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Title: IN A MELLOW MOOD
Post by: bk on May 17, 2024, 12:23:30 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes were mellow and in a mood, and now it is time for you to post until the mellow cows come home.
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Post by: bk on May 17, 2024, 12:24:07 AM
And the word of the day is: SCOPOPHILIA!
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Post by: bk on May 17, 2024, 12:25:08 AM
And now - Dino at the piano.
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Post by: George on May 17, 2024, 01:03:15 AM
After seeing the final dress of a local production of Amélie last night, I drove through McD's and got one of their Spicy McCrispy™ and a McDouble® and a large diet Coke. ::)

;D
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Post by: George on May 17, 2024, 01:06:33 AM
Wordle 1,063 3/6

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:D
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 03:45:12 AM
I fell asleep
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 03:45:58 AM
This morning I tried going directly to the Kritzer land site instead of using the FB link and was able to order the cd without issue.
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 03:46:33 AM
Then I tried the FB link and got the 404 error message again
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 03:46:42 AM
Maybe I’ll Wordle
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 03:48:45 AM
Wordle 1,063 4/6

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Title: Re: IN A MELLOW MOOD
Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 04:49:03 AM
Good morning, friends.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 04:49:48 AM
DR George, are you going to give us the Amélie repor?
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 04:50:31 AM
 :)
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 04:51:09 AM
I, myself, am an "8" today.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 04:54:35 AM
Listening to the slow movement of Vaughan Williams's Suite for Viola and Small Orchestra. Beautiful.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 04:54:59 AM
Anyone listening to Here We Are today?
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 04:57:34 AM
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 04:58:27 AM
DR George, you're not a pack rat. You're a curator.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 04:58:51 AM
Isn't every day a pizza party day?
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2024, 05:19:15 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2024, 05:20:25 AM
The alarm rang ay 6:20, and I turned it off to cuddle with Annabelle. I got up at 7:15; I have no idea where the time went.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2024, 05:23:11 AM
I have never seen Peeping Tom, and I have always wanted to. I've loved Annab Massey since seeing Frenzy in 1972. She was married for a while to Jeremy Brett, who left her, frienmds tell me, for a gondolier. The same British friends tell me that Anna Massey was Prince Charles' mistress for some time.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 05:24:39 AM
BK, I think I have mentioned this before, but Vince Mendoza was a class or two ahead of me in high school. Such a talented guy.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2024, 05:28:54 AM
By the 1980s, Anna Massey was primarily playing demented crazy old hags. She played a doozy of a killer in a Midsomer Murders episode, and she's the nasty Aunt Norris tormenting Fanny Price in the BBC miniseries Mansfield Park.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2024, 05:30:00 AM
I've got to get to work. I promised this score to Joshie on Monday.
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 05:33:02 AM
:)


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But I look like an 8
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 17, 2024, 05:39:54 AM
On that scale of cats, I am presently a 9.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 17, 2024, 05:41:34 AM
Good morning, everyone.

Wonderful night's sleep.  Pleasant dreams, what little I can recall of them (happily).

Today IS Friday!  Yesterday felt like Saturday all day, so I am at sixes and sevens.

I have a haircut appointment at 11 a.m.

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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 17, 2024, 05:45:59 AM
Last night, I watched the series finales to two shows:

"Young Sheldon" was up first and it was handled quite beautifully, I thought.  There has been a lot of grousing on Facebook about why CBS would "end" it's number 1 comedy show, but it was planned all along.  When Sheldon reached the age of 14, his father must die and Sheldon must be off to Cal Tech (which Missy, hilariously, thought was called "Cow" Tech).

Even Annie Potts, who plays his beloved Meemaw has been quoted as saying she thought they'd lost their minds (or something much more mildly expressed) for ending the show while it remains a big hit for the network. 

The fact is that "Young Sheldon" is a back story for the eccentric genius Sheldon Cooper, star of "The Big Bang Theory."  Much about Sheldon's past wa spart of the lore of TBBT, and Young Sheldon had to adhere to that lore.
Title: Re: IN A MELLOW MOOD
Post by: John G. on May 17, 2024, 05:46:16 AM
I think I am a 2 today.
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Post by: John G. on May 17, 2024, 05:47:05 AM
Made it to Kos. Went on a nice walk around the hotel, down to the sea and back.
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Post by: John G. on May 17, 2024, 05:47:16 AM
Two!
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 17, 2024, 05:49:30 AM
The second series finale was for "So Help Me Todd", my favorite show on TV right now.

