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Title: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 19, 2025, 12:22:40 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes spoke of the music of the night, mostly Japanese, but now Israeli composer Paul Ben-Haim and his symphony number 2, and now it is time for you to post until the music of the night cows come home.
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Post by: bk on October 19, 2025, 12:23:47 AM
And the word of the day is: HEARTY!
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Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 01:50:57 AM
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Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 02:04:17 AM
Today will be the first (of three) J&H Sunday matinees.  Our call time is 12:30 for the 2:00 show, but people have been getting there earlier than that, so I'm going to try to get there earlier, too.  We'll see if I actually do. 

Then tonight at 7:00 p.m., Theater Artists Olympia will be having a belated The HEAD!!! That Wouldn't DIE! cast party and t-shirt dispersal.  I've had the HEAD t-shirts in my car for a few weeks now, and the actors are wanting their t-shirts!  So now, they'll get them.  I can't temember if I posted this before, but here's what they look like.
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Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 02:04:59 AM
And now, to bed

Have a good day, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 19, 2025, 04:02:23 AM
Good morning, all!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 19, 2025, 04:03:17 AM
I'm very sleepy, but I got plenty of sleep so I will blame the weather.
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Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 04:04:31 AM
Today will be the first (of three) J&H Sunday matinees.  Our call time is 12:30 for the 2:00 show, but people have been getting there earlier than that, so I'm going to try to get there earlier, too.  We'll see if I actually do. 

Then tonight at 7:00 p.m., Theater Artists Olympia will be having a belated The HEAD!!! That Wouldn't DIE! cast party and t-shirt dispersal.  I've had the HEAD t-shirts in my car for a few weeks now, and the actors are wanting their t-shirts!  So now, they'll get them.  I can't temember if I posted this before, but here's what they look like.



Fabulous photo, George!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 19, 2025, 04:05:16 AM
I'm very happy there seem to be no ugly Rethuglican messes from yesterday's protests. Ann, Jen, and their dog Oscar marched with Ann's school, and I watched some of the MSNBC coverrage of NYC in hopes of seeing them.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 19, 2025, 04:05:52 AM
DR John G, I loved your photos. What is that shirt you are wearing?
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 19, 2025, 04:06:52 AM
DR George, I loved your photos, too. I don't recall seeing a photo of your sister before, and I liked the shot of the two of you.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 19, 2025, 04:08:15 AM
The dread hour approaches, and this morning I am finally doing half of the laundry. I hope to do the second half - the bedding - on Tuesday.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 04:09:49 AM
Rodzinski, thanks for posting that What's My Line episode last night!  Great fun!
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 19, 2025, 04:10:28 AM
BK, have you seen ths Netflix documentary “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish?" There's an article about it on Huffington Post, and I'm curious to see it.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 04:27:14 AM
An ATC-er had linked this photo of yesterday's protests (looking at the area near the TKTS booth).  Quite a turnout!

https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/9d1554c942a33a21fe63838cfd53fab32c215760/0_0_3000_2000/master/3000.jpg?width=880&quality=45&auto=format&fit=max&dpr=2&s=c09dee692f0e0bd6da595ebfae7ccd06

Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: John G. on October 19, 2025, 05:10:46 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: John G. on October 19, 2025, 05:11:02 AM
Great photo, George.
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Post by: John G. on October 19, 2025, 05:13:21 AM
DR John G, I loved your photos. What is that shirt you are wearing?

About 30 years ago, I went to see Hole in concert. Their shirt was a blue collar work shirt complete with oil stains. You didn't get to pick your name. I got Don.  It's still my favorite concert shirt.
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Post by: John G. on October 19, 2025, 05:15:44 AM
This is fun for Happy Days fans. I know the woman in the photo.

https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/article/happy-days-cast-san-antonio-21107596.php
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 05:32:50 AM
This is fun for Happy Days fans. I know the woman in the photo.

https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/article/happy-days-cast-san-antonio-21107596.php

Great fun!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: ChasSmith on October 19, 2025, 06:41:11 AM
Good morning, all.
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Post by: ChasSmith on October 19, 2025, 06:44:37 AM
Sunday.

