Haines His Way
Archives => Archive 19 => Topic started by: bk on September 26, 2010, 10:42:45 PM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were mostly written from home sweet home, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home sweet home.
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And the word of the day is: RECTILINEAR!
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First post after BK!
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Morning all.
That is all.
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Barnum, did you see this news story about an Indian actor who has been disowned by his family for playing Gay in Dunno Y ... Na Jaane Kyun?
It's a short article but you might know the actor. There is a picture in the article as well.
Actor Disowned (http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2010/09/26/Actor_Disowned_for_Gay_Role/)
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Thanks for the offer Larry. If I had known I wanted it and knew you had a copy I would have asked but I never think of it until I hear a clip (they play it often on many of my BBC radio shows).
Now I have 3 Judi Dench musicals. Cabaret, The Good Companions and Night Music (thanks to a certain someone here on the site).
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Good morning, all!
I just had a shock: James Stovall, one of the cast of FINIAN'S RAINBOW, has died. He was a wonderful man, and his death saddens me. I'm grateful to Sara Jean Ford for letting me know.
I have to run down to Toyland this morning, look for some documents and get to the post office. I may stop in to the NYPL on my way back. Hopefully, it will not be an eventful day.
I've been out of town for long periods on several jobs, usually between 4-6 weeks, in such exotic locations as East Haddam, CT (Goodspeed), Troy, NY (NY State Theatre Institute), and London (June and September, 2001, recording).
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It's raining in Manhattan.
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I've been away for months at a time for various road tours and I also spent 3 1/2 months in Europe in 1988
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Time was spent in Ireland, England, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
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And a good time was had by all during that sojurn
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Good Morning. Happy rainy day in Manhattan. Needless to say (but I shall say it anyway), it is not raining in Phoenix.
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TOD:
About five years ago, I took a prolonged summer vacation (mostly because I was pretty much pissed off with my place of work at the time.) I spent a week at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck NY, a week in NYC (seeing several shows), followed by a week at the shore. It was an incredibly relaxinig experience.
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Good morning, all.
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Rectilinear? Isn't that what you see a proctologist for?
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When I was home last week, I never got around to looking for my portable CD player so I never listened to SUGAR. I am now loading both discs onto my iPod...
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Here's a great clip from the original "Follies" of "You're Gonna Love Tomorrow" and "Love Will See Us Through":
http://www.bluegobo.com/
Wonderful to see the original staging. To me, the number now feels even more of a tribute to Irving Berlin than ever before.
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Thanks for the offer Larry. If I had known I wanted it and knew you had a copy I would have asked but I never think of it until I hear a clip (they play it often on many of my BBC radio shows).
Now I have 3 Judi Dench musicals. Cabaret, The Good Companions and Night Music (thanks to a certain someone here on the site).
"Good Companions" is one of all-time faves. And her Elizabeth Trent is wonderful. The way she sings "Always Darkest Just Before the Dawn" is great. Johnny Mercer at his best. And I think Andre Previn at his best, too.
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TOD: I spent a summer in Spain during high school trying to learn the language. If that doesn't count, since it was study program, then probably the 2 1/2 weeks I spent in Brazil during Carnaval. That was about 15 years ago and it was spectacular.
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Thanks for the offer Larry. If I had known I wanted it and knew you had a copy I would have asked but I never think of it until I hear a clip (they play it often on many of my BBC radio shows).
Now I have 3 Judi Dench musicals. Cabaret, The Good Companions and Night Music (thanks to a certain someone here on the site).
She doesn't have a great voice, but she can get more out of a song than most.
I wonder how she would be as Mrs. Lovitt or as Dolly Levi?
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Good morning, all!
I just had a shock: James Stovall, one of the cast of FINIAN'S RAINBOW, has died. He was a wonderful man, and his death saddens me. I'm grateful to Sara Jean Ford for letting me know.
Sorry to hear that. He was wonderful on the recording as the Preacher during "That Great Come and Get It Day."
