Topic: OPENING NIGHT (Read 21795 times)

Jane · « **Reply #90 on:** August 13, 2004, 11:43:29 AM »

SwishySarah I have missed your delightful posts. Locally we just had American Idol tryouts here and the theater kept selling out seats. I have never watched the show but was following the competition in the paper. The winner won the right to try out for the show. GOOD VIBES ON BECOMING AN AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT!

TCB how far is Tacoma from Portland? Now you say something. If I go to Portland this month I can’t go next month. However, if I have to pass this month….? What are the dates?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR READER STUART, BROTHER OF OUR OWN DR JAY.

bk · « **Reply #91 on:** August 13, 2004, 11:45:24 AM »

Thanks to Pogue for his lovely thoughts. I can tell you that one of the numbers I've already worked on today is Tammy's Joshua Noveck, which, for various reasons, isn't working the way it should. It's perfectly fine as is, but it can be better, and we both know it. So, we did extensive work via phone and we're going to work on it at the theater at six-thirty. It's all nit-picky stuff, but I'm a perfectionist and so is Tammy, and I know there is stuff still to be mined from that number. I think we came up with some useful things and Tammy is wonderful in addressing notes. I don't even know if the changes will be all that noticable, but they will help the number land better - at least I'm pretty certain they will. The other number is just an energy note to one of the actors on his big Act One number - some of it is just getting too "conversational" (probably not as evident from Row One, but definitely evident from the back of the theater) and the number isn't in any way about being "conversational". It's a really easy adjustment and it will make an already-wonderful performance of a really wonderful number even better.

Jennifer · « **Reply #92 on:** August 13, 2004, 11:53:00 AM »

I think you guys need to videotape the show so we can all see it!

Jane · « **Reply #93 on:** August 13, 2004, 11:53:36 AM »

Charles Pogue so glad you returned today to add to the details and excitement of last night.

DearReaderLaura, another lovely photo. Maybe I will attempt one today.

Jay · « **Reply #94 on:** August 13, 2004, 12:05:45 PM »

Quote from: bk on August 13, 2004, 11:45:24 AM

...and we're going to work on it at the theater at six-thirty.

Gosh. I hope Dear Reader Maestro Jose is awake in time to make that, um, early call at the theatre.

bk · « **Reply #95 on:** August 13, 2004, 12:34:13 PM »

Welcome nine GUESTS. We're talkin' about DVDs and CDs.

Just did my phoner - nice guy and it went well. Now I can vamoose for a bit.

bk · « **Reply #96 on:** August 13, 2004, 12:38:38 PM »

Why is everyone just sitting there like so much fish? Don't we have a new landmark to achieve?

Jane · « **Reply #97 on:** August 13, 2004, 12:40:11 PM »

I enjoyed this article on Julia Child

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/entertainment/gossip/9394196.htm?1c

Except now you might have to sign in to read the story, which I didn't have to do. Sometimes I find the internet confusing.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #98 on:** August 13, 2004, 12:46:59 PM »

Don't worry, DR Jay - and BK - I'm awake.

I got in a good, solid six hours of sleep (after heading back to bed) - got up shortly after Noon. Feeling good, and I think I'm going to head out for a nice walk in a little bit to stretch my legs and get some food while I'm out too.

Thanks to all the DRs for you well wishes and congratulations. I'll be sure to pass them on to the Cast and Crew (which depending on the evening consists of one to three people (the crew that is)- Anyone else in the LA region want to move a panel?

)

OH! - Yes, Ryan's faux pas at the top of the second act was truly hilarious... as was his recovery from said faux pas.

