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[ChasSmith]

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[Jane]

I just got off the phone with 85 year-old Vincent Youmans II, son of the composer. I spent the morning tracking down the family via Cast Recording List and the Library of Congress. I have two library boxes of original NO NO NANETTE materials that John McGlinn "borrowed" and refused to return nearly 30 years ago. I came across the storage boxes yesterday while sorting through the moved materials and I want to return them to the family in the next couple of weeks, as soon as the office is more set up.

I'm sure your kindness will be appreciated.

[JoseSPiano]

Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

I'm up, I'm up... And it sooooooo nice not to have to wake up before 7:00am today.

[Jane]

I bet.  I stayed in bed reading until close to 9:00.  It was a treat I haven't had time for in a long while.

[JoseSPiano]

My first 24 hours back in NYC were quite jam-packed.

As soon I got back to the apartment, I went ahead and got things set up, and then took my bike out for a spin. I biked through Central Park, down to Columbus Circle to my mail place. The weather was perfect for a ride through The Park. Then I decided to going ahead and bike down to City Bakery for a late lunch.

When I had checked various bike route sites and apps, they all posted alternate routes that avoided the designated bike lane on Broadway through midtown. Well... I really should have followed that "advice". Yes, there are bike lines through Times Square and Herald Square and Madison Square. But there are also a lot of tourists, hot god vendors and taxi cab drivers trying to pick up fares. Alas, I did end up taking a little spill just a few blocks from my destination, but I'm fine, the bike is fine and I'm so glad I had my helmet and biking gloves on. I did strain my right hand, but nothing's broken or even scraped. Nothing some ibuprofen, ice and an ACE bandage can't help... And has helped.

After my lunch at City Bakery, I went ahead and biked back uptown via 1st Avenue... Then took a nice nap. A nice long nap.

[JoseSPiano]

And after my nap, I got ready to head to the St. James Theatre to see Bring It On.

I had seen Bring It On last Fall when it opened at the The Ahmanson. I liked it then, and I liked it last night. It's gone through a few changes - and new opening sequence and three new songs - but the core of the show is still there. Is is great "Theatre"? No. Is it a fun evening of entertainment that manages to pass on a very positive message about friendship and "not judging a book by its cover"? Yes.

[John G.]

And after my nap, I got ready to head to the St. James Theatre to see Bring It On.

I had seen Bring It On last Fall when it opened at the The Ahmanson. I liked it then, and I liked it last night. It's gone through a few changes - and new opening sequence and three new songs - but the core of the show is still there. Is is great "Theatre"? No. Is it a fun evening of entertainment that manages to pass on a very positive message about friendship and "not judging a book by its cover"? Yes.

Is there dancing or all gymnastics?

[John G.]

break-a-leg vibes for matthew!

[JoseSPiano]

To finish up my day, my friend, Yosh, and I went to Casellula for some cheese, miso mustard pickles, watermelon salad, and a "Springtime" crostini (provolone, fresh pea puree, roasted tomatoes and chorizo). YUM! And on our walk back up 9th Avenue, we happened to run into Christian Borle, Michael Urie and Top Chef Desserts contestant, Zac Young. -Not all at once, but we did have a nice catch up session with Zac and he invited us to drop by his new place of employment (restaurant) for dinner and dessert(s).

[JoseSPiano]

And after my nap, I got ready to head to the St. James Theatre to see Bring It On.

I had seen Bring It On last Fall when it opened at the The Ahmanson. I liked it then, and I liked it last night. It's gone through a few changes - and new opening sequence and three new songs - but the core of the show is still there. Is is great "Theatre"? No. Is it a fun evening of entertainment that manages to pass on a very positive message about friendship and "not judging a book by its cover"? Yes.

Is there dancing or all gymnastics?

Bring It On is about competitive cheerleading - which involves a lot of gymnastics. The whole deck is basically one big tumbling mat. However, there's some pretty inventive hip-hop dancing, as well as a great sequence involving a dancing Irish Leprechaun mascot.

[Jrand73]

I am horrified to imagine it DR JOSE......

[Jrand73]

Your fall off your bicycle in Times Square....I mean.

[John G.]

To finish up my day, my friend, Yosh, and I went to Casellula for some cheese, miso mustard pickles, watermelon salad, and a "Springtime" crostini (provolone, fresh pea puree, roasted tomatoes and chorizo). YUM! And on our walk back up 9th Avenue, we happened to run into Christian Borle, Michael Urie and Top Chef Desserts contestant, Zac Young. -Not all at once, but we did have a nice catch up session with Zac and he invited us to drop by his new place of employment (restaurant) for dinner and dessert(s).

And all I had last night was Pig Face Pie, a pizza made with house-cured sausage, radishes and arugula.

[JoseSPiano]

Your fall off your bicycle in Times Square....I mean.

Well...

It really was quite interesting. I was trying to avoid getting hit by a cab, the person trying to hail the cab was trying to avoid getting hit by me... I applied my brakes... and... Well... I was not going that fast since I had just gone through a crowded intersection, but there was still enough momentum to cause me to "slide" slowly over the front of my bike. At least I think that's what happened. Or maybe it just felt like I was slow-mo. Some people helped me up, and I was more in shock about it than anything else. And I really was kind of surprised that I didn't scrape up my arms, knees or legs. And relieved too.

[JoseSPiano]

And, yes, we're expecting some "Severe Weather" here in NYC in a couple of hours. Of course, the storms are due to hit when i have to head out for rehearsal later.

