Topic: RARIN' TO GET CRACKIN' (Read 21396 times)

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #60 on:** November 29, 2004, 01:11:55 PM »

Also can't forget The Bells Of St. Mary's. Years back, it would always be just starting as we returned home from Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.

The Bishop's Wife took a number of attempts for me to get into and appreciate. Maybe someday, I'll be able to get through all of The Holly And The Ivy without snoozing off.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #61 on:** November 29, 2004, 01:12:01 PM »

Okay, Dear Friend BK, there's a reservation for next monday night, Dec. 6th, for 10 at Joe Allen's. They asked me to call on Sunday and give them an approximate final tally. The reservation is under Bruce Kimmel, and the contact phone number is mine. Finito!

MBarnum · « **Reply #62 on:** November 29, 2004, 01:12:53 PM »

Quote from: JRand54 on November 29, 2004, 01:08:56 PM

I didn't know THAT MBARNUM...wow!

Yep, I read an interview with D'Arcy James and he talked about how, when he was a kid, he would listen to his uncle's stories of working on TV and in movies and it made him want to become a performer.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #63 on:** November 29, 2004, 01:15:10 PM »

Page Three Dance:

Matt H. · « **Reply #64 on:** November 29, 2004, 01:19:06 PM »

I didn't know that either, DR MBarnum, but good looks certainly run in that family!

Matt H. · « **Reply #65 on:** November 29, 2004, 01:20:28 PM »

Yes, I also like THE BELLS OF ST. MARY'S. Thanks for bringing up that title.

Who knew there were so many wonderful Christmas-themed movies.

Matt H. · « **Reply #66 on:** November 29, 2004, 01:22:39 PM »

BTW, I watched DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES for the first time today. (VCRed it since the DVR was getting A CHRISTMAS CAROL.) I can see why folks have gotten hooked on the soap opera aspects of the show and the tongue-in-cheek quality of the writing and performances, but I still think LOST is the year's best new show. Of course, that's not really being fair to DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES since I haven't been into it from the beginning. I'm sure there are a lots of funny and gripping episodes that I've missed.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #67 on:** November 29, 2004, 01:23:43 PM »

IIRC - the name of the "other" song is a bit longer: "With My Eyes Wide Open, I'm Dreaming" - but I could be dreaming.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #68 on:** November 29, 2004, 01:27:44 PM »

I love Rosemary Clooney's story about the diamond brooch she wears on the BACK of that dress.

Edith Head told her: Honey that's a lot of black velvet in VistaVision, we're gonna have to break up that expanse.....

So she stuck a brooch on the ample backside of Clooney's outfit. Clooney asked her if it worked, and Head just said it was going to be awfully dark in the theatre when she walked across the screen....LOL.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #69 on:** November 29, 2004, 01:29:27 PM »

One moment I missed especially in last nights musical.....was that wonderful and breath-taking moment in SCROOGE. - just as soon as we have gotten used to Albert Finney as the old Scrooge....suddenly there he is, as handsome as he ever was on screen - as his younger self.

td · « **Reply #70 on:** November 29, 2004, 01:41:12 PM »

Quote from: Noel on November 29, 2004, 11:38:54 AM

Where did you stay?

I applaud your restaurant choices. Too many visitors to our fair city get stuck in the wide array of Theatre District eateries that locals call Tourist Traps. The farther from the Broadway houses (say, 9th), the more likely you are to find good food, at a reasonable price, and it sounds like you've done just that.

Noel, Alex and I were quite comfortably roomed at the Midtown Comfort Inn - always a pleasure to stay there; cozy and close to everything.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #71 on:** November 29, 2004, 01:42:47 PM »

So what's this "shout" bidness, MR TD?

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #72 on:** November 29, 2004, 01:48:29 PM »

The Utimate in Objectivity!

(Extract from the LA TIMES):

Quote

OPERA REVIEW
'Vanessa's' wintry discontent
The Nordic despair can seem soap operatic. But Kiri Te Kanawa leads a nicely sung presentation by Los Angeles Opera.

By Mark Swed, Times Staff Writer

A confession: Despite an otherwise iron musical stomach, I have no appetite for the music of Samuel Barber and am unable to tolerate his tawdry opera "Vanessa."

I own the three recordings of it but have never gotten past the first act in any. (My finger instinctively hit the eject button after the first screechy melodramatic minute of the new Naxos release.) I attended a production at the Juilliard School in New York some dozen years ago and fled at intermission.

And now he is chosen to do the review

der Brucer

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #73 on:** November 29, 2004, 01:56:14 PM »

Quote from: td on November 29, 2004, 08:30:04 AM

DINNERS:
Renaissance Diner on 9th Ave - Alex and I both had the Black and Blue Burger
Joe Allen - well, thanks to DR Elmore3003, it's been posted.
Breakfast at Amy's Breads on 9th
Light Lunches at the Deli right beside the hotel
PIzza slices just around the corner from Don't Tell Mama

SHOWS:
WICKED on Friday Night
PACIFIC OVERTURES on Saturday Night

Oohh... Amy's Breads! One of my favorites. And since they keep very long hours - open late, close late - there have been times when I've stopped in there for breakfast, then a mid-afternoon snack, then a pre-show snack, and a post-show snack - and to pick up something to have have with my coffee the next morning. -If whatever goodie I end up buying makes it to morning.

I can't wait to get your thoughts on Pacific Overtures. I have a few friends in the show, and I just haven't had the time to check in with them lately. I hope they - and the show - are doing well.