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Thanks for the offer Larry. If I had known I wanted it and knew you had a copy I would have asked but I never think of it until I hear a clip (they play it often on many of my BBC radio shows).
Now I have 3 Judi Dench musicals. Cabaret, The Good Companions and Night Music (thanks to a certain someone here on the site).
She doesn't have a great voice, but she can get more out of a song than most.
I wonder how she would be as Mrs. Lovitt or as Dolly Levi?
Or in "Dear World."
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I did a "Get Artwork" in iTunes for the 1st SUGAR disc and this is what came up:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/sugardaddy.jpg)
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I'm up, I've announced. Facebook was very difficult - every time I typed the blurb and did the web address for Kritzerland, it wasn't current so I couldn't include the Sadismo cover - very annoying. It shows up fine on the site and I've never had this problem before and I don't know what to do about it - I may redo it later and see if I can get the proper cover up.
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Hello from Boltbus! I'm sorry I haven't posted since the terrific get-together/reading of the other night.
I was online briefly Saturday morning and was going to post but I lost my connection.
I tried again yesterday and no luck!
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Bruce, thanks so much for treating the hainsies/kimlets to dinner at Joe Allen! I had a wonderful time.
It was great meeting Vixmom, Vixter, FJL, Julie and Jose for the first time. And I was so glad to see Ben, Anthony and elmore again!
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On Saturday, I met two of my fellow Streisand fan(atic) friends in Garrison, NY, where some of Hello, Dolly! was filmed. "Vandergelder's Store" is still on the windows of the building featured in the movie.
My friends had been to Schenectady and other locations where The Way We Were was filmed. They were excited that they found the location where a library scene was filmed. (They're hard-core fans!)
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Yesterday was Broadway Flea Market day! I look forward to it every year! I had my picture taken with Lorna Luft in the photo booth (it costs $10-the proceeds go to BroadwayCares/Equity Fights Aids). She was very pleasant and even asked the photographer to take another photo because she thought she had blinked.
They had some good deals on CD's. I got Kelli O'Hara's and another one of Christmas songs sung by Broadway casts.
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Good morning, all! The Jewish holidays have kept me away for the last four days: hope I didn't miss too much...
TOD: year studying in Israel post-high-school
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I also went to the Autograph Table and got signatures of Phyllis Newman, Kathleen Chalfant, Mario Cantone, Julie Murney, Donna Murphy, and the aforementioned Kelli O'Hara. She autographed two prints of a photo of my friend and I. I met him in NYC in Feb. 2009. We went to see South Pacific on the day he arrived. We both thought it was brilliant and even tried to get tickets to see it a few days later, but it was sold out.
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I kind of want to see Pee Wee Herman on Broadway but only if I can get a TDF ticket. I am not paying $67.50 to sit in the rafters of the new Stephen Sondheim Theatre to see the show. I'll pay TDF prices to sit there but not full price ($67.50 is the cheapest ticket). Same goes for Spiderman. The Foxwoods/Hilton/Ford Center for the Performing Arts is a HUGE barn and sitting in the last row in a theatre filled with girders and spider webs and other sight blocking material is not worth $67.50.
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Yesterday was Broadway Flea Market day! I look forward to it every year! I had my picture taken with Lorna Luft in the photo booth (it costs $10-the proceeds go to BroadwayCares/Equity Fights Aids). She was very pleasant and even asked the photographer to take another photo because she thought she had blinked.
They had some good deals on CD's. I got Kelli O'Hara's and another one of Christmas songs sung by Broadway casts.
Sounds great. Is that the new Carols for a Cure? I have the entire series. Looking forward to the new volume.
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TOD: The longest period I was ever away from home was when I spent three weeks with my MIL in Chicago helping her to pare down her belongings so she could move to The Home.
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Good morning, all! The Jewish holidays have kept me away for the last four days: hope I didn't miss too much...
TOD: year studying in Israel post-high-school
You don't have wireless in your Sukkah? Eee-gads!
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Greetings from Toyland! I'm having a bagel before I tear apart my office for the lost manuscript. I believe The Lost Chord was found . It was never in this office.
