Topic: THE SARDONICUS TONY REPORT (Read 38439 times)

bk · « **Reply #60 on:** June 10, 2013, 08:18:41 AM »

I'm up. I got up just before the workers arrived.

bk · « **Reply #61 on:** June 10, 2013, 08:19:15 AM »

Druxy, the Newley Stop the World CD has been available for, oh, twenty years or so.

Laura · « **Reply #62 on:** June 10, 2013, 08:19:24 AM »

Ok. So, I went to youtube and clicked on the Cinderella clip. I got as far as the two men -- one in a tux t-shirt and the other with a vest-- and I am saying to myself "WTF?" (as the young people say).

FJL · « **Reply #63 on:** June 10, 2013, 08:22:00 AM »

Happy birthday to Ben's DH Anthony!!!!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #64 on:** June 10, 2013, 08:22:40 AM »

A lot of people are saying WTF this fine day today, DR Laura, for many many reasons.

MBarnum · « **Reply #65 on:** June 10, 2013, 08:22:07 AM »

THE UNDEAD is definitely available on region 2 DVD, DR JRand.

MBarnum · « **Reply #66 on:** June 10, 2013, 08:24:43 AM »

TOD:

DVD:

Laura · « **Reply #67 on:** June 10, 2013, 08:25:29 AM »

Well, I loved the music and dancing. Can't they keep the camera in one place, like you are watching it from your theater seat?

ChasSmith · « **Reply #68 on:** June 10, 2013, 08:29:29 AM »

That looks like a fine one, DR MBarnum.

Laura · « **Reply #69 on:** June 10, 2013, 08:31:07 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on June 10, 2013, 07:58:43 AM

Did I understand Hal Prince to say that PHANTOM still employs a 28-piece orchestra? Did I hear the number right?

He said 28 instruments. Can one musician play more than one instrument? Like flute players also play the piccolo?

ChasSmith · « **Reply #70 on:** June 10, 2013, 08:34:00 AM »

Quote from: Laura on June 10, 2013, 08:31:07 AM

Quote from: ChasSmith on June 10, 2013, 07:58:43 AM
Did I understand Hal Prince to say that PHANTOM still employs a 28-piece orchestra? Did I hear the number right?

He said 28 instruments. Can one musician play more than one instrument? Like flute players also play the piccolo?

Absolutely, there's always some doubling. But this is usually expressed in number of players.

Laura · « **Reply #71 on:** June 10, 2013, 08:36:31 AM »

He said instruments.

Laura · « **Reply #72 on:** June 10, 2013, 08:37:36 AM »

I am drinking lots of water this morning to plump up my veins for a blood draw. I am tired of drinking water.

Ginny · « **Reply #73 on:** June 10, 2013, 08:44:11 AM »

Quote from: Laura on June 10, 2013, 08:25:29 AM

Well, I loved the music and dancing. Can't they keep the camera in one place, like you are watching it from your theater seat?

Yeah, where's C-Span when you need it?

bk · « **Reply #74 on:** June 10, 2013, 09:03:23 AM »

Best. Tonys. Ever. Can you imagine how many times that exact sentence has appeared on Facebook today? Complete with the periods. Apparently these people have not seen many Tony Awards broadcasts, especially from the late 60s and 1970s.

bk · « **Reply #75 on:** June 10, 2013, 09:05:42 AM »

And it's just amazing to me that every human being seems to think that Mr. Harris learns the finale rap by heart - they're amazed by it. They think it's written just two minutes before it's done. While I'm sure a line or two is written just before it's done, I am equally sure the rest of it is written as the show goes along, on a computer, backstage, and when it's done it is fed directly into the teleprompter.

John G. · « **Reply #76 on:** June 10, 2013, 09:16:35 AM »

Quote from: bk on June 10, 2013, 09:03:23 AM

Best. Tonys. Ever. Can you imagine how many times that exact sentence has appeared on Facebook today? Complete with the periods. Apparently these people have not seen many Tony Awards broadcasts, especially from the late 60s and 1970s.

