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[singdaw]

FOUR!!

[George]

Happy Birthday to:

Raúl Esparza	10/24/1970
Matthew Warchus	10/24/1966
B.D. Wong	10/24/1960
Kevin Kline	10/24/1947
F. Murray Abraham	10/24/1939
Tony Walton	10/24/1934
Moss Hart	10/24/1904
(These are from IBDB.com, and the names that I recognize.)

[John G.]

Merrily is, for me, a show with a good score.  I've seen several productions, and despite the talent involved the show, for me, never works.  I think Sondheim lovers want it to work so bad that every time there's a new go at it they say "THIS is the one that works!"  Until the next one, then they say, THIS is the one that works!  But, as many have pointed out, the majority of the show is extremely negative, never more so than act one, which is, of course, the end rather than the beginning. 

That's why the original production and last night's both offered the promise that change was possible in Franklin Shepard, that he might have finally realized who his real friends were and what value that has in life.

[ChasSmith]

Page 4 Generator Work-In-Progress Dance!

[John G.]

I don't think the filmed version will change too many minds. But I will likely buy the DVD when it comes out.

Actually what was surprising to me was news that there's a video version of a British Into the Woods production that will also be shown in the theaters in the future. It looked dreadful, IMO, but it seems oddly timed with the movie version. I wouldn't think the studios would want another version so close to their own.

[John G.]

Going to see "Rocky Horror" live for the first time tonight. Should be fun. The leads are played by folks who'd been on RuPaul Drag Race.

[elmore3003]

I don't think the filmed version will change too many minds. But I will likely buy the DVD when it comes out.

Actually what was surprising to me was news that there's a video version of a British Into the Woods production that will also be shown in the theaters in the future. It looked dreadful, IMO, but it seems oddly timed with the movie version. I wouldn't think the studios would want another version so close to their own.

I believe this version of "Into The Woods," another show I am not fond of, was used in the Central Park prduction a couple of years ago with Amy Adams playing the Baker's Wife.

[Jennifer]

It's even colder today!

[singdaw]

DR John G. - re: the Into the Woods production - I don't know about a theatrical release, but this has been available for purchase/streaming for several years. From the same company that presented Merrily last night. They also offer Shakespeare and many straight plays from the UK, and lately some opera productions from Covent Garden, as well.

[singdaw]

http://www.digitaltheatre.com/home

[singdaw]

Page 4 Generator Work-In-Progress Dance!

Congratulations!


And THAT'S what comes from men and women dancing!

[Ron Pulliam]

DR John G. - re: the Into the Woods production - I don't know about a theatrical release, but this has been available for purchase/streaming for several years. From the same company that presented Merrily last night. They also offer Shakespeare and many straight plays from the UK, and lately some opera productions from Covent Garden, as well.

Only straight plays?  No Joe Orton or.....

[John G.]

I don't think the filmed version will change too many minds. But I will likely buy the DVD when it comes out.

Actually what was surprising to me was news that there's a video version of a British Into the Woods production that will also be shown in the theaters in the future. It looked dreadful, IMO, but it seems oddly timed with the movie version. I wouldn't think the studios would want another version so close to their own.

I believe this version of "Into The Woods," another show I am not fond of, was used in the Central Park prduction a couple of years ago with Amy Adams playing the Baker's Wife.

Yeah, only I don't think this one has Amy Adams with a dead squirrel on her head.

[Matthew]

Like the title of the notes suggest - I'm doing my best at keeping my wits about me today, as well.

That's all I got at the moment

[Ron Pulliam]

I don't think the filmed version will change too many minds. But I will likely buy the DVD when it comes out.

Actually what was surprising to me was news that there's a video version of a British Into the Woods production that will also be shown in the theaters in the future. It looked dreadful, IMO, but it seems oddly timed with the movie version. I wouldn't think the studios would want another version so close to their own.

I believe this version of "Into The Woods," another show I am not fond of, was used in the Central Park prduction a couple of years ago with Amy Adams playing the Baker's Wife.

I have read you saying this on several occasions.  May I ask what it is about the show you do not like? 

[George]

DR John G. - re: the Into the Woods production - I don't know about a theatrical release, but this has been available for purchase/streaming for several years. From the same company that presented Merrily last night. They also offer Shakespeare and many straight plays from the UK, and lately some opera productions from Covent Garden, as well.

I purchased and downloaded that production of Into the Woods and I like it very much.  Jenna Russell plays the Baker's Wife in that.

[FJL]

Happy Birthday to:

Raúl Esparza	10/24/1970
Matthew Warchus	10/24/1966
B.D. Wong	10/24/1960
Kevin Kline	10/24/1947
F. Murray Abraham	10/24/1939
Tony Walton	10/24/1934
Moss Hart	10/24/1904
(These are from IBDB.com, and the names that I recognize.)

Happy birthday to B.D. Wong and all the others.  Can he really be 53?

[elmore3003]

I don't think the filmed version will change too many minds. But I will likely buy the DVD when it comes out.

Actually what was surprising to me was news that there's a video version of a British Into the Woods production that will also be shown in the theaters in the future. It looked dreadful, IMO, but it seems oddly timed with the movie version. I wouldn't think the studios would want another version so close to their own.

I believe this version of "Into The Woods," another show I am not fond of, was used in the Central Park prduction a couple of years ago with Amy Adams playing the Baker's Wife.

I have read you saying this on several occasions.  May I ask what it is about the show you do not like? 

I think the first act has a lot of funny things about it, but I think the second act is mean and nasty: killing the baker's wife right after she encounters the Prince is one example, killing Jack's mother is another. "No one is Alone" seems false coming from a writer who'd spent a lot of time  in other shows until then reminding us we're born alone and we die alone. The play is essentially about getting what we think we want and then finding it isn't, but THE FANTASTICKS says it so economically and simply. If the first act hinges on the witch getting her beauty back and using her powers, then what the hell is happening in that dreadful "Last Midnight" number?  And, I don't think the score is very good; it's a dip in quality between SUNDAY IN THE PARK and ASSASSINS.