I was hoping to go outside and do a little more cleanup today, but there are other things that need attention, too. So, we'll see.
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Post by: Jrand75 on October 19, 2025, 07:30:26 AM
wonderful photos from the protests yesterday!

Thanks to everyone for sharing them and the events of the day.
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Post by: Jrand75 on October 19, 2025, 07:31:58 AM
Happy Days!

I saw Donny Most when he played the DJ in GREASE when it rolled through town a couple of decades ago.  We met him at the stage door and he was nice and asked us if we knew of a golf course nearby. I told him about one....I hope he found it.

Sally Struthers played Miss Lynch in the show and she was great as well.
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Post by: Jrand75 on October 19, 2025, 07:34:13 AM
In a bit I shall be on my way to my last official duty at the theeder.

The 2025 Annual Meeting where I will present my final Promotions Committee Report.

I think I will survive.
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Post by: Jrand75 on October 19, 2025, 07:34:29 AM
And I's sure the theeder will, too.
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 19, 2025, 07:48:59 AM
The laundry is in the dryers, and I need to head back down in a few minutes.
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Post by: Rodzinski on October 19, 2025, 07:51:26 AM
And I's sure the theeder will, too.

But it won’t be the same.
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Post by: Rodzinski on October 19, 2025, 07:52:30 AM
Funny that the trio felt the need to add their Happy Days character names to their autographs.
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Post by: Donald on October 19, 2025, 08:28:50 AM
It's Sunday!  On the newest episode of the Broadway Radio Show, I welcome award-winning singer & actor Phillip Officer to talk about his first new album in more than 20 years, a beautiful tribute to the legendary Mabel Mercer called "You Fascinate Me So." It's a gorgeous collection of songs and Phillip gives us insight into Mercer's inspiration for some of the greatest vocalists of all time.

https://www.haineshisway.com/the-broadway-radio-show-2/

Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Laura on October 19, 2025, 08:32:41 AM
Good morning.
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Post by: Laura on October 19, 2025, 08:33:10 AM
Yesterday we saw the tour of "Suffs." A great show that makes one think.
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Post by: Laura on October 19, 2025, 08:33:34 AM
Specifically, thoughts like why are we having to fight for our rights all over again?
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Post by: elmore3003 on October 19, 2025, 08:59:18 AM
Laundry is finished and needs to be put away. I had a near disaster during the washing cycle. I got Liquid Tide on my hands so I went to the sink the washers drain into to wash my hands and I must have dislodged one of the hoses connecting a washer to the sink. I was on the phone talking to my brother Randy when the washer emptied and the force of the ejected water sent the hose flying off the edge of the sink as water poured all over the basement floor. I rold Randy I'd call him back after I dealt with the issue. Luckily I was able to catch the hose with my cane and reattach it to the sink/
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Post by: Jrand75 on October 19, 2025, 09:00:58 AM
DR ELMORE had a premature ejection.
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Post by: Jrand75 on October 19, 2025, 09:01:43 AM
You're right DR RODZINSKI it won't be the same....but it will survive.

I am off in a few minutes.

Perhaps there will be photos. I have been assured that there will be cake.
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Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 09:13:38 AM
Laundry is finished and needs to be put away. I had a near disaster during the washing cycle. I got Liquid Tide on my hands so I went to the sink the washers drain into to wash my hands and I must have dislodged one of the hoses connecting a washer to the sink. I was on the phone talking to my brother Randy when the washer emptied and the force of the ejected water sent the hose flying off the edge of the sink as water poured all over the basement floor. I rold Randy I'd call him back after I dealt with the issue. Luckily I was able to catch the hose with my cane and reattach it to the sink/


Yikes!  So glad you're OK!
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Post by: MichaelG on October 19, 2025, 10:46:21 AM
Yesterday we saw the tour of "Suffs." A great show that makes one think.

