Topic: EVENING PRIMROSE (Read 28577 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #30 on:** April 08, 2008, 05:57:35 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on April 08, 2008, 05:21:35 AM

And, in keeping with the theme of the day, here are three of SJS's early crossword puzzles.

Coincidentally, I just came across my copy of the book of "Stephen Sondheim's Crossword Puzzles from New York Magazine". I've actually never completed of attempted one... They're just too difficult for me. Heck, just getting past his introduction and "Ground Rules" is a puzzle in itself - at least for me.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #31 on:** April 08, 2008, 05:59:20 AM »

PAGE TWO CROSSWORD PUZZLE DANCE

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #32 on:** April 08, 2008, 06:00:53 AM »

...And then there are those stories of Bernstein and Sondheim - at least I think it was them - taking walks, and doing crosswords in their heads!?!?!?!?

Ben · « **Reply #33 on:** April 08, 2008, 06:07:01 AM »

My very important project has hit a roadblock (surprise, surprise). It appears that duplicate data has been added to the database! No one thought of that possibility before beginning the project. My work is now on hold until they figure out what to do so I'm back to regular work.

Ben · « **Reply #34 on:** April 08, 2008, 06:11:18 AM »

West Side Story (the film version) was my first exposure to Sondheim. I saw it in the mid-60s.

There are too many to try and cull down to a favorite. Someone in a Tree, A Weekend in the Country, Losing My Mind, A Little Priest, Being Alive, With So Little To Be Sure Of, Rose's Turn and many more.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #35 on:** April 08, 2008, 06:20:02 AM »

As for the Topic of the Day...

First Sondheim Song: "Send in the Clowns" - It just had to be since it's one of my mother's favorites. Of course, when I first heard it, I seriously doubt I knew who Stephen Sondheim was.

First Sondheim Show: Sweeney Todd at Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia, MD. An amazing production, and her (Toby's) solution for disposing the bodies "in the round" still entertains(?) me.

First Sondheim Cast Album: Sweeney Todd

First Sondheim Show on Broadway: Into the Woods

First Sondheim Show I worked on: Company - What an amazing summer that was! The show was being produced by Arlington (VA) County as their annual "big musical" at the Lubber Run Amphitheatre - outside, and open to the public. Full cast, full ochestra! (including two keyboardists and two(!) percussionists), and a sort of full set. The director was from Australia, Brisbane I believe. Our Joanne was brilliant. They fired our original Amy just a few days before opening due to creative differences - and I still remember walking into rehearsal that night, and going over the "Getting Married Today" scene with the new Amy - watching the "old" Paul trying to hold back his anger and tears over what had happened... Then on opening night, Amy1 was in the audience wearing a t-shirt with "The Original Amy" on it... Then coming to the theatre/park the next day and seeing "Parental Advisory" signs posted - apparently, they had a lot of phone calls! And our closing performance got rained out, but we had a great party! -Oh, and I actually got paid, so, technically, it was my first professional theatrical gig too!

First Major Professional Production of a Sondheim show that I worked on: Sunday in the Park with George at Arena Stage in DC. It starred bk's own pals, Sal Viviano and Liz Larsen.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #36 on:** April 08, 2008, 06:22:37 AM »

As for my favorite Sondheim song, hmm...

"Finishing the Hat", "Lesson #8" and/or "Move On" from Sunday.

Although, I have a very soft spot in my heart for some of his early works: "What More Do I Need?", "I Remember", and "So Many People" - which still manages to make me tear up if I play it for someone during an audition.

JMK · « **Reply #37 on:** April 08, 2008, 06:44:00 AM »

First Sondheim: it is family legend that when I could barely walk, and had never before shown an interest in the piano, I heard "Small World" on the radio (was that Vic Damone?), toddled over to the piano and plunked out the first few notes with nary a pause. It was that that convinced my Mom perhaps there was something unusual going on in my chubby little head and that's one reason I started piano lessons so early.

singdaw · « **Reply #38 on:** April 08, 2008, 07:00:02 AM »

And, just because we can...

Matt H. · « **Reply #39 on:** April 08, 2008, 07:34:39 AM »

Good morning!

More clouds than blue sky today, but it's warming up and that's always good since it IS April, and I'd love to be able to turn my heat off once and for all (well, until fall).

Matt H. · « **Reply #40 on:** April 08, 2008, 07:40:41 AM »

First Sondheim exposure: WEST SIDE STORY (the film)

First album purchased GYPSY soundtrack (I think) was bought before A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM.

First Sondheim on stage - a FORUM tour.

First Sondheim on Broadway - COMPANY

Favorite Sondheim songs (among dozens): "Losing My Mind," "Not a Day Goes By," "The Ballad of Booth," "Move On," "Uptown/Downtown," "The Glamorous Life - movie version," "What Can You Lose?"

Matt H. · « **Reply #41 on:** April 08, 2008, 07:43:51 AM »

TV Reminders:

CBS' NCIS returns tonight along with BIG BROTHER and SECRET TALENTS OF THE STARS

BOSTON LEGAL returns tonight but will move to Wednesday in a few weeks. (ABC also offers DWTS results show).

AMERICAN IDOL and HELL'S KITCHEN on Fox.

