Topic: COUNTDOWN TO THE BRAIN (Read 36176 times)

bk · « **on:** September 16, 2007, 09:03:34 PM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were brainy, and now it is time for you to post until the brainy cows come home - they're all coming to see The Brain From Planet X - if you haven't got your tix, what are you waiting for?

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2007, 09:08:10 PM »

And the word of the day is: SARDOODLEDOM!

bk · « **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2007, 09:13:27 PM »

And now - Dino at the piano.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2007, 09:16:39 PM »

Well, if Dino ever needs to take a break...

Matt H. · « **Reply #4 on:** September 16, 2007, 09:20:22 PM »

Have a little writing to do and then I must head downstairs and go to bed.

Good night!

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2007, 09:24:29 PM »

TOD: Genghis Cohen. Without question.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2007, 09:30:05 PM »

And, again, I did not watch the Emmys...

Instead I went to see The Musical in Mufti presentation of Zorba at The York Theatre. In short, a beautiful presentation of a beautiful show. This was the first of their fall series which happens to be devoted to shows with book by Joseph Stein, and it was a nice way to start the series.

The cast featured some of bk's "regulars" - Crista Moore (The Widow) and Emily Skinner (The Leader) - as well as Jeff McCarthy (Zorba) and Beth Fowler (Hortense).

Until tonight, I was only familiar with some of the music from the show via casual listens to the OCR and the material incorporated into And the World Goes Round. I was actually surprised at how touching some of the songs were - I loved "The Butterfly".

And since it was the closing performance, there were many see-lebrities in attendance: John Kander, Joseph Stein, Patrick Vaccariello, Peter Filichia, etc., etc, etc. It was great seeing Mr. Kander again, and he's back into "work" mode after taking three months off. -He said it was his first real vacation in years.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #7 on:** September 16, 2007, 09:33:22 PM »

bk - As for Chinese food.... I do like West Side Cottage, but I'll have to take you down to Grand Sichuan in Chelsea sometime. Wonderful food - you can even pick frozen of fresh(!) chicken for your dishes.

I'm also very fond of Dim Sum Go Go in Chinatown - they don't have carts rolling around the dining room. They make each dim sum fresh in the kitchen. Quite good.

And there are a few other places in Chinatown I could take you too if you're feeling adventurous.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #8 on:** September 16, 2007, 09:34:15 PM »

DR Jane - Good to hear that Iona made it back home - and five minutes early too!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #9 on:** September 16, 2007, 09:35:34 PM »

I often list "The Butterfly" as one of my favourite K & E songs.

"Zorba" is one musical I would like to see as a film. I would even like to see a new film - in colour. The source material is excellent.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #10 on:** September 16, 2007, 09:37:37 PM »

I read "cats rolling around the dining room". I do not care for chinese food - and especially not in bed. My tastes go west to Thai, Malay, and Indian.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #11 on:** September 16, 2007, 09:38:26 PM »

DR Cillaliz - Thanks for the Callie updates.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #12 on:** September 16, 2007, 09:52:13 PM »

In other news...

Today was the first time I left Mary Poppins rehearsal, and did not feel insecure, inadequate or otherwise discouraged. There are still parts of the show where I feel like I'm swimming upstream as it were, but... I actually got teary-eyed during "Feed the Birds". -And the Dance Captain asked me how soon would I be starting in the pit. I guess I really don't suck after all.

FJL · « **Reply #13 on:** September 16, 2007, 10:11:06 PM »

Does Dish of Salt restaurant still exist? That was (or is) great Chinese food.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #14 on:** September 16, 2007, 10:17:05 PM »

Quote from: FJL on September 16, 2007, 10:11:06 PM

Does Dish of Salt restaurant still exist? That was (or is) great Chinese food.

Oh.. Good restaurant, and a good question too.

FJL · « **Reply #15 on:** September 16, 2007, 10:31:09 PM »

They used to have a website, but now I can't find it. It was a favorite place when I used to work near teh theater district.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2007, 10:32:19 PM »

Well, now that I've caught up on e-mails - almost - after being out all day, I believe it's time for bed. I'm playing auditions tomorrow for Shrek, so it should be a fun day.

Laters...

FJL · « **Reply #17 on:** September 16, 2007, 10:34:38 PM »

Ho-Ho's on West 50th between 6th and 7th was also a nice place, though not as upscale as Dish of salt, but I can't find hide nor hair of that place on the internet, either.

FJL · « **Reply #18 on:** September 16, 2007, 10:39:37 PM »

Or should that be "neither?"

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #19 on:** September 17, 2007, 12:03:07 AM »

Good luck playing for rehearsals Jose....

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #20 on:** September 17, 2007, 12:04:23 AM »

After dealing with a putzy computer...

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #21 on:** September 17, 2007, 12:07:04 AM »

We dont have a lot of quality Chinese restaurants in Fargo and I am only lukewarm on the buffets. However we do have a good Korean/Japanese restaurant and a Thai restaurant that is excellent.

The best Chinese food I had was when i visited rellies in Seattle and we went to HoHo in Chinatown. Great food... I had my first experience eating squid. I loved the crackling rice.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #22 on:** September 17, 2007, 12:16:37 AM »

Hello Tom! I hope all is well in Oz..

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #23 on:** September 17, 2007, 12:17:08 AM »

Continued vibes to THE BRAIN!!!

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #24 on:** September 17, 2007, 12:17:36 AM »

Safe Journey to all HHWers going to NYC in the next couple of weeks!

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #25 on:** September 17, 2007, 12:19:53 AM »

My snack bin is about to have a crisis...I have two Timtams left in teh package...

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #26 on:** September 17, 2007, 12:21:46 AM »

I will say this, Australia makes a very tasty cookie or biscuit!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #27 on:** September 17, 2007, 12:53:42 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 16, 2007, 09:33:22 PM

- you can even pick frozen of fresh(!) chicken for your dishes.

I'll believe "fresh" only if it's dispatched table-side.

der Brucer

George · « **Reply #28 on:** September 17, 2007, 01:29:54 AM »

Thanks td, Jane, Dakota, Tomovoz and Singdaw for the audition vibes! Last night was just a repeat of the same as the day before, so I only read two other little scenes. There were a lot more people there, so that was good. I'm pretty sure I'll be in the show...in what part(s)? I have no idea.

George · « **Reply #29 on:** September 17, 2007, 01:30:55 AM »

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