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Re: RAISON D'ETRE
« Reply #60 on: June 11, 2010, 11:06:43 AM »
I'm waiting to hear from a friend as to whether we're having lunch together or not.

TTFN.
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Re: RAISON D'ETRE
« Reply #61 on: June 11, 2010, 12:16:47 PM »
Silly fun - A parody I'd posted as a comment on the NYTimes blog became an Arts Beat entry by David itzkoff.

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/11/new-tony-award-gets-unofficial-theme-song/

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JUNE 11, 2010, 8:41 AM
New Tony Award Gets (Unofficial) Theme Song

By DAVE ITZKOFF


After ArtsBeat reported on Thursday that the Tony Award statuette was getting a larger, heavier redesign for Sunday night’s ceremony, at least one reader was inspired with more than just wistful yearnings for the past.

A commenter who gave his name only as Freddie wrote an entire song parody in honor of the new trophy, set to the tune of “Mama I’m a Big Girl Now” from “Hairspray.”

A sample verse:

Compared to what they’re giving at the Golden Globes
The Tony looked like something to hang from your lobes
So say, well lord have mercy, oy gevalt, and ow
‘Cause Tony is a big girl now!

The complete lyrics by Freddie can be found here.

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(the original comment post)

Just imagining what Shaiman & Wittman, applying their memorable approach from last year's show to their own material, might do: :)

(tune of their MAMA I"M A BIG GIRL NOW - if you know how to reach them could you ask if they'd let me record and YouTube this?)

ALL
Stop – don’t – grow - please!
Stop – don’t – grow - please!
Stop – don’t – grow - please!
Tony, you’re a big girl now!

NIKKI
Many years ago when I was in a play,
I watched the Oscar winners when they’d have their say!
The Oscar looked so heavy as they’d take their bow!
But Tony’s gotten bigger now!

RICKY
Half a life ago when I was on TV,
I’d sit there at the Emmys, hope one day that’s me!
The Emmy looked as big as Madame Rose’s cow
But Tony is a big girl now!

ALL
Hey, size doesn’t matter but I must explain
The Tony always had so much style!
Now it’s such a workout that it’s such a pain
To carry Tony home
Feels like you ran a mile
Wo-oh-oh-oh-oh

NIKKI
Compared to what they’re giving at The Golden Globes
The Tony looked like something to hang from your lobes
So say, well lord have mercy, oy gevalt, and ow
‘Cause Tony is a big girl now!

Once upon a time when Daisy Eagan won
A Tony didn’t look like it would weigh a ton
But it’s more telegenic so hold on somehow
‘Cause Tony is a big girl now!

ALL
Stop – don’t – grow - please
Stop – don’t – grow - please
Stop – don’t – grow - please
Tony is a big girl now!





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Re: RAISON D'ETRE
« Reply #62 on: June 11, 2010, 12:35:28 PM »
Congratulations, FJL.  ;D
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« Reply #63 on: June 11, 2010, 01:54:04 PM »
Quote from: George on June 11, 2010, 12:56:16 AM
Topic of the Day:  in my CD player at work, I have several CDs waiting:  The Addams Family (OBC), ...., "More West End: the Concert" (compilation CD) and a couple of recordings by The Manhattan Transfer. :) 

Topic of the Day Addendum:  "The Boy and the Pirates" and "West End: the Concert" have arrived!

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« Reply #64 on: June 11, 2010, 02:08:40 PM »
I had a great 2-hour shift at the AAUW garage sale.  Our customers included DH Richard and former co-workers from Dayton Metro Library and Miami University, including my former secretary.  Our earnings will top $1000 today and they still have a full day of business tomorrow.
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« Reply #65 on: June 11, 2010, 02:57:31 PM »
The boys go to adoptions tomorrow. I am trying to write a little something about each one. I am including baby photos.
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« Reply #66 on: June 11, 2010, 03:04:24 PM »
Kitten Jennifer and Mama Jeanne will go next week.
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« Reply #67 on: June 11, 2010, 03:22:44 PM »
Quote from: FJL on June 11, 2010, 12:16:47 PM
Silly fun - A parody I'd posted as a comment on the NYTimes blog became an Arts Beat entry by David itzkoff.

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/11/new-tony-award-gets-unofficial-theme-song/

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Congrats and Love the Lyrics, Landau!

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« Reply #68 on: June 11, 2010, 03:34:17 PM »
Quote from: George on June 11, 2010, 03:22:44 PM
Quote from: FJL on June 11, 2010, 12:16:47 PM
Silly fun - A parody I'd posted as a comment on the NYTimes blog became an Arts Beat entry by David itzkoff.

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/11/new-tony-award-gets-unofficial-theme-song/

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Congrats and Love the Lyrics, Landau!

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DITTO!
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Re: RAISON D'ETRE
« Reply #69 on: June 11, 2010, 03:34:54 PM »
Thanks George. and thanks Laura, too!
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« Reply #70 on: June 11, 2010, 03:35:03 PM »
Nice to see your work appreciated, Fred.
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Re: RAISON D'ETRE
« Reply #71 on: June 11, 2010, 03:35:44 PM »
WHAT??? Only 70 posts? Oh, this'll never do!
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Re: RAISON D'ETRE
« Reply #72 on: June 11, 2010, 03:36:46 PM »
My friend Jan and I had a nice lunch in Westwood Village.
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« Reply #73 on: June 11, 2010, 03:39:27 PM »
Quote from: Jeanne on June 11, 2010, 03:35:44 PM
WHAT??? Only 70 posts? Oh, this'll never do!

And who's fault is that...Miss "My friend Jan and I had a nice lunch in Westwood Village"?  Huh??

