Haines His Way

I've spent the afternoon listening to Jerry Herman's LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. A community theater near here is probably doing it in the fall, and I've been asked to audition for Georges. I've always loved the show (have seen it on Broadway and in local productions) but am not sure it's right for me. I still have a couple of months before I have to decide whether to try for it.

Off to rehearsal....  It will be over soon.  I did not direct the show, I didn't choreograph the show, I am not in charge of the sound or the music or the vocals.  I will do my part and the the makeup.  Then I will go home.

And it will be somebody's favorite show of the season.

What is the play and what part are you playing?

He's playing the role of doting make-up artist.

TCB and Elmore3003, I am shocked at your self control! LOL!

DR Jane: Will you and Keith go out to a nice dinner tonight?

I have no self control, but I prefer self abuse.

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So, since I missed chat last night, were there any topics discussed that the rest of us who missed it need know about?

Rain, rain go away.

So many topics were discussed and we laughed and laughed and just when we thought we could laugh no more, we laughed again.

OF course, MattH, you know I'll expect you to call me with some of the results right after they happen!

Which means I get to watch The Sopranos final episode before the show.

Happy Anniversary

Sad to be all alone in the world.  Where in tarnation IS everyone?  Siesta time?

I have just returned from a glorious and sparkling dinner with DRs Penny O, Elmore and Jason. We went to Joe Allen's (Joe says hello BTW). First of all, DR Jay, I'm sorry to report that between the four of us, we had no camera so there will be no pictures. There will, however, be plenty of witty repartee about the event. I will post, Penny will post, Elmore will post, Jason will post. We will be our own frenzy!

Dirt was dished, reputations were sullied and I won't be able to think of certain DRs again without a smile on my face. Modesty forbids me from naming names. Suffice it to say that we laughed and laughed, (as Bruce said about chat) and then we laughed some more. I had a delicious Seven Grain Salad (very healthy) and a glass of fresh brewed Iced Tea. DR Elmore had a gargantuan piece of meatloaf with fresh spinach and whipped potatoes (whatever did the potatoes do to make Mr. Allen whip them???). DR. Penny had a small dinner salad the size of a large child with a wonderful gorganzola dressing (on the side, of course) and our Dear Jason had le bifteck avec des pommes frites. Tres delicious (I can't remember the French spelling and I don't have the French dictionary handy, so sue me).

We do have to thank Mr. Pacino for picking up the tab. He was very gracious. When we mentioned Bruce, he perked up and said "Any friends of Bruce are friends of mine. Consider it paid for". Well, after modest protestations, we we acquiesed. Then, to our surprise, the lovely and charming Miss Frances Sternhagen offered to pay for our dessert. As Penny was about to leave for a performance of Phantom of the Opera (it's Tuesday at 7 here in New York so the performance began an hour earlier tonight) we declined her kind offer, but we did thank her and told her we would send our best regards to Bruce from her.

The funny thing is, Frances and Al were really there, and may still be for all we know.

I hope this is a good interim report until the others have a chance to chime in. Penny will report after the theatre, Elmore after his mission to 66th Street and West End Avenue (a Magic Show reference) and Jason when he returns to Brooklyn via the E train.

Au revoir mes amis.

Well, it was a celebrity filled event, and no paparazzi, so I'm afraid no photos will be posted on this site from Joe Allen's.  My two new favorite celebrities are DRs Jason and Ben, both true gentlemen and sparkling guests.  I think a jolly time was had by all.  What do Joe Allen's, Liza Minelli, and Bruce Kimmel all have in common?  It's a secret we can't divulge here!  Let's discuss the menu:  I had the meatloaf, and even though I don't like cooked spinach, I didn't vomit on the floor, Miss PennyO had a small salad and a sour apple martini, Ben had seven-grain salad which looked very good, and if you've followed today's board you know Jason had sirloin.

At her audition, my other favorite celebrity, Miss PennyO, sang her high E-flat as well as a high B in "Vilia" and seemed pleased with the results. Now she's off to see PHANTOM.  

To continue the festivities, I spoke briefly to Frances Sternhagen, whose son Paul is in WHERE'S CHARLEY?, and at Lincoln Center I ran into David Caruso.
Such a night!