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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were in drag, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're in drag as lambs.
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And the word of the day is: TRANSMUTE!
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Will we never get to page two?
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And now - Dino at the piano.
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Nobody here but us chickens. What happened to those 124 GUESTS the other night?
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And a very happy haineshisway.com to former dear reader Jay.
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Yes...Happy Birthday to (former) DR Jay!!
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Questions for BK...How long have you actually been working on getting the rights to the new Kritzerland release? What did it really involve (other than the remastering of the recording itself and fixing the dropped words)?
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Questions for BK...How long have you actually been working on getting the rights to the new Kritzerland release? What did it really involve (other than the remastering of the recording itself and fixing the dropped words)?
I don't want to talk about it too much at this point, but I will just say there was a lot of serendipity at play, and I'll go into detail when the official announcement is made.
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Welcome eight GUESTS.
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Who ARE you people?
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I don't want to talk about it too much at this point, but I will just say there was a lot of serendipity at play, and I'll go into detail when the official announcement is made.
I can wait. :)
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Well, I'm off to bed. We have a performance tonight...it's the pay-what-you-can audience! I'm sure that it'll be filled with a very good (and responsive) audience! :D
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And the word of the day is: TRANSMUTE!
I didn't know that Marcel Marceau was a tranny!
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DR George, thanks for sharing all the great Sideshow pictures. Dolly looks simply lovely! :)
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Very excited about the new Kritzerland release.
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DearReaderLaura DR - gorgeous butterfly shots yesterday! :)
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Here is what I would ask BK. I apologize in advance for the length.
After searching the archives, I see that DR JMK asked you back in January of 2005 what you thought of our shared musical idol Todd Rundgren. Your response: "I'm sure I also like Todd Rundgren but I don't have any CDs and hence cannot remember what songs he's done."
FYI, he is the genius behind "Hello It's Me," "I Saw the Light," "Can We Still Be Friends," "Bang the Drum All Day," etc. As many here have pointed out over the passage of time, he also has a keen musical-theater influence, having covered "Lord Chancellor's Nightmare Song" and "Something's Coming" (from WSS) on his LPs.
You are so very knowledgeable about musical theater, sir, that I wondered if knew anything about Joseph Papp's off-Broadway mounting of "Up Against It," the abortive screenplay Joe Orton wrote for the Beatles back in the 1960s. Papp conscripted Rundgren to write an all-new score (music and lyrics, natch) for Orton's script, which was re-tailored for the stage. I was lucky enough to see the production three or four times, once while sitting two seats away from Mr. Rundgren. His score draws from influences ranging from Sondheim and Weill to Gilbert and Sullivan, and it's rather excellent, I think. So...were you aware of the musical, does it pique your interest in any way, and now that I've named a few Rundgren hits, do any of the titles ring a bell?
[blatant self-promotion]
And incidentally (clearing throat), I wrote the liner notes for the recent "Best of" Rundgren anthology for Rhino Records -- my third such project for the label.
[/blatant self-promotion]
Thank you.
Your pal,
Brett
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ask BK
Why do you think there has never been a Broadway revival of A Little Night Music and if there was one who would you like to see in it?
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Ask BK:
Other "Best Musical" winners (50-80's) that have never been revived. Your opinion why not.
Redhead
Fiorello (and pulitzer prize winner)
Bye Bye Birdie
Hallelujah, Baby!
Applause
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Raisin
Evita
Drood
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"Paper covers rock...I win!"
(http://bp2.blogger.com/_HtSvr0DEcpc/R94OzeMNlWI/AAAAAAAAAtc/lpoZy-JZJ84/s320/theresasquire.jpg)
photo: The Conscientious Objector
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY[/color][/size] to former DR Jay.
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Morning all. It's a rainy, cold day here in NY but I'm inside with a cup of coffee, the Rockefeller Foundation and HHW and yesterday I ordered Evening Primrose so I'm happy.
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La de DAH de da da.
I have placed my pre order for the super secret exciting next KRITZERLAND release!
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Continued x-ray, eyeglasses, and check vibes for DR ELMORE.
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Off to do some errands in the rain....and yes DR GINNY...I agree...at least it isn't SNOW!!
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Wednesday morning greetings!
Off to do some errands in the rain....and yes DR GINNY...I agree...at least it isn't SNOW!!
But the weather did impact my commute this morning. I take the "scenic route," along the Great Miami River. The stretch of road between Miamisburg and West Carrollton was closed due to high water, with NO advance warning. I ended up taking a detour through subdivisions that made me feel like a rat in a maze. Glad I'd left home a few minutes early!
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And the word of the day is: TRANSMUTE!
And The Song Of The Day Is: THIS IS THE MOMENT
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Good morning, all! I went to the Kritzerland site to order the forthcoming CD, but I can find no means of doing so. What the hell?
Thank you all for the financial vibes. My wire payment arrived today, but the Cassidy check, which would cover my payments to my accountant for my IRS return and my lawyer for the new will, would be very helpful at the moment.
Today, the eyeglasses place, kinko's, and the NYPL Music Collection. The neighbor above me, who bears an uncanny ability to come stomping into his apartment and drag heavy objects across the floor as his dog scampers around just after I've turned off the tv and the lights, did his usual last night, and I could not get to sleep. Thank God his noisy girlfriend was absent last night or there would have been to much laughing and their noisy sex to endure as well.
And on that, I have other fish to fry.
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I didn't know that Marcel Marceau was a tranny!
Well, that was inevitable!
der Brucer
And I was considering a tasteless Helen Keller joke.
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Good morning, all! I went to the Kritzerland site to order the forthcoming CD, but I can find no means of doing so. What the hell?
Thank you all for the financial vibes. My wire payment arrived today, but the Cassidy check, which would cover my payments to my accountant for my IRS return and my lawyer for the new will, would be very helpful at the moment.
Today, the eyeglasses place, kinko's, and the NYPL Music Collection. The neighbor above me, who bears an uncanny ability to come stomping into his apartment and drag heavy objects across the floor as his dog scampers around just after I've turned off the tv and the lights, did his usual last night, and I could not get to sleep. Thank God his noisy girlfriend was absent last night or there would have been to much laughing and their noisy sex to endure as well.
And on that, I have other fish to fry.
Lar, Bruce hasn't put the CD information up at Kritzerland yet. He announced it to us and then took the post down. He will put the ordering information up at Kritzerland when he makes a formal announcement. You can order it through Paypal (I don't remember his e-mail address). It's $19.98 plus $3.50 shipping ($23.48)
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Good morning, all! I went to the Kritzerland site to order the forthcoming CD, but I can find no means of doing so. What the hell?
Would you like me to Personal Message you the secret?
der Brucer
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Lar, Bruce hasn't put the CD information up at Kritzerland yet. He announced it to us and then took the post down. He will put the ordering information up at Kritzerland when he makes a formal announcement. You can order it through Paypal (I don't remember his e-mail address). It's $19.98 plus $3.50 shipping ($23.48)
Oy!
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Ask BK:
Other "Best Musical" winners (50-80's) that have never been revived. Your opinion why not.
Redhead
Fiorello (and pulitzer prize winner)
Bye Bye Birdie
Hallelujah, Baby!
Applause
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Raisin
Evita
Drood
HALLELUJAH BABY and DROOD were not financial successes during their runs (BABY only ran half a season; that year, none of the Best Musical nominees was a financial hit). I'm sure that was one consideration about ever mounting a Broadway revival.
Yes, I know several Sondheim musicals weren't hits either and have been revived, but he's the exception to the rule.
I think most people regard REDHEAD as a star vehicle for Gwen Verdon and without her, no show. (It's among the weakest Best Musical winners ever, at least based on the cast recording.) Most people also regard APPLAUSE as having rather weak material for a revival. Perhaps if a BIG STAR wanted to do it, they could mount a revival around the star, but it would take a big star.
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Good morning!
More gray skies this morning with the rain forecast still in effect. So far, no rain, however.
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TV Reminders:
SURVIVOR moves to Wednesday this week to accommodate NCAA basketball tomorrow night. Big Brother, of course, also shows tonight.
LAW & ORDER is new tonight.
IDOL results will be recorded and skimmed through in 10 minutes. Kellie Pickler will be on tonight.
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Unless some review DVDs come today (I'm expecting THERE WILL BE BLOOD soon), I plan to watch one more NUMBERS episode while I cook and eat lunch. Then this afternoon will be given over to THE YOUNG PHILADELPHIANS. Looking forward very much to seeing this.
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A revised Hallelujah, Baby! was done in DC a few years ago with the idea of possibly bringing it back to Broadway but it was not received well and died a-borning.
I do think there are some wonderful songs in the score. I've never seen a production. I know the plot from reading about the show.
