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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #30 on: April 25, 2006, 06:23:13 AM »
...And in a couple of minutes I'm off to JFK to pick up Steve.  I'm flying him in for the the opening tonight - and the week - as a Thank You for all his support and care and love over the past couple of years.  I truly that I would not be "here" right now without his generosity and friendly "nudging".

But in the meantime...
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #31 on: April 25, 2006, 06:25:17 AM »
...I'm still catching up, and I have a feeling I'll still be catching up for a few more days to come...

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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #32 on: April 25, 2006, 06:25:31 AM »
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR JOEY!!!!
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #33 on: April 25, 2006, 06:25:58 AM »
Hmm... Favorite Elton John songs... Hmm...

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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #34 on: April 25, 2006, 06:27:48 AM »
Quote from: JRand55 on April 25, 2006, 06:22:14 AM
DR JOSE - where you see cameras flashing, go over there, you might get a photo on Broadway.com

Well... My friend, James, works for a photo agency and has booked a photographer or two to cover the festivities tonight, so...  ;)

"Honey, why is that guy in every single picture from the party?"

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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #35 on: April 25, 2006, 06:29:50 AM »
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #36 on: April 25, 2006, 06:32:23 AM »
Quote from: JoseSPiano on April 25, 2006, 06:27:48 AM
Well... My friend, James, works for a photo agency and has booked a photographer or two to cover the festivities tonight, so...  ;)

"Honey, why is that guy in every single picture from the party?"

;)

"Must be one of the stars of the show....."   8)
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #37 on: April 25, 2006, 06:32:55 AM »
"Cross your fingers and hold your heart...." Cole Porter.
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #38 on: April 25, 2006, 06:33:35 AM »
Off to meet my friends.  I may have some pictures to post later!
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #39 on: April 25, 2006, 06:37:58 AM »
...And now I'm off to JFK...  And then the rest of the day is looking pretty jam-packed and action filled.  Thankfully, I don't have too many last-minute things to do, so I don't think I'll be rushed at all - however, I've been saying that for the past week, and... Ah, well...

-I'm just hoping that the rain and possible thunderstorms hold off tonight - or at least for the walk from The Palace to the Time Warner Center.

Thanks again to each and every DR for, well, for everything.

...And regardless of what happens after tonight - if you get my drift - I've already fulfilled a lifelong dream of mine.  WOW!  To be living in New York City, and now to be part of a brand new Broadway show - and, basically, from the first day of rehearsal too! - Double-WOW!

Thanks again to everyone here for their Vibes and Love.  It truly has made this special time in my life even moreso.

-And I promise to have pictures!!!!!

Laters... (I promise)  ;)
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #40 on: April 25, 2006, 06:54:42 AM »
The best of vibes and good wishes to Jose!!!

A mere few years ago he was in L.A. with BK and now he's in NYC with EJ. What a jump!
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #41 on: April 25, 2006, 07:08:10 AM »
I'm up, I'm up - earlier than my usual 7:30 on a Tuesday.

Since no one has mentioned it (I think): Carly Simon - That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be - one of the most perfectly produced tracks ever.
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #42 on: April 25, 2006, 07:30:39 AM »
Good morning!

Beautiful April morning, but it's gonna be a hot day (a Schmidt and Jones reference) with highs near 90. Argh!

Supposedly, thundershowers are heading our way, too, and they are supposed to cool us off so much that it won't get out of the 60s tomorrow!

You gotta love the Carolinas in April, a state of extremes!  :)
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #43 on: April 25, 2006, 07:32:11 AM »
Much good luck, crossed fingers, and best wishes to DR Jose on his Broadway premiere tonight!!! May the theater gods be with you!
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #44 on: April 25, 2006, 07:33:38 AM »
I know very little about Paul Simon's solo career. I've never bought any of his recordings, and since I don't listen to the radio much, I've heard very little of his work after he and Art split up.

I do love "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "Sounds of Silence," and "Mrs. Robinson" very much.
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #45 on: April 25, 2006, 07:35:07 AM »
A great opening night bouquet to our very own dear reader Jose.  
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #46 on: April 25, 2006, 07:35:32 AM »
Massive broken leg vibes to DR Jose!
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #47 on: April 25, 2006, 07:35:34 AM »
I wrote a half-page just now, just to get a jump on things.
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #48 on: April 25, 2006, 07:37:04 AM »
I know nothing much about Elton John's rock heyday as I was totally a Broadway Baby, and he wasn't writing for Broadway then.

Obviously, I like very much the songs for THE LION KING, especially "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," "Circle of Life," and "Hakuna Matata."

I must admit I didn't like any of the music in AIDA very much (didn't much like the show either) and was dismayed when it won the Tony that year.

I will listen to LESTAT with great interest.
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #49 on: April 25, 2006, 07:40:40 AM »
I hit the jackpot yesterday with two different shipments from Deep Discount (one was shipped a week before the other; they arrived on the same day, both shipped Media Mail. Explain that if you please, USPS!)

Of course, I have a fair amount of recorded shows on the DVR from last night, so I doubt I'll get to any of those DVDs until the weekend.
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« Reply #50 on: April 25, 2006, 07:41:24 AM »
Bruce - you svelte and lithe hunky thing, you! Congratulations on regaining your boyish figure!

Jose, my dear boy! Happy Opening Night! and many more, bucko! Many more.

George, take inspiration from our BK - you can do it. There is no "try" - you just do what's in your heart, for yourself. New day, new start, new you. See you soon.
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« Reply #51 on: April 25, 2006, 07:41:31 AM »
Happy Birthday to occasional DR Joey!
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« Reply #52 on: April 25, 2006, 07:42:18 AM »
Elton John's music for the "Solidarity Forever" number from BILLY ELLIOTT is among the most stirring pieces of theater music I've heard in a long while.  
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #53 on: April 25, 2006, 07:47:03 AM »
I'm having a confidence crisis over the opening monologue of "... in the absence of spring..." The thing goes on and on, and all stream of consciousness, and almost every line references something that's important later in the play - and I am having my usual "What made me think I could do this" wallow - the humiliation potential is very high. But I said I was an actress, and they believed me, and now I have to figure out this long and rambling thing... the rest of the play is not so difficult for me. But, sheesh, oy vey! this monologue that starts the piece! OY!

Oh, well... we take a step. We begin... First rehearsal is two weeks from today...
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #54 on: April 25, 2006, 07:51:48 AM »
Confidence vibes to Penny!

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« Reply #55 on: April 25, 2006, 07:52:54 AM »
"Just gimme a chance! Gimme a chance!"

Well, okay - here's a wonderful role in a swell play!

Oh, no...
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« Reply #56 on: April 25, 2006, 07:53:16 AM »
Fred! Thanks. You know what I mean...
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« Reply #57 on: April 25, 2006, 07:55:43 AM »
Oh, in my self-absorbed and narcissistic morning notes, I neglected to wish our occasional DR Joey a very happy birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OCCASIONAL DR JOEY!!!!
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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #58 on: April 25, 2006, 08:13:01 AM »
It’s time to play the music.  It’s time to light the lights.

It’s time to meet JosePiano.  Lestat opens tonight!

It’s time to put on makeup.  It’s time to dress up right.

It’s time to raise the curtain on the Lestat Show tonight.

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It’s time to get things started

On the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Joseational

This is what we call  a Broadway Show!







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Re:STILL COUGHING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
« Reply #59 on: April 25, 2006, 08:18:54 AM »
Must hurry downstairs now to tend to some household chores before starting lunch preparations.


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