It has done extremely well, ratings-wise, and many CBS shows aren't doing as well.  They have been renewed, but "So Help Me Todd" was not.  CBS has done a lousy job explaining their decision to drop the show, and the fans of the show are furious.

Much ado has been expressed about some other network needing to pick it up and continue the show, but no one has stepped up as yet.

The season's final show, which - when shot - was not known to be the series finale, was a cliff-hanger.

So, only time will tell.

But, from my lips to all ears that will listen:  BADLY DONE, CBS!
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 06:03:22 AM
Has anyone ever seen Fanny Price and Fanny Brice in the same room at the same time?
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 06:03:49 AM
Asking for a friend...
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 06:05:22 AM
Mansfield Park starring..... Barbra Streisand!
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 06:06:18 AM
Another smoky day here...   but this time, the wildfires are from upstate, not Canada.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 06:07:12 AM
Enjoying your travelogue, DR John G.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 06:07:54 AM
A travelogue is like a repor, but with a foreign accent.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 17, 2024, 06:16:27 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 06:18:01 AM
Once Upon a Mattress with Sutton Foster is going to Broadway. So, another Broadway credit for our dear DR elmore3003!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 17, 2024, 06:23:54 AM
Once Upon a Mattress with Sutton Foster is going to Broadway. So, another Broadway credit for our dear DR elmore3003!

And there goes our rights. I don't think Concord has even dropped the bomb on our theeder yet, though we've been expecting it. Where do you see this, DR singdaw?
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 17, 2024, 06:25:45 AM
Okay, it's out there now.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 06:26:44 AM
A "Broadway Briefing" email:

They've set an opening for a princess.
"Sutton Foster to lead Broadway revival of ‘Once Upon a Mattress’" by Broadway News' Ruthie Fierberg - "Broadway is preparing to welcome the classic musical “Once Upon a Mattress” to the Hudson Theatre this summer. Following a run with New York City Center’s Encores! series, the revival, guided by Tony Award-winning producers Seaview and Creative Partners Productions, is scheduled to begin previews on July 31 ahead of an official opening of Aug. 12. The limited engagement is set to run through Nov. 30.

Sutton Foster will lead the cast, reprising her role as Winnifred the Woebegone. Encores! artistic director Lear deBessonet, who was Tony-nominated for the Main Stem transfer of her Encores! “Into the Woods,” will direct this production that features a new adaptation by Emmy Award winner Amy Sherman-Palladino (co-creator of TV’s “Bunheads,” which starred Foster), based on the original book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer. “Mattress” features a score by Mary Rodgers (music) and Barer (lyrics). ...

The creative team for this revival will also include choreographer Lorin Latarro, Tony-winning scenic designer David Zinn, costume designer Andrea Hood, Tony-wining lighting designer Justin Townsend, Tony-winning sound designer Kai Harada, music supervisor Mary-Mitchell Campbell, music director Annbritt du Chateauas, Tony-winning orchestrator Bruce Coughlin and hair/wig designer J. Jared Janas. ... Further casting, by the Telsey Office, will be announced. General Management will be provided by Wagner Johnson Productions. Cody Renard Richard will serve as production stage manager."
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 06:27:49 AM
Does that mean they're re-orchestrating it again?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on May 17, 2024, 06:42:08 AM
TOD:

Am expecting delivery today of "Dune, Part 2" on 4K Blu ray.  I don't know if I will watch it right away, but it is in my near future of things to see.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 17, 2024, 06:42:57 AM
I hope this at least brings some good news for DR Elmore and Josh.

Fame!!! Fortune!!! Ya know?
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 17, 2024, 06:47:16 AM
I am a cat 6.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 17, 2024, 06:50:16 AM
DR FREDDIE I really like the staging in that clip!  And Ruby Wax is so great - she's Betty Monroe, mentioned in a song in ROCKY HORROR SHOW.

She unlocks the door with a hairpin so they can escape.....and at the end of the clip, she uses the hairpin to jump start the Thunderbird.  She also steadies Charles Gray when he stumbles as the chasse out of the row of chairs.