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Lovely photos from the signing-gathering yesterday.....I like the one of MR BK at the glass case.
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TOD:
Probably the 11 days I spent in Ireland for a theatre festival in 1989.
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I purchased 8 movies at BLockbuster this morning.....
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Good morning... had my first SB nightmare. Gotta go and prevent that from becoming reality.
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And the word of the day is: RECTILINEAR!
And The Song Of The Day Is: ONE
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Good morning... had my first SB nightmare. Gotta go and prevent that from becoming reality.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, they say.
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Monday morning greetings! Our entire household slept late this morning - I was the first one up at 9:45. It's going to be a blustery, rainy day here in SW Ohio.
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And, as DR Ben has already stated, it is raining in New York City.
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Good morning... had my first SB nightmare. Gotta go and prevent that from becoming reality.
DR Matthew - I usually have an "SB nightmare" whenever someone places a copy of the title song in front of me at an audition. Alas, that particular nightmare has never turned into a good dream for either the singer or myself.
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DR KevinH - It sounds like you had a very full weekend in NYC and environs. It was a pleasure meeting you, and I look forward to the next time.
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I got another couple hours sleep, so I actually slept eight hours.
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As for the Topic of the Day...
Well...
For most of my 20s and early 30s, I was basically "on the road", or at least "away from home".
I think the longest (continuous) tour I was on was Anything Goes: 3 months. The second national company of Mamma Mia! provided me with various weeks here and there for about three years.
I've had multi-month gigs in Norfolk, VA; Ft. Myers, FL; Nappannee, IN; Chicago, IL; Evansville/New Harmony, IN; Charleston, SC; Williamstown, MA; and, of course, Los Angeles, CA, for What If?! :)
And then there was the four-five year period when I was working in both Richmond, VA and Washington, DC, and I was living part-time in both cities. Two residences and two P.O. Boxes. One of these days, I'm going to have to sit down, go through my records and programs and figure out exactly how I managed that.
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Oh!!!
And then there were those three glorious weeks in Australia (Gold Coast, Melbourne and Sydney) "courtesy" of Universal Studios Japan. Aaaahhhhh!!!! :) :) :)
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Good morning... had my first SB nightmare. Gotta go and prevent that from becoming reality.
DR Matthew - I usually have an "SB nightmare" whenever someone places a copy of the title song in front of me at an audition. Alas, that particular nightmare has never turned into a good dream for either the singer or myself.
LOL - you just have to read ahead with those 2's and 3's groupings. It helps if the singer knows the song well also. And at an audition there is a 50/50 chance. Kinda like a JRB song also!
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Barnum, did you see this news story about an Indian actor who has been disowned by his family for playing Gay in Dunno Y ... Na Jaane Kyun?
It's a short article but you might know the actor. There is a picture in the article as well.
Actor Disowned (http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2010/09/26/Actor_Disowned_for_Gay_Role/)
The film I have heard about (although, despite what the reporter reports, it is not the first Bollywood film to deal seriously with a gay male subject line). This actor I had heard of only in conjunction with this movie. He is a model turned actor and I think this is his second film.
One wonders if this is a true situation (which would be very sad) or the brain child of the publicity department.
And thank you for posting it, I had almost forgotten that it would be releasing soon.
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Good morning... had my first SB nightmare. Gotta go and prevent that from becoming reality.
DR Matthew - I usually have an "SB nightmare" whenever someone places a copy of the title song in front of me at an audition. Alas, that particular nightmare has never turned into a good dream for either the singer or myself.
LOL - you just have to read ahead with those 2's and 3's groupings. It helps if the singer knows the song well also. And at an audition there is a 50/50 chance. Kinda like a JRB song also!
Well, 50% of the singers don't even realize it's in 5/8. The other 50% know that it's in 5/8, but don't sing it in 5/8.
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Jennifer the only returning show, so far, that has met our high expectations was MEDIUM. BIG BANG comes in second. THE CLOSER, as usual, went out with such a terrific show it made us more aware of what we missed. I'm still holding out hope for THE GOOD WIFE.
