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Title: THE FORGETTING OF THE GREEN
Post by: bk on March 18, 2011, 12:07:41 AM: Well, you've read the notes, the notes went green, and now it is time for you to post until the green cows come home.
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Post by: bk on March 18, 2011, 12:09:25 AM: And the word of the day is: LARYNGOPHARYNGEAL!

Smoke on your pipe and put that in.
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Post by: Ben on March 18, 2011, 02:56:22 AM: Morning all.

That is all.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 18, 2011, 04:53:13 AM: Ordeal by Innocence arrived yesterday.

I got my copy of KNOXVILLE:1915 last week, but haven't listened to it yet.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 18, 2011, 04:53:23 AM: Of course today is a workday.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 18, 2011, 04:55:28 AM: TOD:

DVD - Queen Kelly a 1928 silent film with Gloria Swanson directed by E.V. Stroheim. It was never really finished, but this has most of the footage and some stills and titles to cover the rest. I guess my main problem with the film is that the Prince falls madly in love with beautiful Gloria the moment he sees her (she is an orphan in a convent) - and Gloria is the same horse-faced dog she always was.

CD - Earth VS the Spider, again

Looking forward to the new release that is to be announced tonight!
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 18, 2011, 05:11:14 AM: Good morning, all! I've another trek to Toyland this morning to pick up more books. Beyond that. there's little on the agenda but work here: I've got to finish a bar count for Victor Herbert's Irish Rebellion operetta EILEEN, I have five CDs of 102 Herbert songs to listen to, I've got personal items from Toyland to put away, and thay will be most of my weekend.

I've also got a dinner date tonight with two friends I never see enough of, an Encores! luncheon tomorrow that I might miss, because of the Toyland hiatus. On Sunday, I've got a party for cast and crew after WHERE'S CHARLEY? finishes up.

TOD:
DVD: The Netflix items sit here. Oy!
CD: A lot of Victor Herbert, Guy Haines, Liz Callaway, Jacques Offenbach and others
VCR: cheap porn
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 18, 2011, 05:19:49 AM: $$$ vibes for Kritzerland Records.

Book collecting vibes for DR ELMORE.
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Post by: Jrand73 on March 18, 2011, 05:52:18 AM: Off to work ... oh well.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 18, 2011, 06:31:31 AM: Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I'm definitely feeling a bit achy after the past couple of days of moving. Oof!
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 18, 2011, 06:31:50 AM: But at least all of my stuff is out of the apartment! :)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 18, 2011, 06:33:10 AM: And today... Well, today, I need to take care of a few odds and ends over the next couple of hours. I'm just waiting for the coffee to kick in. ;)
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Post by: bk on March 18, 2011, 06:55:29 AM: Well, I certainly was hoping to sleep until nine, but here I am at six-thirty. But I shall go back to bed shortly.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 18, 2011, 06:58:55 AM: Good Morning, bk!

-And Good "Night". ;)
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Post by: John G. on March 18, 2011, 07:00:49 AM: Good morning, all.
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Post by: Kerry on March 18, 2011, 07:01:03 AM: I'm waiting for the coffee to kick in too. Only I don't drink coffee.

I'm waiting for the ...um... orange juice to kick in. Yes, all that Vitamin C will give me lots of PEP!
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Post by: John G. on March 18, 2011, 07:02:30 AM: Spent yesterday in Austin walking from party to party during a massive South by Southwest (SXSW). Great food, drinks, music and all of it free. (Well, all but one beer.) And the sun felt great. I needed some of that vitamin D.
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Post by: John G. on March 18, 2011, 07:03:16 AM: TOD:

DVD: A Woman, A Gun and a Noodle Shop

CD: Once on This Island

And I wonder if I will get to those.
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Post by: Ben on March 18, 2011, 07:18:16 AM: Some videos to brighten your day. They aren't hysterical but they made me laugh.

Disappointing Gay Best Friend (http://www.vimeo.com/search/videos/search:disappointing%20gay%20best%20friend/c887b7fd)

It's a take on the "Sassy Gay Friend" videos, which I really don't find all that funny. I like Disappointing better.

Sassy Gay Friend (http://www.thesecondcitynetwork.com/sassygayfriend/)
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Post by: ArnoldMBrockman on March 18, 2011, 07:21:27 AM: Quote from: bk on March 18, 2011, 12:09:25 AM
And the word of the day is: LARYNGOPHARYNGEAL!

Smoke on your pipe and put that in.

And The Song Of The Day Is: I FEEL A SONG COMING ON
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Post by: Ginny on March 18, 2011, 07:29:04 AM: Friday morning greetings! Slept late after staying up late to watch Cincinnati advance - Go, 'Cats! I'm working at the book sale 12noon-4pm today.
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 18, 2011, 07:29:53 AM: Quote from: John G. on March 18, 2011, 07:02:30 AM
Spent yesterday in Austin walking from party to party during a massive South by Southwest (SXSW). Great food, drinks, music and all of it free. (Well, all but one beer.) And the sun felt great. I needed some of that vitamin D.

