Topic: THE UNSEEMLY BUTTO (Read 26226 times)

TCB · « **Reply #240 on:** January 21, 2004, 07:58:45 PM »

Quote from: Jay on January 21, 2004, 06:59:08 PM

It hasn't been Hump Day for me in quite some time, Dear Reader TCB, though I appreciate the thought.

Perhaps, Jay and Jed, we should Michael Shayne's suggestion and try our luck with camels. I like

CAMELS-LOTS

Michael · « **Reply #241 on:** January 21, 2004, 07:59:48 PM »

“One of what we all are, Pelly, less than a drop in the great blue motion of the sunlit sea. But it seems that some of the drops sparkle, Pelly. Some of them do sparkle!”

Michael · « **Reply #242 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:03:04 PM »

ARTHUR:
Each evening, from December to December,
Before you drift to sleep upon your cot,
Think back on all the tales that you remember
Of Camelot.
Ask ev'ry person if he's heard the story,
And tell it strong and clear if he has not,
That once there was a fleeting wisp of glory
Called Camelot.
Camelot! Camelot!
Now say it out with pride and joy!

TOM:
Camelot! Camelot!

ARTHUR:
Yes, Camelot, my boy!
Where once it never rained till after sundown,
By eight a.m. the morning fog had flown...
Don't let it be forgot
That once there was a spot
For one brief shining moment that was known
As Camelot.

Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner

Michael · « **Reply #243 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:03:56 PM »

If you park in a parking lot what do you do in cama-lot??

Matt H. · « **Reply #244 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:06:38 PM »

Quote from: TCB on January 21, 2004, 04:51:19 PM

Ah, I see MattH! Turning a non-musical into a musical is not considered a remake, even though they call it a remake, and that is considered acceptable. That must be what made Lost Horizon - The Musical is such a great film!

Well, if it weren't for the inventiveness of taking plays/books, screenplays and turning them into musicals, you certainly wouldn't have had two of your biggest hits: OLIVER! and HELLO, DOLLY!

Sorry you can't see the difference.

Michael · « **Reply #245 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:08:46 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on January 21, 2004, 08:06:38 PM

Well, if it weren't for the inventiveness of taking plays/books, screenplays and turning them into musicals, you certainly wouldn't have had two of your biggest hits: OLIVER! and HELLO, DOLLY!

Sorry you can't see the difference.

I always want to get the rights to My Fair Lady and make it into a play.

Jay · « **Reply #246 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:12:13 PM »

Quote from: Michael Shayne on January 21, 2004, 08:08:46 PM

I always want to get the rights to My Fair Lady and make it into a play.

Huh?

I believe a fellow by the name of Shaw, were he still alive, might have some dispute with that notion.

Michael · « **Reply #247 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:13:42 PM »

Quote from: Jay on January 21, 2004, 08:12:13 PM

Huh?

I believe a fellow by the name of Shaw, were he still alive, might have some dispute with that notion.

I would call it Hogbillion

Michael · « **Reply #248 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:16:08 PM »

Quote from: Michael Shayne on January 21, 2004, 08:03:56 PM

If you park in a parking lot what do you do in cama-lot??

I have parked in in parking lot but I have never..........

Michael · « **Reply #249 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:17:48 PM »

There is a lull

Matt H. · « **Reply #250 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:18:01 PM »

The community theater here in Charlotte used to do pre-audition workshops, particularly if the musical auditioning had heavy dance requirements (A CHORUS LINE, PIPPIN, CHICAGO, WEST SIDE STORY are the ones I remember). The choreographer or the assistant would teach the different dance combinations to those interested and that would give you a week to perfect them before auditioning for the show. Usually sides weren't distributed but the director would talk about the various characters and what he was looking for. The music director would advise what NOT to sing for auditions - I remember specifically being told NOT to sing anything from PHANTOM or LES MIZ for the PIPPIN audition. (I think they were really tired of hearing "On My Own" and "MUsic of the Night.")

I was sorry when they stopped doing those preaudition workshops. Took a lot of pressure off those dance auditions.

Matt H. · « **Reply #251 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:19:12 PM »

Quote from: Michael Shayne on January 21, 2004, 08:08:46 PM

I always want to get the rights to My Fair Lady and make it into a play.