BIGGEST LOSER on NBC

MBarnum · « **Reply #42 on:** April 08, 2008, 07:45:23 AM »

I don't really know from Sondheim

Matt H. · « **Reply #43 on:** April 08, 2008, 07:48:28 AM »

I got up so early this morning that I got the living room cleaned AND I also had time to watch another MR. WONG film - MR. WONG IN CHINATOWN. Betty quality film element for this one than the previous two but the mystery was a bit weaker. Still, fun.Marjorie Reynolds was introduced to the series in this installment.

Matt H. · « **Reply #44 on:** April 08, 2008, 07:51:49 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on April 08, 2008, 07:45:23 AM

I don't really know from Sondheim

Geez, DR MBarnum, for as much as you enjoy song and dance in Bollywood movies, don't you think something like GYPSY or WEST SIDE STORY would be appealing to you (or even pique yout curiosity)? We do talk about these shows a lot around here, and the film versions are readily available for rental.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #45 on:** April 08, 2008, 07:53:03 AM »

Hi, Ben.

Matt H. · « **Reply #46 on:** April 08, 2008, 07:53:05 AM »

And, of course, you could also rent the stage taped versions of SWEENEY TODD, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, and INTO THE WOODS not to mention the recently released SWEENEY TODD.

Ben · « **Reply #47 on:** April 08, 2008, 07:55:58 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on April 08, 2008, 07:53:03 AM

Hi, Ben.

I keep telling you

"Don't Look at Me"

Hey, that's from one of my favorite musicals. What a co-ink-ee-dink it should come up today, of all days

Why is today different from other days? (oops, that's not for another week and a half)

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #48 on:** April 08, 2008, 07:58:23 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on April 08, 2008, 07:45:23 AM

I don't really know from Sondheim

After all these years here at HHW.com, and after tons and tons of posts worshipping/praising Sondheim to the skies, and after thousands of Sondheim song references.....

....and you are still as pure as the driven snow.

You're a force of Nature, Mikey!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #49 on:** April 08, 2008, 08:00:03 AM »

TOD:

First conscious exposure to Sondheim: Movie of "Gypsy"
First Sondheim (lyrics) recording: Soundtrack to "Gypsy"
First complete Sondheim experience: Movie to "A Funny Thing..."
First Sondheim soundtrack: "A Funny Thing..."
First Sondheim OBC: "Follies"
First Sondheim song: Not sure what the first song by him was that I heard recorded by a singer (non-OBC, non-OST).

Favorite Sondheim song: So many, all dependent upon my mood...but generally, "Giants in the Sky" and "Not While I'm Around" are my truly true favorites.

singdaw · « **Reply #50 on:** April 08, 2008, 08:04:12 AM »

Quote from: Ben on April 08, 2008, 07:55:58 AM

Why is today different from other days?

Normally, we only dip once, but today we ~~dip twice~~ have several "dips"!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #51 on:** April 08, 2008, 08:05:07 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on April 08, 2008, 08:04:12 AM

Normally, we only dip once, but today we ~~dip twice~~ have several "dips"!

Spoken by one who knows his own!

Jeanne · « **Reply #52 on:** April 08, 2008, 08:09:58 AM »

Hello! No time right now to catch up.

TOD:
First Sondheim: WSS
Fave: too many!

I'm running behind and must do errands. Gotta scoot!

Matt H. · « **Reply #53 on:** April 08, 2008, 08:19:49 AM »

Heading down now to check the mail and then begin thinking about what's for lunch.

I'll be e-filing my federal and state returns today (had to wait for some last minute brokerage information which came yesterday).

And, of course, I'll be rejoining Ms. Tila Tequila for four more episodes of her dating show. Oh, joy!

WBBL.

Ginny · « **Reply #54 on:** April 08, 2008, 08:25:25 AM »

Tuesday morning greetings! My workday started with a meeting at Panera and I'm just getting to my desk.

TOD - first awareness of a Sondheim lyric was when my parents came home from seeing Gypsy on tour in Detroit - my mom was quite taken with "If you wanna bump it, bump it with a trumpet."

First cast albums - West Side Story and Gypsy OCRs on LP, which were family-owned. First show seen - movie version of Gypsy. First recording I bought was probably Company OCR on LP, after seeing road company in Ann Arbor with Tandy Cronin as Amy. First Sondheim show seen in New York - A Little Night Music, summer 1974 when I was in the city for American Library Association annual conference.

Favorite songs -
"Getting Married Today"
"Broadway Baby"
"Everybody Says Don't"
"Not While I'm Around"
"Children Will Listen"

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #55 on:** April 08, 2008, 08:38:46 AM »

TOD (sorta):

Best version of a Sondheim song heard live: Barbara Cook, "Send in the Clowns" with Wally Harper on piano.

singdaw · « **Reply #56 on:** April 08, 2008, 08:50:35 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on April 08, 2008, 08:05:07 AM

Spoken by one who knows his own!

I do indeed, Mr. Pulliam!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #57 on:** April 08, 2008, 09:26:06 AM »

God Bless the Child Who Knows His Own!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #58 on:** April 08, 2008, 09:26:32 AM »

Things are kinda slow here this morning.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #59 on:** April 08, 2008, 09:27:06 AM »

Will we never get to page 3?

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