Glad you liked it! I'm seeing it when the tour comes to San Francisco in a couple weeks.
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Post by: MichaelG on October 19, 2025, 10:47:07 AM
I'll get to see two Suffs Broadway alums on my Broadway trip. Shaina Taub is playing Emma Goldman in Ragtime, and Hannah Cruz is playing Svetlana in Chess.
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Post by: MichaelG on October 19, 2025, 10:48:04 AM
Assuming neither Equity nor AFM strike the theaters when I'm there. The Equity news looks good. Ragtime would still go on because it's under a different contract at Lincoln Center.
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Post by: MichaelG on October 19, 2025, 10:48:22 AM
Good news on your show, George!
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Post by: MichaelG on October 19, 2025, 10:58:44 AM
We had a better-than-usual Saturday crowd last night, which was fun. Our conductor had a bicycle accident the day before, so our principal cellist took over as conductor and did a fine job. I've seen him conduct other groups locally so I knew we'd be in good hands.
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Post by: MichaelG on October 19, 2025, 10:59:33 AM
Today's our last performance of the run. Salome doesn't have a chorus, so we'll be off until Tosca in May.
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Post by: MichaelG on October 19, 2025, 11:00:19 AM
I've seen two reviews so far. This is the one that mentions the chorus:

https://www.almanacnews.com/ae/2025/10/16/review-west-bay-opera-stages-strong-samson-et-dalila/
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Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 11:18:43 AM
Today's our last performance of the run. Salome doesn't have a chorus, so we'll be off until Tosca in May.

Hope it's a great last performance of the run, MichaelG!
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Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 11:19:58 AM
From DR John:
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I stopped listening to Emma Willis’s memoir when the talk of dementia got a little heavy. So I started Ian McEwan’s latest, What We Can Know, in which a leading character develops dementia. Oh, joy.

LOL.  I have been deciding if I want to read What We Can Know.  I think I'll pass.
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Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 11:21:00 AM
From DR George:

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Almost filled house and I didn't forget any set change. ;)

Great.  Was Jed there last night?
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Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 11:23:00 AM
From DR Rodzinski:
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3.785 liters to a gallon, so $3.79 a gallon.

Much cheaper than in Canada no matter what.

And possibly much cheaper than the rest of Washington.
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Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 11:24:06 AM
No more shortness of breath and coughing vibes for Bruce!
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Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 11:24:31 AM
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Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 11:25:18 AM
Today will be the first (of three) J&H Sunday matinees.  Our call time is 12:30 for the 2:00 show, but people have been getting there earlier than that, so I'm going to try to get there earlier, too.  We'll see if I actually do. 

Then tonight at 7:00 p.m., Theater Artists Olympia will be having a belated The HEAD!!! That Wouldn't DIE! cast party and t-shirt dispersal.  I've had the HEAD t-shirts in my car for a few weeks now, and the actors are wanting their t-shirts!  So now, they'll get them.  I can't temember if I posted this before, but here's what they look like.

It is a very nice photo of you and the shirt.
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Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 11:27:16 AM
An ATC-er had linked this photo of yesterday's protests (looking at the area near the TKTS booth).  Quite a turnout!

https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/9d1554c942a33a21fe63838cfd53fab32c215760/0_0_3000_2000/master/3000.jpg?width=880&quality=45&auto=format&fit=max&dpr=2&s=c09dee692f0e0bd6da595ebfae7ccd06



Fantastic turnout!
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Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 11:27:33 AM
No more shortness of breath and coughing vibes for Bruce!

More and more health vibes for BK!
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Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 11:29:49 AM
This is fun for Happy Days fans. I know the woman in the photo.

https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/article/happy-days-cast-san-antonio-21107596.php

It must have been fun for her, and good publicity :)
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Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 11:30:12 AM
Funny that the trio felt the need to add their Happy Days character names to their autographs.

;D
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Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 11:30:33 AM
Specifically, thoughts like why are we having to fight for our rights all over again?

:(
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Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 11:32:33 AM
I've seen two reviews so far. This is the one that mentions the chorus:

https://www.almanacnews.com/ae/2025/10/16/review-west-bay-opera-stages-strong-samson-et-dalila/

Very nice.  I hope your conductor recovers quickly.
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Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 12:10:23 PM
I've seen two reviews so far. This is the one that mentions the chorus:

https://www.almanacnews.com/ae/2025/10/16/review-west-bay-opera-stages-strong-samson-et-dalila/

Very nice.  I hope your conductor recovers quickly.


