Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Advanced search  

News:

Pages: 1 [2] 3 4 ... 13   Go Down

Author Topic: THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK  (Read 39360 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Ben

  • Guest
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #30 on: August 31, 2007, 04:59:53 AM »

When I go to the theatre I don't go expecting to dislike the show. I WANT to like it. I love the theatre, it can be a magical place and I go hoping for the best. I say all this because last night I went to see Walmartopia, a new "musical" about how Wal-Mart is taking over America. It's two hours of my life that I can't get back (you see where I'm going with this). I really wanted to like the show but there is so little about that I can praise. Granted, it's not as bad as Perfect Crime (the gold standard for bad) but it just doesn't work. There is so much wrong with the show on so many levels (script, music, performances, direction) that I end up sounding like a chat board ranter and I don't want to do that.

If executives from Wal-Mart worried about this show and the effect on the reputation of the store they have nothing to worry about. It's bad enough that people will just dismiss it as  agit-prop politcal theatre. I remember this show being one of the hits of last year's Fringe Festival (I didn't see it then) but for the life of me I can't figure out why. The book is dreadful. It's one cliche after another. There is little truth or honesty in what's being presented (aside from the facts they present about Wal-Mart). The music and lyrics are trite and at times even embarrassing. What's even more disappointing is when I got home I read the Playbill (the theatre was too dark to be able to read much) and I was mistaken in thinking this was a group of amateurs or semi-professionals taking a jump to the Off-Broadway level. There are people in this show with real credits. The audience was packed with friends and supporters so the response was strong but my friend and I left shaking our heads. I can't imagine this having any kind of a run, especially after it opens and critics have their say. I saw Linda Winer (the critic from Newsday) and Roma Torre (from NY1 News) in the audience. I will be interested to hear what they have to say. I respect their opinions (even when we disagree) and I can't imagine either one will have much good to say about the show.
Logged

singdaw

  • Guest
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #31 on: August 31, 2007, 04:59:59 AM »

Thank you DR SambaMan

I have been wondering, and now finally found it on ye olde Internet:

Bossa nova is essentially a form of samba.

If it says it in Wikipedia, it MUST be true!    ;)
Logged

Ben

  • Guest
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #32 on: August 31, 2007, 05:00:38 AM »

Good morning to both of you
Logged

Ben

  • Guest
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #33 on: August 31, 2007, 05:00:58 AM »

Lovely picture Tom!
Logged

singdaw

  • Guest
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #34 on: August 31, 2007, 05:01:48 AM »

Good morning, DR Ben!  :)

DR Tomovoz, I did not know that DP Colin was so talented!  How did he get his subject to pose for long periods?  ;)
Logged

Tomovoz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 15837
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #35 on: August 31, 2007, 05:02:02 AM »

We Latin lovers know such things!
Logged
"I'm sixty-three and I guess that puts me with the geriatrics, but if there were fifteen months in every year, I'd only be forty-three".
James Thurber 1957

Tomovoz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 15837
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #36 on: August 31, 2007, 05:02:38 AM »

We killed the dog (and replaced it - the owner will never know).
Logged
"I'm sixty-three and I guess that puts me with the geriatrics, but if there were fifteen months in every year, I'd only be forty-three".
James Thurber 1957

Ben

  • Guest
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #37 on: August 31, 2007, 05:03:01 AM »

I will be on the train to Long Island in about 4 hours. I expect I will be errant and truant most of the weekend. We have a party tomorrow, a barbeque on Sunday and a train trip back to the city on Monday along with visiting and sleeping late. The computer on Long Island is old and slow and it's difficult to catch up on posts while I'm out there so it's easier just to wait until Monday evening or Tuesday morning.
Logged

Tomovoz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 15837
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #38 on: August 31, 2007, 05:03:14 AM »

OK.  I did take the photograph that was used.
Logged
"I'm sixty-three and I guess that puts me with the geriatrics, but if there were fifteen months in every year, I'd only be forty-three".
James Thurber 1957

Tomovoz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 15837
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #39 on: August 31, 2007, 05:04:14 AM »

Have a wonderful weekend DR Ben (and Anthony). I'll see you back on here about September 11.
Logged
"I'm sixty-three and I guess that puts me with the geriatrics, but if there were fifteen months in every year, I'd only be forty-three".
James Thurber 1957

singdaw

  • Guest
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #40 on: August 31, 2007, 05:05:03 AM »

It's singing...It's dancing...and it's coming to a theatre near you!!!!   :o

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%][/move]

Logged

Tomovoz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 15837
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #41 on: August 31, 2007, 05:06:19 AM »

The "painting" of Sage is a surprise birthday present. Photographs were taken whilst Colin's Sister was away on holidays.
Logged
"I'm sixty-three and I guess that puts me with the geriatrics, but if there were fifteen months in every year, I'd only be forty-three".
James Thurber 1957

singdaw

  • Guest
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #42 on: August 31, 2007, 05:06:27 AM »

***SAFE & EASY TRAVEL VIBES TO YOU BOTH, DRs Tomovoz & BEN***

And may you have wonderful adventures that you can come back and share with us!!!   :)  

