Topic: BETTER, BRIGHTER, AND BEGUILING (Read 16385 times)

Jrand73 · « **Reply #60 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:15:01 AM »

Thanks for sharing DR ELMORE.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #61 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:19:35 AM »

Another great lady gone. I'm sorry to hear about Helen Stenborg, DR Elmore.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #62 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:21:15 AM »

I wonder if there will be any flying in the new PORGY AND BESS?

bk · « **Reply #63 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:26:57 AM »

I'm up and awaiting the arrival of tape transfer guy who's returning a couple of reels so that I can then return them to the vaults.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #64 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:36:58 AM »

I've been bitten by Broadway
And there's no cure!
I've been bitten by Broadway--
I'm done, for sure!
The Great White Way
Took a nip on my butt!
And now I pray
I won't slip when I strut!

George · « **Reply #65 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:39:22 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 23, 2011, 08:49:12 AM

I've just had horrible news. My friend, actress Helen Stenborg, has died at age 86. I dearly loved her and I will miss her enormously.

I found a photo of Helen with Timothy Busfield. I just spoke to her daughter Lauren.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/149087-Helen-Stenborg-Broadway-and-Off-Broadway-Actress-Dies-at-86-

My condolences on the loss of your friend, Larry.

Ginny · « **Reply #66 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:40:11 AM »

Sorry to hear about your friend, DR Elmore.

Ginny · « **Reply #67 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:42:29 AM »

Sorry to go quiet there for a while - our internet went down briefly, probably due to the "severe" weather we're having. Still sunny and warm...

Ben · « **Reply #68 on:** March 23, 2011, 09:44:27 AM »

Dear Lar, I know how much you cared for Helen. I saw her in Vigil (her last performance, I believe, Off-Broadway). She had a great life and career and you were blessed to be her friend.

FJL · « **Reply #69 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:02:40 AM »

Condolences to Larry.

Ben · « **Reply #70 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:08:01 AM »

I turned on the new laptop this afternoon at lunch. It all seems to be working correctly. I just have to enter the information to make the wireless card work so we can use it for Internet and for when/if Anthony goes out of town.

It will take some getting used to visually as well. But I think it's all for the best.

The desktop computer has been delayed and the pending date of delivery is now April 4th.

Druxy · « **Reply #71 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:24:38 AM »

With the passing of Ms. Taylor, I'm trying to recall what stars are left from Hollywood's Golden Era:

Olivia de Havilland
Joan Fontaine
Luise Rainer
Mickey Rooney
Kirk Douglas
Ann Blyth
Angela Lansbury
Celeste Holm
Jane Powell
Shirley Temple
Eleanor Parker

Anybody else?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #72 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:25:53 AM »

Congrats to DR BEN on his new laptop!

Ben · « **Reply #73 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:28:51 AM »

Quote from: Druxy on March 23, 2011, 10:24:38 AM

With the passing of Ms. Taylor, I'm trying to recall what stars are left from Hollywood's Golden Era:

Olivia de Havilland
Joan Fontaine
Luise Rainer
Mickey Rooney
Kirk Douglas
Ann Blyth
Angela Lansbury
Celeste Holm
Jane Powell
Shirley Temple
Eleanor Parker

Anybody else?

Even though she had a fairly short career (last picture in 1949) Deanna Durbin is still alive and living in France.

bk · « **Reply #74 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:38:37 AM »

Back from returning tapes, so that's done.

FJL · « **Reply #75 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:49:18 AM »

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JoseSPiano · « **Reply #76 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:51:24 AM »

Good Afternoon!

Well, I have to say that my "existence" over the past two weeks has really helped me with my time management issues. I started running errands at 11:00, and in under three hours I managed to get to my storage unit, drop off some music, checked in on a friend's new restaurant by Grand Central, made a run down to City Bakery for some of their Hot Chocolate "At Home" boxes and shopped for some snacks at the Union Square Greenmarket for my train ride.

Whew!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #77 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:51:53 AM »

DR elmore - So sad to hear about the passing of Helen Stenborg. My condolences to you and the rest of her friends and family.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #78 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:55:25 AM »

Quote from: John G. on March 23, 2011, 07:44:34 AM

Quote from: FJL on March 23, 2011, 07:29:00 AM
So in that "Audra McDonald to play Bess at A.R.T." story that broke yesterday

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/149072-Audra-McDonald-Reveals-Casting-in-Porgy-and-Bess-at-ART

does this mean they may actually be changing (or supplementing) some of George Gershwin's own melodies and harmonies?
I wondered that myself. Or if they will go back to doing it as a musical with speech in between songs. I hope it won't end up like "Carmen: The Hip-Hopera."

I'm a bit scared of what could end up happening to that Work Of Art too. From what I've "heard", most of the changes will involve incorporating passages from the original play, thus making it more of a "play with music". Well, in this case, a "play with arias".

