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Title: OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 21, 2005, 10:45:47 PM
Well, you've read the notes, you've given the opening night notes an ovation, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home, which will be sometime in the middle of the run.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 21, 2005, 10:46:17 PM
And the word of the day is: PRETZEL!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 21, 2005, 10:49:46 PM
And who among us can guess which dear reader was nicknamed PRETZEL?
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Charles Pogue on May 21, 2005, 10:53:34 PM
Frank Sinatra songs

NIGHT & DAY
RAIN
OH, LOOK AT ME NOW
EVERYTHING HAPPENS TO ME
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: George on May 21, 2005, 11:01:47 PM
I just read the notes.  Sounds like a great evening, BK and everyone else involved (except for the girl at the airline counter).

I have no idea who might've been nicknamed Pretzel.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: George on May 21, 2005, 11:02:29 PM
Right now I'm listening to Donald's sparkling and exciting official HHW Broadway Radio Show.  Let me just say that I love Georgia Brown!  I don't have many of her recordings...only cast recordings really, but I love 'em. ;D

As for Frank, not a fan...but he recorded "Good Thing Going" from Merrily We Roll Along and "Send in The Clowns," so he's got points in my book. :)
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 21, 2005, 11:06:32 PM
Pretzel?  Hmmmmm....a DR has that nickname?  Hmmmmmmmm.....  My guess would be Ben - only because he was at the HHW gathering last night, and maybe the subject came up!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 21, 2005, 11:07:27 PM
DRAT! The Cat.  I think that was the first or second BK produced CD that I purchased many years before I knew BK or HHW was formed.  I was just intrigued by the CD cover and things I had read about the show over the years.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 21, 2005, 11:09:34 PM
Frank Sinatra....sang so many songs.   And I love so many of the versions of songs he sang - not ALL of course.  But I will choose three from his movies that I really really like with NO reservations:

The Tender Trap
High Hopes
Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 21, 2005, 11:10:58 PM
The story of the airline and the wheelchair and the seat exchange is very maddening.  I hope you read the name of the person on the nametag and can report it personally.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 21, 2005, 11:58:18 PM
Oh what a night. A Four Seasons reference. Or a Dells reference. Take your pick.

Although it was a rainy beginning, the evening went well, as reported. I ended up out with the Scarlet Street fellows at Danny's piano bar until about 1:30. Those cats are probably still going. Then it took forever to get home as the subways were scarce. At Joe Allen's, BK was in rare and wily form, yanking the chain of the German waitress who was well up to the challenge, querying Antonia about her job and why she isn't yet on HHW, stumping me with music trivia...Laughs were had. Laffs too.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 22, 2005, 12:00:58 AM
Sinatra faves (covering a few eras):
Nancy With the Laughing Eyes
Oh Look at Me Now
Nice 'N' Easy
Look to Your Heart (from TV "Our Town" production)
Loves Been Good to Me
There Used to Be a Ballpark
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 22, 2005, 12:11:38 AM
My pal works at HIGH SOCIETY magazine which is a magazine for men as opposed to PLAYGIRL, which is a magazine for, well, let's not kid ourselves, men! Anyways, same publisher (no connection to PLAYBOY), and apparently PLAYGIRL had an editor who was going to make the mag more upscale and stylish, eliminate some of the raunch etc. Alas, this did not go over well, readership went WAY down and thus, the ad on mediabistro seeking a new editor. MBarnum!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on May 22, 2005, 05:58:06 AM
DR MattH, re: your comments about Il Divo and the Daytime Emmys.

Since I watched the show, I saw why they claimed Il Divo was there.  I just didn't get it.  If they wanted to serenade the women on stage that would have been one thing.  

But they cut off the winner of Best Show (not letting her speak period).  Yet they had time to have singers (who are not connected to anything remotely Daytime) and Oscar the grouch (the thing is on till 11pm, i seriously doubt many kids are watching).  Well it just didn't make sense to me.

And agree, I loved the tribute to Bill Bell.  But agree they definitely should have mentioned the passing of Ruth Warrick.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on May 22, 2005, 05:58:52 AM
Interesting reading about the HHW gathering last night.  Glad everyone had a good time!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on May 22, 2005, 06:06:16 AM
Good morning, all!  I''ve cancelled all plans except for the movie at 3:00; I'm going to lie around, work on some things here, and rest.

Yes, the evening at Joe allen was a lot of fun, and - like our March gathering - a assemblage of some truly wonderful people.

DRJose, were you watching the crew or working the crew?
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Michael on May 22, 2005, 06:15:50 AM
Never really been a Frank Sinatra fan.

He is not even on my ipod.

I meant to mention yesterday about colorization of film. There was a b & W film that FS appeared in where he I think played an assassin. It is one of those films that is on DVD in a public domain release. Anyway the colorized it and gave him the new nickname of "Ol Brown Eyes"
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Michael on May 22, 2005, 06:18:09 AM
I should make an addedum to Frank Sinatra. I think he was at his best when he was a band singer. He was amazing, but once he became Frank Sinatra he lost it IMHO
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on May 22, 2005, 07:28:13 AM
Favorite Sinatra track:  "Saturday Night is the Loneliest Night of the Week"
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on May 22, 2005, 07:31:27 AM
Never really been a Frank Sinatra fan.

He is not even on my ipod.