[Ginny]

Back from a major shopping trip with my mother, during which I came closer to losing my temper with her than ever before.  The next time I have a trip planned, she won't know about it until right before we leave.

[John G.]

I don't think the filmed version will change too many minds. But I will likely buy the DVD when it comes out.

Actually what was surprising to me was news that there's a video version of a British Into the Woods production that will also be shown in the theaters in the future. It looked dreadful, IMO, but it seems oddly timed with the movie version. I wouldn't think the studios would want another version so close to their own.

I believe this version of "Into The Woods," another show I am not fond of, was used in the Central Park prduction a couple of years ago with Amy Adams playing the Baker's Wife.

I have read you saying this on several occasions.  May I ask what it is about the show you do not like? 

I think the first act has a lot of funny things about it, but I think the second act is mean and nasty: killing the baker's wife right after she encounters the Prince is one example, killing Jack's mother is another. "No one is Alone" seems false coming from a writer who'd spent a lot of time  in other shows until then reminding us we're born alone and we die alone. The play is essentially about getting what we think we want and then finding it isn't, but THE FANTASTICKS says it so economically and simply. If the first act hinges on the witch getting her beauty back and using her powers, then what the hell is happening in that dreadful "Last Midnight" number?  And, I don't think the score is very good; it's a dip in quality between SUNDAY IN THE PARK and ASSASSINS.

I agree that Into the Woods is not my favorite Sondheim, but Assassins is a whole evening of No One Is Alone. "You think you can't connect? Connect to us!"

[Jrand74]

Keeping the temper vibes for DR GINNY.....sometimes yes it is very difficult.

[Jrand74]

That looks very interesting DR CHAS SMITH.

[Jrand74]

DR JOHN G I hope the director of your production of RHS is not like the director of the production I saw earlier this month.....most irritating....and re-THOUGHT to the point of destruction of what is essentially a very funny and revolutionary musical.....

[elmore3003]

I don't think the filmed version will change too many minds. But I will likely buy the DVD when it comes out.

Actually what was surprising to me was news that there's a video version of a British Into the Woods production that will also be shown in the theaters in the future. It looked dreadful, IMO, but it seems oddly timed with the movie version. I wouldn't think the studios would want another version so close to their own.

I believe this version of "Into The Woods," another show I am not fond of, was used in the Central Park prduction a couple of years ago with Amy Adams playing the Baker's Wife.

I have read you saying this on several occasions.  May I ask what it is about the show you do not like? 

I think the first act has a lot of funny things about it, but I think the second act is mean and nasty: killing the baker's wife right after she encounters the Prince is one example, killing Jack's mother is another. "No one is Alone" seems false coming from a writer who'd spent a lot of time  in other shows until then reminding us we're born alone and we die alone. The play is essentially about getting what we think we want and then finding it isn't, but THE FANTASTICKS says it so economically and simply. If the first act hinges on the witch getting her beauty back and using her powers, then what the hell is happening in that dreadful "Last Midnight" number?  And, I don't think the score is very good; it's a dip in quality between SUNDAY IN THE PARK and ASSASSINS.

I agree that Into the Woods is not my favorite Sondheim, but Assassins is a whole evening of No One Is Alone. "You think you can't connect? Connect to us!"

If you're a like-minded assassin, maybe.

[Laura]

Oh, Ginny, I am so sorry. I know you have the patience of a saint.

[John G.]

I don't think the filmed version will change too many minds. But I will likely buy the DVD when it comes out.

Actually what was surprising to me was news that there's a video version of a British Into the Woods production that will also be shown in the theaters in the future. It looked dreadful, IMO, but it seems oddly timed with the movie version. I wouldn't think the studios would want another version so close to their own.

I believe this version of "Into The Woods," another show I am not fond of, was used in the Central Park prduction a couple of years ago with Amy Adams playing the Baker's Wife.

I have read you saying this on several occasions.  May I ask what it is about the show you do not like? 

I think the first act has a lot of funny things about it, but I think the second act is mean and nasty: killing the baker's wife right after she encounters the Prince is one example, killing Jack's mother is another. "No one is Alone" seems false coming from a writer who'd spent a lot of time  in other shows until then reminding us we're born alone and we die alone. The play is essentially about getting what we think we want and then finding it isn't, but THE FANTASTICKS says it so economically and simply. If the first act hinges on the witch getting her beauty back and using her powers, then what the hell is happening in that dreadful "Last Midnight" number?  And, I don't think the score is very good; it's a dip in quality between SUNDAY IN THE PARK and ASSASSINS.

I agree that Into the Woods is not my favorite Sondheim, but Assassins is a whole evening of No One Is Alone. "You think you can't connect? Connect to us!"

If you're a like-minded assassin, maybe.

You have found me out.

[elmore3003]

Keeping the temper vibes for DR GINNY.....sometimes yes it is very difficult.

There were several times after his intensive care stays following chemotherapy that I'd drive my dad home from the hospital and debate dropping him off on the side of the road!

[John G.]

Back from a major shopping trip with my mother, during which I came closer to losing my temper with her than ever before.  The next time I have a trip planned, she won't know about it until right before we leave.

Calming vibes. Perhaps you need one of those hot stone massages Cillaliz wrote about the other day.

[elmore3003]

Oh, Ginny, I am so sorry. I know you have the patience of a saint.

Pshaw! She's downright short-tempered and mean. I'm afraid of her!

[elmore3003]

DR Ginny, what trip are you taking that your mother has disrupted?