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Re:TOAST OF THE TOWN
« Reply #60 on: May 26, 2005, 10:29:03 AM »
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« Reply #61 on: May 26, 2005, 10:29:05 AM »
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« Reply #62 on: May 26, 2005, 10:37:32 AM »
No, No, No...

The Big 11:00 number for Helen is simply called...

"Water"...

And in true musical theatre and theatrical fashion, it's the only time we actually hear Helen speak, the inner Helen.  Saying all the things she's been wanting to say...  Singing them.  All the "handicaps" disappear for a few minutes.  And then we, the audience, realize, that we also have a handicap -  the "handicap of speech".

Hmmm...

Of course, the final song of the show would be a duet between her and Annie Sullivan.  A wordless duet - just Annie and Helen signing.  With a shadow-play of the climactic "water scene" playing on the white scrim upstage.

Hmmm....

Actually, that could be quite moving if done right.
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« Reply #63 on: May 26, 2005, 10:41:09 AM »
OOHH.... Just their hand shadows - signing - on the white scrim upstage...

And no music either.

-Ooohhh....I just got a chill.
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« Reply #64 on: May 26, 2005, 10:42:05 AM »
Why do I keep thinking today is Friday?!?!?!
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« Reply #65 on: May 26, 2005, 10:46:15 AM »
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Re:TOAST OF THE TOWN
« Reply #66 on: May 26, 2005, 10:47:57 AM »
Actually, Jose, when you see Big River, you will see a wonderful moment similar to what you're describing. Don't read any more if you don't want a description. The others can scroll down.







As you know, This production of Big River is done in collaboration with Deaf Theatre West. The entire production is spoken and signed at the same time but near the end of the show one of the numbers is a choral hymn-type song done as a roof-raising choir performance. The chorus of the song is repeated many times and then the singing stops and the orchestra is quiet. The only thing you see is a stage full of signing actors saying what was just a moment ago, spoken word. It was such a beautiful moment that it made me cry. It was an amazing moment of theatre.
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« Reply #67 on: May 26, 2005, 10:49:36 AM »
It is Friday for me...I have a 4 day weekend! Hoo and Ray!
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Re:TOAST OF THE TOWN
« Reply #68 on: May 26, 2005, 10:55:04 AM »
Quote from: Ben on May 26, 2005, 10:47:57 AM
Actually, Jose, when you see Big River, you will see a wonderful moment similar to what you're describing. Don't read any more if you don't want a description. The others can scroll down.


A beautiful moment indeed.  And I have a feeling I'll be crying as much as I did the first time I saw it.

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« Reply #69 on: May 26, 2005, 10:55:38 AM »
What we need is a musical ripped from todays headlines.

[size=20]Paris Hilton!!![/size]

Songs could include "Take a Bite of That Burger", "Of Course I Can Act!," and "Don't Hate Me 'Cause I'm Beautiful (Find Something New)."
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« Reply #70 on: May 26, 2005, 10:57:09 AM »
Speaking of crying...

Anyone else see the new commercial that Chase is running - I think it's Chase - for their Visa card.  With the father and the daughter.. and the wedding... That final image....

Awww.....
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« Reply #71 on: May 26, 2005, 10:57:35 AM »
So you've seen it already, you scamp! Yes, it's an excellent production well worth seeing it again.
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« Reply #72 on: May 26, 2005, 11:03:08 AM »
I knew I once posted my tunestack for Workin' Miracles on here, and after an extensive search I found it here.
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« Reply #73 on: May 26, 2005, 11:06:06 AM »
A good musical could be made of the book Green Mansions by W.H. Hudson. A bad movie was made of it with Tony Perkins and Audrey Hepburn.

I would choose Loesser, but he already did a "Green" show, so I will tap Lerner and Loewe.
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« Reply #74 on: May 26, 2005, 11:38:21 AM »
Mr. Kimmel's press release (edited I think) is now available for viewing at Playbill On-Line

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/93172.html
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« Reply #75 on: May 26, 2005, 11:38:52 AM »
Quote from: S. Woody White on May 26, 2005, 10:55:38 AM
What we need is a musical ripped from todays headlines.

[size=20]Paris Hilton!!![/size]

Songs could include "Take a Bite of That Burger", "Of Course I Can Act!," and "Don't Hate Me 'Cause I'm Beautiful (Find Something New)."