Oh, that's right! You're in Austin! SXSW! -Which is half of the New York City Tech and Blogging Community seems to be right now.

*Didn't it start off as a music festival? ;)
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Post by: JoseSPiano on March 18, 2011, 07:30:54 AM: And now...

Time to get out into the sun for a few hours. :)

Laters...
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Post by: Laura on March 18, 2011, 07:35:30 AM: John, are you and Druxy going to get together this weekend?
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Post by: Druxy on March 18, 2011, 08:02:40 AM: Quote from: Laura on March 18, 2011, 07:35:30 AM
John, are you and Druxy going to get together this weekend?

If he calls, we will definitely get together.

I was supposed to be in Scottsdale this weekend, but since I'm not, my schedule is totally open.
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Post by: Druxy on March 18, 2011, 08:03:56 AM: TOD:

I'm expecting a DVD of THE FIGHTER, so if it arrives today or tomorrow, that's what I will be watching.
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Post by: Laura on March 18, 2011, 08:10:10 AM: And I had planned on going to a cowboy show.
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Post by: Druxy on March 18, 2011, 08:13:18 AM: Quote from: Laura on March 18, 2011, 08:10:10 AM
And I had planned on going to a cowboy show.

Come to Austin, and I'll take you down to The Alamo.
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Post by: Laura on March 18, 2011, 08:14:11 AM: I want to go to Austin some day. I want to see the bats.
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Post by: Ben on March 18, 2011, 08:41:12 AM: Let's prevent some squawking from BK and move to Page 2
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Post by: Ben on March 18, 2011, 08:41:18 AM: Now!
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Post by: Ben on March 18, 2011, 08:41:26 AM: My work here is done.
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Post by: George on March 18, 2011, 09:11:23 AM: Quote from: Jrand60 on March 18, 2011, 05:19:49 AM
$$$ vibes for Kritzerland Records.

~~~DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: George on March 18, 2011, 09:12:37 AM: Good morning...I'm here at home, just about to take a shower and then go to work.

Just had to share. :)
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Post by: George on March 18, 2011, 09:12:52 AM: Have a good day, all!
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Post by: MBarnum on March 18, 2011, 10:00:59 AM: Yesterday I was wearing green...today I am wearing yellow and blue, for no particular reason.
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Post by: MBarnum on March 18, 2011, 10:03:39 AM: TOD:

DVR:
This week's SURIVIVOR and OUTSOURCED and a couple of HIGHWAY PATROL episodes I still need to burn onto DVDr.

Also, I think there are a few Jean Harlow movies recorded.

DVD:
Hmmmm...have been trying to get to some European made Karl May westerns that star Lex Barker, but I keep finding something else more interesting. We shall see.

CD:
A Hawaiian singer named Keali'i Reichel that I got in the dollar bin at the Goodwill Outlet.
Title: Re: THE FORGETTING OF THE GREEN
Post by: bk on March 18, 2011, 10:09:44 AM: I'm up again - got two more hours of sleep and would probably have kept sleeping were it not for the phone ringing.
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Post by: bk on March 18, 2011, 10:57:06 AM: Just got an e-mail from the dealer who said it's "not looking good." He's waiting on some International wires that he was going to use for us, but apparently they didn't arrive because Japan has slowed down all things of that nature. He'll know more on Monday. I told him to let me know on Monday but he is going to be as unhappy as I if they don't come through, that much I can guarantee him.
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Post by: FJL on March 18, 2011, 11:09:12 AM: Hope it turns around for you, BK.
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Post by: George on March 18, 2011, 11:21:19 AM: Quote from: FJL on March 18, 2011, 11:09:12 AM
Hope it turns around for you, BK.

Ditto!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 11:31:21 AM: I decided I was tired of waiting for my movie passes so I called the corporate office again this morning. I got a human who told me that she was the person who makes the passes and mails them out and no one has told her who won the pass or where to send it. She took my name and address and said she will mail it today and it should arrive tomorrow. She also said she'll make it valid until March 31, 2012.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 11:32:27 AM: It turns out that it really isn't 4 passes, it's one pass good for 4 people. So, I told Paul he'll have to go with me. He loves all sorts of goofy movies I wouldn't like, but for free....well hard not to go see even dumb movies for free.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 11:34:31 AM: Plus Tuesday is dollar popcorn night. We're considering making Tuesday movie night.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 11:34:56 AM: Of course I could always make my own and sneak it in, but it wouldn't taste the same
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 11:35:06 AM: OK, Back to the office....
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 18, 2011, 12:33:12 PM: Max Preeo has already alerted the Cast Recording List about CARNIVAL. Did BK post it here and I missed it?

These Herbert songs sound fabulous!
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Post by: Druxy on March 18, 2011, 12:58:37 PM: So, THE FIGHTER did arrive.

:)

Also, I went up to a local Blockbuster that is closing and picked up THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO trilogy for $5.99 each.

I hear it is very good.
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Post by: Ben on March 18, 2011, 01:18:25 PM: No, Larry, he didn't post it. That's nice to know the title.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 18, 2011, 01:39:06 PM: Quote from: Ben on March 18, 2011, 01:18:25 PM
No, Larry, he didn't post it. That's nice to know the title.

I just ordered it.
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Post by: John G. on March 18, 2011, 02:04:10 PM: Quote from: Druxy on March 18, 2011, 08:02:40 AM
Quote from: Laura on March 18, 2011, 07:35:30 AM
John, are you and Druxy going to get together this weekend?

If he calls, we will definitely get together.

I was supposed to be in Scottsdale this weekend, but since I'm not, my schedule is totally open.
If I get back up there, I will give you a call. One day may have been enough for me, though.
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Post by: bk on March 18, 2011, 02:21:44 PM: I can post it now if you all like. In fact, here it is. It's 19.98 plus 3.75 shipping paid via paypal to kritzerland at adelphia dot net. A wonderful recording.

