Haines His Way
Haines His Way => Daily Discussions => Topic started by: bk on January 17, 2026, 12:39:21 AM
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes waxed enthusiastic about opening night, and now it is time for you to post until the opening night cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: CONCISE!
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Congrats, BK, on your amazing opening night!! :D May the rest of your run be as well received!!
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Congratulations on the fabulous opening night, bk!
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Congratulations, BK, on your terrific opening night!
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Good morning, all!
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I loved reading about the show's opening night, BK. I wish I had been there! How wonderful for you.
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I needed a bathroom break this morning. It was around 5:20, and the alarm was set for 6:00. I decided to turn off the alarm and sleep a bit more. I c uddled with Annabelle, then Thatch showed up, and then I woke up. It was nearly 7:15.
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I slept much longer than I intended, and now I'm about 90 minutes behind my plans for the day, which include a trip to the basement and mailboxes, and work on the ballet. I'm still working out the shape of the movement I'm writing, but I have tgo get something on paper.
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Notes devoured. Empowered.
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What a great opening night recap! Hope the cast was thrilled as well.
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Great news about opening night.
Congrats to MR BK and Co.
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DR JOHN G that sounds like an interesting job.
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I liked PILLION but I have to go back to it because I fell asleep.
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I think my favorite opening night was in 1993 at Putnam County Playhouse.
The Jason Donovan London version of Joseph/Technicolor Dreamcoat had come out the year before. It was the first recording to feature the MegaMix.
Of course it wasn't yet included in the rental materials. I talked to my musical director and gave her a copy of the recording and she arranged it.
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Good morning, all.
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I decided that the actor playing Joseph would come in during the Narrator's first song in street clothes holding ticket and looking for his seat. The Narrator invited him up onstage, tore his ticket and then he joined in to sing and dance inn the song.
It was the first time we really used the turntable....so as Jacob & Sons began, Joseph left the stage and all the brothers ran on as they sang their names....and then Joseph came out in costume and the show started.
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The audience loved it and went crazy for the megamix!
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When it was over, they wanted us to do it again!
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And that's my story.
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I had a bad night of sleep, so I slept in late this morning.
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Sounds like fun, JRand.
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What I get done today is anybody’s guess.
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The 1993 cast.
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Jrand - You're right! I'm surprised the finale reprising just abut everything wasn't included on the 1981 cast recording of JOSEPH.
What's mentioned in the Times review of the 1981 production seems like the early version of a Megamix.
"Even with an unnecessary intermission, the evening still runs less than 90 minutes, which gives the company time to reprise the score as a finale."
https://www.nytimes.com/1981/11/19/theater/theater-joseph-and-the-dreamcoat.html
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The 1993 cast.
(https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/615925552_122279003576220142_6755849315374911389_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=BnVWggVgelUQ7kNvwErkBP2&_nc_oc=AdnBljCH7y6DEA-l1juI92e70HBzWwXYqbW4vZOItuYGNi4v3xt0RsGHuiGsXD-cKpc6CqVm8Kz-5YOixSWauHBo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&_nc_gid=kYBb4IrawZxc1oDTV3wFFQ&oh=00_AfrtRlcRHxYY6leaO3yD1t3pxwqgDBDCnBooc3GU1AZ48Q&oe=69717F40)
Wonderful memory, Jrand!
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Favorite opening night was the national tour of The Tap Dance Kid. There was an after party with the stars, including the legendary Harold Nicholas and then young Dule Hill as well as original cast member Martine Allard. I was in heaven spending time with them.
Jerry Zaks directed a reworking of the show, but the rewrite didn’t help. Great score, timid book. Timid because the novel it was based on had a surprisingly ugly ending. Willie doesn’t do what his father wants. He knows he can be a big star, and he becomes one. And he proceeds to rub it in his dad’s face for the rest of their lives. The make-nice ending of the musical fell flat.
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I decided that the actor playing Joseph would come in during the Narrator's first song in street clothes holding ticket and looking for his seat. The Narrator invited him up onstage, tore his ticket and then he joined in to sing and dance inn the song.
