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« Reply #120 on: June 10, 2005, 01:01:32 PM »
Quote from: Matthew on June 10, 2005, 12:58:40 PM


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.

Yep, that's the one I've got. I believe she was the first female narrator on record. Nowadays (a Kander and Ebb reference) no director would even consider having a male narrator any more even though the piece started with one.
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« Reply #121 on: June 10, 2005, 01:02:22 PM »
It's nice we can be frank about which Joseph recording is our favorite... or not :)
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« Reply #122 on: June 10, 2005, 01:02:26 PM »
Time to go to work...
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« Reply #123 on: June 10, 2005, 01:08:33 PM »
Dr Jennifer, I just saw the ratings for THE CUT. It came in second in its time slot for the first hour and led the last thirty minutes leading into a CSI rerun which had the night's highest rating.
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« Reply #124 on: June 10, 2005, 01:11:22 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. :D  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 INTERVIEW VIBES~~~~~~~
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« Reply #125 on: June 10, 2005, 01:13:05 PM »
We have the DVD of Donny Osmond doing Joseph I am not sure which CD of Joseph we have tho' I shall have to check when we get home.  

I was very fond of this DVD and the Vixter loved it as well....
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« Reply #126 on: June 10, 2005, 01:24:25 PM »
Much good luck on your interview, DR Jed. You have kept a stiff upper lip during all of this job search stuff, and I admire you for that.
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« Reply #127 on: June 10, 2005, 01:28:57 PM »
Yep - The three versions of Joseph with the "coat-hanger" cover are all basically the same recording with the vocals dubbed in from the different leads/productions.  If I'm remembering correctly (IIRC in internet speak), "they" were originally going to try to put out a different version of the CD with each major cast change.  I actually would like to hear Patrick Cassidy on record.

*I'm still wondering if Nonesuch was thinking they would turn any sort of profit with the re-dubbing of Wonderful Town with Brooke Shields.  Now I know recording replacement casts used to be a sort of normal, but still...

**Unless Ms. Shields has it in her contracts now that she must get a record deal too. -Did we really need her Rizzo on record?  Is Chicago next?
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« Reply #128 on: June 10, 2005, 01:29:49 PM »
Great News, DR Jed!!!

Have you checked with BK to see if he needs an assistant while he's up in Portland?

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« Reply #129 on: June 10, 2005, 01:30:38 PM »
Quote from: Matt H. 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.

even  "Those Canaan Days" and "One More Angel In Heaven"?  I think those songs are hysterically funny....

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« Reply #130 on: June 10, 2005, 01:31:18 PM »
Quote from: Matt H. 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.

I thought it was pretty nicely priced by Amazon, although Seasons 1 and 2 are only 23 one-hour episodes.
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« Reply #131 on: June 10, 2005, 01:31:33 PM »
Well, I'm leaving the internet for now and going over my Act II lines and songs (the killer act for me). May or may not be back on tonight. There was some talk about going out after the performance tonight, so I'm not sure what my late night plans are.
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« Reply #132 on: June 10, 2005, 01:32:52 PM »
BREAK A LEG, Georges!
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« Reply #133 on: June 10, 2005, 01:33:12 PM »
Quote from: vixmom on June 10, 2005, 01:30:38 PM
even  "Those Canaan Days" and "One More Angel In Heaven"?  I think those songs are hysterically funny....



Can't stand the feeble attempts at outrageous humor/mimickry (seems like a lack of inspiration to me), and "Any Dream Will Do" is better than any sleeping pill ever invented.
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« Reply #134 on: June 10, 2005, 01:33:51 PM »
Quote from: Ginny on June 10, 2005, 06:03:34 AM
VCR - The first two episodes of Beauty and the Geek (DS Rob:  "The story of my life, Mom!")  Rob came home yesterday for the summer and roped me into watching my first, ever, reality program.

And you haven"t disowned him???????
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« Reply #135 on: June 10, 2005, 01:33:54 PM »
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on June 10, 2005, 01:32:52 PM
BREAK A LEG, Georges!