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« Reply #74 on: June 11, 2010, 03:41:14 PM »
Jan and I grew up together and she recalls BK from our teenage years. I don't think BK recalls Jan, though. Apparently, BK was most memorable. And how could he not be???    ;)
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« Reply #75 on: June 11, 2010, 03:42:30 PM »
Quote from: George on June 11, 2010, 03:39:27 PM
Quote from: Jeanne on June 11, 2010, 03:35:44 PM
WHAT??? Only 70 posts? Oh, this'll never do!

And who's fault is that...Miss "My friend Jan and I had a nice lunch in Westwood Village"?  Huh??

;)

Well, George, I'm trying to take care of that, albeit on a full tummy.
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« Reply #76 on: June 11, 2010, 03:44:16 PM »
I simply don't have much news to report, having been in semi-reclusion for the last few weeks.
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« Reply #77 on: June 11, 2010, 03:48:52 PM »
Will MISS KAREN come back to visit? (Yes, I know. I've been E&T myself.)

MISS KAREN, do you lurk??
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« Reply #78 on: June 11, 2010, 03:54:16 PM »
Laura, please give Momcat Jeanne a nice pat goodbye from me before you send her on her way. I enjoyed seeing her and the kittens here.
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« Reply #79 on: June 11, 2010, 03:56:01 PM »
Time for me to scoot again.

TTFN.
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« Reply #80 on: June 11, 2010, 04:06:36 PM »
I just finished watching the 7th season of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM.

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« Reply #81 on: June 11, 2010, 04:10:19 PM »
Mama Jeanne will be around for another week. She gets spayed Tuesday.
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« Reply #82 on: June 11, 2010, 04:11:41 PM »
Quote from: FJL on June 11, 2010, 12:16:47 PM
Silly fun - A parody I'd posted as a comment on the NYTimes blog became an Arts Beat entry by David itzkoff.

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/11/new-tony-award-gets-unofficial-theme-song/

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JUNE 11, 2010, 8:41 AM
New Tony Award Gets (Unofficial) Theme Song

By DAVE ITZKOFF


After ArtsBeat reported on Thursday that the Tony Award statuette was getting a larger, heavier redesign for Sunday night’s ceremony, at least one reader was inspired with more than just wistful yearnings for the past.

A commenter who gave his name only as Freddie wrote an entire song parody in honor of the new trophy, set to the tune of “Mama I’m a Big Girl Now” from “Hairspray.”

A sample verse:

Compared to what they’re giving at the Golden Globes
The Tony looked like something to hang from your lobes
So say, well lord have mercy, oy gevalt, and ow
‘Cause Tony is a big girl now!

The complete lyrics by Freddie can be found here.

--------------------------

(the original comment post)

Just imagining what Shaiman & Wittman, applying their memorable approach from last year's show to their own material, might do: :)

(tune of their MAMA I"M A BIG GIRL NOW - if you know how to reach them could you ask if they'd let me record and YouTube this?)

ALL
Stop – don’t – grow - please!
Stop – don’t – grow - please!
Stop – don’t – grow - please!
Tony, you’re a big girl now!

NIKKI
Many years ago when I was in a play,
I watched the Oscar winners when they’d have their say!
The Oscar looked so heavy as they’d take their bow!
But Tony’s gotten bigger now!

RICKY
Half a life ago when I was on TV,
I’d sit there at the Emmys, hope one day that’s me!
The Emmy looked as big as Madame Rose’s cow
But Tony is a big girl now!

ALL
Hey, size doesn’t matter but I must explain
The Tony always had so much style!
Now it’s such a workout that it’s such a pain
To carry Tony home
Feels like you ran a mile
Wo-oh-oh-oh-oh

NIKKI
Compared to what they’re giving at The Golden Globes
The Tony looked like something to hang from your lobes
So say, well lord have mercy, oy gevalt, and ow
‘Cause Tony is a big girl now!

Once upon a time when Daisy Eagan won
A Tony didn’t look like it would weigh a ton
But it’s more telegenic so hold on somehow
‘Cause Tony is a big girl now!

ALL
Stop – don’t – grow - please
Stop – don’t – grow - please
Stop – don’t – grow - please
Tony is a big girl now!






Wonderful fun.
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« Reply #83 on: June 11, 2010, 04:15:37 PM »
Well, last evening (11 pages 305 posts) we apparently solved the low posting totals.  All we have to do is to send TCB to bed early (and in a blue funk) and suddenly everybody flocks back to HHW!
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« Reply #84 on: June 11, 2010, 04:25:58 PM »
I'm off to read wine labels on TV tonight. The local PBS station is having a fundraising auction, and I get to pronounce all the French words and Italian words that can often be tongue-twisters. So, ciao, which is pronounced "Ki-yo," right?
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« Reply #85 on: June 11, 2010, 04:31:06 PM »
Quote from: John G. on June 11, 2010, 04:25:58 PM
I'm off to read wine labels on TV tonight. The local PBS station is having a fundraising auction, and I get to pronounce all the French words and Italian words that can often be tongue-twisters. So, ciao, which is pronounced "Ki-yo," right?

Oh...I thought it was "see-yah-oo."
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Re: RAISON D'ETRE
« Reply #86 on: June 11, 2010, 04:32:12 PM »
I thought it was Chow
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« Reply #87 on: June 11, 2010, 04:32:29 PM »
Evening all.
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« Reply #88 on: June 11, 2010, 04:33:07 PM »
Great News Fred.

I saw the notice on the Times Web site.
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« Reply #89 on: June 11, 2010, 04:34:19 PM »
The laundry is done and we had dinner and dessert.

I had Key Lime Pie and Anthony had Carrot Cake.

He had a Portobello Mushroom sandwich and I had a Smoked Salmon Sandwich for dinner.
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