Kritzerland is proud to present our new limited edition CD:

CARNIVAL
Original London Cast Album
Music and Lyrics by Bob Merrill

LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND

On April 21, 1961, Broadway audiences and critics fell head-over-heels in love with the new musical Carnival. Produced by David Merrick and adapted from the MGM film Lili by Michael Stewart (from the screenplay by Helen Deutsch, itself adapted from a Paul Gallico short story entitled The Man Who Hated People), the show was directed and choreographed by Gower Champion and had a tuneful and memorable score by Bob Merrill. The critics raved – in the Daily News, John Chapman wrote that Carnival was “enchantment from the moment the houselights go down.” And so it was, pure enchantment, despite its darker elements – it ran on Broadway for 719 performances, and had a best-selling original cast recording (which debuted at number one on the Billboard chart) and “Love Makes The World Go Round” became a much-sung song, covered by many of the popular singers of the time. Carnival was nominated for seven Tony Awards, winning two (one for Alberghetti – in a tie with Diahann Carroll – and one for Will Steven Armstrong’s scenic design). The show had a successful national tour, as well.

It was a no-brainer that such a successful show would receive a London production, and so it did in 1963, opening at the Lyric Theater in February, after playing short engagements in Leeds and Glasgow. Champion’s staging was recreated by his long-time associate, Lucia Victor, and the cast included Sally Logan, Michael Maurel, Bob Harris, Shirley Sands, Francis de Wolff, Reg Lever, along with James Mitchell recreating his Broadway role. Just prior to opening, the original London cast recording was made, in hopes that the show would repeat the success it had on Broadway. Alas, that was not to be the case – the show ran only thirty-four performances. Why London didn’t embrace the show is anyone’s guess.

The London cast album is a delight, and features a few little bits not found on the Broadway cast album. Merrill’s words and music shine, as do the performances – it’s just a wonderful score, musically and lyrically, and wonderfully presented. Bob Merrill began his songwriting career in the pop world, writing such hits as “If I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d Have Baked A Cake” (with Al Hoffman and Clem Watts), “Mambo Italiano” (recorded by Rosemary Clooney), and his huge hit novelty song “(How Much Is) That Doggie In The Window.” He also wrote a chart-topper for Jimmie Rodgers, the infectious “Honeycomb.” He made his Broadway debut as composer and lyricist with New Girl In Town, a musical version of Eugene O’Neill’s Anna Christie, which starred Gwen Verdon, which was followed by Take Me Along. He provided lyrics to Jule Styne’s music for the smash hit, Funny Girl, which yielded several songs that would go on to become standards. As composer/lyricist he also wrote Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Henry, Sweet Henry, and The Prince of Grand Street. With Styne, he also provided lyrics to Sugar, Prettybelle, and The Red Shoes.

The London cast recording of Carnival was mastered from the original album master tapes housed at EMI in the UK. Interestingly, some of the song titles are slightly different on the London recording and we’ve opted to use those so that we match the way they were listed on that original LP jacket.

This release is limited to 1000 copies only. The price is $19.98 plus shipping.

CD will ship by the first week of May – however, preorders placed directly through Kritzerland usually ship one to five weeks earlier (we’ve been averaging four weeks early). To place an order, see the cover, or hear audio samples, just visit www.kritzerland.com.

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Post by: bk on March 18, 2011, 02:23:05 PM: Back from eggs and bacon. Went to the mail place and no important envelope because the mail was put on the wrong truck and WHEN they get that sorted out maybe it will be delivered later today and maybe it will come tomorrow. My worry is these sacks of turd are lying and have lost it and if that's so it's a world of trouble for me.
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Post by: bk on March 18, 2011, 02:33:07 PM: And let me tell you, we will want to be off this page VERY soon.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 18, 2011, 02:34:22 PM: I am quite tired; I've spent the afternoon, since I toted home two bags of books from the ruins of Toyland working on a play sequence for the 102 songs, started digging out the music to follow with the discs and it's after 5 pm now.

I was thinking about going to Encores! tonight, but I think I'll stay in and get to bed early, then continue the evacuation of the ruins.
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Post by: Ginny on March 18, 2011, 02:42:44 PM: Back from a fun afternoon of bookselling. We have a great selection and there was a steady stream of customers. In fact, Richard said we had more people in our space that the rest of the mall put together.
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Post by: George on March 18, 2011, 02:58:56 PM: Quote from: bk on March 18, 2011, 02:21:44 PM

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Ordered! I love Carnival! I was in a local production about 12 years ago or so. I played Jacquot and had a great time. :D
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Post by: Ginny on March 18, 2011, 03:05:34 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on March 18, 2011, 10:00:59 AM
Yesterday I was wearing green...today I am wearing yellow and blue, for no particular reason.

I'm wearing yellow and blue today, too, to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA tournament even though I couldn't watch the game. They won and will play Duke on Sunday - Go, Blue!
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Post by: George on March 18, 2011, 03:06:10 PM: Topic of the Day:

In my CD player right now: the studio cast recording of Just So, then the live concert recording of "A Spoonful of Stiles & Drewe." I really like both of these recordings.
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Post by: George on March 18, 2011, 03:12:34 PM: And speaking of Stiles & Drewe...Betty Blue Eyes Is Cameron Mackintosh's First New Musical in Ten Years (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/148901-Betty-Blue-Eyes-Is-Cameron-Mackintoshs-First-New-Musical-in-Ten-Years-Will-More-Follow).

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Based on the film "A Private Function," by Alan Bennett, Betty Blue Eyes focuses on Betty, an adorable pig who is being illegally reared to ensure that local dignitaries can celebrate the Royal Wedding (of Queen Elizabeth II) with a lavish banquet, while the local post-war population make do with Spam.