I meant to mention yesterday about colorization of film. There was a b & W film that FS appeared in where he I think played an assassin. It is one of those films that is on DVD in a public domain release. Anyway the colorized it and gave him the new nickname of "Ol Brown Eyes"

Yes, that movie is titled SUDDENLY.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on May 22, 2005, 07:33:44 AM
Well, Jennifer, I guess Merv Griffin could have serenaded the ladies (he was a former big band singer), but I suspect they were going for female appeal with four hunks singing to the ladies (and a primarily female audience that watches the Daytime Emmys).

Oscar the Grouch and David Canary both work on daytime TV. The fact that their comedy skit came on past kids' bedtimes is beside the point. The kid audience for the Daytime Emmys would be miniscule.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on May 22, 2005, 07:35:33 AM
Favorite SInatra tracks (and I am not a great fan of his):

"Time After Time"

"I Didn't Know What Time It Was" (from the PAL JOEY film)
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on May 22, 2005, 07:36:22 AM
I read in VARIETY that the Douglas Fairbanks (and the other theater next door to it) are being torn down.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: SVU is being moved to 47th Street.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on May 22, 2005, 07:39:54 AM
A long day and night of rehearsals awaits me, so I will be E&T for most of the day.

Pray for Rosemary's Baby.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 07:41:10 AM
Oh...Love and Marriage, also from the television "Our Town" production.  I remember hearing that when I was little and thinking it was the cleverest thing EVER!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 07:46:15 AM
I hear you, DR MATTH.  Today is the Open House for the season of Putnam County Playhouse AND the auditions for the show I am directing I'LL BE BACK BEFORE MIDNIGHT.

Open House is being held a week earlier than usual because God forbid we interfere with the Graduation Ceremonies of ONE of the board members precious children!  So EVERYONE'S schedule is screwed up and people will be confused because the Box Office will be open today - and then closed for ONE WEEK until the opening week of OLIVER! even though usually the Open House marks the beginning of ticket sales for the season - and has for ten years.  Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

And I purposely selected the audition dates so that they would NOT be the same weekend as the Open House so that they auditions could be promoted separately and wouldn't be held in the middle of the Open House MADHOUSE that includes an OLIVER! rehearsal.  So I will be trying to have auditions with a hundred cars in the parking lot and a hundred rug rats running around with wooden bowls.  Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....

Anyway that will be my day.  I am hoping (since I also have a audition session tomorrow evening) that I at least get a few GOOD people that might be right for the four roles!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 07:46:47 AM
RANT OVER

I will let you know how it ALL turns out.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on May 22, 2005, 08:01:40 AM
Good luck with those auditions, DR JRand. You're going to need it with those conflicts facing you! Argh!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 08:15:52 AM
Good Morning!

Well, I tried to make it to the posting of the new Notes last night, but my body and my mind had other plans it seems.

And since I must soon get ready for today's round of shows...

-Which keyboard am I at today?!?!?

;)
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 08:20:55 AM
Frank Sinatra Songs -  When I was assisting with rehearsals for Ella & Her Fella Frank in Richmond a few years ago, I ended up listening to a lot of Sinatra.   More than I ever had up until that time, and I really haven't listened to much of him since then - at least on purpose.  In any case...

I loved "The Coffee Song" - Just a fun tune.  -Is that the proper title?  Or is it something with "Brazil" in the title?

And like DR Michael Shayne - and a lot of other people I found out - I, too, preferred Sinatra's days as a band singer.  The cat could really swing!  *I've also just recently discovered Bing Crosby's swingin' band singer days - great stuff!

And even though some of the renditions may not have been the best, almost of his collaborations with Quincy Jones are tops in my book.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 08:23:02 AM
Back to "Il Divo" for a sec...

As for their connection to Daytime TV - They were first presented on "The Oprah Show" for their official American TV debut.  They also made a cameo appearance on a soap opera in the past few months - and I thought it was a CBS one.  Maybe so?  Maybe not?

In short... It's all about selling CDs and possibly picking up a few extra viewers for the ratings.  Showbiz is just showbiz.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 08:25:09 AM
OHH!   Page Two!!!

Since I'm listening to some big band music right now...  How about...

Hmmm...

-I'm drawing a blank...

Well...

THE HOP!!!

-That'll have to do for now... My apologies..

:-\
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 08:25:26 AM
Good Morning, DR Jane!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 08:28:47 AM
Well, like DRs MattH and JRand I too have a long day ahead of me...

*I'm hoping the weather stays as nice as it is right now - another nap on Freedom Plaza would be great between shows!

I hope BK and the rest of the New York denizens continue to have a great weekend.

And I hope all the other Hainsies and Kimlets have very good days today too!

Go look at the clouds for a while.

:)

Laters...
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 08:29:34 AM
Oh...

DR Iris - Yes, David Miller is the American fourth of "Il Divo".
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 08:38:02 AM
I'm up, I'm up.  I always find it so easy to sleep late in New York, New York.

Very gray outside my window.

PRETZEL, baby, PRETZEL.  Who is it?

And where in tarnation IS everyone?
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jane on May 22, 2005, 08:45:54 AM
Jose a Cold Stone Creamery moved into my brother’s neighborhood and put his beloved Ben and Jerry’s out of business.  After many frustrating attempts he discovered the sorbet is enjoyable, far superior to their ice cream.

Do you order double crunchies on the Carvel ice cream cakes?  The only way to eat them IMHO.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jane on May 22, 2005, 08:48:46 AM
I missed Jose.