The traveling with the shag kicks and an underarm turn and the turn in waltz hold....it's all just so much fun.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 17, 2024, 06:51:53 AM
Once Upon A Mattress - that's the title of my autobiography.

And of course there is the story - possibly apocryphal that a local reporter asked a woman who was turning 110 years old:

"Have you ever been bedridden?"

And she replied:

"Oh yes.  And twice in a buggy."
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 17, 2024, 06:52:25 AM
Rehearsal vibes for MR BK & Co.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 17, 2024, 06:52:39 AM
I haven't received my book yet.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 17, 2024, 06:55:22 AM
I haven't received my book yet.

Oh no. This doesn't bode well for those of us on the right coast.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2024, 06:56:33 AM
Does that mean they're re-orchestrating it again?

Or they're using Coughlin's work from the Sarah Jessica Parker revival.
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Post by: John G. on May 17, 2024, 06:59:49 AM
Does that mean they're re-orchestrating it again?

Or they're using Coughlin's work from the Sarah Jessica Parker revival.

In other words, a reduction, right?
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Post by: John G. on May 17, 2024, 07:01:12 AM
Went to the market and got in line behind a German family who bought everything in the store. I finally got my water and that was that.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2024, 07:07:26 AM
This is the last of several shows I've lost to Bruce Coughlin:
1. ON THE TOWN, Central Park - I was booke when Charlie Harmon asked me to do it and I recommended Coughlin;
2. THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE - when the show was announced, the composer wanted me; the producer and lyric writer wanted another from JELLY'S LAST JAM; the producer told the composer about me "we don;t want that tiny Goodspeed sound"; by the time it got tp Broadway, Coughlin was doing it with a tiny Goodspeed band;
3. CANDIDE (National Theatre of Great Britain) - Charlie Harmon asked me to do it and I accepted; Charlie sent my resume to England anbd told me we would finish the paperwork when he returned from vacation; when he returned a month later, he told me Harry Kraut had hired Coughlion behind his back and I was out;l
4. ANNIE GET YOUR GUN - Tony Walton recommended me, and I had two long phone calls with their music director who assured me he would recommend me; when I saw Coughglin was doing it, I call the SOB MD who said Coughlion was "an old buddy"; Ted Chapin told me my name never came up;
5. URINETOWN - I ran into Danny Marcus, who was cast, and he told me they didn't have an orchestrator so I called their music director Eddie Strauss, who told me Coughlin was doing it.

Jesus H,. Christ!

In 2001, when John McGlinn brought that Kern-Herbert project to me, I grabbed it, just to get out of the two-faced Broadway scene
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 17, 2024, 07:09:05 AM
OMG.  What a history.

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Post by: ChasSmith on May 17, 2024, 07:21:22 AM
My friend who had been planning to direct Mattress up here in Nov.-Dec. saw the Encores! production and absolutely loved the orchestra, but he just re-summarized it to me thusly:

"Charles, it was really horrible, like a really really bad sitcom. They stripped it of all its charm."
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 17, 2024, 07:23:20 AM
DR Elmore, I haven't even listened to the entire SJP recording, but I didn't like what I heard. It kind of represented everything I dread about revivals.
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2024, 07:32:33 AM
I gotta get to work!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2024, 07:34:05 AM
My friend who had been planning to direct Mattress up here in Nov.-Dec. saw the Encores! production and absolutely loved the orchestra, but he just re-summarized it to me thusly:

"Charles, it was really horrible, like a really really bad sitcom. They stripped it of all its charm."

If you've lost MATTRESS, you might look at THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE; it's intelligent, funny, and the score is really lovely.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 17, 2024, 07:55:38 AM
I too am sad that SO HELP ME TODD is gone.....  Fun characters and some fine actors on the show.....
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 17, 2024, 07:56:05 AM
That's quite a resume DR ELMORE.....I can't wait for the book!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 17, 2024, 07:58:32 AM
My friend who had been planning to direct Mattress up here in Nov.-Dec. saw the Encores! production and absolutely loved the orchestra, but he just re-summarized it to me thusly:

"Charles, it was really horrible, like a really really bad sitcom. They stripped it of all its charm."

If you've lost MATTRESS, you might look at THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE; it's intelligent, funny, and the score is really lovely.

I don't know it. Thank you! 