~~~

Mackintosh admitted that, yes, Betty Blue Eyes is "my first gleaming new musical in over 10 years."

What attracted him to it?

"Well, the score was written by friends of mine, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, who I've known for 25 years and [who,] of course, did all the terrific new songs for Mary Poppins," he told Playbill.com earlier this year.
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Post by: George on March 18, 2011, 03:13:28 PM: PAGE THREE DANCE!!
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Post by: Jeanne on March 18, 2011, 03:18:49 PM: Hello, everyone.

Page 3? Oh, dear.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 18, 2011, 03:20:07 PM: Interesting article on hotels from SMART MONEY:

http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/112375/things-hotels-wont-tell-you;_ylt=Ao5.8jG2bIKz3bBt.5hQ6OW7YWsA;_ylu=X3oDMTFhY2w0cXVjBHBvcwMzBHNlYwNwZXJzb25hbEZpbmFuY2UEc2xrA3RoaW5nc2hvdGVscw--?mod=family-travel

Did I post that correctly?
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Post by: Jeanne on March 18, 2011, 03:20:38 PM: Yes! It worked!
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Post by: Jeanne on March 18, 2011, 03:21:09 PM: MEGA MEGA VIBES to KRITZERLAND for a healthy income stream!
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Post by: Laura on March 18, 2011, 03:25:20 PM: I went out to photograph wildflowers, but there really aren't any this year.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 18, 2011, 03:25:33 PM: TOD:

Netflix just sent me a copy of EVENING PRIMROSE. I just can't keep up with all the releases--I'm still trying to catch up with movies I meant to see YEARS ago! Also have a Fritz Lang documentary that came the other day.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 18, 2011, 03:26:45 PM: Quote from: Laura on March 18, 2011, 03:25:20 PM
I went out to photograph wildflowers, but there really aren't any this year.

There should be lots of wildflowers in California this year, Laura. We've had lots of rain. Planning a trip?
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Post by: Jeanne on March 18, 2011, 03:29:34 PM: BTW, I discovered the limits of the Netflix queue. I tried to add something a few weeks ago and got an error message. The limit is 500. Of course, I have over 100 items in my "instant" (streaming video) queue, too.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 18, 2011, 03:32:14 PM: Jose, I meant to wish you moving vibes, but am glad to see your move went smoothly. Moves are never easy. I was quite impressed with the "moving taxi." (Don't all taxis move? Not when they're stuck in traffic.)
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Post by: Laura on March 18, 2011, 03:33:17 PM: Not any time soon, Jeanne.

