To answer yesterday's questions from Michael S regarding "J. Edgar Hoover":As I recall, BK recorded this in 2008.HAIL ON THE CHIEF began as a straight play, then was adapted into a musical comedy in about 2006 or 2007. It had 2 series of staged readings at the Stella Adler Theater in Hollywood, one in 2007 and the other in 2008. BK starred in one and directed the other.After I moved to and got settled in Austin in 2009, I began working on the book again, figuring I would do a full production here.Unfortunately, because certain sordid events in the private life of the political figure that we spoof in the play have recently become public, I've had to rethink a major portion of the play and, because of that, the project is currently on a back burner.Too bad, because I really like some of the songs in this show.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvaUtIpJuF4
Happy Birthday, Michael Callan.
Quote from: Ginny on November 22, 2011, 08:00:11 AMTOD - I'm wondering if DR John G is thinking of Cincinnati's Diner on Sycamore, which recently re-opened asJoe's Diner on SycamoreIt's near the old School for the Creative and Performing Arts (recently moved closer to Music Hall). Richard and I last ate there before Rob was born, so maybe it's time to check it out again!That looks to the be the place. Though I had to find the Facebook page to get a photograph of its neon-stainless steel beauty:
TOD - I'm wondering if DR John G is thinking of Cincinnati's Diner on Sycamore, which recently re-opened asJoe's Diner on SycamoreIt's near the old School for the Creative and Performing Arts (recently moved closer to Music Hall). Richard and I last ate there before Rob was born, so maybe it's time to check it out again!
Good Morning!I'm up, I'm up... And it's not raining where I am.
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 22, 2011, 10:16:05 AMGood Morning!I'm up, I'm up... And it's not raining where I am.You're inside, Jose.
Quote from: Jrand61 on November 22, 2011, 08:31:29 AMHappy Birthday, Michael Callan.The actor who was billed as Mickey Callan in the original Broadway cast of West Side Story?
Quote from: Druxy on November 22, 2011, 07:20:52 AMTo answer yesterday's questions from Michael S regarding "J. Edgar Hoover":As I recall, BK recorded this in 2008.HAIL ON THE CHIEF began as a straight play, then was adapted into a musical comedy in about 2006 or 2007. It had 2 series of staged readings at the Stella Adler Theater in Hollywood, one in 2007 and the other in 2008. BK starred in one and directed the other.After I moved to and got settled in Austin in 2009, I began working on the book again, figuring I would do a full production here.Unfortunately, because certain sordid events in the private life of the political figure that we spoof in the play have recently become public, I've had to rethink a major portion of the play and, because of that, the project is currently on a back burner.Too bad, because I really like some of the songs in this show.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvaUtIpJuF4The relationship between J. Edgar and Tolson is a central feature of J. EDGAR! You should try to check it out, it's very, very funny.
Quote from: JMK on November 22, 2011, 08:50:19 AMQuote from: Druxy on November 22, 2011, 07:20:52 AMTo answer yesterday's questions from Michael S regarding "J. Edgar Hoover":As I recall, BK recorded this in 2008.HAIL ON THE CHIEF began as a straight play, then was adapted into a musical comedy in about 2006 or 2007. It had 2 series of staged readings at the Stella Adler Theater in Hollywood, one in 2007 and the other in 2008. BK starred in one and directed the other.After I moved to and got settled in Austin in 2009, I began working on the book again, figuring I would do a full production here.Unfortunately, because certain sordid events in the private life of the political figure that we spoof in the play have recently become public, I've had to rethink a major portion of the play and, because of that, the project is currently on a back burner.Too bad, because I really like some of the songs in this show.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvaUtIpJuF4The relationship between J. Edgar and Tolson is a central feature of J. EDGAR! You should try to check it out, it's very, very funny.I definitely intend to see it when it is released onto DVD. I like Eastwood's movies, but we never go to theaters any more.
