Topic: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (Read 10289 times)

John G. · « **Reply #60 on:** July 03, 2015, 10:44:41 AM »

Three!

Jane · « **Reply #61 on:** July 03, 2015, 10:45:36 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on July 03, 2015, 09:15:38 AM

Quote from: singdaw on July 03, 2015, 09:11:16 AM
Quote from: Ginny on July 03, 2015, 08:24:57 AM
I don't want to take any chances.

Yikes!! You shouldn't, and glad that you are not.

~ ~ ~ VIBES!!! ~ ~ ~

Thanks, DR Singdaw. It's probably nothing, but I have a bag packed - just in case. You know, the necessities like phone and iPad charging cords, knitting, reading glasses, and an extra book.

Smart to be prepared. VIBES YOU DON'T NEED IT!!!

Jane · « **Reply #62 on:** July 03, 2015, 10:46:52 AM »

The rest of the bed should be here today:)

singdaw · « **Reply #63 on:** July 03, 2015, 11:06:16 AM »

Good news, DR Jane.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #64 on:** July 03, 2015, 11:10:47 AM »

I hope DR JANE gets the rest of her bed.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #65 on:** July 03, 2015, 11:26:16 AM »

Quote from: John G. on July 03, 2015, 10:30:54 AM

I happen to love I Happen to Like New York. Those chords striking that hymn-like tone.

IMO, Porter's worst is I Sing of Love from Kiss Me, Kate.

Chacun a son gout! I'm quite fond of "We Sing of Love," which the last revisal of Kiss Me, Kate proved that no one knew what to do with it. It's especially wonderful in the Tarantella dance arrangement, and I love "I Happen To Like New York." There are a lot of numbers between "Dubarry Was A Lady" and "Kiss me, Kate" that could compete for the worst Cole Porter song.

Maybe we should list the worst songs by major theatre composers: Sondheim, Irving Berlin, Rodgers, Kern, etc. they all have them. When we did the Victor Herbert Collected songs, I cut one titled something like "Indian Lullaby" because it was such a poor attempt to write something Native American. It was a complete embarrassment.

George · « **Reply #66 on:** July 03, 2015, 11:31:33 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on July 03, 2015, 06:31:04 AM

Thanks, DR George, for noticing and commemorating my modest millstone. I hadn't even noticed!

Anytime!

George · « **Reply #67 on:** July 03, 2015, 11:56:02 AM »

Quote from: Jrand64 on July 03, 2015, 10:12:55 AM

Stage Manager could not find the plastic funnel I bought him to pour the colored water into the liquor bottles....no where to be found..... I asked him where he left it...he said beside the sink....which of course LINDA says is HER sink, not the dishwashing sink....

So during the cast meeting before the show, since she was there to take production photos, I asked everyone if they had seen the funnel....that it was missing, and I hated to have to buy another one.

Linda spoke up and said, "I hid it, it was left on the counter where it shouldn't have been."

And I said: "Well maybe we put it there as a gift for you."

She didn't say anything....but NOW everyone knows.....

I can honestly say that I have never had the "pleasure" to have worked with someone who's as much of a pill as this Linda. $:-\$

I've heard stories from friends, but never from first-hand experience.

George · « **Reply #68 on:** July 03, 2015, 11:56:17 AM »

Quote from: John G. on July 03, 2015, 10:30:54 AM

I happen to love I Happen to Like New York. Those chords striking that hymn-like tone.

IMO, Porter's worst is I Sing of Love from Kiss Me, Kate.

I happen to love "I Happen to Like New York," too.

Ginny · « **Reply #69 on:** July 03, 2015, 12:19:02 PM »

Thanks for the vibes, DRs ChasSmith and Jane. NP Leah sent me right to the hospital for an ultrasound and it was determined that I do not have a blood clot - whew!

bk · « **Reply #70 on:** July 03, 2015, 12:21:40 PM »

Back from a jog and must now get ready for rehearsal, as people are coming early to run stuff before the stumble-through.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #71 on:** July 03, 2015, 12:23:14 PM »

Quote from: Jrand64 on July 03, 2015, 10:12:55 AM

Stage Manager could not find the plastic funnel I bought him to pour the colored water into the liquor bottles....no where to be found..... I asked him where he left it...he said beside the sink....which of course LINDA says is HER sink, not the dishwashing sink....

So during the cast meeting before the show, since she was there to take production photos, I asked everyone if they had seen the funnel....that it was missing, and I hated to have to buy another one.

Linda spoke up and said, "I hid it, it was left on the counter where it shouldn't have been."

And I said: "Well maybe we put it there as a gift for you."

She didn't say anything....but NOW everyone knows.....

This old bitch needs to be taken down, DR JRand64! Can't someone arrange for her to break a leg literally or a neck?