We had two rains in February, but not enough during the December and January when the seeds would have sprouted.
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Post by: Jeanne on March 18, 2011, 03:41:45 PM: An update on my friend who needs the roto-rooter surgery:
It was scheduled for last Monday. My friend had difficulty learning what time he should show up, as hospital staff either didn't know or wouldn't say. After repeated efforts, he learned it was 6 am. He arranged for a friend to drive him to the hospital. He arrived on time, went through all the hoops, and spoke to numerous personnel. He was repeatedly asked about his extreme hoarseness--he had virtually no voice. Each time he explained that it came on when he began the medicine they'd prescribed for him (which he had since stopped taking). Each time they responded with, "You should be OK." He was in a hospital gown (a euphemism, don't you think?) when the anesthesiologist came in, heard him, checked his chest, and nixed the operation due to bronchitis! The operation was postponed for a month. Don't you think someone should have caught this sooner??
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Post by: Jeanne on March 18, 2011, 03:43:01 PM: Sorry about your trip, Druxy. I'm sure that must have been most frustrating!
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Post by: Jeanne on March 18, 2011, 03:49:14 PM: TTFN.
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Post by: bk on March 18, 2011, 03:52:48 PM: Listening to another upcoming release - it was released on CD in the 1980s but has been out of print for over fifteen years now. I never liked the CD and now I know why - the sequencing is awful and has nothing to do with how the music is actually used in the film. I recently watched it and even the track titles tell you what the proper order should be and so I've rearranged it in something resembling film sequence (not possible to do, really, because there's about thirty minutes of missing music - which no one seems to have - even though our CD will be close to 65 minutes long as it is, with the inclusion of a couple of bonus tracks.
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Post by: John G. on March 18, 2011, 04:09:28 PM: Looking forward to a new version of "Carnival" (at least new to me). Always liked Merrill's music and lyrics.
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Post by: George on March 18, 2011, 04:10:01 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on March 18, 2011, 03:29:34 PM
BTW, I discovered the limits of the Netflix queue. I tried to add something a few weeks ago and got an error message. The limit is 500. Of course, I have over 100 items in my "instant" (streaming video) queue, too.

I have 88 items in my streaming queue (19 more are saved, but not available), but almost 200 DVDs in my regular queue. I have a Blu-ray player, but I'm not paying the extra $2 to get Blu-ray discs...yet.
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Post by: Jane on March 18, 2011, 05:06:17 PM: Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 18, 2011, 06:31:50 AM
But at least all of my stuff is out of the apartment! :)

:D
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Post by: Jane on March 18, 2011, 05:09:52 PM: Quote from: MBarnum on March 18, 2011, 10:00:59 AM
Yesterday I was wearing green...today I am wearing yellow and blue, for no particular reason.

Keith pointed out the fact that I wore green yesterday without thinking about it. The bruises on my thigh are green.
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Post by: Jane on March 18, 2011, 05:12:24 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 11:31:21 AM
I decided I was tired of waiting for my movie passes so I called the corporate office again this morning. I got a human who told me that she was the person who makes the passes and mails them out and no one has told her who won the pass or where to send it.
::)

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She took my name and address and said she will mail it today and it should arrive tomorrow. She also said she'll make it valid until March 31, 2012.

Finally & good for her for including the entire month!
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Post by: Jane on March 18, 2011, 05:13:27 PM: Quote from: Druxy on March 18, 2011, 12:58:37 PM
So, THE FIGHTER did arrive.

:)

Ours will arrive tomorrow. Craig wants to watch it.
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Post by: Jane on March 18, 2011, 05:17:06 PM: Quote from: Jeanne on March 18, 2011, 03:21:09 PM
MEGA MEGA VIBES to KRITZERLAND for a healthy income stream!

DITTO!!!!
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Post by: Jane on March 18, 2011, 05:18:45 PM: DR Jeanne, continued vibes for your friend.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 05:35:30 PM: Ok, I'll admit I don't remember how to preorder when it isn't on the website yet. I do want to order Carnival can someone remind me how to do it? Thanks
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 05:36:19 PM: Heck MEGA VIBES FOR A HEALTHY INCOME STREAM FOR ALL OF US!!!!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 05:40:06 PM: Another day with open wondows. Man it feels good in here.
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Post by: George on March 18, 2011, 05:41:50 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 05:35:30 PM
Ok, I'll admit I don't remember how to preorder when it isn't on the website yet. I do want to order Carnival can someone remind me how to do it? Thanks

Just sent BK $23.73 through PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/):

Quote from: bk on March 18, 2011, 02:21:44 PM
It's 19.98 plus 3.75 shipping paid via paypal to kritzerland at adelphia dot net.

Very simple. :)
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Post by: George on March 18, 2011, 05:43:52 PM: Just make sure that you put the title of the CD in the subject line...that's very important.
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Post by: TCB on March 18, 2011, 05:47:18 PM: Page three will not do!
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Post by: TCB on March 18, 2011, 05:48:13 PM: Let's get to Four.
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Post by: TCB on March 18, 2011, 05:48:21 PM: Page Four!
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Post by: Jane on March 18, 2011, 05:59:04 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 05:36:19 PM
Heck MEGA VIBES FOR A HEALTHY INCOME STREAM FOR ALL OF US!!!!!