Thanks! That always helps!
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« Reply #136 on: June 10, 2005, 01:37:38 PM »
Vixmom - I respect you to the gills... but to be Frank, (or Levi) I HATE "One More Angel in Heaven" and have asked the 4 times I've worked on the show to have it eliminated, and I get the strangest response from the Director.  LOL

Incidently, I'm making my 5th "pit" appearence for this show in July.  I just can't sit through rehearsals for this show again for quite a while!  
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« Reply #137 on: June 10, 2005, 01:38:13 PM »
Quote from: Matt H. on June 10, 2005, 01:33:12 PM
Can't stand the feeble attempts at outrageous humor/mimickry (seems like a lack of inspiration to me), and "Any Dream Will Do" is better than any sleeping pill ever invented.

Well even though you are absolutely wrong about Joseph  ;D ;D ;D ;D

break a leg tonight, and I hope you have fun afterwards!!
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« Reply #138 on: June 10, 2005, 01:40:12 PM »
OK - I'm outta here too for now...

Off to dinner... Then to the theatre... then to Richmond....

Laters...
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« Reply #139 on: June 10, 2005, 01:40:24 PM »
Quote from: JRand54 on June 10, 2005, 09:09:55 AM
Not any more shocking, DR SWW, than a High Mass.  8)

It's the only way to go to church.
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« Reply #140 on: June 10, 2005, 01:42:29 PM »
LOL DR ELMORE.
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« Reply #141 on: June 10, 2005, 01:44:20 PM »
Job interview vibes to DR JED.

I lost a post and forgot what I said.  

ANYWAY...not to disagree with DRJOSE and DRIRIS, but to me it will always be Puccini's LA BOHEME.
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« Reply #142 on: June 10, 2005, 01:44:30 PM »
Quote from: Rodzinski on June 10, 2005, 09:03:08 AM
MacGyver's boss Dana Elcar has shuffled off this mortal coil.

And he never saw it coming.


Please no hiss and boos.
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« Reply #143 on: June 10, 2005, 01:45:03 PM »
Quote from: Matthew on June 10, 2005, 01:37:38 PM
Vixmom - I respect you to the gills... but to be Frank, (or Levi) I HATE "One More Angel in Heaven" and have asked the 4 times I've worked on the show to have it eliminated, and I get the strangest response from the Director.  LOL

Incidently, I'm making my 5th "pit" appearence for this show in July.  I just can't sit through rehearsals for this show again for quite a while!  


I just like the lyrics

"You know you had a dozen sons, well now, that's not quite true...." and I love the use of a "country " song  since we always joke in my house that all country songs must be about death, dismemberment or divorce


but that's what makes horse racing!!


when the Vixter was doing Peter Pan it was that dang "crowing" that drove me crazy!!
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« Reply #144 on: June 10, 2005, 01:45:11 PM »
Thunder and lightning!
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« Reply #145 on: June 10, 2005, 01:46:53 PM »
What would MacGuyver do?

A cd with Laurie Beechman & Jason Donovan would be my perfect JOSEPH.

Linzi is a hit or miss for me, but then NO ONE could do it like Laurie...NO ONE!

Thanks for the warning DRGEORGE.  I skipped that post. Whew! That was close.
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« Reply #146 on: June 10, 2005, 01:47:29 PM »
Well it is nearly time to head out  for home so later gator



and special vibes to  dear elmore and tomovoz... hope you are both healing well



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« Reply #147 on: June 10, 2005, 01:48:06 PM »
Quote from: JRand54 on June 10, 2005, 01:45:11 PM
Thunder and lightning!
The way you love me is frightening
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« Reply #148 on: June 10, 2005, 01:52:55 PM »
Quote from: elmore3003 on June 10, 2005, 01:40:24 PM
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Hallelujah! :D


...not that I'd know of such things... either of 'em!
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« Reply #149 on: June 10, 2005, 01:54:16 PM »
I'll pass on any and all recordings of Joseph..., personally.
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