A. I hate the three sentences with periods talk. Best. Cliche. Ever. It's getting really tired.

B. I can remember the goosebumps I got when Judy Kaye sent her voice soaring over the chorus during the two songs of "On the Twentieth Century" or Michael Jeter flinging himself about during the "Grand Hotel"/"Let's Take a Glass Together" routing (which was also partially ruined by bad camera work that left Jeter to show the chorus; meanwhile, you can hear the audience going crazy for Jeter). Or Tommy Tune in "Seesaw" or "My One and Only." Or Mickey Rooney and Ann Miller in "Sugar Babies." Or the huge parade of numbers from the original "Annie." Or Dorothy Loudon standing in front of a curtain and singing from "Ballroom." Those were Tony shows.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #77 on:** June 10, 2013, 09:32:08 AM »

I remember that we saw at least HARD KNOCK LIFE and EASY STREET from Annie that year.....maybe LITTLE GIRLS, too....but I may have dreamed that....

Kate · « **Reply #78 on:** June 10, 2013, 09:43:23 AM »

Hello Everyone:

DRBK I am having the hardest time do my review for your book.

My hubby helped me. Apparently Years ago I did a review on a CD. Now it says I have to purchase something in order to do the review. I didn't buy The CD on Amazon then, So now why do I have to purchase something now in order to do the review?

My brother Kevin lent me your book. He, I believe purchased it from you.

Jennifer · « **Reply #79 on:** June 10, 2013, 09:51:12 AM »

Quote from: Druxy on June 10, 2013, 06:29:36 AM

My favorite medley on the Tony Awards last night was the one from CINDERELLA.

My wife and I looked at each other and, almost together, said: "Finally, something we can hum."

With these new musicals every year, they always seem to pick a big dance number to promo that particular show on The Tonys, rather than a song that will stick with you (assuming there are any that will stick with you).

I agree that this was one of the better numbers on the show. I like the idea of a dance number. But I think a lot of these seem not to work well out of context.

bk · « **Reply #80 on:** June 10, 2013, 09:51:31 AM »

I'm not really understanding why anyone can't write a review of anything - amazon is littered with such reviews. Do you just not remember your log-in from long ago? If that's the case, there's probably a button to have them send you that info again.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #81 on:** June 10, 2013, 09:57:42 AM »

From what I recall pre-Rosie and Radio City Music Hall, the TV airing -- in fact, the very event, itself, IIRC -- was in serious jeopardy. The previous years' Tony shows rated very lowly. Sponsors were not lining up to pay for the air time and it seemed we might not "see" a Tony show unless something drastic were done.

However you view it, Rosie doing the show at RCMH "saved" the TV airing of the Tony Awards up until now. Doubtless, the tickets sold to the hoi-polloi help, as well.

Sometimes, compromises have to be made if a thing is to be saved.

bk · « **Reply #82 on:** June 10, 2013, 10:04:21 AM »

All these actor types, many of whom I know, are all over Facebook doing exactly what you'd expect: "I wept, I'm so proud to be part of this industry, best awards show ever, brilliant." I suppose they feel they must do that. And then touting the fact that the mundane ratings for the show were up 20% like they used to do with Smash's low ratings when that would go up 20% - meaningless.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #83 on:** June 10, 2013, 10:05:40 AM »

My eyes are fine but dilated so I cannot focus or read well at the moment. I have an appointment for October, and I am home.

Lunchtime!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #84 on:** June 10, 2013, 10:10:29 AM »

In an amazing coi

Quote from: bk on June 10, 2013, 10:04:21 AM

All these actor types, many of whom I know, are all over Facebook doing exactly what you'd expect: "I wept, I'm so proud to be part of this industry, best awards show ever, brilliant." I suppose they feel they must do that. And then touting the fact that the mundane ratings for the show were up 20% like they used to do with Smash's low ratings when that would go up 20% - meaningless.

I wept, too.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #85 on:** June 10, 2013, 10:18:38 AM »

If I'm doing this right, yesterday's posting total of 818 takes sixth place. Now that ain't too damn shabby.

John G. · « **Reply #86 on:** June 10, 2013, 10:26:08 AM »

Here's Annie from the original show. Their number was 10:30:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDSXlNAyPvE

Jrand74 · « **Reply #87 on:** June 10, 2013, 10:27:13 AM »

My copy of AT LONG LAST LOVE has shipped.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #88 on:** June 10, 2013, 10:32:05 AM »

Apropos of Blu ray opportunities, my copies of "At Long Last Love" and "Father Goose" have shipped and should be here tomorrow.

I hope.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #89 on:** June 10, 2013, 10:32:16 AM »

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