We're also thinking about trying for one of the shows for which there's a good two-piano version. (Not Streets of New York, though, not this time around.)
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 17, 2024, 08:01:06 AM
That's quite a resume DR ELMORE.....I can't wait for the book!

:D
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Post by: MichaelG on May 17, 2024, 08:37:27 AM
Anyone listening to Here We Are today?

Ooh, thanks for the reminder! I've just ordered it so it should arrive tomorrow.
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Post by: Freddie on May 17, 2024, 09:07:01 AM
Sending more health vibes for DR Iris.  If you're reading, Iris - hope you're feeling OK these days.
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Post by: Freddie on May 17, 2024, 09:52:59 AM
Has anyone ever seen Fanny Price and Fanny Brice in the same room at the same time?


You may be on to something there. 

:)
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Post by: Freddie on May 17, 2024, 09:56:52 AM
.

Cherry Cobbler Day and Pizza Party Day sounds like an enjoyable combo.
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Post by: bk on May 17, 2024, 10:25:48 AM
ChasSmith, do The Brain from Planet X for heaven's sake. Small band, great orchestrations by you-know-who, and FUNNY, with great roles for everyone.
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Post by: bk on May 17, 2024, 10:26:37 AM
I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep interrupted at six by a thirty-minute allergy attack. Took the last of my twelve-hour pills, so later this evening I'll go get more.
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Post by: bk on May 17, 2024, 10:27:05 AM
I've never like Coughlin's work, if truth be told.
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Post by: bk on May 17, 2024, 10:28:03 AM
As to it going to Broadway - why is every show now a limited run (or so they say)? But this is purely a Sutton thing because they all feel she's a draw.
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Post by: George on May 17, 2024, 10:32:40 AM
DR George, are you going to give us the Amélie repor?

It's a cute show and the lead was very good...most of the cast were, too.  It did take me a while to get into it, though.  Part of me was thinking, "What's going on? What's the point?"  And another part of me was just enjoying the ride because I really like the score. 

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Post by: George on May 17, 2024, 10:32:48 AM
Ultimately, I got into it and ended up really enjoying the sweet story of a quirky young woman who really likes a (very attractive ;) ) young man and how they got together.  I know it's not everyone's cuppa, but it was mine. :)

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Post by: Freddie on May 17, 2024, 10:34:17 AM
I'm up, I'm up - eight hours of sleep interrupted at six by a thirty-minute allergy attack. Took the last of my twelve-hour pills, so later this evening I'll go get more.


Anti-allergy vibes to you, Bruce.  Will Medicare let you see a doctor about that?
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Post by: Freddie on May 17, 2024, 10:40:33 AM
As to it going to Broadway - why is every show now a limited run (or so they say)? But this is purely a Sutton thing because they all feel she's a draw.


The press release mentions the L.A. engagement at the Ahmanson (starting Dec. 10) is already scheduled. 


"Following its Broadway engagement, Foster will headline the production in Los Angeles for a four-week engagement at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre from December 10, 2024 – January 5, 2025."
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Post by: George on May 17, 2024, 10:57:10 AM
Anyone listening to Here We Are today?

Not "officially." ::)

;)
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Post by: George on May 17, 2024, 11:00:10 AM
DR George, you're not a pack rat. You're a curator.

You could also say that I'm a connoisseur and a collector! :D
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Post by: George on May 17, 2024, 11:13:17 AM
TOD:

Am expecting delivery today of "Dune, Part 2" on 4K Blu ray.  I don't know if I will watch it right away, but it is in my near future of things to see.

I haven't seen either part, but am considering getting the two movies. 
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Post by: George on May 17, 2024, 11:13:38 AM
I hope this at least brings some good news for DR Elmore and Josh.

Fame!!! Fortune!!! Ya know?

That would be so cool!
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Post by: George on May 17, 2024, 11:14:43 AM
Does that mean they're re-orchestrating it again?

Or they're using Coughlin's work from the Sarah Jessica Parker revival.

Darn. :-\
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Post by: George on May 17, 2024, 11:17:13 AM
My friend who had been planning to direct Mattress up here in Nov.-Dec. saw the Encores! production and absolutely loved the orchestra, but he just re-summarized it to me thusly:

"Charles, it was really horrible, like a really really bad sitcom. They stripped it of all its charm."

If you've lost MATTRESS, you might look at THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE; it's intelligent, funny, and the score is really lovely.