Jane · « **Reply #74 on:** November 29, 2004, 02:00:41 PM »

Ginny the centerpiece is wonderful. Do I see Pez dispensers? Son’s at home can be a big help with computer problems. When Keith wasn’t here I have called my older son, Bryan, to talk me through problems. He is more patient than Keith with me.
I would buy one of your Carmel corn bags. In fact I want some right now.

JRand you are welcome. Are the script vibes working?

Matt H. GOOD VIBES TONIGHT!

Sandra thank goodness I watched the hot dog and prevented it from exploding.

Dan (the Man) your Festivus Pole looks very boring. $:-\$

Jrand73 · « **Reply #75 on:** November 29, 2004, 02:02:44 PM »

Sort of DRJANE....LOL....rehearsal for this other show is taking a lot of my time.....LOL.

Off to rehearsal now....in point of fact.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #76 on:** November 29, 2004, 02:03:45 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on November 29, 2004, 01:48:29 PM

The Utimate in Objectivity!

And now he is chosen to do the review

der Brucer

DRDerBrucer, last spring a friend of mine directed a wonderful production of Britten's glorious MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM for the Manhattan School of Music. The reviewer for American Record Guide went, damned the music and proceeded to bash other Britten compositions he loathed. Why the jerk wanted to see it is beyond me!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #77 on:** November 29, 2004, 02:31:12 PM »

DR Jane - Did you hear about the parking deck collapse at NIH today? Thankfully, since it was under construction no one was hurt. But still...

You hot dog question reminded of the hot dog cooker my parents had when we were growing up. You basically stuck each end of the hot dog onto this "pins", then hit the switch... and a few minutes later, you had a cooked hotdog - and it usually burst too.

Have you ever had a deep-fried hot dog? Now that's good eatin'!

Jane · « **Reply #78 on:** November 29, 2004, 02:34:08 PM »

JRand, thank you for reminding me “Television & story: A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote. Two kites floating in the sky, like hearts.....”
I enjoyed the Romary Clooney story.

My favorite movies are:
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET-Natalie Wood
WHITE CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS IN CONNETICUT
THE BISHOP’S WIFE-Loretta Young, Cary Grant, David Niven
SCROOGED

If I’m going to watch a CHRISTMAS CAROLE it will be the Albert Finney one

I can’t think of a favorite Christmas book.

Elmore-GREAT NEWS!

Jane · « **Reply #79 on:** November 29, 2004, 02:39:02 PM »

Jose I have never had a deep fried dog-I hope that is in olive oil.

I am just about to read the news. I have never been in the parking lot at the NIH and now I plan never to do so.

I'm glad no one was hurt.

bk · « **Reply #80 on:** November 29, 2004, 02:40:15 PM »

elmore, thanks for taking care of it.

There have actually been a number of musical murder stories - besides the ones listed, there was also a Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (or some year).

Jane · « **Reply #81 on:** November 29, 2004, 02:40:42 PM »

Are these names for real?

"Julia Roberts Welcomes Phinnaeus And Hazel To The World"

elmore3003 · « **Reply #82 on:** November 29, 2004, 02:47:42 PM »

Quote from: bk on November 29, 2004, 02:40:15 PM

elmore, thanks for taking care of it.

There have actually been a number of musical murder stories - besides the ones listed, there was also a Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (or some year).

Dear Friend BK, you're welcome.

Actually, the Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 was a not-so-hot comedy, not a song in sight. Chelsea Music's and Bel Ami Video's Donald Oliver wrote with Dan Butler The Case of the Dead Flamenco Dancer, which tried to get to London and closed out of town. It was directed by Martin Connor, who directed BABES IN TOYLAND for Houston Grand Opera. Was that mentioned earlier and I forgot? It's the drugs, I tell you!

MBarnum · « **Reply #83 on:** November 29, 2004, 02:48:28 PM »

DR Jose, I remember those hot dog cookers very well! Ugh...all also remember how the hot dog ended up with the taste of either metal or plastic...or both! LOL!

I just boil my hot dogs.

MBarnum · « **Reply #84 on:** November 29, 2004, 02:49:12 PM »

How come no one names their kids Bertha anymore?

elmore3003 · « **Reply #85 on:** November 29, 2004, 02:52:09 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on November 29, 2004, 02:49:12 PM

How come no one names their kids Bertha anymore?

Because it's too popular with drag queens?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #86 on:** November 29, 2004, 02:52:22 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on November 29, 2004, 02:47:42 PM

Dear Friend BK, you're welcome.

Actually, the Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 was a not-so-hot comedy, not a song in sight. Chelsea Music's and Bel Ami Video's Donald Oliver wrote with Dan Butler The Case of the Dead Flamenco Dancer

That Bel Ami Video?!?!?!?!?

elmore3003 · « **Reply #87 on:** November 29, 2004, 03:00:33 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 29, 2004, 02:52:22 PM

That Bel Ami Video?!?!?!?!?

Yep! He spends more time in Europe than New York. Hmmm . . .

elmore3003 · « **Reply #88 on:** November 29, 2004, 03:03:27 PM »

And when it starts being work, it stops being fun.

Noel · « **Reply #89 on:** November 29, 2004, 03:09:13 PM »

Was your question whether Brooklyn Dreams was based on The Lords of Flatbush? I don't know. I never saw The Lords of Flatbush. And I've no recollection of I Know What I'm Getting Into With My Eyes Wide Open reminding anyone of any other song title.

However, their title, Santa Fe, has since been used in both Rent and Newsies. Theirs involved two Brooklyn boys:

One: The name has got a foreign kind of sound
Santa Fe
My uncle owns a little piece of ground
Out that way
And he grows artichokes

Other: What's artiCHOKES?

One: They're green.
My uncle grows the greenest ones you've ever seen.

I found that very amusing.

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