Congratulations, MichaelG!
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Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 12:13:38 PM
Page 3 is really close ...
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Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 12:13:57 PM
Maybe we should just get there.
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Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 12:14:09 PM
Page Three!
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Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 12:42:49 PM
I posted this question on castrecl, but since it's a slow day page-wise, maybe I should ask this here.
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Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 12:43:30 PM
Have you seen any pre-Broadway tryouts of shows that went on to New York success, but had such overall subject matter shifts as "Woman of the Year" did in 1981?  or: Did anyone else here see the opening weekend version of "Woman of the Year" tryout in Boston, and then see it on Broadway?

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Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 12:44:08 PM

I'm reminded of this from a recent Times commenter's mention of Joe Namath - 

His 1981 production of "Damn Yankees" at Jones Beach had had ads, even in the arts section of the New York Times, which included this quote;
"Joe Namath sings better than Lauren Bacall" - Stewart Klein, Channel 5 News
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 12:44:29 PM


 This was during Lauren Bacall's Broadway stint in "Woman of the Year" - the Kander & Ebb musical which had arrived in New York stripped of some very real complexity her character Tess Harding had at the opening of its Boston tryout - complexity which one assumes may have been part of why the role was first appealing to her. And made it feel more like a Kander and Ebb musical.

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Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 12:44:48 PM

As in the "Woman of the Year" movie, when the musical opened in Boston, Tess Harding finds herself really bad at dealing with a child she adopted and faced with the idea that she might have been using the kid as a trophy child.
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Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 12:45:09 PM
By the end of the Boston run, the great child actor was gone, along with that plot element - before Broadway.

 
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Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 12:45:29 PM
So unlike Lauren Bacall's  triumph in "Applause" with great fireworks, "Woman of the Year" had become a song and dance musical comedy, and with no real drama going on, and there were indeed barbs about her singing, resulting in that classic critic's line in that Jones Beach review of "Damn Yankees."
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Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 01:14:48 PM
Today will be the first (of three) J&H Sunday matinees.  Our call time is 12:30 for the 2:00 show, but people have been getting there earlier than that, so I'm going to try to get there earlier, too.  We'll see if I actually do. 

Then tonight at 7:00 p.m., Theater Artists Olympia will be having a belated The HEAD!!! That Wouldn't DIE! cast party and t-shirt dispersal.  I've had the HEAD t-shirts in my car for a few weeks now, and the actors are wanting their t-shirts!  So now, they'll get them.  I can't temember if I posted this before, but here's what they look like.



Fabulous photo, George!

Thanks, Freddie!
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Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 01:15:36 PM
DR George, I loved your photos, too. I don't recall seeing a photo of your sister before, and I liked the shot of the two of you.

Thanks, Larry!
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Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 01:17:24 PM
An ATC-er had linked this photo of yesterday's protests (looking at the area near the TKTS booth).  Quite a turnout!

(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/9d1554c942a33a21fe63838cfd53fab32c215760/0_0_3000_2000/master/3000.jpg?width=880&quality=45&auto=format&fit=max&dpr=2&s=c09dee692f0e0bd6da595ebfae7ccd06)



Very cool, Freddie! ;D
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Post by: Jrand75 on October 19, 2025, 01:27:42 PM
Thanks for the photo DR FREDDIE!
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Post by: Jrand75 on October 19, 2025, 01:27:55 PM
Nice review DR MICHAEL G and the photos are great.
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Post by: Rodzinski on October 19, 2025, 01:29:29 PM
Rodzinski, thanks for posting that What's My Line episode last night!  Great fun!

Yer welcome!
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Post by: Jrand75 on October 19, 2025, 01:30:00 PM
Nice meeting.

I was given a lot of time to talk before the meeting and I met everyone who came by - actually quite a few folks.

We took some photos which I will be sent.

I was the first person to receive the The Jim Poor Award for service and dedication to PCPH....photo eventually.

