Topic: WHAT TAKES MY FANCY (Read 9163 times)

bk · « **on:** April 10, 2014, 12:31:20 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes took your fancy, and now it is time for you to post until the fancy cows come home.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2014, 12:32:46 AM »

And the word of the day is: VASTITUDE!

TCB · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2014, 12:40:18 AM »

First post after BK, once again.

TCB · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2014, 12:41:33 AM »

These rehearsals are really throwing off my sleep schedule.

TCB · « **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2014, 12:42:43 AM »

I guess even George has gone to bed.

TCB · « **Reply #5 on:** April 10, 2014, 12:52:28 AM »

Page One? Really?

George · « **Reply #6 on:** April 10, 2014, 01:02:42 AM »

Quote from: TCB on April 10, 2014, 12:42:43 AM

I guess even George has gone to bed.

Well, not yet.

George · « **Reply #7 on:** April 10, 2014, 01:18:28 AM »

In the morning, I have an eye appointment. When I called to make the appointment, they said that today was exactly one year and one day since my last appointment. I couldn't get one any earlier.

George · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2014, 01:21:37 AM »

And now, to bed.

Good night, BK and 17 guests.

Ben · « **Reply #9 on:** April 10, 2014, 01:35:02 AM »

Morning all.

That is all.

Michael · « **Reply #10 on:** April 10, 2014, 03:29:05 AM »

good morning to all

Michael · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2014, 04:08:04 AM »

has anyone read or read any reviews of Song of Spider-Man: The Inside Story of the Most Controversial Musical in Broadway History by Glen Berger?

Michael · « **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2014, 04:09:03 AM »

its taking me a little longer than i planned to read bk's book, but I'm enjoying it.

Kerry · « **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2014, 05:20:03 AM »

I just realized that it's not Friday. Hmmm-- that's both good and bad. I'll go with the good.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 10, 2014, 06:05:33 AM »

Good morning, all! I went to bed very early and stayed in bed too long. There were a great many peculiar dreams and a lot of ghost appearances by dead friends and family. Now, I only remember moments: the first was a frightening nightmare about a haunted house and the last was something about moving into a house of college students, only Danny Burstein, Rebecca Luker, and other New York friends were living there; both time and geography were jumbled between Manhattan, Oxford, OH, and Middletown, OH. I remember that my mother was in one of my dreams, but I remember nothing else about it.

Today, I have much to work on: IRMA LA DOUCE adjustments for next week's orchestra reading and the choral piece.I was expecting more IRMA things from Joshie last night, but I guess it got lost in his trip to the Library of Congress today.

I look forward to reading Rob Stevens' reviews.

Druxy · « **Reply #15 on:** April 10, 2014, 06:52:26 AM »

TOD:

There is really no Mel Brooks movie that I "like," but there are moments in most of his films that I think are LOL funny. If I had to choose one film, it would be the musical version of THE PRODUCERS.

Druxy · « **Reply #16 on:** April 10, 2014, 06:58:51 AM »

My Mel Brooks story:

I used to be the publicist for Junior's Deli in Los Angeles, and a regular customer there for breakfast every morning was Mel Brooks. He even had his own personal egg cup.

We became friendly and, one day while he was on Spring break, I brought my 10-11 year old son, David, to work with me.

We stopped by Mel's table and, as nice adults do when they meet children, he started asking David questions, one of which was "Where to you go to school?"

David: Brookside.

Mel (without missing a beat): Do I own it?

John G. · « **Reply #17 on:** April 10, 2014, 06:59:41 AM »

Good morning, all.

I have not read Berger's book about Spider-man, but I have read a number of reviews. I want to read and will probably get a copy after I finish this last class. It's said to be well-written juicy gossip, though he doesn't fully accept his responsibility for what happened.

John G. · « **Reply #18 on:** April 10, 2014, 07:03:00 AM »

TOD:

Young Frankenstein
The Producers

Favorite moments include Madeline Kahn doing almost anything, such as the Empress Nympho in "History of the World" or her delicious reaction to the whipped cord when Brooks sings "High Anxiety."

But I agree with your assessment of "Young Frankenstein." Yet I wonder: with all of the productions this flopsical is getting, has it become profitable?

Ginny · « **Reply #19 on:** April 10, 2014, 07:15:59 AM »

Thursday morning greetings! Today I will be finalizing my prep for the AAUW state convention, which starts tomorrow evening in Springfield, OH. It's hosted by the branches of southwest Ohio, of which Middletown is one of the most robust. My friend Anita is going with me and we have a car full of stuff to transport, including this beautiful basket that our members are donating to the silent auction:

singdaw · « **Reply #20 on:** April 10, 2014, 07:22:00 AM »

What a great idea, DR Ginny!

singdaw · « **Reply #21 on:** April 10, 2014, 07:22:35 AM »

I also look forward to reading Rob Stevens's reviews here at HHW.

Donald · « **Reply #22 on:** April 10, 2014, 07:23:24 AM »

Happy Thursday to one and all! The latest edition of The Broadway Radio Show is now available on this fabulous website. This time we have a Jersey Boy and a Brooklyn Girl as we listen to selections from Jarrod Spector's Live at 54 Below CD "With A Little Help From My Friends" -- Jarrod played Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys and currently appears as Barry Mann in the new Broadway musical Beautiful -- and speaking of Beautiful, we also hear lots of tracks from its new cast recording featuring Jessie Mueller as Carole King (our Brooklyn Girl).....and the end of the show, we will remember the very talented Lawrence Hamilton who passed away last week....it all makes for a wonderful radio show; so, give it a listen!

Ginny · « **Reply #23 on:** April 10, 2014, 07:28:29 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on April 10, 2014, 07:22:00 AM

What a great idea, DR Ginny!

Didn't Robin do a beautiful job putting it all together?

Druxy · « **Reply #24 on:** April 10, 2014, 07:49:46 AM »

This is LOL funny!

http://blog.petflow.com/i-cant-stop-laughing-this-was-rated-europes-best-commercial-youll-never-believe-the-end/?utm_source=fbspblogeuropefunniest&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=EuropeFunniest

ChasSmith · « **Reply #25 on:** April 10, 2014, 08:09:55 AM »

Good morning, all.

Got up at more or less my usual time, said hi to nature, fed the cats, and I so needed another hour of sleep that I jumped right back into bed.

Laid there for a bit, thinking I wasn't really going to get back to sleep, then finally fell into some weird dreams. When I opened my eyes and looked at the clock, it was three hours later. Go figure. I guess I needed that.

Coffee!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #26 on:** April 10, 2014, 08:17:52 AM »

TOD

Love the early stuff. The three titles in bold take the clear lead, but I now go back to others and have a zillion times more appreciation for them than I did originally.

The Producers
The Twelve Chairs
Blazing Saddles
Young Frankenstein
Silent Movie
High Anxiety

ChasSmith · « **Reply #27 on:** April 10, 2014, 08:23:03 AM »

I guess I fell off the wagon after High Anxiety, because I stopped going and have only seen snippets of the movies he did after that. But I got the complete set fairly recently, and will ketchup on those sometime.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #28 on:** April 10, 2014, 08:25:24 AM »

I'm guilty of not even seeing the musical THE PRODUCERS. I do have the filmed version here, and will add it to my watch list.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #29 on:** April 10, 2014, 08:28:39 AM »

Looking forward to the review site!

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Ben