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[Julie]

Safe surgery vibes for Michele Nicastro!!

[Julie]

Safe travel vibes for DR Ginny and Richard.

[JoseSPiano]

OH!

Even more drama right off the bat on "So You Think You Can Dance?"!

[JoseSPiano]

Greetings from LGA!  Yes, we had a delightful lunch/visit with DRs Elmore and Jose and a zippy taxi ride out here to the airport.  Our 4:30pm flight to Dayton was cancelled and we're now booked on the 6:30, which may or may not be delayed until 7pm.

Richard paid for internet access and is letting me use his computer while he takes a walk.

And it looks like their 6:30 flight took was only delayed by 10 minutes.

[JMK]

Woke up to a loooonggg yet fascinating email from Rex Lawson, the world's leading Pianola player, whose work is featured on the new Grieg piano roll Blu-ray I just reviewed.  My first reaction was, of course, "Nyah, nyah, TCB, someone read my review!" 

I'll wager Rex doesn't have much else to do.

He's performing at your home tonight at 7.  And 11.  And 2 a.m.

Thanks, but...No.

He'll need just a little help getting the Pianola mechanism (and the concert Steinway grand he uses) up there.  I told him you'd be happy to help.

I would rather mud wrestle with Lotte Lenya!

You're in luck, she's coming, too!

[Dan (the Man)]

* * * * * TRAVEL VIBES FOR DR GINNY AND HER RICHARD * * * * *

[TCB]

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You're in luck, she's coming, too!

I believe she will probably wait until Halloween

[JoseSPiano]

Hmmm... I wonder if Tyce Diorio will ever feature some of the choreography he "associate choreographed" for Good Vibrations?

<meow>

[elmore3003]

Last night, I saw BK's close and personal friend, "Stephen Sondheim and Frank Rich in Conversation" in Seattle!  I didn't get an autograph and my question was not answered, and this is the only picture that I was able to get:



BUT I LOVED IT!! Also, before the "Conversation," I saw yesterday's Birthday Boy DR Jed and his very lovely wife, DR Ann in the lobby!  And I agree with Jed...I wish that they could've gone on for another hour, too!

Thanks, Jane, I did have a wonderful time!

George, is Mr. Sondheim urinating in the corner of the stage?

He has to do something for those fanatic fans who regard his used toilet tissue as rare music manuscript.

[Jane]

Greetings from LGA!  Yes, we had a delightful lunch/visit with DRs Elmore and Jose and a zippy taxi ride out here to the airport.  Our 4:30pm flight to Dayton was cancelled and we're now booked on the 6:30, which may or may not be delayed until 7pm.

Richard paid for internet access and is letting me use his computer while he takes a walk.

And it looks like their 6:30 flight took was only delayed by 10 minutes.

Good news. Thanks for the update.

[elmore3003]

A lovely time was had by one and by all at tonight's precurtain show. I'm all signed up for Terri's commitment ceremony after the Sunday show, I saw the wonderful Kate Baldwin whose new CD I recommend heartily, and I spent some time discussing possible projects with Joshie.

[George]

He has to do something for those fanatic fans who regard his used toilet tissue as rare music manuscript.

You have your obsessions....

[Cillaliz]

We have snow on the mountains.  I hope it stays there.  It did rain a little and hail a little during our hike today.  It wasn't windy so I was comfortable.

Those ear muffs were a great investment, and at only a dollar I'm impressed.

LOL, I've never heard someone say it hailed on them and they were comfortable!  You are one tough cookie!

[George]

Hmmm.  I wonder if the bold decision to stage the evening with Mr. Sondheim's back facing the audience made the sound designer's work more difficult last night? 

Thanks for the photo, George - glad you had a wonderful time!

Thanks, Julie!  But most fortunately, both Sondheim and Frank Rich were facing the audience when they were actually speaking. The two chairs were set up on the stage and the people that I was sitting next to and I (we were on the far right of the audience) were hoping that Sondheim sat in the chair on the left of the stage so that he would face us and he did!  If he had sat where Frank Rich sat, we would only have been able to see the left side of his face.  That would not have been good.  But the weird this is is that when I bought my ticket, I thought that I had chosen a ticket on the left side of the audience, but what I got was on the right side.  Nice!

[DAW]

I sent her a message on Facebook. But since I am not a friend, I cannot read her status updates.

DITTO!

[Kerry]

TOD

Fred and Ginger  "Pick Yourself Up" and "Never Gonna Dance" from "Swingtime"

Fred and Ginger "Bouncin' the Blues" and "They Can't Take That Away From Me" from "Barkleys of Broadway"

Fred and Rita Hayworth "I'm Old-Fashioned"
Fred and Eleanor Powell- "Begin the Beguine"

More to follow......

[DAW]

I agree completely with what you are saying, DR JoseSPiano, about contemporary dancers.  And they not only have to be able to do all of the various styles of dance well, but they are also expected to act and sing with equal proficiency.

[Jrand74]

Hmmm... I wonder if Tyce Diorio will ever feature some of the choreography he "associate choreographed" for Good Vibrations?

<meow>

Hope not!

[Cillaliz]

I just had a big mug of Betty Boop Pink Hot Chocolate.  It was pink in color but didn't taste like chocolate

[Cillaliz]

But after eating ALL the individually wrapped Tootsie Rolls that I had for the trick or treaters, I didn't really NEED more chocolate

[Jrand74]

DR JOSE I agree also with what you are saying.  Now of course everyone has to do everything....singers who dance and dancers who sing and dancers & singers who act....economics, I guess.

I can only say - as I have probably said before - I have danced since I was three years old....a very long time.  I have studied all of the disciplines, most particularly tap and jazz (modern) - but also ballet....and certainly picked up swing and ball room along the way.  My degree is in dance and Physical Education. 

I love to dance.  I have been doing it, teaching it, performing it.....I turned to choreography in my 30's, because that's just the facts of dancing life.  Sure I still perform, sure I still do a part now and then, sure I still keep up with what's happening.....am I in shape?  No.  And it's terrible.  Being in the studio regularly and seeing yourself in those full length mirrors 8 hours a day keeps you very body conscious.

Now at age 59, I have probably danced my last show....and maybe even choreographed it.....but when some really good music plays....I can't stay in my seat.  I can still partner.....and heck....maybe I WILL see if I can choreograph a show this year....I have ideas for HELLO DOLLY! that I haven't used!

[Jrand74]

Older actors can still get roles....older dancers, not so much.

[JMK]

I have ideas for HELLO DOLLY! that I haven't used!

....Lotte Lenya and a Pianola, per chance? 

[Cillaliz]

DANCING WITH THE STARS SPOILER

DR Laura  Donny is safe

[Laura]

[Laura]

Not bad for a grandpa.

[Jrand74]

LOL ain't it the truth DR LAURA!!!

[Cillaliz]

Does that mean old guy dancing?

[Laura]

Only moderately old.

[Jane]

We have snow on the mountains.  I hope it stays there.  It did rain a little and hail a little during our hike today.  It wasn't windy so I was comfortable.

Those ear muffs were a great investment, and at only a dollar I'm impressed.

LOL, I've never heard someone say it hailed on them and they were comfortable!  You are one tough cookie!

LOL-I was wearing a cap.  Sherlock on the other hand didn't look thrilled.  It was also little sized pieces, nowhere near as hard as the large ones can be.