Jim was one of the founders. He has passed on but his lovely wife was there to give me the award.
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Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 01:30:28 PM
Great photo, George.

Thanks, John!
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Post by: Rodzinski on October 19, 2025, 01:31:34 PM
Three of the Cowsills, the three that still perform under that name, have an entertaining and candid podcast/youtube show. This morning I watched a lengthy interview they did with Johnny Whitaker as their guest. Most intriguing.
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Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 01:32:03 PM
This is fun for Happy Days fans. I know the woman in the photo.

https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/article/happy-days-cast-san-antonio-21107596.php

Very cool, too, Freddie!
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Post by: Rodzinski on October 19, 2025, 01:32:30 PM
Was wondering if he’d mention his cabaret shows with BK, but it did not come up.
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Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 01:37:02 PM
In a bit I shall be on my way to my last official duty at the theeder.

The 2025 Annual Meeting where I will present my final Promotions Committee Report.

I think I will survive.

You and Gloria Gaynor. ;D
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Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 01:37:26 PM
Nice meeting.

I was given a lot of time to talk before the meeting and I met everyone who came by - actually quite a few folks.

We took some photos which I will be sent.

I was the first person to receive the The Jim Poor Award for service and dedication to PCPH....photo eventually.

Jim was one of the founders. He has passed on but his lovely wife was there to give me the award.


Congratulations on your award, Jrand!
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Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 01:40:39 PM
Laundry is finished and needs to be put away. I had a near disaster during the washing cycle. I got Liquid Tide on my hands so I went to the sink the washers drain into to wash my hands and I must have dislodged one of the hoses connecting a washer to the sink. I was on the phone talking to my brother Randy when the washer emptied and the force of the ejected water sent the hose flying off the edge of the sink as water poured all over the basement floor. I rold Randy I'd call him back after I dealt with the issue. Luckily I was able to catch the hose with my cane and reattach it to the sink/

Oh, my goodness! :o Glad there was a happy ending!
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Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 01:42:06 PM
Good news on your show, George!

Thanks, Michael!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 19, 2025, 01:58:07 PM
I'm up, I'm up - nine and a half hours of great sleep.
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Post by: bk on October 19, 2025, 01:58:19 PM
Made pasta and must eat it.
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Post by: bk on October 19, 2025, 01:58:30 PM
The last of the window cards has sold.
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Post by: John G. on October 19, 2025, 02:13:13 PM
Today's our last performance of the run. Salome doesn't have a chorus, so we'll be off until Tosca in May.

I think you should rewrite it and include a chorus.
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Post by: John G. on October 19, 2025, 02:18:07 PM
From DR John:
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I stopped listening to Emma Willis’s memoir when the talk of dementia got a little heavy. So I started Ian McEwan’s latest, What We Can Know, in which a leading character develops dementia. Oh, joy.

LOL.  I have been deciding if I want to read What We Can Know.  I think I'll pass.

I really like McEwan. This one is no Atonement, but it's really good.
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Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 02:54:20 PM
Nice meeting.

I was given a lot of time to talk before the meeting and I met everyone who came by - actually quite a few folks.

We took some photos which I will be sent.

I was the first person to receive the The Jim Poor Award for service and dedication to PCPH....photo eventually.

Jim was one of the founders. He has passed on but his lovely wife was there to give me the award.

I am very pleased you were respected an honored, as you deserved, at your last meeting.  It is very moving that you are the first person to receive this special award.
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Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 02:56:47 PM
Three of the Cowsills, the three that still perform under that name, have an entertaining and candid podcast/youtube show. This morning I watched a lengthy interview they did with Johnny Whitaker as their guest. Most intriguing.

Interesting.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 02:58:10 PM
I've seen two reviews so far. This is the one that mentions the chorus:

https://www.almanacnews.com/ae/2025/10/16/review-west-bay-opera-stages-strong-samson-et-dalila/

Congrats, Michael!
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Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 02:58:55 PM
Oh, look!  It's Page Four!
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Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 02:59:03 PM
From DR John:
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I stopped listening to Emma Willis’s memoir when the talk of dementia got a little heavy. So I started Ian McEwan’s latest, What We Can Know, in which a leading character develops dementia. Oh, joy.