Bruce I hate to sit in the back of the plane and am more likely to get air sick back there.  I can understand your refusing to move.  I’m just shocked they lied about it.  By chance does the person in the wheel chair not board if they can’t get the seat they want?  
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: MBarnum on May 22, 2005, 08:49:20 AM
Jose a Cold Stone Creamery moved into my brother’s neighborhood and put his beloved Ben and Jerry’s out of business.  After many frustrating attempts he discovered the sorbet is enjoyable, far superior to their ice cream.

Do you order double crunchies on the Carvel ice cream cakes?  The only way to eat them IMHO.


I cannot image a Cold Stone Creamery putting a Ben and Jerry's out of business! I guess I just prefer B & J's...not that I get to eat it anymore  >:(
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 08:57:46 AM
I made sure to look for wheelchair people before I boarded - there wasn't a single wheelchair in sight.  And since they board from the front and back of the plane, there would have been no problem whatsoever.  It was a load of horse pucky.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 08:58:07 AM
Someone whom I nicknamed PRETZEL has not owned up to the fact.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 08:59:48 AM
AOL, ladies and gentleman.  Last night, everything was peachy keen re AOL.  Not a prob.  This morning, AOL has "lost connection" no less than seven times in a half-hour.  It's completely sickening and how they get away with it is even more sickening.  I am seriously thinking of alternatives now.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jane on May 22, 2005, 09:17:33 AM
Someone whom I nicknamed PRETZEL has not owned up to the fact.

And why would someone nicknamed PRETZEL own up to that fact ;D.  
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jane on May 22, 2005, 09:22:08 AM
Mbarnum I agree even though I’m not keen on B & J’s.  I find it is too sweet even for me and I simply don’t feel well after eating it.  I’m just lucky my brother doesn’t have a Baskin Robbins near him or I would gain tons of weight when I stay with him.  It is bad enough he is near a Whole Foods. :)
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: S. Woody White on May 22, 2005, 09:31:10 AM
RANT OVER

I will let you know how it ALL turns out.
Vibes for JRand!

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Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 09:43:27 AM
Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com?  Not when I'm in NY - I'm afraid everyone will have to pull their weight, oh, yes, I'm afraid everyone will have to pull their weight.  I shall now be on my way so they can clean the room - first to Drat! the Cat! then to Joe Allen, then back to the hotel.  I do hope I have some excellent reading matter upon my return.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Ben on May 22, 2005, 09:47:16 AM
Hmmm, if someone was nicknamed Pretzel last night then I was high on too much iced tea with lemon and missed that round in the repartee! I don't have a clue who has a new nickname.

Yes, a group of theatres on Theatre Row (42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues) are being torn down. Just about a year ago (maybe longer) they renovated some of the other facilities (including the theatre where DR Penny performed) and they built a brand new Playwright's Horizons facility. Now the theatres west of Dyer Avenue (a little jog in the street leading in and out of the Lincoln Tunnel) are being torn down and rebuilt, among them the Douglas Fairbanks and the John Houseman. A now defunt film/television studio will be torn down as well as an empty restaurant building. The 47th Street theatre space where FB: SVU will move is not the best location for that show, IMHO (if it's the place I'm thinking of, 47th Street just off 8th Avenue in a walk-up somewhat hole-in-the-wall space). Oh, well. That's some of the fun of New York. Finding performing spaces in the least likely of places.

The Soiree last night was quite wonderful. We had laughs and good food and better company. Larry left to go home right away as did I. Anthony had a performance last night and he was home waiting for me so I didn't join the gang going to various cabaret spots.

I'm about to head out again to see Anthony's show (how many time have I told you all this, it must be boring to you) along with 12 Morelli family members. That's the scary part. It will be a hoot. Then off for pizza at one of his cousin's.

Later, gaters.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Ben on May 22, 2005, 09:48:46 AM
Bruce, before you head to Drat the Cat, stop at the Half Price board to see which shows are up and playing this evening. On Sunday the booth opens at 11 am and sells tickets all day. Someone there can tell you which shows, other than Spelling Bee, are playing this evening.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: S. Woody White on May 22, 2005, 09:52:05 AM
Hmmm...Pretzel was at the dinner last night, and a regular at HHW...This eliminates Antonia, Tom Amorosi, and Richard Valley...And Ben hadn't posted yet by the time BK announced that he, BK, had given said Pretzel the nickname...

Having whittled the possibilities down to two, I'm going to guess that Pretzel is Rodzinsky!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: S. Woody White on May 22, 2005, 10:00:38 AM
Last night, to accompany our pork chops and cider-glazed carrots, I made hushpuppies.  The recipe made a whole bunch of hushpuppies, plenty for der Brucer and myself, and still with plenty left over.

This morning, when I awoke, all the hushpuppies were gone!

My hunch is that Fletcher got them down from where I'd set them, and shared with everyone else.  He's a good dog that way.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: S. Woody White on May 22, 2005, 10:06:20 AM
For the hushpuppies, I used a recipe of Emeril's (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_10300,00.html), but I found they cooked up better using a heaping teaspoon rather than a tablespoon of batter per pup.

Cider is a great cooking liquid for carrots.  Use enough to just cover, maybe toss in some ground cumin or other spice, and set to simmer very low until the carrots are cooked through.  The cider cooks down and makes for a very nice glaze.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Ginny on May 22, 2005, 10:11:16 AM
Sunday greetings!

I am enjoying a very quiet day, after several weeks of being 'way too busy.  DH Richard is off to Dayton to sing with one of his shape-note groups and I'm going to read, watch TV, and eat cold pizza.