OH! And the Opening Night Card that Susanne got from her best friend, Jason Graae, has to be one of the funniest and original Opening Night cards I've ever seen - and it wasn't even dirty! He basically "re-carded" a card he had gotten previously. He took a red crayon and marked out his name on the envelope, then wrote "Susanne" on it. Then he took the same red crayon and marked out whatever sentiments and well-wishes - that were originally for him - from inside the card, leaving only key words and phrases for Susanne. Then he crossed out the original signature, and signed his name! Susanne showed it to all of us backstage, and it was a great laugh to have right before going on. *And I asked Susanne if I could share this info, and she said I could - it was just such a truly inventive greeting - and one that only a true best friend could get away with.

There was love in the house, I tell ya'! Lots and lots of love!

Emily · « **Reply #99 on:** August 13, 2004, 12:47:15 PM »

Good afternoon everyone!

Happy birthday Stuart-brother-of-Jay!

Welcome home Swisher-cat! You soooo have to try out for AI so that I can say "I illegally traded MP3s with the American Idol!!!" Speaking of which, come back to MSN - I have some "things" which might interest you

Congratulations BK, Jose and everyone associated with "What If"... I hope there's a cd or a video or SOMETHING so that we non-LA DRs can catch a glimpse of what sounds like such a great show!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #100 on:** August 13, 2004, 12:51:17 PM »

That is very sad news about Julia Child, but I'm glad that she went peacefully in her sleep. I spent many a Saturday morning - and sometimes a weekday evening - watching episodes of her various shows. Even though she would prepare some "fancy food", her approach to food, in general, was never fancy. She was a true culinary inspiration to me - and countless others. She will be missed, but fondly remembered.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #101 on:** August 13, 2004, 12:54:41 PM »

Moving on to 60,000 - if HHW was a car, our warranty would be expired!

Great observations from DR CP....hopefully DRPANNI will give us some e x t e n d e d views herself!

So exciting! And of course we will want links to ALL the reviews!

Friday, at last, Friday!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #102 on:** August 13, 2004, 12:55:00 PM »

Just read the latest update on Hurricane Charley... Just got upgraded to a Cat 4! And that it took a slight turn southwards.

Safe Vibes to Our Dear Readers, Friends and Family in Florida in the path of the storm.

Emily · « **Reply #103 on:** August 13, 2004, 12:55:42 PM »

One of my family's most prized posessions (proof of our official geek-dom) is a copy of Jacques Pépin and Julia Child's most recent cookbook together signed by both authors.

She will be missed...

Jrand74 · « **Reply #104 on:** August 13, 2004, 12:55:43 PM »

Any suggestion or comment we should make during NUNSENSE tonight about Julia's passing?

Who would have thunk such a thing would happen?

Dan-in-Toronto · « **Reply #105 on:** August 13, 2004, 01:08:53 PM »

I don't know Nunsense - what's the reference/context?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #106 on:** August 13, 2004, 01:10:06 PM »

Quote from: Emily on August 13, 2004, 12:55:42 PM

One of my family's most prized posessions (proof of our official geek-dom) is a copy of Jacques Pépin and Julia Child's most recent cookbook together signed by both authors.

She will be missed...

I think my copy of "Cooking with Julia and Jacques" is signed too, but I may be thinking of another cookbook. However, I did get an e-mail from SurLaTable.com yesterday offering signed copies of various Julia Child cookbooks - "interesting" timing to say the least.

Matt H. · « **Reply #107 on:** August 13, 2004, 01:21:49 PM »

Yes, Jennifer, Joelly and Miranda Richardson are sisters. Vanessa Redgrave is their mother.

Stuart · « **Reply #108 on:** August 13, 2004, 01:26:03 PM »

Quote from: Dan-in-Toronto on August 13, 2004, 01:08:53 PM

I don't know Nunsense - what's the reference/context?

Something about Sister Julia, Child of G-d. Or something like that. As memory serves, it's repeated a couple of times, but I don't recall how germaine (or Tito or Michael) it is to the plot. MIght one just excise those references for the evening?

Matt H. · « **Reply #109 on:** August 13, 2004, 01:27:40 PM »

Just enjoyed ROMANCE ON THE HIGH SEAS. I wish I could have been in a Warner Bros. screening room when this movie first took shape with the executives there quivering with excitement over this new discovery - Doris Day. They don't make star debuts like this any more.

