Topic: TO BE FRANK (Read 36005 times)

bk · « **Reply #90 on:** June 10, 2005, 10:43:14 AM »

PERFIDY, baby, PERFIDY!

That's what I'M talkin' about.

A very happy haineshisway.com birthday to dear reader Ben's dear partner Anthony.

I was awakened by a phone call from the East Coast, as I have been every day this week. Since that time, I have not been off the phone or off the laptop.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #91 on:** June 10, 2005, 10:43:22 AM »

Quote from: JRand54 on June 10, 2005, 10:39:00 AM

DRJOSE thanks for the theatrical review.

You're very welcome, DR Jrand. I try my best to be fair and not too critical when it comes to these productions.

bk · « **Reply #92 on:** June 10, 2005, 10:43:56 AM »

I'm waiting for Miss Tammy Minoff to call me so we can choose which scenes actors will be reading tomorrow.

Ginny · « **Reply #93 on:** June 10, 2005, 10:48:59 AM »

Well, I've had a delightful morning and early afternoon here in my "office" and now have to spend the rest of my workday waiting on the public. Back later this evening!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #94 on:** June 10, 2005, 10:55:04 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on June 10, 2005, 08:48:27 AM

DR Jose, is it normal for them to keep changing your schedule so often? This seems crazy to me.

Yes and No.

Actually, it hasn't been that crazy.

I've basically known my schedule for this run since I've been getting it from the conductor and assistant conductor. And I tend to keep on top of things on my own as it is... Some people call it "nosy", I prefer "prepared". In any case...

I'm supposed to get my schedule from the contractor since that's what contractors are supposed to do. Well... In any case...

I'm also technically "on-call" even though there is a schedule for the keyboard "alternates". So, as long as my cell phone is on...

*I also get a little bump in pay each time I am called in to play, so that's nice too.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #95 on:** June 10, 2005, 10:59:24 AM »

OH!

Addendum:

Weird Romance OCR
Lady in the Dark - Studio Recording with Rise Stevens
Rockapella - 2

WOW! I actually listened to music other than Mamma Mia! this week!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #96 on:** June 10, 2005, 11:02:01 AM »

And, yes, DR MBarnum... I know, I know... The next thing I put into my DVD player will be the Bollywood movie you sent me. *And I assure you, nothing else has been put into my DVD player in a long time. It's been the first in the queue for months.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #97 on:** June 10, 2005, 11:05:25 AM »

...And as for New York this weekend... I really would have liked to make it up, but after the initial idea popped into my head, my motivation to do so just sort of died down.

And then I got the call about Sunday... etc., etc., etc... So I'm guessing my sixth sense was kicking in somehow.

Once I get my Mamma Mia! schedule for the rest of the run next week, then we'll see... But then it will be July... And I'll be up there anyway, so..

George · « **Reply #98 on:** June 10, 2005, 11:19:33 AM »

Quote from: vixmom on June 10, 2005, 08:56:21 AM

Last night the Vixter had her dress rehearsal for her dance recital, this is her 8th year dancng at this studio.

The klittle ones, 3 & 4 year olds are so adorable and the some of the older ones, in high school are very talented... and then there are the poor overweight, untalented ones that are crammed into a leotard three sizes too small and are constantly 1/2 a step behind the rest of the class...its painful to watch, but I give them a lot of credit for sticking to it and performing with a smile!

Then there's the opposite problem: Here in Olympia, there's a dance studio where a lot the girls (even the young ones) are dressed in tight, revealing outfits, "dancing" (and I use the term loosely) like they were a Janet Jackson/Britney Spears video.

George · « **Reply #99 on:** June 10, 2005, 11:22:42 AM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on June 10, 2005, 09:18:53 AM

I just lost my PERIFIDY post.

Just as well--it really wasn't that entertaining and isn't worth the effort to recreat it.

But now what am I gonna do with the Patricia Routledge pic I have in my Photobucket.com folder?

I love Patricia Routledge! Post it anyway!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #100 on:** June 10, 2005, 11:33:58 AM »

Can you spell Q-U-A-N-D-A-R-Y?

I have an embarrassment of DVD riches that I am making my way through....

Season 1 of "Dynasty," "Lois and Clark" and "Moonlighting."

Season 5 of "Frasier"

The Ray Harryhausen sets...two count 'em two...with five DVDs in each set.

And on the CD front, another embarrassment of riches...

Adam Guettel's mesmerizing "Light in the Piazza," the scintillaing dualdisc of "Il Divo", Bronislau Kaper's "Quentin Durward", John Barry's "King Kong", and the Varese CD Club issues of "Desiree" and "The Hallelujah Trail."

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #101 on:** June 10, 2005, 11:35:45 AM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on June 10, 2005, 09:18:53 AM

IBut now what am I gonna do with the Patricia Routledge pic I have in my Photobucket.com folder?

Is that Photobucket.com pronounced "photo-bouquet.com"

??

bk · « **Reply #102 on:** June 10, 2005, 11:38:08 AM »

I must say I pretty much disliked Quentin Durward. I do love Barry's King Kong. And I'll have the Varese titles soon.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #103 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:00:57 PM »

Hmm....

So maybe I'll head down to Richmond tonight....

Hmmm....

vixmom · « **Reply #104 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:20:45 PM »

Thanks for the reviews Jose... I always loved those school programs.

Did you videotape it for posterity?

Jed · « **Reply #105 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:28:57 PM »

Personally, I've always found school programs the best argument for birth control.

Glad you enjoyed, Jose!