I agree.  I saw a local production many years ago, and it was absolutely delightful.
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Post by: George on May 17, 2024, 11:19:51 AM
ChasSmith, do The Brain from Planet X for heaven's sake. Small band, great orchestrations by you-know-who, and FUNNY, with great roles for everyone.

I agree with this also!!  I was in a production here in Olympia that BK and David Wechter came up to see.  We had a great time doing it!
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 17, 2024, 11:56:39 AM
ChasSmith, do The Brain from Planet X for heaven's sake. Small band, great orchestrations by you-know-who, and FUNNY, with great roles for everyone.

Wouldn't I love to. Though in this time slot we should be doing A Carol Christmas! I've told these people it's out there, but some of them feel the sting of recent shitty home-grown Dickens adaptations, and it's going to take some time to get past that.

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Post by: George on May 17, 2024, 12:10:30 PM
ChasSmith, do The Brain from Planet X for heaven's sake. Small band, great orchestrations by you-know-who, and FUNNY, with great roles for everyone.

Wouldn't I love to. Thought in this time slot we should be doing A Carol Christmas! I've told these people it's out there, but some of them feel the sting of recent shitty home-grown Dickens adaptations, and it's going to take some time to get past that.

You could forward them the link to BK's original production that's still available to watch on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LRMqTFeZXs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LRMqTFeZXs)

Then, they could see for themselves how delightful (and good!) a show it is!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2024, 01:06:17 PM
The article I just read on this summer Once Upon A Mattress implies the Coughlin orchestrations will be new and not the Sarah Jessica Parker revival's.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 01:28:50 PM
Here We Are digital booklet for the album:
https://sfprodstorage2.blob.core.windows.net/prod-cdn-media/HERE-WE-ARE-DIGITAL-BOOKLET.pdf (https://sfprodstorage2.blob.core.windows.net/prod-cdn-media/HERE-WE-ARE-DIGITAL-BOOKLET.pdf)
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Post by: Freddie on May 17, 2024, 01:31:41 PM
Because of looking for TV theme songs yesterday, YouTube now keeps suggesting other TV theme songs. 

This was the theme song for the pilot of "Alice" sung by Linda Lavin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuWZnGuTbT0

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Post by: Freddie on May 17, 2024, 01:31:56 PM
That was when Alfred Lutter from the movie was still playing Alice's son. 
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Post by: Freddie on May 17, 2024, 01:32:08 PM
Page Four!
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Post by: George on May 17, 2024, 01:38:01 PM
Here We Are digital booklet for the album:
https://sfprodstorage2.blob.core.windows.net/prod-cdn-media/HERE-WE-ARE-DIGITAL-BOOKLET.pdf (https://sfprodstorage2.blob.core.windows.net/prod-cdn-media/HERE-WE-ARE-DIGITAL-BOOKLET.pdf)

Thanks for this, Singdaw!
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Post by: Freddie on May 17, 2024, 01:43:57 PM
George mentioned the theme from "Angie" yesterday IIRC.  This YouTube is the opening credits from two different seasons, and then the closing credits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lFDCXb3aJk





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Post by: Freddie on May 17, 2024, 02:19:48 PM
Dame Judi Dench has reacted to those "trigger warnings" for sensitive subjects in shows

She says: “I can see why they exist, but if you’re that sensitive, don’t go to the theater, because you could be very shocked"
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/judi-dench-trigger-warnings_n_6645e624e4b0cba40888c894
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 02:51:38 PM
Yea for Judy.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 02:52:56 PM
Looking forward to reading her Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent, which DR John G. recommended.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 02:53:25 PM
Speaking of DR John G., here is how I picture his current accommodations:
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 02:53:43 PM
His reality may or may not be different.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 02:54:11 PM
Thanks for the theatre repor, DR George.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 17, 2024, 02:54:37 PM
I gotta get ready to go to the theeder. It's the op'nin' night of Moon Over Buffalo directed by Diana Canova. I am truly ready for a good comedy, so here's hoping I laugh my ASS off. I know one or two people in the cast so I'll stick around for a bit afterwards. There'll be a li'l par-tay, and course I look forward to saying hi to Ms. Canova again.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 02:54:47 PM
  Thanks for this, Singdaw!