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TOD:
Hmmmm. Well, "away from home", in my Navy career, is sort of a misnomer. My parents sure thought of me as "away from home", but the only times I actually felt "away from home" were my years on the two aircraft carriers.
To that end, I'll say I considered our homeports as "home". The cruises we took in the Western Pacific (WestPacs) were "away from home" experiences.
The longest was my first: I was on USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), and my first WestPac cruise was 7 1/2 months. It was sheer torture. We hit some terrific ports along the way and back again....Hong Kong, Singapore, Perth in Western Australia and, ultimately, Pearl Harbor (where I disembarked on leave and let the ship sail back to Alameda CA without me. I got myself a nice hotel room in Waikiki and embraced the trade winds (so to speak).
My mom would say that my longest "away from home" period was my 5-year tour in Italy, 1987-1992. Of course, I've been "away from home" since my retirement in December 1993 -- I've been here in Oakland, but it's "home away from home" and I've been here nearly 17 years (it will be 17 on Dec. 31, 2010).
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I am listening to the reconstructed Oboe Concerti of Bach. Aaaaaaahhhhhh. . .
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TOD - While this doesn't come close to some others' experiences, for homebodies like our family it was a biggie. In the summer of 1996, when DS Rob was almost 11, we took a three and a half week driving vacation to the west coast and back. We made a big loop, taking the northern route out and a more southerly route back. On the way out we drove across South Dakota and northern Wyoming, down through Utah to Las Vegas and on to LA. On the way back, we stopped in Phoenix, picked up my mother and came home through New Mexico, the Texas panhandle, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Highlights of the trip included:
Badlands NP/Black Hills/Mt. Rushmore
Devil's Tower
Yellowstone NP
Grand Teton NP
Las Vegas
LA - Disneyland and Universal Studios
Painted Desert/Petrified Forest NP
Santa Fe
We saw many wonderful sights on this "See the USA" tour. Three years later we did "See the USA 2," a slightly shorter trip east and, in 2001, we took our "Colorado, Rocky Mountain High" vacation, which was just over 2 weeks. These driving vacations are among our most cherished family memories
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Helper and CDs have arrived and there is a whole lotta packaging goin' on.
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Here's a question for our experts: My singer was asking if we should do Getting Married Today in her act - I'm not keen on it, really. But - has anyone done this song doing BOTH parts of it themselves, i.e. the fast part AND the "Today is for Amy - Bless This House" part? That idea came to me yesterday and I think it could be very funny.
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I found the document and copied it, I then sent a priority mail envelope from the 68th Street post office, and then I had to run an errand for Zak Stains before I dropped off some musc for the recording to him. After that, I stopped in Westsider Books and purchased two used vocal scores. I stepped out into a downpour, caught a taxi, and I am home. Hopefully, I am not going out again today!
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Here's a question for our experts: My singer was asking if we should do Getting Married Today in her act - I'm not keen on it, really. But - has anyone done this song doing BOTH parts of it themselves, i.e. the fast part AND the "Today is for Amy - Bless This House" part? That idea came to me yesterday and I think it could be very funny.
bk - I've seen that done in a cabaret a few times. And wasn't it essentially done that way in Putting It Together - at least the Julie Andrews version.
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Here's a question for our experts: My singer was asking if we should do Getting Married Today in her act - I'm not keen on it, really. But - has anyone done this song doing BOTH parts of it themselves, i.e. the fast part AND the "Today is for Amy - Bless This House" part? That idea came to me yesterday and I think it could be very funny.
bk - I've seen that done in a cabaret a few times. And wasn't it essentially done that way in Putting It Together - at least the Julie Andrews version.
That's why I'm asking - if it's been done that way a lot I REALLY don't want her to do it. I don't have Putting it Together on CD - does anyone and can you check?