George · « **Reply #72 on:** July 03, 2015, 12:36:33 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on July 03, 2015, 12:19:02 PM

Thanks for the vibes, DRs ChasSmith and Jane. NP Leah sent me right to the hospital for an ultrasound and it was determined that I do not have a blood clot - whew!

Very good news, Ginny!!

Ginny · « **Reply #73 on:** July 03, 2015, 12:45:29 PM »

Indeed it is, DR George, thanks! RN Judy from the office just called to confirm my results and said the recommendation is rest and elevation. Do they know how badly this household needs me to go to the grocery? And that I have a family party at DN Lauren's to attend tonight?

ChasSmith · « **Reply #74 on:** July 03, 2015, 12:54:35 PM »

I recommend the neck, DRs Elmore and Jrand64.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #75 on:** July 03, 2015, 12:57:33 PM »

DR Ginny, just have them carry you in a litter through the supermarket. Everything gets done, everybody's happy.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #76 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:00:54 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on July 03, 2015, 12:54:35 PM

I recommend the neck, DRs Elmore and Jrand64.

There is a board for the Playhouse, DR JRand64? Can't they slap her down or remind her of her position in the scheme of things?

ChasSmith · « **Reply #77 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:03:36 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on July 03, 2015, 01:00:54 PM

Quote from: ChasSmith on July 03, 2015, 12:54:35 PM
I recommend the neck, DRs Elmore and Jrand64.

There is a board for the Playhouse, DR JRand64? Can't they slap her down or remind her of her position in the scheme of things?

Maybe she's the one who reached for the gun!

John G. · « **Reply #78 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:06:32 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on July 03, 2015, 11:26:16 AM

Quote from: John G. on July 03, 2015, 10:30:54 AM
I happen to love I Happen to Like New York. Those chords striking that hymn-like tone.

IMO, Porter's worst is I Sing of Love from Kiss Me, Kate.

Chacun a son gout! I'm quite fond of "We Sing of Love," which the last revisal of Kiss Me, Kate proved that no one knew what to do with it. It's especially wonderful in the Tarantella dance arrangement, and I love "I Happen To Like New York." There are a lot of numbers between "Dubarry Was A Lady" and "Kiss me, Kate" that could compete for the worst Cole Porter song.

Maybe we should list the worst songs by major theatre composers: Sondheim, Irving Berlin, Rodgers, Kern, etc. they all have them. When we did the Victor Herbert Collected songs, I cut one titled something like "Indian Lullaby" because it was such a poor attempt to write something Native American. It was a complete embarrassment.

Mine for Sondheim would be Boom, Crunch, dropped from Into the Woods in favor of Last Midnight, which was not much of an improvement.

Have to think about the others.

John G. · « **Reply #79 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:07:07 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on July 03, 2015, 12:19:02 PM

Thanks for the vibes, DRs ChasSmith and Jane. NP Leah sent me right to the hospital for an ultrasound and it was determined that I do not have a blood clot - whew!

Yay!

Ginny · « **Reply #80 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:08:12 PM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on July 03, 2015, 12:57:33 PM

DR Ginny, just have them carry you in a litter through the supermarket. Everything gets done, everybody's happy.

Well, I'm not going anywhere until it stops thundering...

ChasSmith · « **Reply #81 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:12:00 PM »

We've got a beautiful day here. Tomorrow is going to be crappy -- in the 60s with rain likely. Then Sunday is good again. I don't know why they can't get it right.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #82 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:33:42 PM »

Good news DR GINNY! Whew!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #83 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:34:11 PM »

She has been on the board many years....she is tolerated....but I can hold out longer than she can....I'm five years younger.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #84 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:36:56 PM »

I am glad some people enjoy that particular Cole Porter ditty......my only exposure to it was on an old Judy Garland "Live" album....and maybe her version didn't do it justice.....DR BEN don't click on the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6c9_3yjV7k

John G. · « **Reply #85 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:42:09 PM »

Quote from: Jrand64 on July 03, 2015, 01:36:56 PM

I am glad some people enjoy that particular Cole Porter ditty......my only exposure to it was on an old Judy Garland "Live" album....and maybe her version didn't do it justice.....DR BEN don't click on the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6c9_3yjV7k

I prefer Harold Lang on the recording of "Decline and Fall of the Entire World as Seen Through the Eyes of Cole Porter."

Jrand74 · « **Reply #86 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:44:20 PM »

I shall try to listen to that DR JOHN G

FJL · « **Reply #87 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:46:30 PM »

So glad to hear the good news, Ginny!

FJL · « **Reply #88 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:54:14 PM »

Gloria Loring seems to be such a delightful person. A couple of years back, I had asked her and Alan Thicke if I could do an online parody of one of their theme songs and both of them couldn't have been nicer about it.

Ginny · « **Reply #89 on:** July 03, 2015, 01:56:29 PM »

Thanks, DRs John G, FJL, and JRand - I'm very relieved.

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