You are welcome!
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 02:58:20 PM
Thanks for the link to A Carol Christmas, DR George. I had forgotten that this was out there.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 02:59:01 PM
I wonder if the writers of the old television show theme songs got paid a flat upfront rate, or if they got royalties.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 02:59:36 PM
I suppose it depends on the contract. That old show biz cliche.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 03:02:31 PM
This isn't a theme song, but I surely remember seeing this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTEeJE3tzDE&t=59s
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Post by: MichaelG on May 17, 2024, 04:30:00 PM
Here We Are digital booklet for the album:
https://sfprodstorage2.blob.core.windows.net/prod-cdn-media/HERE-WE-ARE-DIGITAL-BOOKLET.pdf (https://sfprodstorage2.blob.core.windows.net/prod-cdn-media/HERE-WE-ARE-DIGITAL-BOOKLET.pdf)

Thanks! Now I'll start listening today instead of waiting for my CD to arrive tomorrow. Which I guess takes us to the TOD. Streaming: Here We Are, preceded by some David Sanborn (RIP).
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Post by: bk on May 17, 2024, 05:00:45 PM
I'm up, I'm up - oh, wait, I AM up.
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Post by: bk on May 17, 2024, 05:00:53 PM
Rehearsal was fun.
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Post by: bk on May 17, 2024, 05:01:49 PM
Not fun was when the power dipped (didn't go completely out - clocks were fine but the computer shut down) so I had to boot up the computer again, but this time everything loaded quickly.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2024, 05:09:17 PM
BE WELL VIBES FOR VIXMOM & VIXDAD!
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2024, 05:11:02 PM
Vixmom & Singdaw. thank you for the travel vibes.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2024, 05:11:24 PM
Are flights went well today and we are now home.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2024, 05:13:31 PM
Sending more health vibes for DR Iris.  If you're reading, Iris - hope you're feeling OK these days.

