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[JMK]

I first listened to the OBC of SPRING AWAKENING on a car trip north to Tacoma, where I had been hired by THE SONDHEIM REVIEW to do a quick write up on a Tacoma Symphony Bernstein-Sondheim concert.  IIRC, I met Jed, Ann and Tom (but not George, I seem to think) at a sweet little downtown restaurant before the show.  George, were you there?  Maybe you were and I'm having Half-heimers.

I was there...how soon they forget!

Sorry, I'm old.  And also, sorry I'm old.   

[George]

Things are fine with the MD, I understand. I wait for blood test results,  and other appointments have been set up.

When I first started reading this, I was thinking that MD was a Music Director, but then you wrote about blood and other appointments and I realized...well, nevermind.

[George]

It seems like Sweeney could be cutting his way back to Broadway again.

Take note, Michael Ball fans:

http://broadwayworld.com/article/Sondheim-Grants-Approval-for-Michael-Ball-Imelda-Staunton-Led-SWEENEY-TODD-for-Broadway-20120322

Their soon-to-be-released London cast recording will be the only one-disc original Sweeney recording (the OBC highlights doesn't count).  What are they leaving off??

[DERBRUCER]

Nice the boys are have such a good time, not that I expected less now they are your boys.  Nice pics too.

If we were relly good parents, we'd take the blonds down today - with the temps in the mid-70s and a clear sky, the beach/boardwalk will probably be mobbed.

der Brucer

[Ron Pulliam]

BK:  Seeing "Those Calloways"....is this the Disney film on DVD or a stage production?  If the latter, is it a musical?

LOVE the movie...it's gorgeous visually, and the Steiner score is wunnerful wunnerful!

Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway are Those. Callaways

LOL!  Nice play on words/titles!!!

[Jane]

From Bruce:

Jane, who are they and I'll tell you how I know them.

Hmm, looks like I'm only friends with a few of them.  I often see your name as a mutual friend for people I know but am not "friends" with.  I'll have to pay more attention when it happens.  For now I only found 3 people & I think I asked you (can't remember the response) about 1 or 2 of them.
Helene Slaten Hayes
Linda Sternhill Davis
Gina Bernard

If you didn't have so many friends I could look at your list.  Do you really know all of these people

[Doug R]

DougR, I was also listening to TFOTRE this morning.  I have the two previous CD releases, but I think this one sounds quite a bit better.

Yes I think the previous ones sounded a bit "muddy".

[DERBRUCER]

When I first started reading this, I was thinking that MD was a Music Director, but then you wrote about blood and other appointments and I realized...well, nevermind.

Welcome to the office of Maestro Caughman, M.D.

Transpositions and Transplants
Orchestrations and Operations
Specialties: Instrumentation and Augmentation

der Brucer

The Doctor's Theme:

Tits and ass.
Buy yourself a fancy pair.
Tighten up your derriere.
Get a free nose with it.

[Ginny]

Things are fine with the MD, I understand. I wait for blood test results,  and other appointments have been set up.

When I first started reading this, I was thinking that MD was a Music Director, but then you wrote about blood and other appointments and I realized...well, nevermind.

I've been doing something similar the past couple of days, DR George.  Since meeting Ree Drummond the other night, I've been paying more attention to her website, Facebook page, and Twitter feeds.  She's often referred to as "PW" (Pioneer Woman), which (as you probably know) in my world means Publishers Weekly.

[George]

Things are fine with the MD, I understand. I wait for blood test results,  and other appointments have been set up.

When I first started reading this, I was thinking that MD was a Music Director, but then you wrote about blood and other appointments and I realized...well, nevermind.

I've been doing something similar the past couple of days, DR George.  Since meeting Ree Drummond the other night, I've been paying more attention to her website, Facebook page, and Twitter feeds.  She's often referred to as "PW" (Pioneer Woman), which (as you probably know) in my world means Publishers Weekly.

Yup...and it's still my world.

[elmore3003]

It seems like Sweeney could be cutting his way back to Broadway again.

Take note, Michael Ball fans:

http://broadwayworld.com/article/Sondheim-Grants-Approval-for-Michael-Ball-Imelda-Staunton-Led-SWEENEY-TODD-for-Broadway-20120322

Their soon-to-be-released London cast recording will be the only one-disc original Sweeney recording (the OBC highlights doesn't count).  What are they leaving off??

About half the score!

[elmore3003]

When I first started reading this, I was thinking that MD was a Music Director, but then you wrote about blood and other appointments and I realized...well, nevermind.

Welcome to the office of Maestro Caughman, M.D.

Transpositions and transplants
Orchestrations and Operations
Specialties: Instrumentation and Augmentation

der Brucer

The Doctor's Theme:

Tits and ass.
By yourself a fancy pair.
Tighten up your derriere.
Get a free nose with it.


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LOL!

[JMK]

Variety's Breaking News has just announced that Variety is for sale. 

[JMK]

I find that kind of funny.

[Ben]

FJL, I didn't know there was a Susan Boyle musical in the works. You know more than I do right now.

I'll ask my friends at Radio Wales and Radio Tees and see if they have any information.

[John G.]

This morning, first thing, is laundry. When it's finishede, I will bathe and see my doctor for a follow-up from the ER visit. After that, I'm back here for more work on DEAREST ENEMY and ROBERTA. Yesterday, the Dublin boys sent me a suggestion for a young man in the cast that would be fantastic if we could get him. Fingers crossed.

