Topic: ARTHUR MURRAY TAUGHT ME DANCING IN A HURRY (Read 29058 times)

vixmom · « **Reply #150 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:04:17 PM »

is that so wrong?

Matthew · « **Reply #151 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:05:30 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on August 18, 2005, 01:04:17 PM

is that so wrong?

Hell no!!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #152 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:06:12 PM »

Quote from: bk on August 18, 2005, 09:29:09 AM

I managed to go back to sleep and get a couple more hours of shut-eye.

I am almost never able to do that. Once I wake up, it's a rare, rare morning when I can fall back asleep. When I was younger, I could do it easily, but since I turned 50, I can't do it.

So see what horrors lie ahead for you, bk, when YOU turn 50!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #153 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:08:44 PM »

Quote from: JRand54 on August 18, 2005, 11:34:17 AM

DR VIXMOM - I am standing just above PIPPIN, wearing a baseball cap and holding a tambourine over his head!

This link might work better for anyone interested.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v222/PutnamPlayhouse/Pippin%202005/?action=view&current=caststaff.jpg

Fun Photo, DR JRand. When we did Pippin, we had a cast of only 9 or 10 (I don't remember exactly, it was a long time ago) and all the characters except Pippin and the Leading player came out of the players. For example I was a player in all the scenes that there were players, except for Berthe's scene, when I donned the Berthe costume and became Berthe. It was a fun way to do it and was really the only way we could in the small space we had. We also did it in the round, (well perhaps oblong is a better word) which was fun.

Matt H. · « **Reply #154 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:09:47 PM »

Quote from: Jason on August 18, 2005, 10:49:25 AM

If there is one thing I cannot stand it's to hear people chewing their food and the girl that sits across from me is smacking her lips on a salmon and spinach salad and it's driving me crazy!! I guess it's better than the two bananas she squishes through her teeth everyday as a snack, or the oatmeal and (whole!) almonds she tears through each morning, but still...STOP THE MADNESS!!

Yes, one of the things I hate most in the world is to hear someone eat. My brother is the world's worst about that.

Matt H. · « **Reply #155 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:12:15 PM »

Yes, indeed, good good wishes and many broken legs on your premiere tonight, DR Jose.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #156 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:12:46 PM »

Break a Leg DR JOSE!!!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #157 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:17:25 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on August 18, 2005, 01:08:44 PM

Fun Photo, DR JRand. When we did Pippin, we had a cast of only 9 or 10 (I don't remember exactly, it was a long time ago) and all the characters except Pippin and the Leading player came out of the players. For example I was a player in all the scenes that there were players, except for Berthe's scene, when I donned the Berthe costume and became Berthe. It was a fun way to do it and was really the only way we could in the small space we had. We also did it in the round, (well perhaps oblong is a better word) which was fun.

We did BABY with 8 people in the cast: the three couples and then 2 people who played the other roles. In numbers where other chorus people were needed (like "Two People in Love" which we called our "Love American Style" number), everyone came on stage when ensemble was needed. It worked wonderfully well.

Matt H. · « **Reply #158 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:19:41 PM »

Watched the William Powell documentary today. It was OK, but I longed for more movie clips. The information on his stage career and work in silents was very interesting.

Jennifer · « **Reply #159 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:21:31 PM »

Hmm, i'm watching the Big Brother show, House Calls, for the first time now. It's very interesting!

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/bigbrother6/insider/index.php

Matt H. · « **Reply #160 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:21:55 PM »

I watched the episode from THE THIN MAN TV show which is on the special features disc, too. I remember liking the show as a kid (probably because of Asta). Not the greatest show in the world, had none of the "feel" of the THIN MAN films, but for a half hour mystery series, probably not the worst ever made.

bk · « **Reply #161 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:22:11 PM »

Back from the pressing plant, the El Portal, and my booklet designer's home environment.

We received two lovely reviews today, which I'll either reprint here or link to.

bk · « **Reply #162 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:24:11 PM »

Let's see if this works:

http://www.talkinbroadway.com/sound/aug1805.html

Matt H. · « **Reply #163 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:24:26 PM »

Then I put in SECONDS and watched the first hour. Such wonderful direction, great moody cinematography by James Wong Howe, and easily Rock Hudson's best performance ever.

After the run of bedroom comedies and action dramas he had done, however, it's not hard to see how the public just would not like him in this. I liked it then, and I like it now.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #164 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:28:15 PM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on August 18, 2005, 06:29:04 AM

I am inspired to compose me some poetry:

Oh, dark gunk under my fingernails,
Whence forth did you come?
.....

DR Dan (the Man), you have now given us proof that you are the lovechild of Phoebe Buffay and the captain of a passing Vogon starship!

td · « **Reply #165 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:32:29 PM »

Quote from: Jason on August 18, 2005, 12:45:48 PM

TD: Behave!!

If I were misbehavin', I'd have named names. . .