[JoseSPiano]

~~~~~CAFFEINATED VIBES FOR DR VIXMOM~~~~~

[JoseSPiano]

OK.. I need to take a break from typing.

Laters...

[George]

Love this quote from the Harvey Evans interview: Good choreography tells a story, bad choreography is a series of back handsprings.

From what I've seen, the latter describes NEWSIES.

Also Step Up Revolution, the new movie opening tomorrow. From what I've seen, it's all gymnastics. Don't get me wrong, I love gymnastics, but the kind of crap they're doing in the movie is not "dancing" as I define it. The groupies can define it any way they want but for me it's just a bunch of over-caffeinated gyrations that don't begin to approach dance.

Exactly!  Last night after "Titus" rehearsal, I watched (fast-forwarded through, actually) Tuesday's 2-hour "America's Got Talent" performance show.  I haven't watched last night's elimination round, yet.  Anyway, there was a troup of girl "dancers" and it seems that all they did was balancing on their hands (and each other) and back flips.  They were good, but all I kept thinking about during their whole number was that that's not dancing.

[George]

Speaking of Turkey Lurkey Time, I find it hard to believe that a better version of the Tony Awards segment has yet to be posted on YouTube.  I love to watch the existing clip from time to time but its so frustrating at the same time.  I hope that there is a clear copy existing somewhere that will release for viewing someday...

There's a version from the Ed Sullivan show that's of better quality, but you don't get Donna, Margo or Bayork dancing it.

I also like the version that's in the movie Camp.

My favorite (non-original cast) performance is THIS version (I've posted it before), danced by three men (one who is VERY tall) who are lip-synching to the original recording.  It's great!

 

[Matthew]

I just got off the phone with 85 year-old Vincent Youmans II, son of the composer. I spent the morning tracking down the family via Cast Recording List and the Library of Congress. I have two library boxes of original NO NO NANETTE materials that John McGlinn "borrowed" and refused to return nearly 30 years ago. I came across the storage boxes yesterday while sorting through the moved materials and I want to return them to the family in the next couple of weeks, as soon as the office is more set up.

Do the scores include the dual piano parts from the revival?? 

[TCB]

Quote from: Jane on July 25, 2012, 02:59:58 PM

I now have four books to read from the library.  It seems to be feast or famine with them.


And I have four books on CD from the library  in at the same time. I'm hoping to finish "The Book Thief" first, which is a fine young adult novel. Anybody read it?

I wanted to read it, but someone stole my copy.

[TCB]

home, home on the plage
where the gulls cry and waves crash all day
some quiet to think
some beach boy with drink
and time just to do what you may

Wow!  Stephanie Sondheim!

[Ron Pulliam]

Actually a house on the plage might be very nice

Better than a plage on your house!

[TCB]

I wonder if a massage could take away the constant pain between my shoulder blades

No, I think that is your boss.

[TCB]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Excellent Vibes & Xylophones to BK in his struggle with the postal system! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

My aunt, my mom's sister (also a music teacher), had this incredible marimba when I was growing up.  I wonder whatever happened to it?  Hopefully, it went to the school district.

[Ginny]

Back from a nice water aerobics and lunch with Lauren at Applebee's.  We are under a severe thunderstorm watch and I've heard some rumbling and some wind.  Watching an Olympic men's soccer game between Brazil and Egypt.

[TCB]

Morning all!  I slept quite well last night.  Might have had something to do with being tired after all that walking!   I will start my 2 mile morning walk here shortly.

I am waiting for the AC people and the new contractor who will (hopefully) start on the house in short order. 

I see that Anderson Cooper will be in town in September.   I hope that things are well underway or finished by then.

I suggest you send Anderson a letter suggesting that he follow up on your house when he is in town.

[TCB]

Good morning, all.

Woke up from an absurd dream to which I was only too willing to say Good Riddance, and am luxuriating in my first cuppa.  Weird night.  I should have turned the AC back on last night for better sleeping.  It had been off since that AMAZING wind event Tuesday evening, but I could sense today's predicted heat trying to make an early appearance.  I actually needed it whilst working in my Inner Sanctum (music/movie room) last night, so don't ask me what I was thinking.

Yes indeed, DR Ben, we're in for it today.  It's actually dark and stormy here this morning.  Which is but a tease, because once the sun comes out it will steam the place to hell and back.  Getting near 90 where I am, so the city should feel even worse.  However, my two weather websites are calling for a long string of days hovering around 80 starting on Saturday.  I shan't complain.

Sixty-one degrees at noon!

[John G.]

Speaking of Turkey Lurkey Time, I find it hard to believe that a better version of the Tony Awards segment has yet to be posted on YouTube.  I love to watch the existing clip from time to time but its so frustrating at the same time.  I hope that there is a clear copy existing somewhere that will release for viewing someday...

There's a version from the Ed Sullivan show that's of better quality, but you don't get Donna, Margo or Bayork dancing it.

I also like the version that's in the movie Camp.

My favorite (non-original cast) performance is THIS version (I've posted it before), danced by three men (one who is VERY tall) who are lip-synching to the original recording.  It's great!


 

That is fun.

[John G.]

Quote from: Jane on July 25, 2012, 02:59:58 PM

I now have four books to read from the library.  It seems to be feast or famine with them.


And I have four books on CD from the library  in at the same time. I'm hoping to finish "The Book Thief" first, which is a fine young adult novel. Anybody read it?

I wanted to read it, but someone stole my copy.

LOL.