Leslie Uggams won a Tony that year for Hallelujah, Baby! It was one of the years with a tie for Best Actress in a Musical. She shared the Tony with Patricia Routledge who won for Darling of the Day
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Perhaps if a BIG STAR wanted to do it, they could mount a revival around the star, but it would take a big star.
Like Rosie O'Donnell :D
der Brucer
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[blatant self-promotion]
And incidentally (clearing throat), I wrote the liner notes for the recent "Best of" Rundgren anthology for Rhino Records -- my third such project for the label.
Bretty--I didn't realize you had written those. I haven't bought that collection because I already have a lot of those on CD's. Todd Rudgren is one of my favorites. (He's coming to Atlanta next month---yay!)
I've mentioned this on HHW before, but not to you. My best friend and I love Todd's "Lord Chancellor's Nightmare" and memorized the lyrics. We used it as our sobriety test in college. We would alternate singing verses, and the person who slipped up would not be allowed to drive. (Well, we're talking 2-3 drinks max...that's all we could afford!)
I didn't know about his love of musicals (I haven't heard "Something's Coming", but I do like his "Never Never Land" from PETER PAN.) Now it all makes sense.
Gee, if only I had a copy of those liner notes, I would know all this!
;)
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A revised Hallelujah, Baby! was done in DC a few years ago with the idea of possibly bringing it back to Broadway but it was not received well and died a-borning.
From said event:
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DR Jose, the place in NY where our friends had the popovers was called BLT Prime.
And in other foodie news, Kevin Rathbun (he owns the restaurant we dined in during your trip to Atlanta) won Iron Chef last month.
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I scored REDHEAD for Goodspeed in 1998; it's a terrible show that must have originally been such a stunning showcase for Bob Fosse that no one saw its drawbacks because of the staging, the star, and the designs. Albert Hague liked my work and he was a lovely man, but I don't think he's one of my favorite composers. The production, by Chris Ashley, should have looked at earlier drafts of the show because even Gwen Verdon couldn't sustain the role and started cutting songs because of fatigue: she never leaves the stage in Fosse's shrill and continuous attempt to make her the center of everything. Goodspeed's leading lady was charming but not served well by director or choreographer. Perhaps examining one of the earlier drafts for Bea Lille or Mary Martin might have made the book play better.
TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA played several years ago in Central Park with Rosario Dawson, and it was as delightful as it was in 1971. However not enough buzz to move the show elsewhere.
Encores! just did APPLAUSE with Christine Ebersole and it got so-so reviews. I don't believe Ebersole was a good choice for the role since everything had to be esentially rescored to move the songs to her range and I don't think its book's as good as ALL ABOUT EVE or its score as good as BYE BYE BIRDIE.
Roundabout will supposedly prevent BYE BYE BIRDIE as one of its upcoming revisals. Pity.
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There are horror stories about the attempt to revive HALLELUJAH BABY. As for RAISIN, it's a why? show since the play, which is currently in revival on Broadway is so much better, and the question is why musicalize it?
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I need some coffee.
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If you read the AUSTRALIAN PRESS (http://www.news.com.au/travel/story/0,26058,23394371-5014090,00.html) YOU WOULD LEARN:
Hotel to offer sex toy minibar
A NEW boutique hotel at a seaside resort in northwest England will offer guests a sex toy minibar when it opens later this year, its owner said.
The Vincent Hotel, in Southport, near Liverpool, will have "intimate seduction kits" in each of its 60 rooms from May, containing lubricating gel, massage oil, a vibrating ring and two condoms.
The kit will be in a sealed box alongside more traditional minibar items like nuts, chocolate and alcohol.
Guests can request an extra special kit containing a whip, mask and bondage tape.
"As well as giving guests a design conscious venue to stay, we wanted to give them a decadent, inspiring and seductive environment to enjoy," hotel owner Paul Adams said today.
der Brucer
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As for Hallelujah, Baby!... Well, maybe after Mr. Laurents gets the upcoming revival of West Side Story up this fall, he can turn his attention back to Hallelujah, Baby!. As has been previously indicated, I was a part of the revised version that was presented at both George Street Playhouse in New Jersey and Arena Stage in DC. Thankfully, I was only with the production during it's DC run. ;)
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If you read the AUSTRALIAN PRESS (http://www.news.com.au/travel/story/0,26058,23394371-5014090,00.html) YOU WOULD LEARN:der Brucer
Well, as long as the hotel rooms have sound-muffling walls, and the hotel has a decent linen-laundering service...
;D
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As for Applause coming back... It really would require a true Star to carry that show if it were to come back. Alas, any of today's "Stars" would be too young for the role. And, yes, the book is middling, and the score has it's share of padding too, imho.
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More from the AUSTRALIAN PRESS (http://)
WOMAN GOES FOR LEG OPERATION, GETS NEW ANUS INSTEAD
A German retiree is taking a hospital to court after she went in for a leg operation and got a new anus instead, the Daily Telegraph is reporting.
The woman woke up to find she had been mixed up with another patient suffering from incontinence who was to have surgery on her sphincter.
The clinic in Hochfranken, Bavaria, has since suspended the surgical team.
I'm sure JRand will have a Uranal explanation for the event.
der Brucer
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Well, I did get a review disc in the UPS delivery: the Blu-ray release of HIDALGO scheduled for April 1.
I still plan to watch THE YOUNG PHILADELPHIANS this afternoon, and then tonight, I'll watch HIDALGO on Blu-ray. There appear to be only two bonus features on the disc (ported over from the original sDVD release) and no commentary, so I should be able to complete this disc tonight.
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As for Applause coming back... It really would require a true Star to carry that show if it were to come back. Alas, any of today's "Stars" would be too young for the role.
Glenn Close?
der Brucer
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There are horror stories about the attempt to revive HALLELUJAH BABY. As for RAISIN, it's a why? show since the play, which is currently in revival on Broadway is so much better, and the question is why musicalize it?
Pssst... The Raisin in the Sun revival closed a few seasons back in 2004. ;)
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Another possible revival
Promises Promises (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/116038.html)
though I don't think Sean Hayes is remotely right for the role. I'm not dissing his talent, I'm just saying I don't see him as Chuck Baxter nor do I see Anne Hathaway as Fran Kubelik.
I guess that's why I'm not a producer.
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Glenn Close?
der Brucer
I think she's still aiming to star in the ever-announced revival of A Little Night Music. ;)
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Glenn Close or Meryl Streep could do it and would be big enough star names to draw crowds. Certainly, however, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC would be a vastly better vehicle for her talents.
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Heading down now to get lunch started.
WBBL.
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DR Jose, the place in NY where our friends had the popovers was called BLT Prime.
And in other foodie news, Kevin Rathbun (he owns the restaurant we dined in during your trip to Atlanta) won Iron Chef last month.
Oh, very nice! There is some good eatin' to be had at BLT Prime, and the other restaurants - well, "Bistros" in Laurent Tourondel's empire. "BLT" = Bistro Laurent Tourondel. And, yes, those popovers are very good.
BLT Restaurants (http://bltrestaurants.com/)
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DR Jose, the place in NY where our friends had the popovers was called BLT Prime.
And in other foodie news, Kevin Rathbun (he owns the restaurant we dined in during your trip to Atlanta) won Iron Chef last month.
Ah, yes! "Battle Elk"!
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Here is what I would ask BK. I apologize in advance for the length.
After searching the archives, I see that DR JMK asked you back in January of 2005 what you thought of our shared musical idol Todd Rundgren. Your response: "I'm sure I also like Todd Rundgren but I don't have any CDs and hence cannot remember what songs he's done."
FYI, he is the genius behind "Hello It's Me," "I Saw the Light," "Can We Still Be Friends," "Bang the Drum All Day," etc. As many here have pointed out over the passage of time, he also has a keen musical-theater influence, having covered "Lord Chancellor's Nightmare Song" and "Something's Coming" (from WSS) on his LPs.
You are so very knowledgeable about musical theater, sir, that I wondered if knew anything about Joseph Papp's off-Broadway mounting of "Up Against It," the abortive screenplay Joe Orton wrote for the Beatles back in the 1960s. Papp conscripted Rundgren to write an all-new score (music and lyrics, natch) for Orton's script, which was re-tailored for the stage. I was lucky enough to see the production three or four times, once while sitting two seats away from Mr. Rundgren. His score draws from influences ranging from Sondheim and Weill to Gilbert and Sullivan, and it's rather excellent, I think. So...were you aware of the musical, does it pique your interest in any way, and now that I've named a few Rundgren hits, do any of the titles ring a bell?
[blatant self-promotion]
And incidentally (clearing throat), I wrote the liner notes for the recent "Best of" Rundgren anthology for Rhino Records -- my third such project for the label.