*I'm just wondering what's going to happen to the orchestration.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #79 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:56:03 AM »

And a little while ago, there were some big, ole fluffy flakes of snow falling on the Upper East Side. It was very pretty.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #80 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:57:01 AM »

I hope DR Dakota Celt and her DH are all set for their next round of Wintry-Spring weather.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #81 on:** March 23, 2011, 10:58:56 AM »

And speaking of trains... I have one to catch in about two hours.

Time to get the rest of my stuff together, and head down to Penn Station.

Laters...

elmore3003 · « **Reply #82 on:** March 23, 2011, 11:00:31 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 23, 2011, 10:55:25 AM

Quote from: John G. on March 23, 2011, 07:44:34 AM
Quote from: FJL on March 23, 2011, 07:29:00 AM
So in that "Audra McDonald to play Bess at A.R.T." story that broke yesterday

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/149072-Audra-McDonald-Reveals-Casting-in-Porgy-and-Bess-at-ART

does this mean they may actually be changing (or supplementing) some of George Gershwin's own melodies and harmonies?
I wondered that myself. Or if they will go back to doing it as a musical with speech in between songs. I hope it won't end up like "Carmen: The Hip-Hopera."

I'm a bit scared of what could end up happening to that Work Of Art too. From what I've "heard", most of the changes will involve incorporating passages from the original play, thus making it more of a "play with music". Well, in this case, a "play with arias".

*I'm just wondering what's going to happen to the orchestration.

You mean the bar mitzvah band playing in the pit?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #83 on:** March 23, 2011, 11:01:56 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 23, 2011, 06:23:39 AM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 23, 2011, 05:59:14 AM
DR elmore - When you book your Amtrak tickets, do you use "Julie" on their automated phone system? "Julie" can come in quite handy especially in regard to securing a cheaper fare. You can book with "Julie", and not have to pay for the ticket until later. -You also insure a space for you during peak travel periods. 1-800-USA-RAIL (872-7245)

Thanks for the tip, DR Jose!

You're welcome, DR elmore.

*And if you happen to be an Amtrak Guest Rewards member, they're are running a special Double & Triple Points promotion. You just have to click on the promotion on their homepage to register for it. It's amazing how fast (or slow) you can earn a free trip segment.

**Additionally, if you reserve with "Julie" and don't pick-up/purchase the ticket later, there's no penalty for (not) doing so. So, if you happen to have a possible date in mind, it might be a good idea to go ahead and make the reservation. -And since we're in the midst of Spring Break season in NYC, that might be a good thing.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #84 on:** March 23, 2011, 11:03:54 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 23, 2011, 11:00:31 AM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 23, 2011, 10:55:25 AM
Quote from: John G. on March 23, 2011, 07:44:34 AM
Quote from: FJL on March 23, 2011, 07:29:00 AM
So in that "Audra McDonald to play Bess at A.R.T." story that broke yesterday

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/149072-Audra-McDonald-Reveals-Casting-in-Porgy-and-Bess-at-ART

does this mean they may actually be changing (or supplementing) some of George Gershwin's own melodies and harmonies?
I wondered that myself. Or if they will go back to doing it as a musical with speech in between songs. I hope it won't end up like "Carmen: The Hip-Hopera."

I'm a bit scared of what could end up happening to that Work Of Art too. From what I've "heard", most of the changes will involve incorporating passages from the original play, thus making it more of a "play with music". Well, in this case, a "play with arias".

*I'm just wondering what's going to happen to the orchestration.

You mean the bar mitzvah band playing in the pit?

Nah. I'm thinking something more along the lines of: three keyboards, a gut-bucket bass, jug, banjo and a harmonic (non-chromatic, of course).

Cillaliz · « **Reply #85 on:** March 23, 2011, 11:09:39 AM »

Cilla got her movie pass!! Cilla got her movie pass!!!

FJL · « **Reply #86 on:** March 23, 2011, 11:10:35 AM »

My PORGY AND BESS parody lyric in the "Times readers-comments box"

http://community.nytimes.com/comments/artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/22/audra-mcdonald-looking-likely-for-porgy-and-bess/?permid=5#comment5

Ginny · « **Reply #87 on:** March 23, 2011, 11:18:22 AM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on March 23, 2011, 11:09:39 AM

Cilla got her movie pass!! Cilla got her movie pass!!!

Finally!

Ginny · « **Reply #88 on:** March 23, 2011, 11:26:58 AM »

Well, as DR JRand promised, we are now under a severe thunderstorm warning. Don't be alarmed if I disappear for a while...

Ginny · « **Reply #89 on:** March 23, 2011, 11:29:17 AM »

In today's mail I received a nice surprise - See's Caffe Latte hard candies! Thank you, dear DR Jane!

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