Somebody beat you to it.

Michael · « **Reply #252 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:20:29 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on January 21, 2004, 08:19:12 PM

Somebody beat you to it.

It was Cameron Mackintosh wasn't it??? Damn him!!!

TCB · « **Reply #253 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:20:41 PM »

Quote from: Michael Shayne on January 21, 2004, 08:08:46 PM

I always want to get the rights to My Fair Lady and make it into a play.

I understand they are writing a book based on the musical The Apple Tree.

Michael · « **Reply #254 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:22:54 PM »

Quote from: TCB on January 21, 2004, 08:20:41 PM

I understand they are writing a book based on the musical The Apple Tree.

But doesn't God still own the copyright? I heard he is a bastard when it comes to negotiations

TCB · « **Reply #255 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:24:35 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on January 21, 2004, 08:06:38 PM

Well, if it weren't for the inventiveness of taking plays/books, screenplays and turning them into musicals, you certainly wouldn't have had two of your biggest hits: OLIVER! and HELLO, DOLLY!

Sorry you can't see the difference.

I am sorry if you were offended by my post, MattH, I was just trying to be funny.

Certainly, I can see the difference.

Jane · « **Reply #256 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:29:02 PM »

We are watching Spellbound. It certainly is interesting!

Good night.

Michael · « **Reply #257 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:29:30 PM »

Quote from: Jane on January 21, 2004, 08:29:02 PM

We are watching Spellbound. It certainly is interesting!

Good night.

The Hitchcock film?

Michael · « **Reply #258 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:30:45 PM »

I am in a posting frenzy here. Someone else add something!!!

Michael · « **Reply #259 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:35:05 PM »

Sound Advice Best of 2003

Cast Albums/Theater Albums

http://www.talkinbroadway.com/sound/jan1204.html

Best Vocal Albums

http://www.talkinbroadway.com/sound/jan2104.html

Noel · « **Reply #260 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:35:07 PM »

From Carl Reiner's interview with Mel Brooks' 2-minute-old baby:

"I think my mother liked to read a lot while I was in there. There were all these heavy books on her belly and it got kind of cramped."

Reiner: "Is that a birthmark on your forehead?"

"No, it's a bookmark."

Matt H. · « **Reply #261 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:38:12 PM »

I figured they were watching the documentary SPELLBOUND about the national spelling competition.

Michael · « **Reply #262 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:42:29 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on January 21, 2004, 08:38:12 PM

I figured they were watching the documentary SPELLBOUND about the national spelling competition.

Does this movie use it as SPELLBOUND (one word) or SPELL BOUND (two words)?

Matt H. · « **Reply #263 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:45:19 PM »

One word, Michael, just like Hitchcock's film.

Matt H. · « **Reply #264 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:46:42 PM »

Since I had such a wretched night of sleep last night, I'll be leaving now to try again for something better tonight. Hope all have a pleasant evening. Good night.

Michael · « **Reply #265 on:** January 21, 2004, 08:48:21 PM »

Well the sleeping pill I took is starting to kick in. I think I will also go to bed

td · « **Reply #266 on:** January 21, 2004, 09:16:17 PM »

Li'l baby - all of thirteen - Minx received a most beauteous decorative plate from DR Michael Shayne today. It depicts a Native American and his Wolf Spirit; you see, Minx thinks that wolves are her sisters and her brothers, so she was quite taken with the plate. Of course, she is going to let me display it prominently . . .Minx says, "Thank you, MDS;" an emotion which I previously shared in private.

bk · « **Reply #267 on:** January 21, 2004, 09:17:11 PM »

Well, blow me over with a pickle if we didn't pass 22,000 posts without even knowing it.

If I were given ten minutes on national television to say whatever I wanted? Well, that's a toughie, because if I railed against the one thing in our country I really abhor, income taxes, everyone would agree and no one would do anything about it. So, I'd just wish everyone Godspeed who deserves it and wish everyone who is evil a good swift kick in the pants or a speedy end.

td · « **Reply #268 on:** January 21, 2004, 09:20:52 PM »

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?&postid=1993055#post1993055

something interesting which happened to me today.

MBarnum · « **Reply #269 on:** January 21, 2004, 09:35:17 PM »

Hey, TD, by the way Happy Birthday to Minx!!

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