DITTO!
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Post by: elmore3003 on May 17, 2024, 05:14:44 PM
I got about 60 bars written today, and now my mind is completely fried.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2024, 05:15:33 PM
I can barely keep my eyes open and they hurt.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2024, 05:15:47 PM
I need to get off of the computer.
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Post by: Freddie on May 17, 2024, 05:40:47 PM
Welcome home, Jane.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 05:48:57 PM
Yes, indeed!
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 05:49:26 PM
It seems like you had a really lovely trip, for the most part, and I am sure it also great to be home.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 05:49:35 PM
PAGE FIVE
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 05:50:05 PM
~~~CONTINUED HEALTH AND WELLNESS VIBES~~~ for the vixclan!!!
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 05:50:42 PM
Page five? Do I hear six?
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 05:51:08 PM
It is prematurely dark and rainy here.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 05:51:53 PM
It was a dark and stormy night...
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 05:52:15 PM
It was a stark and dormy night...
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 17, 2024, 06:08:55 PM
Welcome home to DR JANE.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 17, 2024, 06:09:15 PM
No more allergy symptoms for MR BK.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 17, 2024, 06:10:12 PM
My new Cuisinart brand microwave is the same power as my old one....1000....but the first food I put in there....a cold chicken breast....was done in 45 seconds instead of the minute it usually takes.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 17, 2024, 06:10:43 PM
I am watching the Indy Pacers try to stay in the playoffs.....we shall see what happens.
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Post by: Jrand74 on May 17, 2024, 06:11:28 PM
Mellow Yellow - I liked that song by Donovan.....the soda, not so much.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2024, 06:12:15 PM
Welcome home, Jane.

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2024, 06:12:26 PM
Yes, indeed!

Thanks.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2024, 06:12:53 PM
It seems like you had a really lovely trip, for the most part, and I am sure it also great to be home.

We did thank you.  And yes, it is very good to be home.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2024, 06:13:21 PM
Welcome home to DR JANE.

Thank you.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2024, 06:14:14 PM
Keith said he is making popcorn tonight and we are going to watch the last episode of Call the Midwife.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2024, 06:14:30 PM
I hope I don't fall asleep during the show.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2024, 06:35:43 PM
I told Keith not to make me any popcorn.
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Post by: Jane on May 17, 2024, 06:36:04 PM
'night
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 07:10:31 PM
I'll have DR Jane's share.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 07:11:21 PM
I have read that people wanting to use less oil pop their popcorn dry and then spray dill pickle juice on it before salting.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 07:11:38 PM
I can see it.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 07:15:45 PM
I'm out of gas.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 07:15:57 PM
I'm at the end of the line.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 07:16:32 PM
I'm as restless as a willow in a windstorm.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 07:16:47 PM
Or is that listless?
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 07:17:10 PM
I'm without a list,
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 07:17:30 PM
Does anyone remember The Book of Lists?
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 07:17:58 PM
It was a sensation back in the 1970s.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 07:18:08 PM
One more.
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 07:18:16 PM
PAGE SIX
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Post by: singdaw on May 17, 2024, 07:18:30 PM
Good night, friends.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 17, 2024, 08:43:40 PM
The play was great fun, and I got to barely say hi and congratulations to Ms. Canova as she was running home to feed her horses.
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Post by: ChasSmith on May 17, 2024, 08:45:51 PM
Everyone in the cast was not only very strong, but I thought each person was just personally - physically and temperamentally - well suited for each character.

So I guess she knows how to cast. I wonder where she learned that.  :)

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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 09:55:42 PM
Hello
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 09:56:03 PM
Thank you for the vibes
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 09:57:13 PM
I am still quite well, but it looks as if I will be collecting and dining with the Canadians on my own tomorrow
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 09:58:22 PM
Vixdad is not only not showing any signs of improvement but seems all the worse for two days of bed rest
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 09:58:47 PM
I am keeping well away
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 10:01:40 PM
I have quite a busy day tomorrow
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 10:02:10 PM
I want to take my van to the car wash
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 10:03:07 PM
I have a virtual.mountain of church linens to iron abd deliver to the church
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 10:03:37 PM
I have a 10 am.zoom.call.and another at noon
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 10:04:21 PM
And I need to gas up the vsn before driving out to the airport
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 10:04:35 PM
So maybe I'll wordle now
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Post by: vixmom on May 17, 2024, 10:10:08 PM
Wordle 1,064 4/6

⬜⬜🟩⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟩⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Post by: John G. on May 17, 2024, 10:35:19 PM
DR George, are you going to give us the Amélie repor?

It's a cute show and the lead was very good...most of the cast were, too.  It did take me a while to get into it, though.  Part of me was thinking, "What's going on? What's the point?"  And another part of me was just enjoying the ride because I really like the score. 



One of the dullest shows I’ve ever seen. I hear they reworked a lot for London, but I just wasn’t interested. Loved the original movie.
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Post by: John G. on May 17, 2024, 10:36:11 PM
Vibes for Vixdad.
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Post by: John G. on May 17, 2024, 11:01:08 PM
Had a very weird and vivid dream of being assigned to help interns. Part of their salary was going to be placed in investments that could eventually pay for their full college. But the kids weren’t interested in learning about investments. They wanted their money.
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Post by: John G. on May 17, 2024, 11:04:39 PM
I’m a third of the way through Speech Team, which Elmore recommended. Very gay, very funny.
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Post by: George on May 17, 2024, 11:59:55 PM
George mentioned the theme from "Angie" yesterday IIRC.  This YouTube is the opening credits from two different seasons, and then the closing credits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lFDCXb3aJk


This is great!  Thanks for posting it, Freddie. :)
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:02:46 AM
Dame Judi Dench has reacted to those "trigger warnings" for sensitive subjects in shows

She says: “I can see why they exist, but if you’re that sensitive, don’t go to the theater, because you could be very shocked"
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/judi-dench-trigger-warnings_n_6645e624e4b0cba40888c894

Good for her!  I've been involved where trigger warnings were given and we never heard if they actually worked. 
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:02:59 AM
Hello, John.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:03:56 AM
Thanks for the theatre repor, DR George.

You're welcome, Singdaw.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:04:53 AM
I gotta get ready to go to the theeder. It's the op'nin' night of Moon Over Buffalo directed by Diana Canova. I am truly ready for a good comedy, so here's hoping I laugh my ASS off. I know one or two people in the cast so I'll stick around for a bit afterwards. There'll be a li'l par-tay, and course I look forward to saying hi to Ms. Canova again.

Hope you had a great time, ChasSmith!  (I haven't read all of today's posts, yet.)
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:05:42 AM
Thanks for the link to A Carol Christmas, DR George. I had forgotten that this was out there.

You're welcome, again!
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:08:12 AM
Here We Are digital booklet for the album:
https://sfprodstorage2.blob.core.windows.net/prod-cdn-media/HERE-WE-ARE-DIGITAL-BOOKLET.pdf (https://sfprodstorage2.blob.core.windows.net/prod-cdn-media/HERE-WE-ARE-DIGITAL-BOOKLET.pdf)

Thanks! Now I'll start listening today instead of waiting for my CD to arrive tomorrow. Which I guess takes us to the TOD. Streaming: Here We Are, preceded by some David Sanborn (RIP).

Mine doesn't arrive until Monday...but it'll be arriving!
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:08:35 AM
Not fun was when the power dipped (didn't go completely out - clocks were fine but the computer shut down) so I had to boot up the computer again, but this time everything loaded quickly.

I hate it when that happens. ::)
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:08:52 AM
Are flights went well today and we are now home.

Welcome home, Jane and Keith!
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:09:42 AM
I got about 60 bars written today, and now my mind is completely fried.

Too bad about the fried mind, but congrats on writing the 60 bars!
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:10:19 AM
PAGE SEVEN DANCE!!
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:11:44 AM
I can barely keep my eyes open and they hurt.