Jason · « **Reply #166 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:36:13 PM »

The Greek's name has not been revealed!

Bestill my heart...the Admin Assistant just started dancing in the middle of the office. Did I mention that the Admin Assistant was a dancer in the Euro tour of HAIR and in Broadway Bares? Wowzah...

Matthew · « **Reply #167 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:39:48 PM »

Quote from: Jason on August 18, 2005, 01:36:13 PM

The Greek's name has not been revealed!

Brandy Bottle Bates <insert fanfare>

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #168 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:44:49 PM »

Good Afternoon!

The dryers should be done drying in about 10 minutes, so in the meantime....

I came across this article in Richmond's Style Weekly. -Just another reason to get out of dodge - well, at least Richmond... Well, maybe even Virginia. *Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure this type of attitude and situation exists elsewhere.

http://styleweekly.com/back.asp

vixmom · « **Reply #169 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:46:08 PM »

Quote from: bk on August 18, 2005, 01:24:11 PM

Let's see if this works:

http://www.talkinbroadway.com/sound/aug1805.html

very nice indeed!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #170 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:47:54 PM »

However, elsewhere in this week's issue a nice re-review of Stella's, my favorite place to eat in Richmond - as well as a nice tribute to the namesake herself, Stella Dikos.

http://styleweekly.com/article.asp?idarticle=10830

*And it was nice to see a picture of Stella - since I don't think I have one of her.

...Of course, now I want a bowl of her avgolemono soup and a slice of her baklava and/or her Greek Cheese Pie and/or her Homemade Bread and/or her Black Walnut-Apple-Streusel Loaf and/or....

François de Paris · « **Reply #171 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:51:00 PM »

Dear Ron P.,

We share your grief!
Everytime I read about Charlie Chaplin I think of Miss Vickie... and I know you'll know why I'm saying that!

When my Mimi cat disappeared from my parents' house, I was living in Florida, and we never found her body and that thought still hurts!
It might seem foolish to some but losing a pet is like losing a dear relative or friend.
It's ok to feel sad!

Matt H. · « **Reply #172 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:51:08 PM »

Quote from: Jason on August 18, 2005, 01:36:13 PM

The Greek's name has not been revealed!

Bestill my heart...the Admin Assistant just started dancing in the middle of the office. Did I mention that the Admin Assistant was a dancer in the Euro tour of HAIR and in Broadway Bares? Wowzah...

See! There are some NICE things about working there!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #173 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:53:03 PM »

Thanks for all the Broken Leg Wishes! Much welcomed and appreciated.

As for the "opening" comments... Well... No Comment.

Jason · « **Reply #174 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:54:07 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on August 18, 2005, 01:51:08 PM

See! There are some NICE things about working there!

Well, if you could see the looks the Admin Assistant gives me - you know the kind where you feel like you're not worthy to exist - you wouldn't be so impressed.

Matt H. · « **Reply #175 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:56:07 PM »

Quote from: Jason on August 18, 2005, 01:54:07 PM

Well, if you could see the looks the Admin Assistant gives me - you know the kind where you feel like you're not worthy to exist - you wouldn't be so impressed.

I know those looks very well indeed. Sorry about that. $:-\$

td · « **Reply #176 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:56:08 PM »

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The Greek's name has not been revealed!

True, but the chef's name has. . .

Quote

As for the "opening" comments... Well... No Comment.

What I think Jose is trying to say is that his lips are sealed.

vixmom · « **Reply #177 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:56:35 PM »

Quote from: Jason on August 18, 2005, 01:36:13 PM

The Greek's name has not been revealed!

Bestill my heart...the Admin Assistant just started dancing in the middle of the office. Did I mention that the Admin Assistant was a dancer in the Euro tour of HAIR and in Broadway Bares? Wowzah...

is he in costume?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #178 on:** August 18, 2005, 01:56:54 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on August 18, 2005, 12:47:00 PM

what is the date?

Why thank you for asking!

It's next Friday, August 26. In fact, that is also DR Jrand's natal anniversary too. -As I'm sure BK will be sure to post in the notes for that day.

In any case...

I was actually thinking of holding some sort of "party" - especially since I'll be in New York City. Once I'm back Sunday, I'll start planning, although, I just want something informal. I'll probably just pick a place, pick a time span, and get the word out. As long as I'm among friends, I know it will be a good birthday.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #179 on:** August 18, 2005, 02:01:26 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on August 18, 2005, 01:04:17 PM

is that so wrong?

There is nothing wrong with that at all. And since they just recently did another round of sprucing up and house-cleaning, you may notice some new things since the last time you saw it.

You'll also be seeing Hugh Panaro as the Phantom - love him - just wish he wasn't all covered up in that show - what a face! what a body!

And if he indeed is going to join the cast of Lestat, well, then you may be catching one of his final performances as The Phantom.

Enjoy!

*I'd actually be interested in meeting you at the show, but I'm heading down to Charlotte that weekend for fall SETCs. -Timing is everything.

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