[/blatant self-promotion]
Thank you.
Your pal,
Brett
I'm going to have to get the Todd Rundgren album, because none of those titles are ringing a bell. I'm sure I've heard some of them, but the titles aren't doing anything for me. As to the Orton play, I don't really know anything about it.
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ask BK
Why do you think there has never been a Broadway revival of A Little Night Music and if there was one who would you like to see in it?
They have spoken about a Night Music revival for years - but I think they know it's a soft show and these days producers of revivals don't seem to be looking for soft shows - they want big, loud shows, or new concept shows. I suppose if one had an all-star cast it might do okay, but I think that's the best it would do. If John Doyle were the director, I would stay far away.
And I'll just say, I've been bored of these endless revivals for twenty years, no matter how good they are.
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Ask BK:
Other "Best Musical" winners (50-80's) that have never been revived. Your opinion why not.
Redhead
Fiorello (and pulitzer prize winner)
Bye Bye Birdie
Hallelujah, Baby!
Applause
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Raisin
Evita
Drood
This list is much more interesting, of course, or certain titles are, because some of them are quite long in the tooth now and would be interesting to see again.
Bye Bye Birdie would have liked to come in during the Tommy Tune tour, but it really wasn't good enough and Tune and Reinking didn't exactly light up the stage with chemistry or star power.
Redhead - don't know it well enough, but I think it was pretty much a vehicle for its star and choreographer and it's probably not that good.
Fiorello - done by Encores (their first season, I think) and although people seemed to enjoy it, it's probably not that interesting for producers, given its time period, and I've never seen it so I don't know how good the book is.
Hallelujah, Baby - it wasn't a hit, therefore I don't think any producer would care about reviving it, as nice as some of the score is.
Applause - talked about for years, but you'd need a mega-watt star (and I don't mean Miss Ebersole, who I like very much, but you need someone who's in the class of Bacall, and who that would be I have no idea).
Two Gentlemen of Verona - sorry, I don't like this musical at all, although the original production was fun to watch. I think it would open and close very quickly were it to be revived.
Raisin - No one cares.
Evita - talked about for years.
Drood - I just don't think anyone cares, really.
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Another possible revival
Promises Promises (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/116038.html)
though I don't think Sean Hayes is remotely right for the role. I'm not dissing his talent, I'm just saying I don't see him as Chuck Baxter
I saw that, too and thought "huh"?
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Oh, and I'm up.
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Good morning, fellow Dear Readers. I have a nice list for my DH, as he is now on vacation and his relatives arrive in a couple of days. It appears he woke up in the wee hours this morning and scrammed.
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Although I don't know the show, I know many people will be thrilled the the news of the new release and it should fly off the shelves. (Or bk's garage...)
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At the time Nell Carter passed away, she was set to star in a production of the musical RAISIN, and there was much talk then that the production would have a future if it were successful - but of course, it was contingent on her name being attached as star.
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DRLaura-- read your e-mail-- I'll talk to you later in the day.
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HOLLYWOOD - THIS MORNING
(http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/images/2008/03/17/hollywoodca659am.jpg)
der Brucer
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Well, that was inevitable!
der Brucer
And I was considering a tasteless Helen Keller joke.
At least you've pegged the operative word!
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I have a nice list for my DH, as he is now on vacation and his relatives arrive in a couple of days. It appears he woke up in the wee hours this morning and scrammed.
Clever man, he is!
Can you give your HoneyDo list to Kerry? :D
der Brucer
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I shall shortly be on my way to a brief work session.
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After which, I shall return.
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At least you've pegged the operative word!
Or, in this case, post-operative. ;)
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I had somehow missed that Nell Carter was no longer with us. :-\
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We've always thought
Knowledge is naught,
We should be taught to dance,
Right here at Tate
we're up to date,
We teach a great new dance,
don't think that I brag,
I speak of the drag.
Why should a sheikh
learn how to speak
Latin and Greek badly?
Give him a neat
Motto complete
Say it with feet gladly!
First lesson right now,
You'll love it and how you'll love it:
Here is the drag, see how it goes,
Down on the heels, up on the toes,
That's the way to do the Varsity Drag,
Do-dee-odle-oh-do!
Hotter than hot, newer than new,
Meaner than mean, bluer than blue,
Gets as much applause as waving the flag!
You can pass many a class,
Whether you're dumb or wise,
If you'll all answer the call
when your professor cries:
"Everybody down on the heels, up on the toes,
Stay after school and learn how it goes,
Everybody do the varsity drag!"
VARSITY DRAG
(Lyrics: Buddy De Sylva, Lew Brown / Music: Ray Henderson)
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Can you give your HoneyDo list to Kerry?
Well, in his avatar he's always mowing the lawn!
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Well, that was inevitable!
It's terrible being so predictable, ain't it? ;)
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(http://rantingdetails.typepad.com/my_weblog/images/2008/03/11/080307_my01_vlvertical.jpg)
photo: Sascha Radetsky, ABT
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Pass That Peace Pipe
A Medicine Man I Met
Said Don't Get Yourself In A Sweat.
When Things Look Gray,
Just Shrug And Say:
"It Musta Been Somethin' I Et!"
"So Don't Get Yourself In A Snit, " he said,
"Tuck Your Tantrums Into Your Kit Instead.
"It's Disarming To Be Charming,"
Quoth The Medicine Man,
Whom All Agree It's Plain To See
Nobody Could Be Wiser Than.
So If Your Temper's Getting A Top Hand,
All You Have To Do Is Just Stop And
Pass That Peace Pipe And Bury That Hatchet
Like The Choctaws, Chickasaws,
Chattahoochees, Chippewas Do.
If You're Feeling Mad As A Wet Hen,
Mad As You Can Possibly Get, Then
Pass That Peace Pipe, Bury That Tomahawk
Like Those Chichamecks, Cherokees,
Chapultepecs Do.
That Cold Shoulder Never Solved A Single Complaint.
When You're Older, You'll Wipe Off All Of That War
Paint.
If You Find Yourself In A Fury,
Be Your Own Judge And Your Own Jury.
Pass That Peace Pipe And Bury That Hatchet
Like The Choctaws, Chickasaws,
Chattahoochees, Chippewas Do.
If You Want To Hover Out West, Too,
You Will Soon Discover It's Best To
Pass That Peace Pipe And Bury That Hatchet
Like The Choktohs, Changos,
Chattanoogas, Cheekarohs Do.
Even In Colonial Days, You
Know The Ceremonial Ways To
Pass That Peace Pipe And Bury That Tomahawk
Like Those Chakootamees, Chepacheps
'N' Chicopees, Too.
Pull Your Ears In, Try To Use A Little Control.
When "All Clear"'s In, You'll Be Top Man On The Totem
Pole.
So, If You Wanna Be An All-Right Guy --
Not A Long Face, Blues-In-The-Night Guy --
Write That Apology And Dispatch It!
When You Quarrel, It's Grand To Patch It!
Pass That Peace Pipe And Bury That Hatchet
Like Those Choctaws, Chickasaws,
Chattahoochees, Chippewas
And Those Chichamecks, Cherokees,
Chapultepecs
And Those Chakootamees, Chepacheps
'N' Chicopees, Choktohs, Changos,
Chattanoogas, Cheekarohs Do-O-O-O
Written by Roger Edens, Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane
- As a duet for Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire in the MGM film
“Ziegfeld Follies”, but it never made it into the picture.
It resurfaced a few years later in 1947 in the movie "Good News"
and was nominated for an Oscar as Best Song!
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Is the HHW clock off kilter...by an hour or so?
It's 10:10 a.m. as I write this (pdt), but the post says it was "posted" at 9:17 a.m. and some change.
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It's terrible being so predictable, ain't it? ;)
I knew you would say that.
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Hello everybody. This is Mrs. Norman Maine.
--which is a damn better than being Mrs. Morman Bates!
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They have spoken about a Night Music revival for years - ... If John Doyle were the director, I would stay far away. ...
But Henrick already plays the cello!
;D
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Pssst... The Raisin in the Sun revival closed a few seasons back in 2004. ;)
You're right! It's now CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Color me embarrassed.
I ordered the EVENING PRIMROSE. Thank you all for your help and advice.
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...Bye Bye Birdie would have liked to come in during the Tommy Tune tour, but it really wasn't good enough and Tune and Reinking didn't exactly light up the stage with chemistry or star power.
It did provide der B and myself with the first chance to see Susan Egan onstage.
Hallelujah, Baby - it wasn't a hit, therefore I don't think any producer would care about reviving it, as nice as some of the score is.
Der B and I saw the revival in DC. Our DR Jose was the best part of the show, and he wasn't onstage.
