Topic: FOLLIES (Read 9883 times)

bk · « **on:** August 13, 2011, 11:19:29 PM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were folly, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently doing the Cow Cow Follies in Branson.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** August 13, 2011, 11:21:40 PM »

And the word of the day is: HEBDOMADAL!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2011, 12:52:34 AM »

Greetings fromn Dublin! This Merrion Hotel is amazing and huge. I'm checked in but I have no room yet so I am hanging out in the business office.

BK, great FOLLIES memories. That original production is one of the greatest events in so many peoples' theatrical histories.

I hate this keyboard. Nothing is where it used to be on mine at home.

The airport trip went easily: car to Port Authority and bus to Newark. I met a lovely couple from Wooster, OH, who were going to Dublin for their 25th wedding anniversary, and we hung out till boarding. I was in Row 9 on the aisle and the other passenger in my row was a handsome young Irish accountant going back to Dublin after visiting his sister. I threw that in to work DR TCB into a frenzy.

I couldn't sleep on the plane, so I finished reading PILLARS OF THE EARTH and talked to David the accountant about why I was going to Dublin; his best friend since childhood is an actor.

So, here I am. I have nothing else to report.

John G. · « **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2011, 05:48:33 AM »

Good morning, all.

John G. · « **Reply #4 on:** August 14, 2011, 05:48:48 AM »

Glad you made it safely, Elmore.

John G. · « **Reply #5 on:** August 14, 2011, 05:49:43 AM »

Great "Follies" memories and observations, BK. I, too, have long been a fan of the original book. Hopefully, one of these I'll actually get to see a production.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 14, 2011, 06:42:22 AM »

I loved reading about FOLLIES original and current.

Thanks MR BK.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 14, 2011, 06:42:38 AM »

Kool Aid In My Dishwasher.

That's the title of my new novella.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 14, 2011, 06:44:43 AM »

Yes......four people were killed last night at the Indiana State Fair when the concert grandstand light rigging was blown over during a high wind storm......while the officials were meeting to decide what they should do.....and a radio guy was saying the show would go on.

One MINUTE before Sugarland was to take the stage, the accident happened.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 14, 2011, 06:46:12 AM »

Sad......

We had lots of wind and rain during the first four scenes, but then the weather cleared in Greencastle.....and we were fine until Sandi on the lightboard MESSED UP THE LAST CUE and the bows were done with the house lights.....she claims a board malfunction......but I am reticent....OH YES, I am reticent.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 14, 2011, 06:52:28 AM »

Here is local coverage that includes a pretty horrifying video of the collapsing grandstand.......hard to watch.

http://www.indystar.com/article/20110814/NEWS15/108140419/Death-toll-reaches-5-State-Fair-Sugarland-stage-collapse?odyssey=mod|defcon|text|IndyStar.com

Jrand73 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 14, 2011, 06:53:01 AM »

Did I miss an announcement of a Kritzerland release?

Kerry · « **Reply #12 on:** August 14, 2011, 06:56:53 AM »

It's morning. It's Sunday. It's Sunday morning.

Druxy · « **Reply #13 on:** August 14, 2011, 06:56:56 AM »

Quote from: Jrand60 on August 14, 2011, 06:52:28 AM

Here is local coverage that includes a pretty horrifying video of the collapsing grandstand.......hard to watch.

http://www.indystar.com/article/20110814/NEWS15/108140419/Death-toll-reaches-5-State-Fair-Sugarland-stage-collapse?odyssey=mod|defcon|text|IndyStar.com

What a terrible tragedy.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #14 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:01:19 AM »

Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And my youngest brother, Jay, will be getting married in a few hours.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #15 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:02:01 AM »

~~~~~VIBES TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE TRAGEDY IN INDIANA~~~~~

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #16 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:05:03 AM »

bk - Thanks for your thoughts on FOLLIES past and present. Funny thing: one of the first productions I ever saw of FOLLIES was done by a community theatre in Virginia, and it used the original book. The set designer for that production was the director of the current Broadway revival.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #17 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:08:52 AM »

DR elmore - Welcome to Dublin! -And it's good to know that you had a very pleasant journey across the Atlantic. -Did you find the ending of "Pillars of the Earth" satisfying? (I did.)

Jennifer · « **Reply #18 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:14:23 AM »

BK, really enjoyed reading about Follies in the notes.

But I disagree with you re: the intermission.

I personally think that there should always be an intermission for every broadway show. Doesn't matter what the show is to me.

There are plenty of people that can't sit for 2- 3 hours straight. Whether they need to use the washroom. Or stretch their legs.

I really always appreciate an intermission.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:17:22 AM »

Attending the wedding vibes for DR JOSE.....and of course we need photos of said shirt and tie.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:17:51 AM »

Glad that DR ELMORE is now in the land of Erie!

JMK · « **Reply #21 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:41:58 AM »

Larry, when we got our first laptop and the keyboard was different I discovered my name had become Jeffret. That's what the kids call me now.

JMK · « **Reply #22 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:43:24 AM »

I was also beyond disappointed that my first trip to NYC came too late to see the original FOLLIES. My Uncles tried to make it up to me by getting me a very hard to find ticket for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, which was still SRO, but I was probably too young to fully enjoy that show. However, I will say I well remember that the other show I saw, PIPPIN, played without an intermission and indeed they had a very funny PA announcement about it telling people to go take care of business "now" rather than "later."

FJL · « **Reply #23 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:48:46 AM »

Fascinating notes today!!!!!!!!!!! Very well-written, and sure to be read by many!

FJL · « **Reply #24 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:50:30 AM »

Hmmm, my Michele Bachmann crazy-eyes sort-of-parody (but with my own song about eyes) is not setting the view count afire, but a pro-Obama site did pick it up, which is nice that anyone at all even found it.

http://obama-2012-campaign-report.info/obama/i-look-into-those-eyes-michele-bachmann-crazy-eyes-controversy-parody/

seems to be an ad on that page, but that ad has nothing to do with me

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #25 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:54:31 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on August 14, 2011, 07:14:23 AM

BK, really enjoyed reading about Follies in the notes.

But I disagree with you re: the intermission.

I personally think that there should always be an intermission for every broadway show. Doesn't matter what the show is to me.

There are plenty of people that can't sit for 2- 3 hours straight. Whether they need to use the washroom. Or stretch their legs.

I really always appreciate an intermission.

DR Jennifer - Conversely, there are plenty of people who can sit for a long stretch without an intermission and do so gladly, like at the movies and the opera. If one knows that they're about to sit for an extended amount of time, then one can "plan" accordingly. Heck, there are some operas where one act can last almost as long as a full Broadway show. "Ring Cycle" anyone?

And then you have a show like JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT which has currently gotten stretched out to an oveblown 2 hours and 5 minutes - and that includes the intermission! The original "cantata" ran well under an hour. However, adding various dance breaks, a mega-mix bows sequence, plus an intermission used to sell merchandise, has extended the show beyond its original welcome.

I'm sure there are other things and events that you sit for two hours at a time without thought nor complaint.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #26 on:** August 14, 2011, 07:59:02 AM »

In any case...

I'm going to get ready for my brother's Big Day. Thankfully, it is not raining here like it is on the East Coast. It's all clear and cool.

~~~~~VIBES TO THOSE WHO NEED 'EM TODAY~~~~~

I'll see you after the reception.

Laters...

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #27 on:** August 14, 2011, 08:07:13 AM »

Quote from: bk on August 13, 2011, 11:21:40 PM

And the word of the day is: HEBDOMADAL!

And The Song Of The Day Is: SUNDAY, MONDAY OR ALWAYS

elmore3003 · « **Reply #28 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:07:30 AM »

Hello again! After I posted, I went into the hotel's bar, found a very quiet corner and nodded for about two hours. Around 11:30, I was told my room was ready. The room is about the size of my apartment, and the bathroom about half the size. It's quite wonderful.

I unpacked, fell on the bed and slept very well for about four hours. It's currently 5:05 pm, and I will walk around for a bit before finding myself some dinner. I've got my Lonely Planet Dublin guide and I'll see if I can get to the National Concert Hall,

I'm so sorry to hear about the Indianapolis tragedy. DR JRand60, was last night your final performance?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 14, 2011, 09:09:54 AM »

No DR ELMORE we have four more performances next week.

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