Dinner last night at Joe Allen sounds quite delightful.  We went to The Jug, a local burger joint that has been around since Richard's parents were dating in the '30's.  They still have car hops, root beer in frosted mugs, and trays that hang on your car window.  It's only open May-September and this was our first visit for the season.  Last summer, DS  Rob worked there as a cook.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 22, 2005, 10:43:29 AM
As God is my witness, I have no recollection of anyone being nicknamed Pretzel. And I drank not a drop of alcohol. Therefore, perhaps Elmore is Pretzel?

PS: If I am Pretzel, I know not why. My lousy posture?
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 22, 2005, 10:48:48 AM
I like Coldstone okay. But it is such dense ice cream, I can't usually finish even the smallest size. I like the soft-served of Foster's or the Ol' DQ, neither of which have an NYC presence. Dipped cones. They are the answer to a lot of life's problems.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on May 22, 2005, 10:54:25 AM
As God is my witness, I have no recollection of anyone being nicknamed Pretzel. And I drank not a drop of alcohol. Therefore, perhaps Elmore is Pretzel?

PS: If I am Pretzel, I know not why. My lousy posture?


I swear, I heard nothing about anyone being Pretzel last night!  Is our BK hallucinating?
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on May 22, 2005, 10:57:02 AM
DRRodzinski, you were asking about other musicals by Julian slade; I bought one at tower last night, TRELAWNEY!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 22, 2005, 10:58:52 AM
Awesome! You had already bought that when I asked you about it? That's wild.
You know, I had totally forgotten buying the ZIP GOES A MILLION cast CD, and now I have that to listen to right now!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: TCB on May 22, 2005, 11:00:31 AM
Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com?  Not when I'm in NY - I'm afraid everyone will have to pull their weight, oh, yes, I'm afraid everyone will have to pull their weight.  I shall now be on my way so they can clean the room - first to Drat! the Cat! then to Joe Allen, then back to the hotel.  I do hope I have some excellent reading matter upon my return.


Pull their own weight!  You can't be serious.  At my age, I can't even pull a hamstring.

However, if it just a question of posting, then I will try during the day to add a few profound (or not) posts to the proceedings.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: S. Woody White on May 22, 2005, 11:01:54 AM
I like Coldstone okay. But it is such dense ice cream, I can't usually finish even the smallest size. I like the soft-served of Foster's or the Ol' DQ, neither of which have an NYC presence. Dipped cones. They are the answer to a lot of life's problems.
Nope, did a search and DQ doesn't have a branch in NYC.  More of a Jersey thing (http://www.dairyqueen.com/en-us/locate+a+store/MapQuestSearchResults.htm?&city=New%20York%20City&stateProvince=New%20York&country=en-us&brand=dqcom&radius=100).

Moo.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: TCB on May 22, 2005, 11:02:54 AM
Larry, I am so glad to know that you are out and about.  Please don't overdue it.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: George on May 22, 2005, 11:06:48 AM
And one for Mahler!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: George on May 22, 2005, 11:06:56 AM
My hunch is that Fletcher got them down from where I'd set them, and shared with everyone else.  He's a good dog that way.

You must be very proud of him! ;)
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 22, 2005, 11:07:40 AM
Yeah, S. Woody. Then if you go to Texas there is a Dairy Queen at practically every exit off every highway.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: S. Woody White on May 22, 2005, 11:08:39 AM
Pull their own weight!  You can't be serious.  At my age, I can't even pull a hamstring.
Just a chain or two, right?

 8)
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: S. Woody White on May 22, 2005, 11:09:55 AM
Yeah, S. Woody. Then if you go to Texas there is a Dairy Queen at practically every exit off every highway.
Have to keep those Texas boys and girls employed somehow.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: S. Woody White on May 22, 2005, 11:21:46 AM
Didn't ANYONE remember to take pics last night?
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: George on May 22, 2005, 11:39:56 AM
Didn't ANYONE remember to take pics last night?

Yes.  Last night BK wrote:

Quote
I was the only one to bring a camera to the gathering, but I won't be able to post the photographs until I get back to LA and can get them onto the computer.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: George on May 22, 2005, 11:40:14 AM
So...we wait. ;)
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Dan (the Man) on May 22, 2005, 12:06:51 PM
My favorite Sinatra recording is the entire In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning album.  A great recording to play on a rainy night when one is feeling moody.  
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: George on May 22, 2005, 01:42:32 PM
Well, I'll be off for now.  I have to take a shower and do stuff.  Tonight's ABC lineup from 7-11 p.m. will totally be "Must See TV" (an NBC reference ;) )
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: S. Woody White on May 22, 2005, 02:21:16 PM
I've got some ground vension thawing, and I can't decide whether I want to make a venison chili or a stroganoff.

Decisions, decisions, decisions!!!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: S. Woody White on May 22, 2005, 02:22:05 PM
I'll be danged, I found some more rice.   :-\
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jennifer on May 22, 2005, 02:44:25 PM
Yep tonight is the season finale of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES!

Right now I'm watching the Tom Cruise movie COLLATERAL.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: elmore3003 on May 22, 2005, 03:40:44 PM
I'm back from the new STAR WARS:  Something of the Sith.  Revenge?  I had a good time, perhaps a little less CGI and a bit more of the characters would have clarified some things.  I'm not a STAR WARS fanatic, so I forget who people are.  Sometimes a bit of reminding would be helpful, especially when over half the film seems to be watchng men in costumes waving light sabers at a person I'm trying to recall.  On the plus side, it was nice to see how it all falls into place for Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, and I loved John Williams' score, especially the moment when Princess Leia's theme from the very first film made its appearance.