MEGA DITTOS!!!
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Post by: Jane on March 18, 2011, 06:03:23 PM: Sherlock & I walked in the pouring rain this morning. After we returned home I rushed to get ready to go out again and pick up a friend for a lunch date. As I was leaving it began snowing alternating with rain. While I was at lunch Keith attempted to reach me to tell me to get home. We had several inches of snow on the ground and he was in a white out. Fortunately, for me not him, I couldn't hear my cell phone as the music in the restaurant was too loud. He called before my friend asked them to turn the sound down so we could carry on a conversation. By the time we left the sun was out and the day continues to be beautiful.
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Post by: Jane on March 18, 2011, 06:04:42 PM: Thanks to DR MBarnum mentioning Indian food we went to the Indian restaurant for lunch. While it kind kind of satisfied my craving the food there is just ok and it will be awhile before I return.
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Post by: TCB on March 18, 2011, 06:33:01 PM: Quote from: George on March 18, 2011, 02:58:56 PM
Quote from: bk on March 18, 2011, 02:21:44 PM

(http://i51.tinypic.com/eqnipe.jpg)

Ordered! I love Carnival! I was in a local production about 12 years ago or so. I played Jacquot and had a great time. :D

Jacquot? Is that the green walrus?
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 06:35:22 PM: Quote from: George on March 18, 2011, 05:41:50 PM
Quote from: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 05:35:30 PM
Ok, I'll admit I don't remember how to preorder when it isn't on the website yet. I do want to order Carnival can someone remind me how to do it? Thanks

Just sent BK $23.73 through PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/):

Quote from: bk on March 18, 2011, 02:21:44 PM
It's 19.98 plus 3.75 shipping paid via paypal to kritzerland at adelphia dot net.

Very simple. :)

Thanks! I knew it was something like that. My order is in.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 06:36:07 PM: When I was little I used to walk around the house singing "Love Makes the World Go Round" My mom had the album and I played it a lot
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Post by: TCB on March 18, 2011, 06:50:51 PM: They just found a survivor among the rubble in Japan after 8 days!
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Post by: George on March 18, 2011, 06:51:43 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 18, 2011, 06:50:51 PM
They just found a survivor among the rubble in Japan after 8 days!

Wow! That's great news!
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Post by: TCB on March 18, 2011, 06:52:28 PM: I am so grateful that today was Friday. It has been a long week.
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Post by: FJL on March 18, 2011, 06:54:05 PM: Phenomenally great review in the New York Times for Encores WHERE'S CHARLEY that elmore has been working on!!!
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Post by: George on March 18, 2011, 06:57:51 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 18, 2011, 06:33:01 PM
Quote from: George on March 18, 2011, 02:58:56 PM
Quote from: bk on March 18, 2011, 02:21:44 PM

(http://i51.tinypic.com/eqnipe.jpg)

Ordered! I love Carnival! I was in a local production about 12 years ago or so. I played Jacquot and had a great time. :D

Jacquot? Is that the green walrus?

No...but probably the hand in the walrus. :) We had a couple of animal puppets, but not a walrus.
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Post by: Ginny on March 18, 2011, 07:01:59 PM: Quote from: FJL on March 18, 2011, 06:54:05 PM
Phenomenally great review in the New York Times for Encores WHERE'S CHARLEY that elmore has been working on!!!

Wonderful news!
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Post by: TCB on March 18, 2011, 07:07:57 PM: So the musical version of WHERE'S CHARLEY eliminates Lord Babberley and makes Charley portray his own aunt.
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Post by: TCB on March 18, 2011, 07:18:34 PM: Is this really Friday evening? Where is everybody.
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Post by: TCB on March 18, 2011, 07:20:00 PM: Oh! I guess that just because I no longer go out on dates on Friday nights, not everyone is as old and un-sociable as I am.
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Post by: Laura on March 18, 2011, 07:21:12 PM: I no longer go on dates. But the Goldstein Sisters were here catching bugs in the backyard.
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Post by: TCB on March 18, 2011, 07:22:04 PM: I was going to go to bed and read, but my hot little friend, Anderson Cooper, is on TV, so I will have to wait another hour.
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Post by: TCB on March 18, 2011, 07:22:45 PM: Quote from: Laura on March 18, 2011, 07:21:12 PM
I no longer go on dates. But the Goldstein Sisters were here catching bugs in the backyard.

What kind of bugs?
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Post by: Jane on March 18, 2011, 07:24:08 PM: Quote from: George on March 18, 2011, 06:51:43 PM
Quote from: TCB on March 18, 2011, 06:50:51 PM
They just found a survivor among the rubble in Japan after 8 days!

Wow! That's great news!

Sure is!!!! Did one of the rescue and dog teams find the person?
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Post by: Jane on March 18, 2011, 07:24:33 PM: Quote from: Laura on March 18, 2011, 07:21:12 PM
I no longer go on dates. But the Goldstein Sisters were here catching bugs in the backyard.