LOL.  I have been deciding if I want to read What We Can Know.  I think I'll pass.

I really like McEwan. This one is no Atonement, but it's really good.

I was not a big fan of Atonement.  Maybe I was expecting too much when I read it as I know I am in the minority on this.  I do not remember my reasons now.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 02:59:21 PM
From DR George:

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Almost filled house and I didn't forget any set change. ;)

Great.  Was Jed there last night?

Yes, and Ann, too!
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Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 02:59:44 PM
Wordle 1,583 4/6

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Good.

Thanks, Jane.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 02:59:58 PM
Today will be the first (of three) J&H Sunday matinees.  Our call time is 12:30 for the 2:00 show, but people have been getting there earlier than that, so I'm going to try to get there earlier, too.  We'll see if I actually do. 

Then tonight at 7:00 p.m., Theater Artists Olympia will be having a belated The HEAD!!! That Wouldn't DIE! cast party and t-shirt dispersal.  I've had the HEAD t-shirts in my car for a few weeks now, and the actors are wanting their t-shirts!  So now, they'll get them.  I can't temember if I posted this before, but here's what they look like.

It is a very nice photo of you and the shirt.

Thanks, again!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 03:00:40 PM
No more shortness of breath and coughing vibes for Bruce!

More and more health vibes for BK!

~~~SUPER DITTO!!~~~
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 03:00:58 PM
From DR George:

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Almost filled house and I didn't forget any set change. ;)

Great.  Was Jed there last night?

Yes, and Ann, too!

:)  I saw he posted on his FB last night, however, he didn't mention Ann was with him.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 03:01:16 PM
Wordle 1,583 4/6

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Good.

Thanks, Jane.

You are welcome.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 03:01:40 PM
Today will be the first (of three) J&H Sunday matinees.  Our call time is 12:30 for the 2:00 show, but people have been getting there earlier than that, so I'm going to try to get there earlier, too.  We'll see if I actually do. 

Then tonight at 7:00 p.m., Theater Artists Olympia will be having a belated The HEAD!!! That Wouldn't DIE! cast party and t-shirt dispersal.  I've had the HEAD t-shirts in my car for a few weeks now, and the actors are wanting their t-shirts!  So now, they'll get them.  I can't temember if I posted this before, but here's what they look like.

It is a very nice photo of you and the shirt.

Thanks, again!

Again, you are welcome.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 03:18:17 PM
Nice meeting.

I was given a lot of time to talk before the meeting and I met everyone who came by - actually quite a few folks.

We took some photos which I will be sent.

I was the first person to receive the The Jim Poor Award for service and dedication to PCPH....photo eventually.

Jim was one of the founders. He has passed on but his lovely wife was there to give me the award.

That's wonderful, Jrand! 
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 03:18:44 PM
Gratuitous Post #101!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 03:23:58 PM
Chas, nine posts to a nice round Millstone!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 03:28:34 PM
Keith got Wordle in three.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 19, 2025, 03:29:19 PM
Pasta was okay.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 19, 2025, 03:29:28 PM
Didn't finish.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 03:29:59 PM
Does anyone do Strands?  Keith also does it.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 19, 2025, 03:30:04 PM
Shortness of breath is not so wonderful today. Just trying to relax and not exert and rest my voice, which is a bit better.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 03:42:19 PM
Shortness of breath is not so wonderful today. Just trying to relax and not exert and rest my voice, which is a bit better.

Relaxation vibes!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 19, 2025, 03:52:01 PM
Kritzerland holiday show is set for 12/10. Now, if I can only breathe by then, but we'll do what's necessary to make that happen.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 04:00:58 PM
Keith got Wordle in three.

Congrats to Keith!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 04:01:57 PM
Shortness of breath is not so wonderful today. Just trying to relax and not exert and rest my voice, which is a bit better.

I'm sorry.  Is this possibly caused by one of your medications?  I would think prednisone would help with it.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 04:02:20 PM
Keith got Wordle in three.

Congrats to Keith!

Thanks.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 04:03:23 PM
Shortness of breath is not so wonderful today. Just trying to relax and not exert and rest my voice, which is a bit better.

Oh, no!