I also watched today the Al Pacino MERCHANT OF VENICE, which I enjoyed quite a lot, even if it is basically the story of an ageing queen, a young hustler, a rich lady, and the Jew who helps them all out with a vengeance.  What glorious language!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jane on May 22, 2005, 04:15:02 PM
Elmore just today Keith was commenting too much time has lapsed since we saw the previous films.  It is too late to watch them again before we see the current movie.  
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jane on May 22, 2005, 04:22:26 PM
TCB and Jed, I am very sorry to say it looks like I won’t be able to see Annie Get Your Gun.  I’m very disappointed.  Might there be a recording?
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Danise on May 22, 2005, 04:29:27 PM
Hi all!

I was very glad to read that wonderful time was had by all last night.   :)

I've been working most of the day on that project for work.  I think I've done what they want.  

I'm sorry to say that I had throw your lovely flowers out today, DR Jane.  Thank you again for them.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Danise on May 22, 2005, 04:36:57 PM
DR Elmore, you didn’t remember what happened in the last Star Wars Movie?  Gasp!    I’m shocked!    ;)
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 05:17:23 PM
I'm back from Drat! the Cat! and dinner.  Seventy-seven posts???  Seventy-seven posts, my ASS.  Let's not get complacent around here just because I'm off doing very important things.  I will have a complete report on my day in the notes, but let's get some postin' goin' on, shall we?
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Ginny on May 22, 2005, 05:34:47 PM
Here's what I've done today:

Watched a DVD, "Recording The Producers" - about the making of the cast album.

Watched a PBS pledge-drive special "Broadway's Lost Treasures"

During the pledge breaks, I read Madeline Albright's autobiography, Madam Secretary.

DH Richard brought me frozen yogurt (chocolate and vanilla swirl).

All in all, a very relaxing day.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: S. Woody White on May 22, 2005, 05:45:06 PM
I didn't even bother with Star Wars II.

I felt so burned by SWUno that spending anything on the second, time or money, didn't seem worth it.

Der B, of course, has told me "But we have to see it, Star Wars is iconic."

No, chapters IV, V, and VI were iconic.  Chapters I, II and III are at best a con.

From what I've heard, the Wookie gets all the best dialogue.

 :P
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: S. Woody White on May 22, 2005, 05:47:26 PM
Today is National Vanilla Pudding Day.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jane on May 22, 2005, 05:59:46 PM
Danise you sure had the flowers a long time.  I'm impressed and I bet they looked rather pathetic by the time you trashed them. ;D  
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 22, 2005, 06:14:06 PM
What'd you choose, SWOody? Venison?
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 22, 2005, 06:15:17 PM
Same here, SWoody. After Jar Jar in episode 1, no need to return to the theater for me.
By the way, is there any brand that does not have a tie-in with Star Wars right now?
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 22, 2005, 06:18:35 PM
I just watched what I'd call a very good TV movie on ABC family. Skillfull script, well performed, very romantic in fact.
Patrick Dempsey and the girl from FATHER OF THE BRIDE in a movie called LUCKY 7.
This girl's mother died when she was young and gave her a list, just for fun, of things to accomplish in life. Of course, the girl takes everything literally and thinks it will be her 7th boyfriend who she marries. Complications ensue, etc. A good time.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Ginny on May 22, 2005, 06:20:13 PM
By the way, is there any brand that does not have a tie-in with Star Wars right now?

DR Rodzinski, I wondered the same thing at the grocery last weekend.  The only one to which we've succumbed is dark chocolate M & M's.  They're so-o-o-o good!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 22, 2005, 06:22:08 PM
It was "Patrick Dempsey Day" I guess, due to the season finale of whatever show he's on on ABC, because they also showed CAN'T BUY ME LOVE, which was one of the better teen comedies of the 80s, in my opinion.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 22, 2005, 06:24:46 PM
Ginny, they had Stormtroopers handing those things out in Times Square last week! "Come to the Dark Side". It almost becomes a ritual, this marketing stuff, where the press discusses the "impact on society", meanwhile the impact is enforced on society, really, by marketing and advertising folks. Such is the way of the world, I guess.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 22, 2005, 06:25:23 PM
JRand, how did it all go?
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 06:27:04 PM
Who is the mysterious Pretzel?  Is it Elvis Pretzel?
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 06:29:03 PM
WELL - the Open House was all right, except that the director, my cousin, didn't give the Rugrats a call time, so they started coming at noon and eating cookies as quickly as I could set them out.

I saw humpty dozen paper cups and paper plates disappear into the theatre and NEVER saw one come back out!

The show looks a bit scary, but there you are...OLIVER! with every kid in town, every era of costume, and accents from Cockney to Appalachia.  And all for just $8!!!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 06:29:15 PM
Mr Howard Morris has passed away.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 06:30:00 PM
I could cast my show with the people who showed up today, but I am hoping I get at least one more GOOD female lead choice tomorrow night.
Fingers crossed.

Thanks for the vibes everyone.  Wonder how MATTH is doing?
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 06:31:01 PM
Well this is quite a frenzy, BUT - I thought of my absolute favorite Frank Sinatra song, and was sure it would chosen by the time I got home but it was NOT.