;D
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Post by: Laura on March 18, 2011, 07:24:37 PM: Roly-polies and ladybugs.
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Post by: Laura on March 18, 2011, 07:25:05 PM: And Wae-Ling found four caterpillars.
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Post by: Druxy on March 18, 2011, 07:26:21 PM: I know I'm in the minority on this, but here goes:

I just finished watching BLACK SWAN...and I did not like it.

Yes, the actors are terrific and Natalie certainly deserved the Oscar, though I would have preferred it go to Annette.

Why didn't I like the movie?

Aside from the overly graphic scenes of her self-mutilation, I never really cared about Natalie's character.

She was such a screwed up, lost, weak sister from the very beginning of the movie that I could find no reason to root for her.

Unlike Mickey Rourke in Darren Aronofsky's last film (THE WRESTLER), she never had a chance.

Anyway, for what it's worth, that's my opinion.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 18, 2011, 07:30:52 PM: After I wrote my last post, I remembered that I had a dinner with put oftown friends at 5:30 in the theatre district. I hauled ass out of here, got to a bank and some money, got an express subway to 42nd Street and was only a few minutes late. After dinner, I walked up to City Center and watched Act one of WHERE'S CHARLEY? backstage. The reviews are amazingly good, and i'm really happy for everyone involved.

Yes, DR TCB, Lord Babberly and his love interest are cut, which makes Charley's role one long switcheroo of disguise. Rob McClure is wonderful as Charley, although I wish Doyle had allowed more of the slapstick between Charley and Spettigue; Ray Bolger and Horace Cooper are really funny in the film with lots of slapstick.

And now, to bed.
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Post by: FJL on March 18, 2011, 07:34:12 PM: Are you going to the shows tomorrow, Larry?
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 07:36:47 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 18, 2011, 06:52:28 PM
I am so grateful that today was Friday. It has been a long week.

You and me both!
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Post by: George on March 18, 2011, 07:37:02 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 18, 2011, 07:22:04 PM
I was going to go to bed and read, but my hot little friend, Anderson Cooper, is on TV, so I will have to wait another hour.

And he's definitely worth the wait. ;)
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 07:38:23 PM: Quote from: Druxy on March 18, 2011, 07:26:21 PM
I know I'm in the minority on this, but here goes:

I just finished watching BLACK SWAN...and I did not like it.

Yes, the actors are terrific and Natalie certainly deserved the Oscar, though I would have preferred it go to Annette.

Why didn't I like the movie?

Aside from the overly graphic scenes of her self-mutilation, I never really cared about Natalie's character.

She was such a screwed up, lost, weak sister from the very beginning of the movie that I could find no reason to root for her.

Unlike Mickey Rourke in Darren Aronofsky's last film (THE WRESTLER), she never had a chance.

Anyway, for what it's worth, that's my opinion.

I didn't particularly like the movie. I thought it was very difficult to watch. I just thought Natalie did a great job
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 07:40:09 PM: Congrats to Elmore and the Where's Charley? cast and crew for the great review!!
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 07:42:20 PM: Story about the survivor

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42161201/ns/world_news-asia-pacific/from/toolbar/?gt1=43001 (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42161201/ns/world_news-asia-pacific/from/toolbar/?gt1=43001)
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Post by: John G. on March 18, 2011, 07:46:11 PM: Quote from: Ginny on March 18, 2011, 07:01:59 PM
Quote from: FJL on March 18, 2011, 06:54:05 PM
Phenomenally great review in the New York Times for Encores WHERE'S CHARLEY that elmore has been working on!!!

Wonderful news!
Great!
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Post by: George on March 18, 2011, 07:47:16 PM: Quote from: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 07:40:09 PM
Congrats to Elmore and the Where's Charley? cast and crew for the great review!!

Ditto!!
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Post by: TCB on March 18, 2011, 07:47:57 PM: I left our production of CHARLEY'S AUNT to do the role of Pickering in MY FAIR LADY. On my last week as Spettigue, I changed the blocking slightly, in my romance scene with Babberley. Just before my exit, I grabbbed Babberley, bent him backwards, and planted a lip lick on him. The audience went crazy.
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Post by: elmore3003 on March 18, 2011, 07:48:00 PM: Quote from: FJL on March 18, 2011, 07:34:12 PM
Are you going to the shows tomorrow, Larry?