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At the time Nell Carter passed away, she was set to star in a production of the musical RAISIN, and there was much talk then that the production would have a future if it were successful - but of course, it was contingent on her name being attached as star.
The revival was being staged in Long Beach, at the International City Theater. Der Brucer and I used to attend regularly, and der B was on their board of directors for a while.
While ICT does good work, the operative word is good, not great. I can't see any of their work transferring elsewhere.
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TOD:
My Ask bk question:
Assuming that the new Kritzerland release does spectacularly well, might that pave the way for other rare projects? Do you have a "wish list" for further future releases?
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Is the HHW clock off kilter...by an hour or so?
It's 10:10 a.m. as I write this (pdt), but the post says it was "posted" at 9:17 a.m. and some change.
I believe the time difference is due to the change in the start of Daylight Savings Time. Some computers and computer servers have been updated, and other haven't. The same goes for VCRs, DVD players, etc., that have DST pre-programmed in. -Which is also why the day's notes and posts will sometimes appear to repeat a day lately.
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Which is also why the day's notes and posts will sometimes appear to repeat a day lately.
Or it could just be the echo in here.
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Or it could just be the echo in here.
Or it could just be the echo in here.
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I know you knew I was going to say that.
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You knew that I knew that you knew that I was going to say that.
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It's a cooler, grayer day in Oakland this morning.
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We may be getting some rain here directly.
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Or indirectly.
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I get all wound up and swingjaw is nowhere to be found.
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DR George, thanks for sharing all the great Sideshow pictures. Dolly looks simply lovely! :)
Thanks! ;)
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Back from a midday brownbag lunch meeting. I didn't have anything to take for lunch today, didn't really pass any drive-throughs that appealed to me, and was just going to make do with the coffee and muffins that the venue provided. One of the other board members had gone to a Burger King drive-through and discovered that she'd been given the wrong order. She had a full-size Whopper, chicken nuggets, fries, and a large soft drink. She shared her lunch with me and we could have fed a third person.
The person who ordered all that must have been really disappointed to get Marty's order - a Whopper Junior (with no mayo) and a small diet Coke.
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The person who ordered all that must have been really disappointed to get Marty's order - a Whopper Junior (with no mayo) and a small diet Coke.
I hope that person went back and complained!
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Hey, DR Ron Pulliam - now that you're on your roll -
What is the next set of winning Powerball numbers?
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I made mini banana muffins for my 2 year old niece's daycare Easter party tomorrow. I had no idea how long it would take to fill those little suckers!
Btw, speaking of recipes, has anyone ever tried the KFC imitation recipe for cole slaw or potato salad? (they are free at toprecipes.com). Very good.
I made the potato salad one for tonight. But when i told my niece on the phone she proclaimed, "i don't like that" (although she doesn't even know what it is).
But i made her the cole slaw last week. And my sis says she has been asking her for it everyday! So i made her another batch (doesn't take too long).
Last night on the phone she said i was bringing her "cole sa-law" (how she pronounces it).
The recipe site is actually topsecretrecipes.com
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On tv for me tonight:
SURVIVOR (on instead of tomorrow), ANTM, BIG BROTHER and IDOL. Wow what a reality night. Also MEN IN TREES.
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Hey, DR Ron Pulliam - now that you're on your roll -
What is the next set of winning Powerball numbers?
2 - 14 - 18 - 22 - 34 16
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And away I go to work.
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2 - 14 - 18 - 22 - 34 16
Thanks, DR Ron Pulliam!
I'll be sure to remember you when I'm cashing in. :)
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DR George-I enjoyed the Sidekick photos, thanks. You look very cute in the photo with the big smile.
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DR Ginny, safe & easy driving home vibes!
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Sidekick - The Ed McMahon Musical! ;)
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I made mini banana muffins for my 2 year old niece's daycare Easter party tomorrow. I had no idea how long it would take to fill those little suckers!
Do you mean fill the muffin wrappers or did you put a filling inside the muffins?
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2 - 14 - 18 - 22 - 34 16
Perhaps these are the measurments for my "back half of the cow" costume for Gypsy... :P
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Do you mean fill the muffin wrappers or did you put a filling inside the muffins?
I was wondering the same thing... :)
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I don't know the
stud muffin man, and I don't live on Drury Lane.
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AMAZING WHAT YOU CAN DISCOVER DEPARTMENT:
While researching the Long Beach local school district's potentially damaging decisions, our team uncoverd a fully equipped auto mechanic's lab (lifts, bays, hoists, tools, machine tools, etc) whose doors have never been opened. Seems "somebody" decided not to offer a course even though the new lab was in place.
der Brucer
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even though the new lab was in place.
So that's where the weapons of mass destruction were hidden!
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I'm growing weary of page 4.
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I'm growing weary of page 4.
So - sing us off!
der Brucer
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Ron Pulliam DID NOT start Page 5:
der Brucer
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Welcome all to page 5
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Back from a good work session, but a strange e-mail, which now may throw a monkey wrench into the news. I cannot believe it, but I'm not going to panic until I actually have a conversation. Based on that conversation, I'll either send everyone their money back immediately or we'll be able to move forward. The monkey wrench is so weird and off-putting that I'm agog, simply agog, and I wonder if it's because some peckerwood read the posts yesterday and called someone. In a nutshell, it seems that the four songs might be included in a box set sometime in the distant future, from another label - the soundtrack of the songs. What I find odd is that no one has mentioned this to me until today, long after I was told everything was fine. They're not saying no to me, but it now could get so muddy that it will be impossible, especially if I have to go deal with the people who are supposedly doing the box. Obviously, when I began pursuing this, no one acted as if another company had any interest whatsovever - it was just happiness at the thought that this might finally be released. And now, suddenly, there's this Sword of Damacles and I'm just really annoyed about it. And I just hope it wasn't because of yesterday's little pre-announcement. I've told them it's a whole different thing - we'd be putting out the entire soundtrack, not just the songs, and it's a limited edition so it's not really going to hurt any box set.
I have to say, that if this falls apart I may just take it as a sign to close down Kritzerland - because I'm so weary of having to live from hand to mouth with the company never having any money. This project was exactly what we needed to get a quick infusion of cash. I've got two upcoming projects that I'll probably cancel at the end of the week, should this all fall apart.
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I made mini banana muffins for my 2 year old niece's daycare Easter party tomorrow. I had no idea how long it would take to fill those little suckers!
Btw, speaking of recipes, has anyone ever tried the KFC imitation recipe for cole slaw or potato salad? (they are free at toprecipes.com). Very good.
DR Jennifer - Get the an ice cream scoop/disher! They make portioning out batters for cupcakes, pancakes and waffles a much more easier and faster and consistent job. I also use them for portioning out cookie dough for drop cookies.
As for those "imitation recipes" - Just a word of warning (from the son of a Registered Dietitian) - In general, what makes a lot of fast food taste so good is the amount of sodium and fat they load into their recipes. Many of the "imitation" recipes actually have more sodium and fat than the original restaurant versions. And since you're making a whole batch and not just getting a single serving container, you may be be bound to eat more than "normal". I also think you should also just search out some traditional homespun recipes since most of the fast-food versions are just enhanced versions of classic recipes. Yes, by making the "imitation" versions at home, you will be getting a fresher version, but you may not necessarily be getting a healthier one.
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Bruce-VIBES!
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Happy Birthday to ex DR Jay.
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Ron Pulliam DID NOT start Page 5:
der Brucer
But I still won't drool!
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But I still won't drool!
But it is your nose still dripping?
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One way to get rid of the bed-bugs:
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der Brucer
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...much more easier...
Aaah - PAYBACK :D
der Brucer
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IDOL SPOO!
TMZ.COM (http://www.tmz.com/2008/03/19/kristin-davis-sex-pics-ex-bf-sold-her-out/)
"Idol" Voters: What You See, Not What You Get
If you voted for "American Idol's" Michael Johns last night, you could have been influenced by a performance that was never even in the show.
At the end of the show, just before the voting began, Ryan Seacrest threw to a tape with highlights from the contestants. Michael Johns actually seemed better than when he sang earlier in the show. Fact is, it was better, because producers used Johns performance from his rehearsal earlier in the day.
Interestingly, after Johns performed live on the air, Paula remarked that she heard Johns during rehearsal and he had been a lot better then. So voters were left with the impression Johns was better than he actually was.
Ditto David Archuleta the week before, when he forgot the lyrics to "We Can Work it Out." When "A.I." played the highlight tape at the end of the show, David was seen during his rehearsal, when he was much better.
"Idol" tells us the entire montage at the end of the show is of rehearsal footage -- they simply don't have the time to turn around that video using live performances.