Young At Heart, from the movie of the same name co-starring Miss Doris Day.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 06:32:11 PM
Hi DR GINNY (and DH RICHARD) and DR RODZINSKI and DR ANN!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 22, 2005, 06:33:24 PM
They also were handing out a new M&MAZING Candy Bar, which is like a chocolate bar filled with mini m&ms. The peanut butter one was most excellent.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 22, 2005, 06:35:15 PM
JRand-
Did any of the kids ask for more cookies, like "Please Sir, May I have some more?"
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 22, 2005, 06:37:01 PM
Ooh, that is a good one, "Young at Heart".
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on May 22, 2005, 06:38:51 PM
Howard Morris, from Andy Griffith?
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Ginny on May 22, 2005, 06:42:18 PM
DR JRand - What show are you casting and may I try out, er, audition  ;)?
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Ginny on May 22, 2005, 06:44:18 PM
The other productive thing I've done today is update my book group's website at:

www.orgsites.com/oh/joyluckclub (http://www.orgsites.com/oh/joyluckclub)
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: DearReaderLaura on May 22, 2005, 06:57:04 PM
DR SWoody, your rice comments always make me laugh.

Here is a photo showing the inside of the sanctuary after our first event. I am pleased to say that the room makes our singing sound very good! Libraries do not make for good singing.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 07:02:51 PM
Lovely sanctuary DR LAURA!

Of course DRGINNY - I am directing a mystery-comedy-thriller by Peter Colley titled I'LL BE BACK BEFORE MIDNIGHT....fingers crossed that I can make it live up to its potential.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 07:03:19 PM
Yes DR RODZINSKI....indeed Mr Howard Morris....It's me, it's me, it's Ernest T!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 07:12:54 PM
JRand-
Did any of the kids ask for more cookies, like "Please Sir, May I have some more?"

Not that first kid....and I was ready for him, doncha know!  ;D
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Dan (the Man) on May 22, 2005, 07:20:12 PM
Who is the mysterious Pretzel?  Is it Elvis Pretzel?


I'm betting that it's DR Sandra.  Just a hunch.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 07:23:27 PM
Hmmmmmm....I thought it was someone in attendance, my reading skills aren't what they used to be.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Dan (the Man) on May 22, 2005, 07:30:04 PM
Hmmmmmm....I thought it was someone in attendance, my reading skills aren't what they used to be.

That's what I thought initially, but everyone who attended last night denied even hearing the word Pretzel was mentioned.

Unless...unless...
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 07:36:42 PM
Hmmmmmmm....maybe it's a plot.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 07:53:46 PM
PRETZEL!

Pretzel, as stated much earlier in the notes, was my nickname for dear reader Jane, when we were MUCH younger.

Let's not achieve a new all-time low.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 08:05:30 PM
Mystery solved.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 08:05:52 PM
Sunday In New York.

That is the name of my new play.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 08:06:27 PM
Off thy butt cheeks, oh my droogs.  It's time to post, it's time to dance, it's time to shake our collective bootays whilst eating Swedish Fish.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 08:06:57 PM
Apparently I will be attending some awards ceremony tomorrow after the session with Kerry.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 08:07:08 PM
Hmmmmmmm....since everyone here has seen so much and done so much theatre, and this will be my first time working on this particular show....

Strengths and weaknesses of PIPPIN, please.  Ideas for staging, costuming, and characters always appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 08:07:50 PM
Well be ready with a speech just in case it's one of those surprise things when they are really honoring YOU.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 08:08:20 PM
Too many DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES fans here obviously.  They will all be back in a bit.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 08:08:32 PM
It was rainy again today - when I left it wasn't.  It was quite nice, so I didn't wear a coat or bring an umbrella.  Of course, just before Drat started, the rains came.  Not like last night's, not too much, but still, after the show I had to sprint over to Joe Allen so I wouldn't get soaked.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 08:09:58 PM
The key word to remember with Pippin, which most directors completely don't understand, but which Fosse understood brilliantly, is "magic" as in Magic to Do.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on May 22, 2005, 08:10:38 PM
SOme of us were also away during important business today and had no computer access. Mc. Renaud's cafe in Acts 1 and 2 does not have terminals at the table.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 08:13:05 PM
Update La Cage!  Put wireless in Renaud's cafe.  

Someone on my floor is having a partay.  Perhaps they are serving Swedish Fish.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on May 22, 2005, 08:15:20 PM
I am very sorry to read that about Howard Morris.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on May 22, 2005, 08:16:22 PM
At least the theater paid for our dinner between afternoon and evening rehearsals. I wasn't expecting that!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 08:21:49 PM
Glad you made it DR MATTH!

Go find the party...I bet someone would want to meet John Smithee from TFNM!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 08:22:14 PM
Magick - got it!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 08:22:41 PM
Silent SCARAMOUCHE is on in 30 minutes.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 08:29:34 PM
I'm still thinking it's eight-thirty rather than eleven-thirty.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on May 22, 2005, 08:30:29 PM
I'll have DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES to look forward to tomorrow. I noticed that ABC is also rerunning tonight's show next Saturday night at 10, too, in case someone forgot to set a recorder.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Matt H. on May 22, 2005, 08:32:36 PM
Also, I have to part company with BK on this week's two one hour ALIAS episodes. I found them exciting, moving, quite juicy dramatically with some good moments for many in the cast. Looking forward to that finale this Wednesday.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 08:36:01 PM
I'm still thinking it's eight-thirty rather than eleven-thirty.