It was the first time we really used the turntable....so as Jacob & Sons began, Joseph left the stage and all the brothers ran on as they sang their names....and then Joseph came out in costume and the show started.
Lovely idea!
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Love that idea, JRand!
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Onward!
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Two!
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Good morning, all.
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Congrats to BK on what truly sounds like the ideal op'nin' night!
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I just finished clearing - with the leaf blower - our one-and-a-half inch covering from all 500 feet of the driveway, based on the Apple Weather app's forecast of nothing for the next few hours.
So what's happening now?
It's sn*wing.
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In earnest.
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Harder than before.
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Congratulations, BK, on an excellent opening night.
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It’s going down below freezing tonight for the first time this winter. I need to cover some plants.
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DR John, we found Alexa's new voice very irritating and have changed it. There are four voice options. I don't remember which one we decided on.
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We tried a male voice first but it bothered Keith that we then couldn't change her name to Alex ;D
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John, I think it is great you found a homemade healthy snack you can take to school.
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Good morning, friends.
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And others.
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Congratulations, BK, on a superlative opening night.
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We tried a male voice first but it bothered Keith that we then couldn't change her name to Alex ;D
It was a male voice named Alexa?
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Funny hat George, not that I would ever wear it.
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George, thanks for the congrats to Keith last night.
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Bruce, congratulations on one of THE most satisfyingly satisfying opening nights ever!
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Very good.
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We tried a male voice first but it bothered Keith that we then couldn't change her name to Alex ;D
It was a male voice named Alexa?
Yup. You don't have to say Alexa anymore, except then that means she is always listening and ready to respond. We have turned that option off.
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Today is a milestone in my medication as I dropped down to only 10mg of Prednisone. I'm also a bit nervous as my chances of problems have gone up.
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And that's my story.
That was a great Joseph story, Jrand!
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The 1993 cast.
(https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/615925552_122279003576220142_6755849315374911389_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=BnVWggVgelUQ7kNvwErkBP2&_nc_oc=AdnBljCH7y6DEA-l1juI92e70HBzWwXYqbW4vZOItuYGNi4v3xt0RsGHuiGsXD-cKpc6CqVm8Kz-5YOixSWauHBo&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&_nc_gid=kYBb4IrawZxc1oDTV3wFFQ&oh=00_AfrtRlcRHxYY6leaO3yD1t3pxwqgDBDCnBooc3GU1AZ48Q&oe=69717F40)
Wonderful picture, too!
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Funny hat George, not that I would ever wear it.
I hope that someone somewhere does! ;D
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George, thanks for the congrats to Keith last night.
You're welcome, Jane!
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Very good.
Thanks, Jane!
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Today is a milestone in my medication as I dropped down to only 10mg of Prednisone. I'm also a bit nervous as my chances of problems have gone up.
~~~Vibes for No Increase in Problems for Jane!!~~~
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John, I think it is great you found a homemade healthy snack you can take to school.
Given the sugar, it's not entirely healthy. But it is tasty.
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We tried a male voice first but it bothered Keith that we then couldn't change her name to Alex ;D
It was a male voice named Alexa?
You could have used Alexi and just mumble, Joaquin Phoenix style, the last syllable.
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Three!
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Buttermilk pecan pie is in the oven.
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Fairly easy.
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Funny hat George, not that I would ever wear it.
I hope that someone somewhere does! ;D
;D
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Today is a milestone in my medication as I dropped down to only 10mg of Prednisone. I'm also a bit nervous as my chances of problems have gone up.
~~~Vibes for No Increase in Problems for Jane!!~~~
Thank you.
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We tried a male voice first but it bothered Keith that we then couldn't change her name to Alex ;D
It was a male voice named Alexa?
You could have used Alexi and just mumble, Joaquin Phoenix style, the last syllable.
;D
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And that's my story.
That was a great Joseph story, Jrand!
It was a great story.
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Good afternoon.
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We tried a male voice first but it bothered Keith that we then couldn't change her name to Alex ;D
It was a male voice named Alexa?
You could have used Alexi and just mumble, Joaquin Phoenix style, the last syllable.
:)
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No problems vibes for DR JANE.
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Interesting DR FREDDIE I only had the OBC JOSEPH cassette and there was no finale on it.