Shades of Iron Chef America!
der Brucer
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Aaah - PAYBACK :D
der Brucer
I was just being colloquial, informal. ;)
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I was just being colloquial, informal. ;)
You learn too fast! :D
der Brucer
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I have a feeling I won't hear anything today - the lawyer is in some big meeting. I think what happened was some lurker saw the post, called the guy who's doing the box, who must have called Steve and here we are. Or maybe I'm just reading more into what the e-mail said - won't know until I have the conversation.
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IDOL SPOO!
http://www.tmz.com/2008/03/19/kristin-davis-sex-pics-ex-bf-sold-her-out/
"Idol" Voters: What You See, Not What You Get
If you voted for "American Idol's" Michael Johns last night, you could have been influenced by a performance that was never even in the show.
At the end of the show, just before the voting began, Ryan Seacrest threw to a tape with highlights from the contestants. Michael Johns actually seemed better than when he sang earlier in the show. Fact is, it was better, because producers used Johns performance from his rehearsal earlier in the day.
Interestingly, after Johns performed live on the air, Paula remarked that she heard Johns during rehearsal and he had been a lot better then. So voters were left with the impression Johns was better than he actually was.
TMZ.COM (http://www.tmz.com/2008/03/19/kristin-davis-sex-pics-ex-bf-sold-her-out/)Shades of Iron Chef America!
der Brucer
They've been doing that for years. Although I do have to wonder with the statement that "AI" compiles the complete montage from the rehearsal footage. It used to be that any one who sang in the final two slots of the episode had footage used from their dress rehearsals - it would just require too fast a turn around to get the "last" clips into the final montage. I still remember one clip from a few seasons back that was vastly different from the live performance. They would have to have one version of the wrap-up montage already put together before they go live just in case something goes wrong with the taping. It's insurance. -Perhaps DR edisaurus may have a better insight on this topic.
In any case, I'm sure most voters know who they're going to vote for even before the show ends. Heck, some know who they're going to vote for before the show even begins. I don't think those final clips could sway that many vote(rs).
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OY! I'm not sure if what I just typed made any sense, and I'm just a bit too brain dead - a.k.a. lazy - to change it right now, so....
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And now it's time for me to head to midtown for a short work session.
Laters...
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Do you mean fill the muffin wrappers or did you put a filling inside the muffins?
I thought she meant filling up the two-year-olds.
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to BK. That's awful news.
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BK, perhaps anything you want to announce to just us could be done in a live chat instead of a post. Especially if we need a password to get in. That would keep the lurkers out.
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OY! I'm not sure if what I just typed made any sense,
Bad news - it made perfect sense to me.
der Brucer
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The rain still hasn't arrived yet, but I expect it any time. Fairly warm outside, though. That's nice.
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The monkey wrench is so weird and off-putting that I'm agog, simply agog, and I wonder if it's because some peckerwood read the posts yesterday and called someone. In a nutshell, it seems that the four songs might be included in a box set sometime in the distant future, from another label - the soundtrack of the songs. What I find odd is that no one has mentioned this to me until today, long after I was told everything was fine. They're not saying no to me, but it now could get so muddy that it will be impossible, especially if I have to go deal with the people who are supposedly doing the box. Obviously, when I began pursuing this, no one acted as if another company had any interest whatsovever - it was just happiness at the thought that this might finally be released. And now, suddenly, there's this Sword of Damacles and I'm just really annoyed about it. And I just hope it wasn't because of yesterday's little pre-announcement. I've told them it's a whole different thing - we'd be putting out the entire soundtrack, not just the songs, and it's a limited edition so it's not really going to hurt any box set.
I have to say, that if this falls apart I may just take it as a sign to close down Kritzerland - because I'm so weary of having to live from hand to mouth with the company never having any money. This project was exactly what we needed to get a quick infusion of cash. I've got two upcoming projects that I'll probably cancel at the end of the week, should this all fall apart.
:'(
I hope things sort themselves out in a positive way for you...and us!
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I believe you are correct, DR Jose. Some of the footage in the final montage is from "live performance" of the early placed singers. Later singers have footage of dress rehearsal inserted. It has always been this way. Nothing nefarious about it. In the case of Michael Johns, there may have been a problem with the live footage and they had to use the dress rehearsal stuff. Would any vast number of people base their votes of those few seconds of performance? I doubt it.
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I watched another NUMBERS episode while I cooked and ate lunch. A very lazy mystery dealing with a hit and run accident of a Chinese woman who had actually been a mole for the government, the show's killer was SO easy to figure out.
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Well, I'll tell you, if they don't sort it out in a positive way, I may still decide that those who ordered can get it.
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But it is your nose still dripping?
No! No pre- or post-nasal drip!
And no gushing of any kind, either!
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Well, I'll tell you, if they don't sort it out in a positive way, I may still decide that those who ordered can get it.
If that's the case, can my pre-order quantity be adjusted? ;)
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I then watched THE YOUNG PHILADELPHIANS. An excellent 1950s soap opera with a great cast: Paul Newman, Barbara Rush (always like her), Robert Vaughn (well deserved Oscar nomination), John Williams, and Billie Burke in a scene stealing turn that should have netted her an Oscar nomination, too.
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Bad news - it made perfect sense to me.
der Brucer
That is rather distressing news, DR Jose. Try harder to obfuscate for der Brucer!
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I then watched THE YOUNG PHILADELPHIANS. An excellent 1950s soap opera with a great cast: Paul Newman, Barbara Rush (always like her), Robert Vaughn (well deserved Oscar nomination), John Williams, and Billie Burke in a scene stealing turn that should have netted her an Oscar nomination, too.
And a fab-u-lous music score by Ernest Gold!
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And I'll swear I had NO idea, but when I finished the movie, I went back and turned on the audio commentary. Vincent Sherman had some comments on making the movie, but the commentary was actually in the hands (mouth) of Dr. Drew Casper!!! Yep, typically gushing and effusive in his analysis which made me laugh a lot. I only got about 30 minutes back into the movie, but I'll have to listen to more of this at some point.
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And a fab-u-lous music score by Ernest Gold!
Yes, very lush and most enjoyable.
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HAH! And HAH, again!
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And I'll swear I had NO idea, but when I finished the movie, I went back and turned on the audio commentary. Vincent Sherman had some comments on making the movie, but the commentary was actually in the hands (mouth) of Dr. Drew Casper!!! Yep, typically gushing and effusive in his analysis which made me laugh a lot. I only got about 30 minutes back into the movie, but I'll have to listen to more of this at some point.
He was probably gushing at the thought of how much more botox he could afford after doing the job.
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I concluded my afternoon with today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. Yes, Luke and Noah were on, and things are happening just as I predicted weeks ago as Noah begins taking a REAL interest in his new wife. (New wife looks to have eyes for another, of course. That, I didn't see coming. I figured she hooked Noah for some grand scheme of her own.)
They were not featured in previews for next week. (The show is preempted by basketball starting tomorrow.)
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Yes, Luke and Noah were on, and things are happening just as I predicted weeks ago as Noah begins taking a REAL interest in his new wife. (New wife looks to have eyes for another, of course. That, I didn't see coming. I figured she hooked Noah for some grand scheme of her own.)
Ah, yes. Exactly as it happens in "real life", then! :)
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I know no one else here is watching "The Biggest Loser", so I'll just say that it has shaped up beautifully as (probably) the best season yet. High drama, hijinks, and histrionics seem to converge in each episode.
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Tell you what - if everyone who preordered will drop me a line, I'll tell you the options.
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Is it too late for
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I'd love to have the release, but I'd love even more for it to be beneficial for Kritzerland.
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HAH! And HAH, again!
That's 2, [count them, two] HAH's, folks.
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~~~VIBES THAT EVERYTHING WORKS OUT FOR BK, KRITZERLAND AND US!!~~~
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DR George-I enjoyed the Sidekick photos, thanks. You look very cute in the photo with the big smile.
Thank you, Jane! :D
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Tell you what - if everyone who preordered will drop me a line, I'll tell you the options.
Let us hope that this is premature.
[ I never thought I'd ever say that! ] :P
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My DH has returned. He said he was going to take a shower, but I haven't heard any water running in the last hour. I do believe he is hiding from me.
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Vibes for BK and Kritzerland!
I'm off now to meet my cousins (sons of my aunt who lives in the same retirement community as my mom) for dinner at the local Mexican restaurant. They'll be surprised to see that my DS Rob is joining us. One of my cousins lives in Georgia, the other in Japan. They're here visiting their mom and will go on to Pittsburgh to visit their dad.
Adios for now!
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I will email when the outcome is known.
A candle is burning for a positive outcome - MR BK, sometimes keeping things under your hat is best - the inner-net is pervasive and there are those....as the Sherman Bros. wrote.....