~~~Breathing Vibes for BK!!~~~
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 19, 2025, 04:03:48 PM
That's why Dr. wants to see me. Won't know what it is but don't see why after ten weeks of the pills this would suddenly come out of nowhere. Maybe I'm just sick.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 04:12:33 PM
That's why Dr. wants to see me. Won't know what it is but don't see why after ten weeks of the pills this would suddenly come out of nowhere. Maybe I'm just sick.

Maybe but you still need to see your doctor.  Did you make an appointment?
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 19, 2025, 04:14:24 PM
BK, have you seen ths Netflix documentary “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish?" There's an article about it on Huffington Post, and I'm curious to see it.

I'd like to but I don't have Netflix.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: KevinH on October 19, 2025, 04:45:26 PM
Good evening!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: KevinH on October 19, 2025, 04:46:46 PM
Vibes for BK
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: KevinH on October 19, 2025, 04:47:24 PM
Thanks for the Wordle words yesterday, DRs Jane and George!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: KevinH on October 19, 2025, 04:48:19 PM
Keith got Wordle in three.


Great!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: KevinH on October 19, 2025, 04:48:34 PM
Page 5!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: KevinH on October 19, 2025, 04:48:54 PM
Wordle 1,583 4/6

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Good, DR George!   Me too!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: KevinH on October 19, 2025, 04:50:29 PM
Great photos from yesterday's No Kings march!  I went to the small one near me, in the area of Fairfax County, VA (named after Lord Fairfax) ironically called "Kingstowne."
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: KevinH on October 19, 2025, 04:51:05 PM
One of my favorite signs said "I've seen better cabinets at IKEA."
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 05:00:05 PM
One of my favorite signs said "I've seen better cabinets at IKEA."

:) Good one!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 05:05:32 PM
Thanks for the Wordle words yesterday, DRs Jane and George!

You are welcome.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 05:05:45 PM
Keith got Wordle in three.


Great!

Thanks.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 05:05:58 PM
Wordle 1,583 4/6

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Good, DR George!   Me too!

Good for you.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 05:06:22 PM
Great photos from yesterday's No Kings march!  I went to the small one near me, in the area of Fairfax County, VA (named after Lord Fairfax) ironically called "Kingstowne."

A very big good for you.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Jane on October 19, 2025, 05:06:32 PM
One of my favorite signs said "I've seen better cabinets at IKEA."

:))
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: KevinH on October 19, 2025, 05:13:11 PM
Thanks, DR Jane!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 19, 2025, 07:44:53 PM
Say what?
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 19, 2025, 07:45:00 PM
Three HOURS?
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 19, 2025, 07:45:58 PM
I tried, I really tried - sat on my couch and put on Invasion USA from where I left off and despite nine and a half hours of sleep, out like a light until seven-thirty, at which point Doug called.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: John G. on October 19, 2025, 07:49:08 PM
Have to be at work by 7 am. Not tired though.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 07:51:18 PM
Have to be at work by 7 am. Not tired though.


Is this from the interview you had a short while back?
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 08:06:41 PM
Thanks for the Wordle words yesterday, DRs Jane and George!

You're welcome  Kevin!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 08:07:08 PM
Wordle 1,583 4/6

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Good, DR George!   Me too!

Thanks, Kevin!  And good for you!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: George on October 19, 2025, 08:07:26 PM
One of my favorite signs said "I've seen better cabinets at IKEA."

:))
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 08:17:29 PM
Since it's a slow posting day,

"NO KINGS WEEKEND" SHILLING FOR YOUTUBE VIEWS LINK - Also, if any of the many Guests haven't seen this, please click and add to the views.

Felt like an OK time to think (and maybe sing) about the upcoming U.S. 250th anniversary of independence -

Independence FROM a King! 

Here's a parody song for the whole family, which in musical theater terms could be seen as a crossover between "Mary Poppins" and "1776."