You're on that crazy Californy time.  ;D
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 08:36:36 PM
I think you are both looking forward to the ALIAS finale, but for different reason.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 08:37:16 PM
MR BK what NYC landmarks can you see from your hotel room.  Take photos to post when you get home.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 08:45:51 PM
Here come the late night denizens!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 08:47:25 PM
DRJOSE are we any closer to the rag bag?  When does the Canadian tradeout happen?

You have only told me a million times.

MR BK did Mr Tom Valley say when the next SS issue would be coming out?  And are any of my reviews in it?

What do you mean you didn't mention me?
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: Jrand73 on May 22, 2005, 08:56:58 PM
Time for Scaramouche!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 08:58:34 PM
Good Evening!

Back from both shows today... Whew!  Good audiences today which is what we all needed after a very long week.  *And, as a sort of bonus for the cast, since they had all the extra rehearsals this past week with the tour supervisors, stage management has cancelled all the day work for this week.  Instead, they'll just do little fixes an hour before the curtain.  Very nice.

-And a bunch of us are also going to the Noon matinee on Thursday of Big River at Ford's Theatre.  It's the Theatre Deaf West production. I am sooooo looking forward to it.

And now that I've had a nice soak in the tub, a hot shower, some tea (Throat Coat - way too much sinus drainage the past few days), and an apple pastry(!)....
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 09:00:22 PM
DR JRand - The tour finishes here July 2, then a week in Detroit, and then they go to Canada for 12 weeks, so...

*I do know that some costume supervisors are coming in two weeks, so...

I'll keep you posted.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 09:05:33 PM
I can see the TKTS booth.

Yes, I'm looking forward to the Alias finale because it will be my finale for the show as well.  I'm glad MattH found something to like in those two one-hour episodes which they tried to tell us were a two-hour special episode.  I found nothing to like at all - just bathos, more bathos, and one ridiculous moment after another.  Again, I have never loved the show, even in its best moments, but you used to be able to count on it at least being fun and wacky and weird.  I find it all completely predictable now, and these awful new plot "twists" introduced only to be dropped instantly (think Joel Grey) have done the show in, at least from where I sit.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 09:06:04 PM
Scaramouch my ASS.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 09:06:50 PM
I'm going to try to stay up until one NY time, at which point I'll post the new notes.  I've got to at least get eight hours, so the latest I can go to bed to do that is 1:30.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 09:08:54 PM
DR Jrand - As for Pippin...

Musically speaking, as long as you have a kick-ass pianist and drummer, you should be fine.  It's always been a pop-rock score to me.  There's no need to "legitmize" it.

As BK mentioned, the key thing is "Magic".  And continuing on that theme, some things just happen in the piece for no rhyme or reason.  When they do, just let them happen, let them be.  As soon as you try to explain the why and how, it just bogs down the proceedings.  It's Magic.  *Remember, you can always "blame" The Leading Player.  ;)

Will you be incorporating the "new" ending that Mr. Schwartz is apparently fond of?

Be sure to check out stephenschwartz.com and themusicalschwartz.com for other assorted info.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 09:11:49 PM
Oh, and I think I've mentioned this before, but Pippin has to be one of my all-time favorite score to listen to and to play(!!!).  There was one "season" where I had ended up helping out with four productions almost back to back.  I never tired of the score.  *Although, I will admit, I do wish that they would "fix" that horrible manuscript piano/vocal/conductor's score.

**But I still crack a smile each time I start playing "Magic To Do", and instead of it saying "The Leading Player" over "Join us....", it says, "Ben".

:)
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 09:19:15 PM
Ah, Dairy Queens...

Steve used to work at one many, many, many years ago.  However, since he worked at one, he was always steering me toward some of the other options on the menu other than the Heath Bar Blizzard.  His favorite has always been the Peanut Buster Parfait.  In fact, one his jobs was crushing the peanuts by hand - and the other nuts as well.  Of course, nowadays, all the nuts come pre-crushed from the purveyors.

Occasionally, he'll get a little "attitude" from a clerk who says, "I'm sorry, but I can't make a Blizzard/Sundae/etc. with that combination of ingredients." "Yes, you can.  I know it's not on the menu, but you can make it.  And since it's still using the same amount of ice cream and three toppings, you just have to charge me the same price as a regular Blizzard/Sundae/etc."

My favorite thing to do is to ask for my Blizzard to be made with the Chocolate Soft-Serve and not the Vanilla which is the standard even for some of the more chocolate-y variations.  *But I also found out from Steve that the Chocolate Soft-Serve base is more "unstable" than the Vanilla - it goes bad faster.  So that's why some DQ locations actually don't have Chocolate Soft-Serve all the time - if at all.

*And my favorite custom Blizzard right now is Chocolate Soft-Serve (when available), chocolate cone dip, pecans and caramel.  YUMMERS!!!!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 09:22:46 PM
Last night, to accompany our pork chops and cider-glazed carrots, I made hushpuppies.  The recipe made a whole bunch of hushpuppies, plenty for der Brucer and myself, and still with plenty left over.

This morning, when I awoke, all the hushpuppies were gone!

My hunch is that Fletcher got them down from where I'd set them, and shared with everyone else.  He's a good dog that way.

Yeah, yeah, yeah... Blame it on the dog... How convenient.  Notice any crumbs this morning in DR DerBrucer's beard?  Or perchance, were you "sleepwalking" last night?

;)
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 09:23:22 PM
Ah, Dairy Queens...