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Wife Swap and Super Nanny are on tonight.....and a SPECIAL SUPER WONDERFUL CAN'T MISS TELEVISION SPECTACULAR episode of BIG BROTHER is also being broadcast.
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I know no one else here is watching "The Biggest Loser", so I'll just say that it has shaped up beautifully as (probably) the best season yet. High drama, hijinks, and histrionics seem to converge in each episode.
I just read in VARIETY that ratings are up in this edition 10% over the last installment.
As for JERICHO's ratings last night: up just a bit in 18-49 age group. Down a little bit in total viewers.
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The rain finally arrived, though it's a gentle rain, not a monsoon like we had last week (almost 2 inches).
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Now, I'm heading down to watch Mr. Viggo in HIDALGO (Blu-ray edition).
WBBL
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My DH has returned. He said he was going to take a shower, but I haven't heard any water running in the last hour. I do believe he is hiding from me.
Maybe if you put the rolling pin back, set down the clip-board filled with Task Sheets, and baked a fresh batch of chocolate ship cookies you might lure your prey of of hiding.
der Brucer
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I don't mind revivals of shows.....I don't like REVISALS of shows....because if something is made with the TODAY and NOW in mind, it too will be very old fashioned in a few years.....
It is very difficult for me to listen to NEW recordings of shows that I have been listening to for a long time....and these performances have become the show for me....
So....I liked THE DROWSY CHAPERONE because it was the KIND of show I like....but it was NEW!!
I don't think RENT has aged well....and I think SPRING AWAKENING is the first HAIR of the new century. But then neither show was written or created for me as an audience member.
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as for me. . .not much swelling, not too much pain today.
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Now, I'm heading down to watch Mr. Viggo
And Little Viggo, too, I hope! :D
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Robert Vaughn and Barbara Rush are indeed fine reasons to watch THE YOUNG PHILADELPHIANS......although I think I was distracted once wondering why some of the men were wearing white dinner jackets to an evening black tie party.....
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[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]. . .not much swelling, not too much pain today.
Glad to hear it, DR td.
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In the United States and Canada white dinner jackets (as with most of white summer clothing, like all-white loafers, all-white seersucker, etc.) may be worn from only Memorial Day through to Labor Day.
I stand corrected....if the party was held during the summer time, it was perfectly all right.
I have nothing to say about the patient's new anus. I think we should all refrain from comment since it is HER anus not YOUR anus.
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DR GEORGE that is shore one RED dress!!!
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And the word of the day is: TRANSMUTE!
A mime with an identity crisis?
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DR GEORGE that is shore one RED dress!!!
You got that right! ;)
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...it is HER anus not YOUR anus.
Perhaps there is a yet undiscovered planet, Heranus.
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I think most people regard REDHEAD as a star vehicle for Gwen Verdon and without her, no show. (It's among the weakest Best Musical winners ever, at least based on the cast recording.) Most people also regard APPLAUSE as having rather weak material for a revival. Perhaps if a BIG STAR wanted to do it, they could mount a revival around the star, but it would take a big star.
Please don't mention this to Patti!
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From said event:
Well, that explains it. The guy was way too old for Uggums role.
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Robert Vaughn and Barbara Rush are indeed fine reasons to watch THE YOUNG PHILADELPHIANS......although I think I was distracted once wondering why some of the men were wearing white dinner jackets to an evening black tie party.....
They must have been among those "young Philadelphians" around whom the movie revolved...the rebels, the punks, the brash young things....or, possibly, one or two "how-you-says"!
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Roundabout will supposedly prevent BYE BYE BIRDIE as one of its upcoming revisals. Pity.
Was this comment Freudian?
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Was this comment Freudian?
That....or they wish to prevent Jason Alexander (or Matthew Broderick) from taking the role of Albert Peterson.
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:) :) :) ;D TCB
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Perhaps there is a yet undiscovered planet, Heranus.
Do stay on top of this, der Brucer.
Don't flag in your duty to point out Heranus as soon as you see it!
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In the United States and Canada white dinner jackets (as with most of white summer clothing, like all-white loafers, all-white seersucker, etc.) may be worn from only Memorial Day through to Labor Day.
Here in Arizona, we wear white in the summer -- which is April until November.
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The rain finally arrived, though it's a gentle rain, not a monsoon like we had last week (almost 2 inches).
You missed your chance to say "a Luiz Bonfa" reference.
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Now, I'm heading down to watch Mr. Viggo in HIDALGO (Blu-ray edition).
WBBL
I must stop scanning the posts so quickly--I thought you said Mr. Magoo.
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Yes, DR RLP.....we will wear our white dinner jackets in March! That will show them what non conformists we are!!! I think you have it right.....resist authority.
But soylent green is STILL people.
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Here in Arizona, we wear white in the summer -- which is April until November.
*sigh*
At least this weekend is the Spring Equinox. 8)
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But soylent green is STILL people.
People-
People who eat people-
Are the luckiest people
In the world.
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Good news td, hope tomorrow is even better.
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At the time Nell Carter passed away, she was set to star in a production of the musical RAISIN, and there was much talk then that the production would have a future if it were successful - but of course, it was contingent on her name being attached as star.
I am certainly not saying anything negative about Nell Carter's talent. Anyone who saw her in AIN'T MISBEHAVIN knows what a dynamic performer she was onstage. However, I don't believe that just because Nell was black, that she would have been a perfect choice for RAISIN. Also there was a lot of talk in the last years of her life about her diva complex that required no direction. You would have needed a strong director to reign her in for that show.
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A bit light in the loafers?
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A bit light in the loafers?
;D
Actually, he's one of the few, the proud, the...straight...male ballet stars!
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On tv for me tonight:
SURVIVOR (on instead of tomorrow), ANTM, BIG BROTHER and IDOL. Wow what a reality night. Also MEN IN TREES.
What is ANTM?
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I've written the lawyer a long e-mail explaining my feelings. It's obvious we're not having our conversation today (he's been in a meeting), but I'm hoping we have it in the morning.
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What is ANTM?
Anxious Nannies Trying Methadone
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And if this were to not happen, I think you all know me well enough to know I will not be silent about the reasons and the person responsible, oh, no, I will not be silent about it.
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bk, I truly hope it does not come to that and that things can be worked out reasonably.
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One way to get rid of the bed-bugs:
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der Brucer
Was that Jose flaming for the male dancers?
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Was that Jose flaming for the male dancers?
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DR JoseSPiano needs no excuse to flame! ;)
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;D
Actually, he's one of the few, the proud, the...straight...male ballet stars!
And you can tell that how? Because he is floating? Or, he must be straight because he has a tatoo?
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Thanks a lot, cole sa-law!
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BK, I will say a special prayer tonight that everything will turn out right for the release.
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And you can tell that how?
Because of this (http://www.newsweek.com/id/120061) editorial! :)
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TCB - I have no idea how Nell Carter would have been in RAISIN, but here's a Playbill article which seems to suggest that the show must at least have been cast and ready to rehearse (if not in rehearsal) at the time of Nell carter's passing.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/77513.html
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TOD:
My Ask bk question:
Assuming that the new Kritzerland release does spectacularly well, might that pave the way for other rare projects? Do you have a "wish list" for further future releases?
Hopefully there will be one of great interest to JRAnd57 and myself...of course I have no idea if things have progressed.
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Because of this (http://www.newsweek.com/id/120061) editorial! :)
Thank you, it was very interesting.
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DH cut the grass, shredded a couple years' worth of old papers, and is now cleaning out the trunk of his car to make room for luggage.
I have cleaned out all the lower kitchen cabinets and relined them.
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I'm sure this makes fascinating reading for lurkers.
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RE: the muffins. They were just banana muffins (no filling). But the mini muffin tin was so small. It was very hard to fill them without having them be too big and touch their mates.
As for the imitation recipes. They are not actually made the same way. They are just made to taste the same. So they don't have all the extra crap the chains put in them.
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DR RonP, i do not watch THE BIGGEST LOSER. But i so enjoyed your recap last week. If you feel like writing one again, i would be very curious how things played out.
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I think these are the recipes for the KFC cole slaw and potato salad i mentioned.
http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/recipedetail.asp?sessionid=&login=yes&id=57&page=
http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/recipedetail.asp?sessionid=&login=yes&id=59&page=
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BK, I hope you do not close up KRITZERLAND.
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bk, I truly hope it does not come to that and that things can be worked out reasonably.
DITTO!! :-\
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BK, I hope you do not close up KRITZERLAND.
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BK, I hope you do not close up KRITZERLAND.
[size=8]DOUBLE DITTO!![/size]
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It's Ask BK Day and my question pertains to Kritzerland Records. . .