The U.S. will celebrate its "Semiquincentennial" on July 4, 2026. An unwieldy word to say and write, but it's still quite a few months away - so there's still time to learn how to spell and pronounce it properly.

"SEMI-QUIN-CENTENNIAL"-  a "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" parody
https://youtu.be/Co5e45C7atU

Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: John G. on October 19, 2025, 08:29:25 PM
Have to be at work by 7 am. Not tired though.


Is this from the interview you had a short while back?

Early elections.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 08:49:07 PM
Another question I asked on castrecl, but maybe someone here will knows this, or even just find the article interesting:

This article today by Jen Tepper (Oct. 19) on BroadwayWorld mentions the musical "Other World," which had a tryout production at Delaware Theatre Company in 2022.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/10-Musicals-About-Technology-That-Came-Before-MAYBE-HAPPY-ENDING-20251019?utm_source=newsletterdaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily&uuid=175541&utm_content=zid-175541

The article says: "An inventive original musical that has received two pre-New York productions, Other World explores the phenomenon of multiple role player video games. With book by Hunter Bell, and music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and Ann McNamee, the show follows a gamer and non-gamer who are sucked inside the world of a video game... "

Has Other World had another pre-Broadway production besides Delaware Theatre Company in 2022?  If so:  Does anyone here know where the second production was?



Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: John G. on October 19, 2025, 08:50:11 PM
Don’t know, Freddie.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: John G. on October 19, 2025, 08:50:23 PM
Good night, all.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 08:55:28 PM
Don’t know, Freddie.

Thanks, John.  Maybe someone else will know something.  I know OTHER WORLD  was talking about a tryout at Phoenix Theatre Company at some point in the future, the same regional theater where DR Laura saw Jack Viertel's now-Broadway-bound LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL a few months ago.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 08:56:20 PM
Good night, all.

Sleep well before your early start of work tomorrow!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 09:00:27 PM
Could it be possible to reach Page 6 before midnight Eastern time?

Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 09:00:43 PM
Could be.

Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: MichaelG on October 19, 2025, 09:00:47 PM
Congratulations on the award, DR Jrand75!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Freddie on October 19, 2025, 09:01:23 PM
Page Six!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: MichaelG on October 19, 2025, 09:03:28 PM
Today's our last performance of the run. Salome doesn't have a chorus, so we'll be off until Tosca in May.

I think you should rewrite it and include a chorus.

Ha! Our general director is very big on fidelity to the score. Aside from the necessity of reduced orchestrations to fit our small pit and extensions.

Plus we've already booked a college alumni tour to Hawaii over the first weekend of the show.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: MichaelG on October 19, 2025, 09:05:12 PM
Our closing performance went well. I'm going to miss this show with all its gorgeous music along with the incredible dancers.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: MichaelG on October 19, 2025, 09:06:00 PM
Four nights of an opera about conflict in Gaza (3000 years ago) and no protestors - whew!
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 19, 2025, 10:38:34 PM
Other World - what an original premise. Not.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 19, 2025, 10:39:55 PM
Did manage to finish Invasion USA and then tried to watch the companion feature, Rocketship Attack USA. Fell asleep. I'm beginning to think sleep is the antidote to at least some of the issues I'm having.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on October 19, 2025, 10:52:55 PM
It won’t be long until Tron: the Musical.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on October 19, 2025, 10:54:13 PM
I watched a bit of Invasion USA just to see what all the fuss was about and to see if the “enemy” invaded my hometown.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: Rodzinski on October 19, 2025, 11:00:59 PM
Klaus Doldinger has died. Aside from leading the progressive jazz rock band Passport, he composed the scores of Das Boot, The Neverending Story, and The Swiss Conspiracy.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 20, 2025, 12:18:16 AM
New notes are up.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 20, 2025, 12:18:22 AM
Up are new notes.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 20, 2025, 12:18:29 AM
I've seen them.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 20, 2025, 12:18:35 AM
I've read them.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 20, 2025, 12:18:41 AM
I wrote them.
Title: Re: THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Post by: bk on October 20, 2025, 12:18:55 AM
What is this page six malarkey?