You will both be missed.
« Last Edit: August 31, 2007, 05:08:01 AM by singdaw »
Logged

Tomovoz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 15837
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #43 on: August 31, 2007, 05:07:30 AM »

DRs Elmore and TCB have arrived.  Good morning gentlemen. I hope ye rested and are mary.
Logged
"I'm sixty-three and I guess that puts me with the geriatrics, but if there were fifteen months in every year, I'd only be forty-three".
James Thurber 1957

Tomovoz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 15837
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #44 on: August 31, 2007, 05:08:20 AM »

Thanks DR SambaMan.  I'm here for another two days.
Logged
"I'm sixty-three and I guess that puts me with the geriatrics, but if there were fifteen months in every year, I'd only be forty-three".
James Thurber 1957

singdaw

  • Guest
Logged

singdaw

  • Guest
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #46 on: August 31, 2007, 05:11:42 AM »

Logged

Tomovoz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 15837
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #47 on: August 31, 2007, 05:13:21 AM »

TCB thinks that Merry Tailor Mure
Logged
"I'm sixty-three and I guess that puts me with the geriatrics, but if there were fifteen months in every year, I'd only be forty-three".
James Thurber 1957

FJL

  • Guest
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #48 on: August 31, 2007, 05:15:26 AM »

Lovely photo, Tom
Logged

Tomovoz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 15837
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #49 on: August 31, 2007, 05:16:04 AM »

I doubt I ever watched an episode of MTM. (It was I think very popular here). It was in my not watching TV years - I did not ever watch the Partridge Family either! Nor have I watched the Brady Bunch.

I've missed a lot of TV after The Dick Van Dyke Show and My Three Sons!
Logged
"I'm sixty-three and I guess that puts me with the geriatrics, but if there were fifteen months in every year, I'd only be forty-three".
James Thurber 1957

Tomovoz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 15837
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #50 on: August 31, 2007, 05:18:09 AM »

Thank you DR non lost Freddie.  Credit to the artist. He really does great work - and sells it!
Logged
"I'm sixty-three and I guess that puts me with the geriatrics, but if there were fifteen months in every year, I'd only be forty-three".
James Thurber 1957

TCB

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 97748
  • Because I can!
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #51 on: August 31, 2007, 05:20:54 AM »

TOD:
cd, of course is "Betcha Bottom Dollar" - The Puppini Sisters

I didn't watch a dvd tonight, instead I opted for Jeff Goldblum in PITTSBURGH on Starz on Demand.
Not exactly what I expected, it's more on the line of GUFFMAN, BEST IN SHOW and A MIGHTY WIND, but a breezy pleasant experience.
It was good to see Pittsburgh itself looking so lovely.
As for the production of THE MUSIC MAN which brought Jeff back to the 'burgh, well, the film is brutally honest with it.


I can't wait to see PITTSBURGH (literally).
Logged
“One thing’s universal,
Life’s no dress rehearsal….”

singdaw

  • Guest
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #52 on: August 31, 2007, 05:21:18 AM »

He...sells it!

Well.

That's how rumors get started.
Logged

singdaw

  • Guest
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #53 on: August 31, 2007, 05:22:07 AM »

Great avatar, DR TCB.     :)
Logged

singdaw

  • Guest
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #54 on: August 31, 2007, 05:22:38 AM »

I hope you're not looking so serious because you're still in a lot of pain.
Logged

Tomovoz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 15837
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #55 on: August 31, 2007, 05:22:50 AM »

Flaunt it.  sell it.  OK not at our age.
Logged
"I'm sixty-three and I guess that puts me with the geriatrics, but if there were fifteen months in every year, I'd only be forty-three".
James Thurber 1957

TCB

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 97748
  • Because I can!
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #56 on: August 31, 2007, 05:24:03 AM »

DP Colin's latest pastel.  Sage is his Sister's dog.

It is wonderful!  However, I always love Colin's work.
Logged
“One thing’s universal,
Life’s no dress rehearsal….”

Tomovoz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 15837
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #57 on: August 31, 2007, 05:25:15 AM »

It's Fathers' Day in OZ on Sunday. I received a card today. I was very pleased.
Logged
"I'm sixty-three and I guess that puts me with the geriatrics, but if there were fifteen months in every year, I'd only be forty-three".
James Thurber 1957

Tomovoz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 15837
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #58 on: August 31, 2007, 05:25:47 AM »

Thanks MR Birkeland.  I shall let him know.
Logged
"I'm sixty-three and I guess that puts me with the geriatrics, but if there were fifteen months in every year, I'd only be forty-three".
James Thurber 1957

ArnoldMBrockman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 5425
  • so many possibilities
Re:THE SORRY STATE OF RANCH DRESSING IN NEW YORK
« Reply #59 on: August 31, 2007, 05:26:19 AM »

And the word of the day is: RECUSANT!

And the Song of the Day: I WON'T DANCE
Logged
Pages: 1 [2] 3 4 ... 13   Go Up