Isn't "Paris Makes Me Horny" from that?
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Re:TOAST OF THE TOWN
« Reply #76 on: May 26, 2005, 11:45:19 AM »
Wow, re: last night's season finale of ALIAS:

























I found the end totally shocking.  It happened so fast.  I really did not see either thing coming.   But now I am very curious.  Who the heck is he?
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« Reply #77 on: May 26, 2005, 11:51:20 AM »
Nice press release!

Yes, DRMBARNUM I got a box of entertainment in themail today.  Thanks so much.  I don't know where to begin!
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« Reply #78 on: May 26, 2005, 11:54:01 AM »
How about making Dante's Inferno into "Hell! The Musical!"
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Re:TOAST OF THE TOWN
« Reply #79 on: May 26, 2005, 12:02:30 PM »
Drip System: You run an underground hose around, and install a short skinny hose to each plant from the underground hose, which emits water slowly. This way the water can soak into the hard desert ground, instead of running off.

It's not too hot today (97F so far at noon), but the sun is quite intense. So we'll begin working again tomorrow at 4:30 a.m.

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« Reply #80 on: May 26, 2005, 12:22:13 PM »
Quote from: JRand54 on May 26, 2005, 11:51:20 AM


Yes, DRMBARNUM I got a box of entertainment in themail today.  Thanks so much.  I don't know where to begin!

I suggest SPRING SONG, it is your kind of movie!
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« Reply #81 on: May 26, 2005, 12:29:40 PM »
Quote from: DearReaderLaura on May 26, 2005, 11:54:01 AM
How about making Dante's Inferno into "Hell! The Musical!"

DR LAURA - Gene Kelly did that, only he called it An American In Paris.
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« Reply #82 on: May 26, 2005, 12:30:17 PM »
Thanks for the information, DRLAURA.  
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« Reply #83 on: May 26, 2005, 12:31:01 PM »
Well, thanks, DRMBARNUM....but MURDER AT THE MUSIC HALL is on the top.  Vera is calling my name....at least I think that is what she is saying, she's hard to understand sometimes, you know.
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« Reply #84 on: May 26, 2005, 12:36:13 PM »
SInce Joan does work for the TV GUIDE Channel now, I wouldn't be surprised if she did do the red carpet commentary. I wouldn't expect her to know any more about Broadway theater and its artists than she knows about the movies and its stars.
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« Reply #85 on: May 26, 2005, 12:36:27 PM »
Quote from: JRand54 on May 26, 2005, 12:31:01 PM
Well, thanks, DRMBARNUM....but MURDER AT THE MUSIC HALL is on the top.  Vera is calling my name....at least I think that is what she is saying, she's hard to understand sometimes, you know.

Good choice also! LOL! I forget what all I sent you...and I LOVE that movie!!
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« Reply #86 on: May 26, 2005, 12:38:54 PM »
Quote from: Jennifer on May 26, 2005, 11:45:19 AM
Wow, re: last night's season finale of ALIAS:

























I found the end totally shocking.  It happened so fast.  I really did not see either thing coming.   But now I am very curious.  Who the heck is he?

Well, of course, that's the point of a cliffhanger: to get you to tune in next season to find out.

And from all indications, ALIAS is going to begin the season with other fall shows rather than being held until January as they did this year.
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« Reply #87 on: May 26, 2005, 12:40:58 PM »
I have not watched LOST yet, so I have skipped all messages about it and can't comment further. I will see it tomorrow night unless other plans develop. Otherwise, certainly by the end of the weekend. (I think ABC is rerunning both it and DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES this Saturday night.)
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« Reply #88 on: May 26, 2005, 12:43:32 PM »
I did watch the two episodes of QUEER AS FOLK which were broadcast last Sunday.

Also watched last night's season finale of LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT. It was just a standard episode with no cliffhangers or conundrums. In fact, I suspect it was an episode filmed earlier in the season and postponed since in the last few shows, Jamey Sheridan had been wearing an eyepatch due to some effects of palsey he was fighting off, and last night the patch was nowhere to be seen.
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« Reply #89 on: May 26, 2005, 12:45:31 PM »
Quote from: Matt H. on May 26, 2005, 12:40:58 PM
I have not watched LOST yet, so I have skipped all messages about it and can't comment further. I will see it tomorrow night unless other plans develop. Otherwise, certainly by the end of the weekend. (I think ABC is rerunning both it and DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES this Saturday night.)

Haven't you watched "Desperate Housewives" either?????
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