George · « **Reply #106 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:29:27 PM »

WARNING: Bernadette Peters News! (If you're not a fan, skip to the next post!

)

"Sondheim, Etc., Etc.—Bernadette Peters Live at Carnegie Hall" to Be Released in August!!

"The 12-track disc features all the tunes from the Tony Award winner's December 9, 1996, solo Carnegie Hall debut concert that weren't featured on the initial, Grammy-nominated live recording,"Sondheim Etc.: Bernadette Peters Live at Carnegie Hall (The Rest of It)." The new CD also features Peters' in-between song patter.

It also lists the tracks:

Overture (written by Marvin Laird)
"We're in the Money"/"Pennies from Heaven"
"If You Were the Only Boy"
"Unexpected Song"
"Faithless Love"
"Other Lady"
"I Never Thought I'd Break"
"(They Ask Me Why) I Believe in You"
"Later"
"With So Little to Be Sure Of"
"Children Will Listen"
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"

What I still want to know is why, when you buy the original disc now, the song "Making Love Alone" is no longer on it! It's been removed! What's going on?

vixmom · « **Reply #107 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:32:19 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on June 10, 2005, 11:35:45 AM

Is that Photobucket.com pronounced "photo-bouquet.com"??

Jed · « **Reply #108 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:35:25 PM »

In my endless quest for permanent employment, I am currently trying to rejoin George and Ginny as the Librarians of HHW. I tested this past Monday morning for a position at Tacoma Public Library, and received a phone call this morning telling me I have an interview for the job on Tuesday. At long last, a job I actually have experience for, having worked at the university library for 4-1/2 years.

I know better than to get my hopes up at all at this point, but will surely keep you all updated if anything should come to pass from this.

Jed · « **Reply #109 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:37:54 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on June 10, 2005, 11:35:45 AM

Is that Photobucket.com pronounced "photo-bouquet.com"??

Ha! As luck would have it, I'm watching Keeping Up Appearances at this very moment!

Ginny · « **Reply #110 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:41:38 PM »

Quote from: Jed on June 10, 2005, 12:35:25 PM

In my endless quest for permanent employment, I am currently trying to rejoin George and Ginny as the Librarians of HHW. I tested this past Monday morning for a position at Tacoma Public Library, and received a phone call this morning telling me I have an interview for the job on Tuesday. At long last, a job I actually have experience for, having worked at the university library for 4-1/2 years. I know better than to get my hopes up at all at this point, but will surely keep you all updated if anything should come to pass from this.

Good luck, DR Jed! Hope you get the job!

George · « **Reply #111 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:43:41 PM »

Quote from: Jed on June 10, 2005, 12:35:25 PM

In my endless quest for permanent employment, I am currently trying to rejoin George and Ginny as the Librarians of HHW. I tested this past Monday morning for a position at Tacoma Public Library, and received a phone call this morning telling me I have an interview for the job on Tuesday. At long last, a job I actually have experience for, having worked at the university library for 4-1/2 years. I know better than to get my hopes up at all at this point, but will surely keep you all updated if anything should come to pass from this.

Congratulations on the interview!! Good Luck!!

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #112 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:47:51 PM »

Happy Birthday to Anthony!

~~~~ Job vibes to Jed!

Matthew · « **Reply #113 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:53:06 PM »

Media Check -

Since all I mostly listen to these days is my iPod, my current favorite song is "You Won't Succeed On Broadway If You Don't Have Any Jews" That's on quite a lot

DVD- nothing
VCR - nothing

CD - computer - Myths and Hymns (been revisiting Adam Guettel) since I love the score for Piazza and didn't really like Myths and Hymns or even Floyd Collins I'm thinking I might change my mind as I listen to the older shows, so far, no dice!

Matt H. · « **Reply #114 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:54:32 PM »

Since I loathe almost everything about JOSEPH, I can't give any recommendation on which cast CD to buy (there are PLENTY to choose from). I have the original Broadway cast with Bill Hutton, but it's only on a casette. I never liked the score enough to upgrade tio CD.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #115 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:56:52 PM »

Yep...

The current plan is dinner with my friend, Silvio...

Then head down to the theatre to pick up my paycheck...

Then down 95 to Richmond for the night...

...Again, that's the current plan. Always subject to change. A couple of times. Who knows?? I actually may end up in NYC later tonight.

Matt H. · « **Reply #116 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:58:19 PM »

DR Ron, I just read this morning that FRASIER's sixth season is coming out at some point this summer, so there is another you'll be adding to your collection, I've no doubt.

Matthew · « **Reply #117 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:58:40 PM »

There were 3 CD's for the splashy Joseph revival in the 90's, Jason Donovan, Donny Osmond, and Michael Damian as Joseph - all three have the same orchestrations (even the same orchestra!) but are mixed differently, and my opinion is the Donny O version is the best - although Linzi Hately is the Narrator on the Jason D version, that's the best thing about it.

Hands down, though, is the Original Broadway Recording with Laurie Beechman as the Narrator - it's not as fun as the revival, but it's my favorite.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #118 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:58:53 PM »

My favorite recording of Joseph... has always been one of the original ones - the one with the cartoon cover. With the all-male cast. That's basically the one I grew up on. -And it was quite a shock the first time I heard a FEMALE Narrator! But a pleasant one.

Matt H. · « **Reply #119 on:** June 10, 2005, 12:59:36 PM »

And I've been wanting to add MOONLIGHTING to my collection, too, but I haven't found a price I like yet. Keeping my eyes open for a used copy of that Seasons 1-2 set.

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