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R.I.P. Gloria Stuart
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Here's a question for our experts: My singer was asking if we should do Getting Married Today in her act - I'm not keen on it, really. But - has anyone done this song doing BOTH parts of it themselves, i.e. the fast part AND the "Today is for Amy - Bless This House" part? That idea came to me yesterday and I think it could be very funny.
bk - I've seen that done in a cabaret a few times. And wasn't it essentially done that way in Putting It Together - at least the Julie Andrews version.
That's why I'm asking - if it's been done that way a lot I REALLY don't want her to do it. I don't have Putting it Together on CD - does anyone and can you check?
My CD is at home, but there's a 30-second clip of only Julie singing the first part HERE (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014LT99M?ie=UTF8&tag=castalbums-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0014LT99M).
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And I just found that someone named Brad Hampton (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0034I8TOY?ie=UTF8&tag=castalbums-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0034I8TOY) has also recorded a solo version.
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I MD'd the west coast premiere of PUTTING IT TOGETHER many years ago and, yes, both parts are sung by the "older" woman. That entire Act II score is an exercise in carpal tunnel syndrome, I'll tell you. I could barely move after each performance, and it was a LOOOONNNG run.
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Bruce, Julie sang both parts.
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And there's also the demo of Mr. Sondheim himself singing both parts. ;)
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OK...
Time to run some errands in the rain.
Laters...
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We got weekly "revisions" from Mr. Sondheim, usually in his own hand, during our rehearsal period. That was kind of fun.
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I saw both versions of the show - but really didn't like either production much so I don't remember anything about it. I found the CD here and it does seem to be a solo version, so they must have played that for laughs.
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Good morning, all!
I just had a shock: James Stovall, one of the cast of FINIAN'S RAINBOW, has died. He was a wonderful man, and his death saddens me. I'm grateful to Sara Jean Ford for letting me know.
Larry, I'm so sorry to hear about this. My condolences. :'(
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Back from today's cardiac rehab session, where I actually watched Fox News because several stories caught my interest - the DoD censorship case, the Delta plane making an emergency landing at JFK, and the deaths of the owner of Segway and Gloria Stewart.
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DR Elmore - condolences to the entire Finian's Rainbow family on the loss of Mr. Stovall.
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Good morning, all!
I just had a shock: James Stovall, one of the cast of FINIAN'S RAINBOW, has died. He was a wonderful man, and his death saddens me. I'm grateful to Sara Jean Ford for letting me know.
Larry, I'm so sorry to hear about this. My condolences. :'(
I've been checking all the sites today and I finally found this:
http://www.broadway.com/buzz/153691/broadway-musical-vet-james-stovall-dies-on-september-26/
He was such a nice, gentle soul, and he seemed always in a good mood and happy to be working. It's very sad
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I'm back from Chicago.
Had a great time.
Sold a lot of books and made some new friends. (I sat next to Ruth Buzzi, and she is a hoot.)
Film is being developed. Will post some photos later.
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Back from shipping, banking, UPS, and whatnot.
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Hello, everyone.
It's been a crazy morning. There was a tap on my front door early today; it was the plumber telling me that he would be turning the water off. He was kind enough to give me 15 minutes to take a quick shower and stow some drinking water. Then my accountant kept calling about the numbers I gave him. They were not at all like the numbers I usually give him. Well, no; I was a gypsy last year.
Did I mention that it's hot today?? Oy!
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My condolences to DR ELMORE and the cast of FINIAN'S for the loss of their friend and cast member.
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Good news from DR DRUXY. Glad to hear it went well.
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TOD:
I spent 5 weeks in Europe during my college years. I did a lot of business travel at one time, but most trips were relatively short, thankfully. As most business travelers say, it's not as glamorous as it seems. I spent a couple weeks in England on one business trip. That was definitely one of the better ones!