After the movie on TCM today, they had done a sound bite with Tony Randall talking about Doris, and he marveled that all of her acting talent was instinctual, that she never had a lesson in her life. And she's one of the true triple threat actresses: she could play comedy, drama, and do musicals effortlessly.

Panni · « **Reply #110 on:** August 13, 2004, 01:28:52 PM »

Script's gone. DD is gone. Sigh.

Jane · « **Reply #111 on:** August 13, 2004, 01:29:50 PM »

I think Charley is currently over my nephew’s new home. He recently moved from So. California to Florida.

Panni · « **Reply #112 on:** August 13, 2004, 01:30:01 PM »

Don't want to act like a proud mudder, but what the hell. Mr. Mel Brooks told DD last night that she was beautiful. (And she is.)

William E. Lurie · « **Reply #113 on:** August 13, 2004, 01:31:14 PM »

NUNSENSE is an off-Broadway musical from the late 80s based on a series of greeting cards with funny nuns. The cook at the rectory (Sister Julia, Child of God - a joke that is no longer funny as of today) poisoned a group of people with her vichyssoise and the nuns need to put on a variety show in order to have the money to bury them. It ran for several years and also toured. This was followed with several sequals, including a c&w version, a Christmas version (Nuncrackers), an all-men-as-nuns version, etc. The first is fairly funny, but it gets less and less funny with each new version. Most of them are available on DVD.

Danise · « **Reply #114 on:** August 13, 2004, 01:34:33 PM »

Hi all!

I just woke up from a nap. I thought I should try to get some rest before the storm hit and found things may not be as bad as we thought. Wooo Hooo!

The only bad part about this is that the people who did not evacuate this time will think it will be ok to stay the next time (and there will be a next time) as will some of the people who did evacuate. Wrong choice. You have to do that each and every time. I’m not sorry for anything I did or bought and would/will do so again the next time. End of rant.

I'm very sorry for the folks below us. My best wishes and hopes they come through this alright.

I want to vote for a DVD/tape of What If as well! It's been so nice to read all the stories about it. Bruce can now add another couple of skills to his resume--Director and Playwright! Aren't you glad you went with your own fresh, new idea instead of something eveyone and their brother has done?

I just heard about Juia Child. So sad.

She will be missed.

George · « **Reply #115 on:** August 13, 2004, 01:34:56 PM »

Quote from: Jennifer on August 13, 2004, 11:53:00 AM

I think you guys need to videotape the show so we can all see it!

Speaking of videotapes...Jennifer, check your mailbox in a week or so! And you too, Der Brucer (but not for a video, though)!!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #116 on:** August 13, 2004, 01:40:29 PM »

Yes, that is the reference to Sister Julia, child of God. Hmmmmmm....well...we shall see what we shall see.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #117 on:** August 13, 2004, 01:54:10 PM »

Hurray, I get to go home in about an hour!!!

Jennifer · « **Reply #118 on:** August 13, 2004, 01:58:18 PM »

Thanks Dr George!

Jane · « **Reply #119 on:** August 13, 2004, 01:58:39 PM »

Aw Panni, go ahead and be a proud mudder. She is beautiful.

Danise I never regretted stocking up on goods before a storm though I never had to go to the extremes you did. I did sleep through a tornado one afternoon and my kids, who were at school sitting against a wall, were furious at me for not going into the basement. The worst part is my bedroom was surrounded in windows, including a very large skylight. There was also a lightning damaged tree outside the bedroom which, had it crashed into the house, would have landed on my bed. I must have been very tired because I slept through the sirens that were located down the street. I did hear those same sirens the night Bryan was injured sledding. I was on the phone and said to my friend the siren was for him, at which point I got call waiting.

My nephew just emailed he is fine, just lots of wind and rain.

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