~~~Eyes-Feel-Better-Quickly Vibes for Jane!!~~~
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:12:01 AM
~~~CONTINUED HEALTH AND WELLNESS VIBES~~~ for the vixclan!!!

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:12:40 AM
No more allergy symptoms for MR BK.

~~~SUPER DITT0!!~~~
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:14:14 AM
Everyone in the cast was not only very strong, but I thought each person was just personally - physically and temperamentally - well suited for each character.

So I guess she knows how to cast. I wonder where she learned that.  :)


That's great!  Nothing like a well-cast show. :D
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:14:43 AM
Vixdad is not only not showing any signs of improvement but seems all the worse for two days of bed rest

Oh, no! :(
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:16:01 AM
DR George, are you going to give us the Amélie repor?

It's a cute show and the lead was very good...most of the cast were, too.  It did take me a while to get into it, though.  Part of me was thinking, "What's going on? What's the point?"  And another part of me was just enjoying the ride because I really like the score. 



One of the dullest shows I’ve ever seen. I hear they reworked a lot for London, but I just wasn’t interested. Loved the original movie.

This was the London version.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:18:36 AM
Well, today for lunch, I went to my usual Eagan's here in Tumwater, and got my usual Deluxe Cheeseburger (with onions added) basket with tots (and goop) and a large diet Pepsi.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:19:00 AM
It was, as usual, quite delish.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:23:36 AM
Then before the show, I drove through Jack in the Box and made the mistake of having one of their Classic Smashed Jacks. ::)
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:23:46 AM
It was okay, but not worth it.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:25:13 AM
I'd had it a couple of times before and forgot that it was just okay.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:25:26 AM
I will remember to not have that one again.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:25:50 AM
Live and learn...hopefully.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:26:53 AM
After driving through JitB, I hied myself to OlyTheater (https://www.olytheater.com/) for tonight's performance of The King in Yellow.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:27:26 AM
The author, Xander, was in the audience again, and several theater friends were there, too.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:27:49 AM
The show went really well with no fumfers or technical goobers.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:28:43 AM
We did have to start late, but the show came in at it's fairly regular length of 2 hours and 15 or so minutes.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:29:09 AM
The audience really did enjoy it, and we had some pretty good laughs where there hadn't been many before.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:29:47 AM
And I think we had our largest crowd at 51 (including Xander and Marko, pug's husband).
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:29:55 AM
Gratuitous Post #200!!
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Post by: George on May 18, 2024, 12:40:23 AM
Tomorrow, I need to work on cleaning my house again.
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2024, 12:41:20 AM
It has been written in many books that I do not care for page seven.
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2024, 12:41:36 AM
I don't see a food report, do you?
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2024, 12:41:42 AM
I just don't.
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2024, 12:41:50 AM
New notes are up.
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2024, 12:41:56 AM
Up are new notes.
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2024, 12:42:03 AM
I've seen them.
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2024, 12:42:09 AM
I've read them.
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2024, 12:42:15 AM
I wrote them.
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Post by: bk on May 18, 2024, 12:42:27 AM
And I don't see a food report, do you?