On the STROUSE, STROUSE and SCHWARTZ recording, Bob Cuccioli sound terrible! (singing "Morning Glow" from PIPPIN). I have never heard him sound this way when I've seen him live on stage.
Was Cuccioli sick? Was the song 'wrong' for him? Was the arrangement wrong for him? What was wrong?
Bonnie Franklin, on the same recording, sounds fabulous! Who was her tap-dancing partner?
Penny Fuller brings of "One Halloween" tremendously.
Carole Cook is a force of nature, and I adore her lengthy, but, funny additions to her spot. I realize that this was a recorded concert, but, how is Miss Cook to work with? She seems to be the type of gal that I'd love to go out and have dinner with.
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BK, I hope you do not close up KRITZERLAND.
[size=10]TRIPLE DITTO[/size]
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Good Evening!
Well... The work/audition session I played only lasted an hour, but what an hour it was!
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TCB - I have no idea how Nell Carter would have been in RAISIN, but here's a Playbill article which seems to suggest that the show must at least have been cast and ready to rehearse (if not in rehearsal) at the time of Nell carter's passing.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/77513.html
Fred, I wasn't doubting the casting of Miss Carter in ths show. I remember them talking about that when she died. I was just saying that I don't see her in the role of the mother in that show. Just my personal opinion.
Horse racing.
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That is rather distressing news, DR Jose. Try harder to obfuscate for der Brucer!
Are you saying that I should become a Republican?
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Oh.
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And you can tell that how? Because he is floating? Or, he must be straight because he has a tatoo?
Trust me. He's straight.
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Was that Jose flaming for the male dancers?
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I simmer, never flame.
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My apologies to one and all about my light in the loafers line. It wasn't meant as an insult to the dancer whoever he may be. I was merely responding to the photo with the usual gay stereotype.
However, I do not think that masculinity has anything to do with sexuality. I have worked with a great many dancers in a lot of shows over the years; and I found almost every one of them to be extremely masculine, regardless of their sexuality.
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Well, I'm off to the theater! Tonight's the Pay-What-You-Can night, and I'm sure the crowd will be loud! Have a good evening, all!
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Break a leg, George!
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I'm sure this makes fascinating reading for lurkers.
;D
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My apologies to one and all about my light in the loafers line. It wasn't meant as an insult to the dancer whoever he may be. I was merely responding to the photo with the usual gay stereotype.
I looked at the photo and found it enjoyable, nothing about it made me think "gay". LOL-Neither was I thinking not-gay.
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To keep our chins up, our hearts high and our outlooks positive, we should all think gay thoughts...
like Jane.
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:D :) :D
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Well... If anyone ever wondered if the contestants on "American Idol" ever lip-sync'd, tonight's opening medley will answer that question.
*There were also some interesting sound/mic "cues", as well as a "fun" camera move. ;)
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PAGE 9 BOREAL DANCE!!!!!
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Boreal for real?
It looks like a thestral from the Harry Potter universe!
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DR TCB - I didn't take offense at your remark.\
But I'm sure you can think of a way to make it up to Sascha. ;)
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"Boreal" is one of the sculptures on the grounds of the Hunter Museum of American Art (http://www.huntermuseum.org/) in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Alas, the museum was closed by the time I got there after playing auditions all day, but the grounds were still open.
When I first saw this sculpture, I thought, "Oh, cool!" Then I read the placard and thought I was looking at the wrong sculpture, but I still wasn't sure which sculpture it was talking about. I kept looking for something made of bronze, and Boreal was made out of wood. Well... After reading the placard a bit more closely, and then tapping, touching the sculpture, I realized I was looking at the right sculpture. Cool!!
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I simmer, never flame.
Well, simmer...yes; stew...on occasion; flame...truth be told I've never seen it :)
der Brucer
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Well, simmer...yes; stew...on occasion; flame...truth be told I've never seen it :)
der Brucer
Do you (or does Jose) ever foam over?
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'night
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DR TCB - ANTM is Tyra Banks' atrocious America's Next Top Model....which chooses the true next America's Top Model the way American Idol chooses well....America's next Idol!
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Satisfying Big Brother results tonight.
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;D For DR Jennifer ;D :
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Xtradition for Xtrastupid Xtras This is spoiler spoilageto preventnoninterest singdavian readers from spoiling their viewings of biggestloser should they actually be spoiling to spoil such viewings. stringclawcanbitchslapwhoevergets in hisway. Last night's "Biggest Loser" started with the expulsion of another player, voted on last week and saved for our viewing pleasure last evening. Dan had two votes (his prize for winning a challenge). He cast them both for Maggie, as did Roger and Ali. Kelly cast her vote for Brittany. Mark and Jay also voted for Maggie and the deal was done.
The next sequence had the seven competitors going to a local Macy's where they thought there might be some sort of challenge involving moving stock or something. Instead, they were told they were going to get a makeover with new clothes for their new bodies. And to help them they brought in Tim Gunn, fashion guru best known to America for his work on Bravo's "Project Runway."
He met with each of the men and women. He had done his homework from the show's personnel files and was able to hook them up with looks that best-suited them. They also got makeovers from a hairstylist named Gabriel (!) and then did a fashion show. As each showed off his or her look, they were greeted by a family member at the end of the runway. There was much happy happy and hugging and a bit of snogging (but no canoodling). Mark, especially, had an emotional reaction to seeing his wife and he was in major "tears". We've seen this from Mark before when he had to convince his team to send him home three weeks ago.
I've read some negative remarks about this crying by Mark. It made me a little uncomfortable, too...but not because he was crying. It was because he had been home two weeks ago and saw his wife last just one week ago. It's not as if he'd been away from her for months!
Everyone also got a $1,000 Macy's gift card!
The next challenge had treadmills turned the wrong way around on a steel beam across a pool. Each player had to walk backwards on the treadmill with the beam suspended over the water. As the challenge progressed, the beam was raised, as was the "tilt" of the treadmill which made it much harder for the contestants. The last two were Mark and Ali, the two who had returned to the competition from the week before. Just after one hour had elapsed, Mark let Ali know he was good to go on...and she dropped into the pool. Mark's prize was a weeklong stay for two at a spa in Utah.
After the competition, Mark apologized for seeming hellbent on winning so much (he has won more than any of the others). Later, he apologized again with his former blue team members and Bob sitting together. Roger strongly took him to task for apologizing and told him there was nothing to apologize for...that he was a competitor and a good one. Mark, sensitive to the fact that in the first couple of weeks his competitiveness made him a target for elimination and caused resentment, responded angrily to Roger. The last-chance workout did not go well for Mark because, as Bob said, he was distracted/disturbed at his blowup at Roger.
At weigh-in, all went as expected with Brittany a sure bet to fall below the yellow line with only two pounds lost. Jillian had added sodium to her diet to try to force her body to lose more weight "later on" (i.e. next week, if Brittany could hold out one more week), and Jillian admitted it might backfire, which it did. Kelly was, to her delight, safe with a really decent loss of 5 lbs. Mark, Dan, Roger and Ali also did well. Marks' brother Jay, however, didn't fare well. He lost only 3 lbs...same as his brother. But Jay weighs more than Mark and the three pounds was a lesser bodyfat percentage than was Mark's.
Allison, the hostess, told the trainers to say goodbye to their teams and then leave the building. There was a very emotional scene between Jillian and Brittany. I'm sure Jillian was certain Brittany was a goner. She left in tears.
During the hour she had before votes were cast, Brittany tried her best to sway male votes her way. She especially appealed to Dan to use this opportunity to get rid of Jay as a potential threat. Later, Dan addressed his need to consider voting out the other guys in a solo camera confessional. He chose, at the end, however, to stay true to his alliance.
Ali, who owed no loyalty to Brittany, cast her vote to send Brittany home. She was never a member of Jillian's black team. She owes Jillian the best she can do and nothing more. I doubt she was thinking that if she voted out Jay she would be safe for yet another week. Voting off Jay would mean Brittany and Kelly, more than likely, would be below the yellow line next week. That's not certain, though. Jay has had bad weeks, Kelly and Brittany have had good weeks. Mark has obviously had a bad week (and went home). Any one of the men can falter, especially with the shrinking numbers of players.
Personally, I'm glad Brittany and Maggie are both gone. Both are major-league whiners who have exulted when their team won the weigh-ins and pouted and complained that things weren't fair when they didn't win.
I think the folks who remain in the game deserve to be there -- for their hard work, for the extra training they'll get as a result, and for the seldom-seen opportunity to see the "best man/woman" win the day at a weigh-in. There's no glory in winning over dead-weight competition, and those boys -- and Ali, too -- are "competitors."
As for Kelly, we'll see. She's had the most to lose and she's got a lot more she can lose. She could turn it up and oust Ali if she really tried. She is talking the talk. Can she walk the walk for another weigh-in?
