Topic: UP IN ARMS (Read 41545 times)

Jason · « **Reply #120 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:19:05 AM »

Quote from: Ben on July 11, 2007, 05:43:25 AM

Yeah! What he said.

The Lincoln Center space was not considered a "Broadway" house back in 1967 and the show was not playing at the Beaumont (IIRC). Neither the New York State Theatre or the Met space are considered Broadway houses and SP played at NY State Theatre.

Which is the same reason that the Patti LuPone GYPSY that we're seeing will not be eligible for any Tony awards. While City Center technically complies with the required seating minimum (499+ seats) and sits within the geographical boundaries to be considered a Broadway house, it is not one. I suppose they could make a special exception, but even then it'd probably only be considered a special event, which would rule out any awards for the performers. If it's as good as everyone says, they may consider a limited run in one of the (many) empty theatres before Patti goes off and does the show in London (another rumor floating about).

Did I mention that I'm SO EXCITED to see this show today?? Well, I AM!

Oh, and...good morning, everyone!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #121 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:23:53 AM »

The person who sent me the Hadley info is a subscriber to the Opera List; a reader from Washington DC had reported that Hadley killed himself. Hadley's manager confirmed that he did shoot himself but at 9:20am this morning he was still alive.

I just got an update that he is braindead, so the situation is grim.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #122 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:25:26 AM »

Quote from: Ben on July 11, 2007, 05:06:37 AM

After my little diatribe about Xanadu, I do want to say that Jose and I agree about 110 in the Shade. I lked the entire production and I thought Miss McDonald was glorious. It was a beautiful performance and if her name had been called as winner on Tony night I would not have been suprised. She and John McCullum as father and daughter were wonderful. She even won over one of our theatre mates who, as much as she enjoys McDonald, was resistant to the color-blind casting. She said after the show that it didn't matter. The color line disappeared and they were just "family".

Oh... And a few interesting tidbits from last night's performance...

-A gentleman next to me had an iPhone. And the people sitting in the row behind us just had to see it for themselves, so... The man was very cool about showing off his new toy, and said that everyone is asking to see it. He also said it was sort of strange that more of his direct circle of friends didn't already have one too - and he considered himself the less-technology driven one of the bunch. In any case, it was cool to see one up close.

-And while walking out of the theatre I noticed someone very familiar looking standing back at the bar. It turned out to be Lonny Price. I guess he was checking in on the troops.

-Oh, and Phylicia Rashad was in the audience last night too. And there were two VERY excited young woman during intermission who went up and talked to her for a bit. And then after they had finished talking with her, they rushed out to the lobby to meet their other friends.. "OOoooohh, I can't believe I just talked to her! I need to get outside so that I can scream... That was sooo cool. She was sooo nice!"

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #123 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:27:27 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on July 11, 2007, 08:23:53 AM

The person who sent me the Hadley info is a subscriber to the Opera List; a reader from Washington DC had reported that Hadley killed himself. Hadley's manager confirmed that he did shoot himself but at 9:20am this morning he was still alive.

Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #124 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:29:29 AM »

Hi, DR Ron Pulliam!

Jeanne · « **Reply #125 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:29:35 AM »

HELLO TO RON PULLIAM!!

Hope you're soon back with us on a regular basis!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #126 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:30:16 AM »

OK - Time to get ready to head down to 55th Street.

Laters...

elmore3003 · « **Reply #127 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:31:40 AM »

DR RonPulliam, c'est toi?

Jeanne · « **Reply #128 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:32:32 AM »

CALMING VIBES TO MR BK. May your CDs arrive very soon!

Jeanne · « **Reply #129 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:33:23 AM »

Must dash. Have a great day, everyone!

Jason · « **Reply #130 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:34:03 AM »

Sad news about Jerry Hadley, if the reports turn out to be true...

Edisaurus · « **Reply #131 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:42:51 AM »

Good luck on resolving your lease issues, DR Elmore!