I'll be at part of the matinee, which I'll watch backstage. I want to hear the talkback after the show.
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 07:48:46 PM: Here's NHK coverage of the man rescuedhttp://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/ (http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/)
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Post by: TCB on March 18, 2011, 07:50:30 PM: If you haven't seen this latest tsunami video, this one will scare the heck out of you.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2011/03/18/exp.am.tsunami.on.cam.cnn?hpt=C2
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Post by: John G. on March 18, 2011, 07:51:37 PM: The NYT review was wonderful: http://theater.nytimes.com/2011/03/19/theater/reviews/wheres-charley-an-encores-revival-at-city-center-review.html?ref=arts

The other one I read, on Theatermania.com, was less enthusiastic, though the writer liked the score.
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Post by: John G. on March 18, 2011, 07:52:16 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 18, 2011, 07:47:57 PM
I left our production of CHARLEY'S AUNT to do the role of Pickering in MY FAIR LADY. On my last week as Spettigue, I changed the blocking slightly, in my romance scene with Babberley. Just before my exit, I grabbbed Babberley, bent him backwards, and planted a lip lick on him. The audience went crazy.
And your co-star? Were his lips locked?
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 07:54:49 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 18, 2011, 07:50:30 PM
If you haven't seen this latest tsunami video, this one will scare the heck out of you.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2011/03/18/exp.am.tsunami.on.cam.cnn?hpt=C2

Saw that on AC. Scary indeed!
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Post by: TCB on March 18, 2011, 07:55:11 PM: Quote from: John G. on March 18, 2011, 07:52:16 PM
Quote from: TCB on March 18, 2011, 07:47:57 PM
I left our production of CHARLEY'S AUNT to do the role of Pickering in MY FAIR LADY. On my last week as Spettigue, I changed the blocking slightly, in my romance scene with Babberley. Just before my exit, I grabbbed Babberley, bent him backwards, and planted a lip lick on him. The audience went crazy.
And your co-star? Were his lips locked?

My co-star is a pro, and he just went with it. Actually he is now working with George in CANNIBAL - THE MUSICAL.
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Post by: TCB on March 18, 2011, 07:56:09 PM: G'night!
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Post by: Cillaliz on March 18, 2011, 07:57:24 PM: But AC is still on the air!!!
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Post by: vixmom on March 18, 2011, 10:31:03 PM: Tonight the Vixter and I went to see a production of Cabaret at a local Equity theatre. We ended up in the second row in a nearly sold out house.

The show was extremely well acted and sung - the supporting actors made up the orchestra and they could PLAY!
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Post by: vixmom on March 18, 2011, 10:33:33 PM: The show was very very disturbing though - I had never seen the play before - I had only ever seen the movie - th eplay is so much darker and the way this one ended was particularly moving

It provoked a deep conversation on the way home
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Post by: vixmom on March 18, 2011, 10:34:06 PM: InCOME VIBES for one and ALL
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Post by: George on March 18, 2011, 11:16:01 PM: Quote from: TCB on March 18, 2011, 07:55:11 PM
Quote from: John G. on March 18, 2011, 07:52:16 PM
Quote from: TCB on March 18, 2011, 07:47:57 PM
I left our production of CHARLEY'S AUNT to do the role of Pickering in MY FAIR LADY. On my last week as Spettigue, I changed the blocking slightly, in my romance scene with Babberley. Just before my exit, I grabbbed Babberley, bent him backwards, and planted a lip lick on him. The audience went crazy.
And your co-star? Were his lips locked?

My co-star is a pro, and he just went with it. Actually he is now working with George in CANNIBAL - THE MUSICAL.

I'm jealous!

;)
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Post by: bk on March 19, 2011, 12:28:08 AM: Dress rehearsal is done, about which more in the notes. We went out to eat and do notes after and I just got home a bit ago and must now writ Ye Olde Newe Notes.
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Post by: bk on March 19, 2011, 12:28:37 AM: But before I do, might I just say page five? What is this slacking going on? Who is not here?
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Post by: George on March 19, 2011, 12:51:09 AM: Let's see if I can make enough posts to get to page 6.
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Post by: George on March 19, 2011, 12:51:55 AM: I'm watching "The Green Mile" on Bravo.
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Post by: George on March 19, 2011, 12:52:21 AM: It's three and a half hours long, with commercials.
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Post by: George on March 19, 2011, 12:52:55 AM: I would guess that it's not edited for length...language, yes, but not length.
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Post by: George on March 19, 2011, 12:53:20 AM: I've never seen it before and it's a great movie. I think I may have to buy this.
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Post by: George on March 19, 2011, 12:53:34 AM: I read the original books by Stephen King.
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Post by: George on March 19, 2011, 12:53:53 AM: I remember that the books were originally released in six short volumes.
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Post by: George on March 19, 2011, 12:54:10 AM: Stephen King said that they'd never be re-released in a single volume...but they were.
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Post by: George on March 19, 2011, 12:54:43 AM: I think that I might also buy "The Shawshank Redemption."
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Post by: George on March 19, 2011, 12:55:12 AM: That's based on a short story by Stephen King.
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Post by: George on March 19, 2011, 12:55:27 AM: And now that we're finally close enough...
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Post by: George on March 19, 2011, 12:56:50 AM: PAGE SIX GREEN MILE DANCE!

(http://images2.fanpop.com/image/photos/9200000/Fetch-the-green-mile-9230137-900-447.jpg)

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