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TOD: Well, like Ginny, we have taken our kids on several rather lengthy car adventures, including two this year alone. But the longest period *I* was away from home was between my Junior and Senior year of high school, when I spent 3 months in Europe. My sister was running a Service Club at an Army base in Germany, and I used her home as my "anchor." I had a Eurrail pass and spent the summer going all over the continent. It was very scary for me at the beginning, but I'm sure it helped me mature--at least a little. :)
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Here's a question for our experts: My singer was asking if we should do Getting Married Today in her act - I'm not keen on it, really. But - has anyone done this song doing BOTH parts of it themselves, i.e. the fast part AND the "Today is for Amy - Bless This House" part? That idea came to me yesterday and I think it could be very funny.
Just wonderin': has this song ever been done with three women?
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Cannot jog in this heat. So, maybe after dinner I'll do a late-night jog of some sort.
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Incidentally, I just opened my "One Eyed Jacks" CD and the upper hinge on the jewel case was broken. The CD's are fine. You know I don't care that it's broken!! However, just wanted to let people know that things do happen.
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Everyone, I would like you all to meet Miss Karen. Miss Karen and her family will be staying with us for about a month.
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They've all had a pretty upsetting weekend. I am sure we will all get along better very soon.
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I love this one!
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Yes. I caught her hissing at me.
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They are not exactly thrilled to be our guests.
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They are not exactly thrilled to be our guests.
Where were they before you took over being the hostess?
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At the animal shelter. You would think they'd be happier to be here, wouldn't you?
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At the animal shelter. You would think they'd be happier to be here, wouldn't you?
Is Sandra staying out of their food?
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Page 4 At Last!
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Everyone, I would like you all to meet Miss Karen. Miss Karen and her family will be staying with us for about a month.
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Which one is Bookey?
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Here I am with the charming Taina Elg of LES GIRLS.
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Here I am with the charming Taina Elg of LES GIRLS.
She was also Guido's mother in the original Broadway production of Nine.
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Barnum, did you see this news story about an Indian actor who has been disowned by his family for playing Gay in Dunno Y ... Na Jaane Kyun?
It's a short article but you might know the actor. There is a picture in the article as well.
Actor Disowned (http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2010/09/26/Actor_Disowned_for_Gay_Role/)
How very sad.
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Good morning, all!
I just had a shock: James Stovall, one of the cast of FINIAN'S RAINBOW, has died. He was a wonderful man, and his death saddens me. I'm grateful to Sara Jean Ford for letting me know.
I have to run down to Toyland this morning, look for some documents and get to the post office. I may stop in to the NYPL on my way back. Hopefully, it will not be an eventful day.
I've been out of town for long periods on several jobs, usually between 4-6 weeks, in such exotic locations as East Haddam, CT (Goodspeed), Troy, NY (NY State Theatre Institute), and London (June and September, 2001, recording).
I am sorry to read about the passing of James Stovall, elmore. My sympathies to you.
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Good Evening!
It's still raining in NYC. Ah, well.
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Welcome Back, DR Druxy!!
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I am afraid I am not feeling in a mood to play "Pad the count" tonight; so I guess I will just say good night.
G'night!
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Goodnight, DR TCB.
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I got out of NY while the gettin' was good!
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We're still rehearsing. So much fun!
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bk - As for your jog, I believe today's record setting HIGH temp in L.A. excuses you from your jog.
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Everyone, I would like you all to meet Miss Karen. Miss Karen and her family will be staying with us for about a month.
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I bet they will be looking happy very soon...they will realize they are safe and can relax, get some sleep and some love.
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TOD, when I was a kid I used to go to summer camp for a month. I'd go home maybe one weekend out of that time. Since then, I went on a trip to Alaska with my parents after my first year in law school that lasted....about 3 weeks, maybe longer. We drove to Prince Rupert Canada and took the ferry to Ketchican Alaska, then did a cruise through the inside passage and drove back home via Edmonton and down.
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I just don't leave for more than 3 or 4 nights now and that's getting less and less often. I'm fine with that
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Condolences to DR Elmore and the Finnian's family~~~~~~~
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Jennifer the only returning show, so far, that has met our high expectations was MEDIUM. BIG BANG comes in second. THE CLOSER, as usual, went out with such a terrific show it made us more aware of what we missed. I'm still holding out hope for THE GOOD WIFE.