Double crossed. Well, no, not that.  Just a single cross to bear. No, not that, either. 

But best wishes.

[John G.]

It seems like Sweeney could be cutting his way back to Broadway again.

Take note, Michael Ball fans:

http://broadwayworld.com/article/Sondheim-Grants-Approval-for-Michael-Ball-Imelda-Staunton-Led-SWEENEY-TODD-for-Broadway-20120322

Their soon-to-be-released London cast recording will be the only one-disc original Sweeney recording (the OBC highlights doesn't count).  What are they leaving off??

Attend the tale of ...
Joanna. I'll steal you ...
A little priest ...
And put him in a pie for baby an me ...
(Exit music.)

[elmore3003]

Michele Bachmann has a million dollar debt for running for president? I'd ask what kind of fool does that but I already know what kind of a fool she is! A Huge One!

[Ginny]

It's now pouring rain here in SW Ohio - of course, it always rains when we make plans to go out with my Mother!

[Jennifer]

Reviews are in for last night's midnight showing of HUNGER GAMES:

Betsy: 4.5
Zach:  3.5

I am assuming this is out of 5? Has Zach read the book? I am very curious to know how people who did not read the book feel about the movie. Everyone I know who went last night has read the book. Some loved it. A few were disappointed.

[Jennifer]

From Zack's reaction I think I would rather read HUNGER GAMES than see it.  Since I'm sure we will eventually watch the movie I'll skip the book then, at least until after I have seen the movie.

Dr Jane you must read the book. Interesting that you say you would wait to read the book till AFTER seeing the movie. Every other avid reader I know desperately wanted to read the book before seeing the movie. I would always rather read the book first.

[Jennifer]

Jennifer:

Josh Hutcherson (Peeta) has had many leading roles in movies
Kicking & Screaming (2005), Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), RV (2006), Bridge to Terabithia (2007), and Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008).The Kids Are All Right (2010), 

I expect he'll do a bang-up job in Hunger Games.

der Brucer

I know he has done other movies. But he physically does not look right for me. Peeta is such a vital role. Although many people i know who saw the movie said he was very good. I really hope so.

[George]

It seems like Sweeney could be cutting his way back to Broadway again.

Take note, Michael Ball fans:

http://broadwayworld.com/article/Sondheim-Grants-Approval-for-Michael-Ball-Imelda-Staunton-Led-SWEENEY-TODD-for-Broadway-20120322

Their soon-to-be-released London cast recording will be the only one-disc original Sweeney recording (the OBC highlights doesn't count).  What are they leaving off??

Attend the tale of ...
Joanna. I'll steal you ...
A little priest ...
And put him in a pie for baby an me ...
(Exit music.)

 

I found the track listing on Dresscircle.co.uk:

    1. Prelude / The Ballad of Sweeney Todd
    2. No Place Like London
    3. Worst Pies in London
    4. My Friends / The Ballad of Sweeney Todd
    5. Johanna
    6. The Ballad of Sweeney Todd
    7. Wait
    8. Kiss Me
    9. Ladies in their Sensitivities
    10. Pretty Women
    11. Epiphany
    12. A Little Priest
    13. God, That’s Good!
    14. Johanna (Reprise)
    15. By the Sea
    16. Not While I’m Around
    17. Searching
    18. Judge’s Return
    19. Final scene
    20. The Ballad of Sweeney Todd

[Jennifer]

Reviews are in for last night's midnight showing of HUNGER GAMES:

Betsy: 4.5
Zach:  3.5

Interesting.

Part of this is because Zach hasn't that many films made from books he's read.  Also, he has an issue with motion sickness, and the film is evidently full of that oh-so-popular jiggly handheld crap and it bothered him.

I have heard a few people mention the shaky cam. I suspect this will bother me too since I really dislike this. It is very hard to make a great book into a great movie. They have to change things and leave things out. I am hopeful they did a good job with this movie.

[Doug R]

I love that VistaVision "extension" of the soaring strings in the mid-50's Paramount releases.

Me too. Great fanfare from Nathan Van Cleave. I like the way it segues into the title music, as did Steiner's WB fanfare.

[bk]

It seems like Sweeney could be cutting his way back to Broadway again.

Take note, Michael Ball fans:

http://broadwayworld.com/article/Sondheim-Grants-Approval-for-Michael-Ball-Imelda-Staunton-Led-SWEENEY-TODD-for-Broadway-20120322

Granting a "seal of approval" is not granting rights, nor are there producers trying to bring it in.  For now, pure gossip column as per usual from that UK guy.  He's almost worse than Liz Smith.  Will it come?  Doubtful, but who knows.

[bk]

Jane, I don't know 80% of my Facebook friends, and I don't know those three names you listed.

[elmore3003]

It seems like Sweeney could be cutting his way back to Broadway again.

Take note, Michael Ball fans:

http://broadwayworld.com/article/Sondheim-Grants-Approval-for-Michael-Ball-Imelda-Staunton-Led-SWEENEY-TODD-for-Broadway-20120322

After the John Doyle travesty, it can only be a step up.

[bk]

Memorial comments are written.  Now I shall hopefully pick up some packages and an important envelope.

[John G.]

Michele Bachmann has a million dollar debt for running for president? I'd ask what kind of fool does that but I already know what kind of a fool she is! A Huge One!

Yes, but she has much more money than that, so it's a tax write-off.