Hmmm...

That's way too easy an opening...

;D
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 09:28:59 PM
Richmond still has a bunch of DQs in town, but Bruster's is also starting make it's presence known.  -And they have lots of TV commercials too.  -I have yet to try them.

There was a Ben & Jerry's in Carytown, but it closed down after less than a year.  It basically opened up across the street - well one block down and across the street - from Bev's Ice Cream which became many a Richmonder's favorite place to go for great ice cream in just a few shorts months after opening.  B&J also happened to a block up and over from another Richmond stand-by - The Little Yogurt Shop - which sells frozen yogurt and Italian Ices.  *And they're "small" is quite a generous cup, and a bargain at $1.25!  They also have some great flavors too.

I have a feeling if Ben & Jerry's had opened closer to one of the school campuses or even in a mall, it might have had a better chance of surviving.

*I also have to say the pricing in the Scoop Shops has been a deterrent for me.  For the price of ONE scoop in a scoop shop, once can head down to the grocery down the street and buy a pint!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 09:30:20 PM
PRETZEL...

Hmm...

PRETZEL...

*Just imagine that being said by Homer Simpson...
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: George on May 22, 2005, 09:36:08 PM
I took my niece to my parents' house for dinner (spaghetti and garlic bread), then we watched the first half hour of "Extreme Makeover:  Home Edition."  We left then and I watched the rest of it at home.  I went on-line at about 8:55 p.m. to check the Comcast picture of the day and the first article's synopsis in the Entertainment section was one of the big secret bits of info about "Desperate Housewives!"  How dare they give out that information BEFORE it broadcasts!  HOW RUDE!  Now I'm watching "Desperate Housewives."
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 09:54:32 PM
OH!...

Just like DR Rodzinski recently did, I finally finished the Benjamin Kritzer Trilogy earlier today.

I was one of the first people to receive a copy of the book - most graciously signed by BK - last summer.  In fact, I received it right before heading out to LA to work on What If?, I believe.  I had started it a few times, but always seemed to get sidetracked for some reason or another.

Well...  I started reading it again two weeks ago, and today between shows, I finished "Kritzer Time".  And as I finished it... and wiped away a tear or two... I realized that now was the perfect time for me to read - and finish - the book.

Just as Benjamin Kritzer closes off one chapter of his life, and embarks on a new one, I'm doing the exact same thing right now.  Bringing lots of things to closure.  Settling old scores.  Letting other ones just go.  Looking back on the previous couple of years - my life back in Richmond - and seeing how it all fits together.  How all those years have led me to where I am today.  And to where I need to be, need to go next.

As Little Red says in Into the Woods, "Well, excited and scared."

And just thinking back over the past couple of weeks and months, it really is time for me to move on.  I guess the ball started rolling last summer when Edwina, my favorite waitress, anytime, anywhere, was 'retiring' due to her double-knee replacement surgery.  Then there was all that time in LA working on What If?.  New faces.  New places.  New connections.  Of course, right before What If? came into my life, there was all that crap with my alma mater and my "losing" the job I had there.

My friend, Mark, who happens to be one of the few close friends I have, is also moving out of Richmond soon.  He's got a new job, and he's heading to Pittsburgh at the end of month.  And even the other close and almost-close friends I have in Richmond we're surprised to hear that I was moving now - they had all assumed I had already left since I was never around town that much as it was.  *And while working on Jewish Thighs and staying in New York, I was already feeling like I was living there, not just staying there for a few weeks.

And then Steve finally bought a new place of his own.  He's moved onto another stage of his life too.  There will always be something special between us.  We will always be close whether I'm a mile away or 340 miles away (that's roughly the distance from Richmond to NYC).  ;)  I now know what it is like to have not only a friend, but a soulmate.  Something that is truly wonderful and special.

Thank you, BK, for a wonderful read.  A wonderful journey.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: William F. Orr on May 22, 2005, 09:54:36 PM
Three minutes to one and I am up with a cramp in my calf.  At least I finished today's (yesterday's) notes on time for a change.  I understand BK will be locking them in three minutes.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: William F. Orr on May 22, 2005, 09:54:55 PM
two...
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: William F. Orr on May 22, 2005, 09:56:06 PM
I see my clock is not in agreement with the old clock on the haineshisway wall.

But mine is correct, because it is synchronized with Cablevision.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 09:56:23 PM
*Oh, and schedules permitting, it looks like Steve and I will be up in NYC the second week of June.  I just hope that all my house seat requests go through since it's Tony season.  Fingers and toes crossed!
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: William F. Orr on May 22, 2005, 09:57:08 PM
and Cablevision is the only important standard, timewise, in this house.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: JoseSPiano on May 22, 2005, 09:59:49 PM
Well... I need to clear some dishes out of the sink...

Will the New Notes be posted when I return?

We shall see...

Laters...

(cue ominous chords)
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: William F. Orr on May 22, 2005, 10:02:00 PM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]PAGE SIX DANCE[/MOVE]
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Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: William F. Orr on May 22, 2005, 10:03:33 PM
One oh six, leg cramp gone, and I'm back to bed.  See all of y'all in the morning.

Pleasant dreams BK et al.
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: William F. Orr on May 22, 2005, 10:04:04 PM
et jose et tcb
Title: Re:OPENING NIGHT
Post by: bk on May 22, 2005, 10:06:13 PM
Thanks, Jose.  

New notes are up, and I'm changing topic threads now.