I enjoyed both MEDIUM and THE MENTALIST. I won't say they were my favorite episodes. But I liked them both a lot.
I am so excited. We are getting season 5 of THE CLOSER in a few weeks!
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Here's a question for our experts: My singer was asking if we should do Getting Married Today in her act - I'm not keen on it, really. But - has anyone done this song doing BOTH parts of it themselves, i.e. the fast part AND the "Today is for Amy - Bless This House" part? That idea came to me yesterday and I think it could be very funny.
i love that song.
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Great kitty photos. I want that orange one.
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LOVE THE KITTIES!! ;D
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TOD: The longest I was away from home was the three months I was in London, filming my two Sherlock Holmes films.
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TOD: We were also out in our camper for one month several years ago on a trip where we visited relatives in North Carolina, Washington D.C., the midwest, and many points in between.
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And as for last night's season premiered of "The Amazing Race"... WOW!
That was a great first segment, challenge. It initially seemed simple to get from Point A to Point B, and then from Point B to Point C, but... I think each team had some sort of "hiccup" along the way.
I'm just wondering if the first team eliminated actually completed the last task.
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They've all had a pretty upsetting weekend. I am sure we will all get along better very soon.
I hope so. Miss Karen really doesn't look happy, but then she is a Tortie.;)
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I love this one!
Me too! :)
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Hello, Kitties!!!!
:) :) :) :) :)
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Everyone, I would like you all to meet Miss Karen. Miss Karen and her family will be staying with us for about a month.
Which one is Bookey?
;D I forgot about that. Yes, if there is a boy he must be Bookey.
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Barnum, did you see this news story about an Indian actor who has been disowned by his family for playing Gay in Dunno Y ... Na Jaane Kyun?
It's a short article but you might know the actor. There is a picture in the article as well.
Actor Disowned (http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2010/09/26/Actor_Disowned_for_Gay_Role/)
How very sad.
I simply can't comprehend this.
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I went to summer camp for eight weeks when I was ten (?). I was with my best friend and my older brother & sister to watch out for us. I was very homesick at times yet it stands out as one of my best summers and favorite camp experience.
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I can't quite figure out this family. The mom is tame and friendly, but the kittens hiss and spit. Maybe she was a tame cat that had kittens in someone's yard? And the kittens didn't have much human exposure? I don't know. They are tiny, but they spit! Especially the little gray tortie and the orange one with white paws.
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Good luck Dr's Laura & Sandra!!!
At least the mother is tame or you would really have a problem. Sounds like the kittens haven't had exposure to people, or had the wrong kind.
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They are young enough to turn. I just like it when I don't have to work at it because I am lazy.
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They are young enough to turn. I just like it when I don't have to work at it because I am lazy.
You are a lot of things, but lazy is not one of them!
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Just read that Gloria Stuart died yesterday at age 100 http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/09/27/gloria-stuart-tribute/?hpt=T2
don't know if it's already been posted
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Oh...
And I'd like to thank CBS for posting the full episode of last night's "The Amazing Race" on their website "early" last night. I was able to watch the 20 minutes that got cut off from my DVR due to the football game going over before going to bed.
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I enjoyed TAR last night.
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And I guess the rain must have gotten to me today. I'm already sleepy. A-wussburgering I shall go.
Goodnight.
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Topic of the Day: does going away to college count? If it does, then three school years (but home for summers) at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. Otherwise, I went on a seven-day vacation to NYC in 1995 with a local theater group and a nine-day vacation with my sister and niece to London in December 2001. In 1994 or so, my sister, my niece, a friend of my niece's and I all drove down to California to visit our aunt, the nun. We were there for a couple of days short of two weeks, I think. We went to Disneyland but not Knott's Berry Farm. California Adventures didn't exist, yet.