And for the record: We never saw Bob in tears when Jillian's black team last year beat the snot out of Bob's team, leaving Bob with no one in the competition at the end. Jillian has never been in a position in which her team was on the verge of total elimination. It has to be tough. She now has Kelly, her least favorite of her former team, and Ali, who was never on the team. Sxfkj;jl; j ej singdaw eats coleslaw through a straw ..XSkdkdldkjlkjl;akj;lkja;lskjf;lkj;lkjasfd;lkjasd;lkjas;lgkjd;slkj .
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Time to get some din-din and settle in for some telly.
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Anyone who is interested in Numerology or the like, may find this link interesting.
My friend Alan has written a book about 3-D Numerology.
It is a lot to read, so you can book mark the link. If anyone has DR PENNYO's email, and can send her the link, I would appreciate it.
I am interested in all opinions, but I realize that it is not a quick read or of interest to ALL.
If you aren't interested, that's okay.....don't waste your time on it.
Enjoy.....or not! ;D
http://www.alandaleproductions.com/metaphysics.htm (http://www.alandaleproductions.com/metaphysics.htm)
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DR TCB - ANTM is Tyra Banks' atrocious America's Next Top Model....which chooses the true next America's Top Model the way American Idol chooses well....America's next Idol!
Although, on "ANTM" the winner is chosen by Tyra and her panel of judges, not by the American public.
...And I have to say, there is LOTSA drama in the loft this season. -And I'm wondering if they will show the potential top models trashing the NYC loft as has been reported in the news.
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That's true, DR JOSE....on Tyra's show, the concept of America is reduced to just a few - uh - judges.
The MY FAIR LADY tour came through Indy a couple of weeks ago. Is it the same one you are working on?
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It had Christopher Cazenove and Lisa O'Hare.
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As for tonight's "American Idol"... Well... And then there were 10.
And if you ever wondered if the band is actually playing live, well... Keep your eyes on the guitarist right before the final number. ;)
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It had Christopher Cazenove and Lisa O'Hare.
One and the same.
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Cor blimey!
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We have HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, and THE BACKYARDIGANS left on our season.....
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I played Zoltan Karpathy for one performance, when our Zoltan had a previous commitment.
I decided (since I was the director) that Zoltan was Hungarian, and that he would of course speak with a Hungarian accent.
By the time I announced I was wearing my "decowations for wanguage", I was the hit of the show. The cast was also having a great time, and were not happy when our dour Zoltan returned the next evening. Of course the actual Ballroom scene is cut in many versions of MFL.....and when it goes, so does Zoltan, except by reputation.
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Well... I have a sort of longish day tomorrow: auditions from 1-7 and then dinner at Tribeca Grill. -And then a 9:00am audition session on Friday, so... And I've actually been dealing with a dull headache since this afternoon, and I'm just feeling a little "off" in general, so I'm going to wind down a bit earlier than usual tonight to make sure I'm well rested for tomorrow.
Goodnight.
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My apologies to one and all about my light in the loafers line. It wasn't meant as an insult to the dancer whoever he may be. I was merely responding to the photo with the usual gay stereotype.
However, I do not think that masculinity has anything to do with sexuality. I have worked with a great many dancers in a lot of shows over the years; and I found almost every one of them to be extremely masculine, regardless of their sexuality.
I realize I am coming into this conversation at the end, and haven't read all of today's posts, but I totally agree TCB. Gender characteristics such as masculinity/femininity generally have little to do with one's sexuality. It's something I discuss quite often in the workshops and presentations I've been doing.
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I saw Xanadu last night and had great fun. It is possibly the most self referential show I have ever seen. Afterward my friend Andy and I went to a spanish restaurant nearby and had tapas and wine.
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Tonight I met a friend for dinner at Chevy's- I'm making it a point to leave work on time every day this week.
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My friend Alan has written a book about 3-D Numerology.
Hmmmm.... "My friend Alan" contains exactly 12 letters. "Bruce S. Kimmel" contains exactly 12 letters. "Haines His Way" contains exactly 12 letters. "American Idol" contains exactly 12 letters.
Are you telling me that's a coincidence?!
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The rain finally arrived and it was a nice long, soaking rain - just what we needed.
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I watched HIDALGO tonight for the first time all the way through. Very entertaining adventure story, perhaps a little long, but certainly interesting and some very exciting sequences. Viggo made a very alluring cowboy.
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America has so much responsibility that it's just not fair that America should be responsible for picking the next supermodel as well.
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Both special features were taken from the DVD release: a 9 minute featurette on the making of the film and a 21 minute feature on the history of the Spanish mustangs in this country. I had no idea that there was a governmental decree ordering their elimination just as with the buffalo, all intended to cripple Indian resistence to the settling of the West.
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Page Ten Toto Dance!!!
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The Blu-ray of HIDALGO looked very nice, though with the sand and dust of the desert, there were some problems occasionally.
The uncompressed 5.1 sound was superb!
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Next, I put in 16 BLOCKS and watched the first 80 minutes of it. I had not seen it since getting the new set, so I watched it upconverted, and it looked wonderful. There are Blu-ray and HD-DVD versions of it available, but it looked just fine to me upconverted, so I likely won't upgrade.
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Quickly scanned through tonight's IDOL elimination. The person going home definitely deserved to be leaving. I had no regrets at all about that. The third lowest vote getter did NOT sit well with me.
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LAW & ORDER had a scary case about Christian "warrior" camps which showed some very unsettling footage. I know it was staged for the show, but I'm sure these camps are up and running just like this one.
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Have some writing to do, so I'll say good night.
Good night!
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AMERICAN IDOL SPOILER!
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SPOILER *** THERE WILL BE SPOILERS ***
NO SPOILERS FOR OLD MEN *** SPOILERS HERE![/b]
Yay! Ramiele is safe!!
She is soooooo *$#% cute.
END SPOILER *** DO NOT READ THE PRECEDING
SPOILER *** THERE HAVE BEEN SPOILERS ***
NO SPOILERS *** SPOILERS R US *** SPOILERS HERE!
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It's Ask BK Day and my question pertains to Kritzerland Records. . .
On the STROUSE, STROUSE and SCHWARTZ recording, Bob Cuccioli sound terrible! (singing "Morning Glow" from PIPPIN). I have never heard him sound this way when I've seen him live on stage.
Was Cuccioli sick? Was the song 'wrong' for him? Was the arrangement wrong for him? What was wrong?
Bonnie Franklin, on the same recording, sounds fabulous! Who was her tap-dancing partner?
Penny Fuller brings of "One Halloween" tremendously.
Carole Cook is a force of nature, and I adore her lengthy, but, funny additions to her spot. I realize that this was a recorded concert, but, how is Miss Cook to work with? She seems to be the type of gal that I'd love to go out and have dinner with.
I only mixed the CD - I had nothing to do with the concert. I think I wanted to remove Cuccioli's track but the powers that be seemed to think it was important. I have no idea if he was sick. I love Carole Cook.
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Back from a good rehearsal. I'm having fun with the cast and they're all coming up with fun stuff. I'm exhausted - this sort of day really takes it out of me, I must say. Not feeling real good about the "situation" but Que Sera Sera.
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America has so much responsibility that it's just not fair that America should be responsible for picking the next supermodel as well.
Truer words have not been written in this forum all day, Fred Landau!
It's time somebody else stepped up....Myanmar, perhaps.
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Quickly scanned through tonight's IDOL elimination. The person going home definitely deserved to be leaving. I had no regrets at all about that. The third lowest vote getter did NOT sit well with me.
That she got the third lowesst number of votes? Or in general?
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The Blu-ray of HIDALGO looked very nice, though with the sand and dust of the desert, there were some problems occasionally.
Oh, no....don't tell us you got sand in your hair and in your eyes! It didn't also clog the machine, did it????!!!
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We turn back our clocks at the end of the month and gain an hour. Good thing as I lost two hours last night! We watched "The Black Dahlia". How can they have made so many mistakes in making a movie?
I think it was worse than "Snake Eyes".
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Four minutes left to ask BK!
Question!
What Broadway musical is crying out to be made into a movie?
Brett
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Tonight's Pay-What-You-Can performance of Side Show went quite well. There weren't as many in the audience as I would've thought, but they were quite responsive. They liked it! We have performances Thursday and Friday nights, then two performances on Saturday because Sunday is Easter and I'm going to see Mamma Mia! :D
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Break a leg, George!
Thanks! :D
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Four minutes left to ask BK!
Question!
What Broadway musical is crying out to be made into a movie?
Brett
I've always thought with the right director and cast The Most Happy Fella would make a wonderful movie - for years I thought Coppola should direct it up in wine country.