 11 pages.
Did your mother grow up speaking German?
Oh, no.
Richard Simmons Deat at 76 (https://www.tmz.com/2024/07/13/richard-simmons-dead-dies-fintess-guru/)
:(
I got to Mom’s room before 10 am, when we had a call scheduled with my sister in Germany. My sisters here showed up and we went with Mom to lunch where she was given a tiara and sash declaring her Birthday Queen (no jealousy, Singdaw!). We later had two cakes, some chocolate ice cream and other treats. She eventually went off to play bingo.
May the third celebrity death be the orange cheeto.
Tomorrow we will call my uncle in Germany. And the cycle starts over again.
Simmons died the day after his birthday.
Here is 4,000 pounds of cheddar. The banana is for scale.
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7657.0;attach=22625)
:)
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7657.0;attach=22627)
The world's largest raspberry. Hopkins, MN.
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7657.0;attach=22629)
I got to Mom’s room before 10 am, when we had a call scheduled with my sister in Germany. My sisters here showed up and we went with Mom to lunch where she was given a tiara and sash declaring her Birthday Queen (no jealousy, Singdaw!). We later had two cakes, some chocolate ice cream and other treats. She eventually went off to play bingo.
Two Tempest photos. First Ariel:
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7657.0;attach=22631)
Now Caliban. That is a snail-like shell on his back.
(http://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7657.0;attach=22633)
Our Saturday night audience was good for the most part. Our LL - who is throwing out a lot of brilliant ad libs has decided that we need smarter audiences.