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When I mentioned I was thinking of THE THIRTEENTH TALE for my book discussion group pick DR td said he preferred THE HISTORIAN. He neglected to mention the book is 631 pages! I discovered this when I picked it up from the "hold for Jane" section of the library. It would have to be the best book in the world to get some of my members to finish reading it. ;D Actually I don't have time to read it right now. I think I will return it & place it back into my request page. I can then put a hold on my request until I know I have time to read it.
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What IS the butt of a cream-filled donut?
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And now, it's time for me to leave work, go home and clean up some cat vomit on the floor at the foot of my bed. I just wasn't in the mood to clean it up at 4:02 am this morning, when I was woken up by the noise. :P
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Until later!
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What IS the butt of a cream-filled donut?
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What IS the butt of a cream-filled donut?
???
LOL-Read the quote at the bottom of Laura's post.
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Why, that's the part of the cream-filled doughnut that you have in your hand after you have eaten the rest.
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Ooooo Kaaaay-lol.
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What IS the butt of a cream-filled donut?
???
LOL-Read the quote at the bottom of Laura's post.
Gees, I even did a google search, lol...do I feel silly or what
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It is pouring down rain here - it was only sprinkling until I locked my car and began walking to the front door... 30 seconds from arriving inside dry...
I would have been really annoyed if I hadn't suddenly thought how happy Laura would have been had the same thing happened to her
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Show those kitties the tp game and I bet they'll come around!!
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Elmore my condolences....
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Lots to do tomorrow, so - 'night!
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TOD 2 1/2 weeks that the Vixfamily spent in Canada in 1999 - We spent a week in Grande Praire with family and then,. along with Vixdad's parents we went through Jasper and Banth and stayed in Banth for several days - then we spent a day at Drumheller at the Royal Tyrell Museum and then went to the Edmonton mall before flying home
it was a wonderful trip
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all by myself...
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don't wanna be....
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all by myself...
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anymooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooore
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http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com/
I recommend a visit
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I've had a really bad headache today and am still not feeling too good. think I'll head to bed early tonight
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Here I am with the charming Taina Elg of LES GIRLS.
Charming, indeed. I met her after a touring production of "Gigi" with Louis Jourdan and Betsy Palmer. Taina Elg was truly wonderful.
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Hey, i've been here all the time.!
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I've had a really bad headache today and am still not feeling too good. think I'll head to bed early tonight
Feel better soon.
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http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com/
I recommend a visit
Have you ever heard of Ashfall?
http://ashfall.unl.edu/
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Rhinos lived in Nebraska...who knew?
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http://www.wem.ca/#/play/home/Play-Home
many people come to spend a week at the mall
we stayed at the Mall's hotel for 2 nights
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Great kitties, DR Laura. Thanks for sharing and for taking care of them. Even when they hiss.
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http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com/
I recommend a visit
Have you ever heard of Ashfall?
http://ashfall.unl.edu/
wow - no I had not!
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feel better vibes for Cilla
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Congratulations Druxy! Any chance of you coming to New York?
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well - I have to get up in 6 hours so.....
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nighty night
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Night, all.
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Hello. Hello. ;D ;D
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It's too darn hot. >:(
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A whole week of too darn hot. Cranky. :-\
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Hi kitties. ;)
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Vibes. ;D
Night. ;D
Happy Tuesday. ;D
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Back from a meal/meeting with the singer. We're both having a lot of fun as we discover what the act will actually be.
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Prior to that we had a wonderful rehearsal - this show is going to be really fun - what a group! Damon Kirsche continues to be able to go from character comedy songs to beautiful leading man ballads with incredible ease. Alet is a miracle. Jackie Seiden, who is the complete newcomer this time around, is absolutely fantastic. Susanne Blakeslee is wonderful - funny as all get out, and she gets to do two songs that aren't funny at all. Andy Taylor has a wonderful voice and impeccable comedy timing - and Richard Berent is the ideal accompanist for this particular show. Our four ensemble gals, Shannon Cudd, Lily Kershaw, Tyler Olshansky and Ashley Palmer are adorable and excellent. And the material plays great. We made a few adjustments in the arrangements, as what worked on the album doesn't necessarily work for the live show. All in all - grand fun.