Matt H. · « **Reply #132 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:45:24 AM »

Yes, I'm very sad to read about Jerry Hadley. Very disconcerting.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #133 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:46:06 AM »

I think I have Mr Hadley on a CANDIDE recording....I think.

Matt H. · « **Reply #134 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:47:20 AM »

He's on the massive SHOW BOAT recording. DOn't you have that?

Matt H. · « **Reply #135 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:48:14 AM »

I guess I will head down to read just a bit before starting on lunch preparation.

WBBL.

Jason · « **Reply #136 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:50:09 AM »

He's also on the "Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall" recording. He's in the SWEENEY TODD opening medley. I think he also sings "With So Little to be Sure Of" on the second disc.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #137 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:50:21 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on July 11, 2007, 08:47:20 AM

He's on the massive SHOW BOAT recording. DOn't you have that?

You are right, DR MATTH....that's where I remember his name!

Jason · « **Reply #138 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:50:46 AM »

And now I must finish dressing for the Patti/GYPSY extravaganza!!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #139 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:50:58 AM »

Quote from: Jason on July 11, 2007, 08:50:09 AM

He's also on the "Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall" recording. He's in the SWEENEY TODD opening medley. I think he also sings "With So Little to be Sure Of" on the second disc.

Of course....I have that video as well.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #140 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:51:18 AM »

Quote from: Jason on July 11, 2007, 08:50:46 AM

And now I must finish dressing for the Patti/GYPSY extravaganza!!

Put on your Sunday clothes.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #141 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:02:49 AM »

Good Afternoon! -Or Noon!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #142 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:03:07 AM »

Or Good 12:02-ish -

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #143 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:04:12 AM »

In any case...

After the matinee of Gypsy, I'm playing another one of those mock auditions for A Chorus Line like I did last week. Should be fun. Again. So, keep the home fries burning. -hmm.... Home Fries...

Laters...

Ginny · « **Reply #144 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:07:20 AM »

Earlier this morning, I got "drafted" to information-waitress, due to our being short-staffed. Just returned from an hour at the Information Services Desk.

bk · « **Reply #145 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:10:56 AM »

Quote from: Michael S on July 11, 2007, 04:49:18 AM

ASK BK DAY QUESTIONS:

Which performance from your television performances you would like to see on DVD?

Which performance is your favorite?

Which performance you would like to see buried in the Marianas Trench?

When you went to auditions what other actors did you always see that were reading for the same part you were?

I wouldn't mind seeing my Doctor's Hospital on DVD - either the original episode, or the version where they took two episodes and made it into a TV movie.

My favorite performance that I've ever given on film? Nudie Musical. On TV - they're all the same - choose one.

Buried performance - even though I wouldn't mind seeing it, clearly The Young Lawyers, my first TV guest shot.

I was always up against the same people - Wes Stern, Todd Sussman, Joel Kimmel (then an actor, not my brother, and not a writer, yet), and later on Sal Viscuso and a few others. We'd all get the same number of jobs - it was pretty even.

bk · « **Reply #146 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:17:31 AM »

No CD news. Looks like I'm now going to have to generate a new master and call the other print and pressing plant - of course, that's going to be a pain in the ass, but I guess I'll get to it if I have no news in the next forty-five minutes. This woman will RUE the day.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #147 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:20:45 AM »

Quote from: bk on July 11, 2007, 09:17:31 AM

No CD news. Looks like I'm now going to have to generate a new master and call the other print and pressing plant - of course, that's going to be a pain in the ass, but I guess I'll get to it if I have no news in the next forty-five minutes. This woman will RUE the day.

Isn't this the same place that gives you grief on a regular basis with every release? If so, why do you return to them?

FJL · « **Reply #148 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:21:15 AM »

Ginny is closing in on post 5555.

3DDiffusion · « **Reply #149 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:21:42 AM »

Question for BK:

Why aren't the rights to your play available to theater companies as soon as you finish the script?

How does that process work?

News:

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