And there was no Megamix in the rental materials - although it's certainly there now.
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Interesting DR FREDDIE I only had the OBC JOSEPH cassette and there was no finale on it.
And there was no Megamix in the rental materials - although it's certainly there now.
There was this 5-minute many-song finale which they showed on the 1982 Tony Awards show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr8MIcE7Hz4
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I'm up, I'm up - couldn't get to sleep last night - but in the end I got eight hours.
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Now to order food, then write.
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No problems vibes for DR JANE.
Thank you.
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I'm up, I'm up - couldn't get to sleep last night - but in the end I got eight hours.
It sounds wonderful. I got about two hours of sleep.
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I finished a mediocre romance today called The Second Chance Cinema. The
Premise was far better than the book.
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Now listening to Thank You, Jeeves, which is being read by the wonderful Nicolas Coster. Sadly, the n word is dropped too frequently. Yes, it is of its era, but it has no place in the world of Bertie and Jeeves.
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Sermon ended.
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Ordered a sandwich. Should be here soon.
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Futzed and finessed and have done two new pages, heading towards page 100.
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Futzed and finessed and have done two new pages, heading towards page 100.
Happy writing!
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Up from a nap.
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Need to leave soon for dancing.
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I got two plants covered.
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It will be around 29 tonight.
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Not as bad as when it really drops.
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It’s dropping to its lowest overnight and the day will get up to 60.
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Time for a page turn!
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In one …
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Four!
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It’s dropping to its lowest overnight and the day will get up to 60.
60 sounds good to me. At 50 it isn't too bad here.
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Keith got Wordle in three.
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Dozed off for a bit.
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I did earlier, for about ten whole minutes ;D
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It breaks my heart to hear the threats against Greenland. Our trip there was one of most amazing trips ever, even with me breaking my elbow. I just shared this photo on Facebook.
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Lovely photo, DR Jane.
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~~~MEDICATION ADJUSTMENT VIBES~~~ for DR Jane!
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We went to an actual movie theater this afternoon to see The Choral.
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First time in a movie theater since before the pandemic, I believe.
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The movie was very well done, and we enjoyed it.
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We went to a 16-screen multi-plex. The theater we were in seated 44, and was only about half full.
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Lovely photo, DR Jane.
Thank you. I attempted to share a different photo, more beautiful and without me, except the file was too large.
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The average age of the attendees was significantly older than we are.
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~~~MEDICATION ADJUSTMENT VIBES~~~ for DR Jane!
Thank you.
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The movie was very well done, and we enjoyed it.
Good to hear as I do want to see it.
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The average age of the attendees was significantly older than we are.
;D
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Elgar's oratorio The Dream of Gerontius features prominently.
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I shall shortly be on my way to the theater.
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Good evening!
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Thanks for the Congrats yesterday, DRs George and Jane!
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Very good, DR George!
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It breaks my heart to hear the threats against Greenland. Our trip there was one of most amazing trips ever, even with me breaking my elbow. I just shared this photo on Facebook.
Great photo!
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Nice photo, DR Jane!
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Congrats on the great opening night, BK!
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I shall shortly be on my way to the theater.
Have a good show!
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Keith got Wordle in three.
Great for Keith!
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My Wordle: 4/6
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The buttermilk pecan pie was a hit. It was like a praline pie. Soooo good.
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Onward!
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Five!
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Young Catherine has some fine acting from Vanessa Redgrave and Christopher Plummer, but Marthe Keller is her usual lame self and Julia Ormond is not interesting.
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I’ll finish it tomorrow.
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Hope your plants survive the night, DR John G.
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Good night, friends.
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And others.
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Thank you, Singdaw.
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Good night, all.
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Back from performance two, supposedly going to be only thirty-five people there - there were fifty-five, a fine house. Like most second performances, rhythm was off, pauses were back, cues not picked up, and some sloppy opgraphy. Not many big laughs in act one, but there were in act two - all the numbers got a good reaction.
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Hard to match that opening night magic.
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Interesting DR FREDDIE I only had the OBC JOSEPH cassette and there was no finale on it.
And there was no Megamix in the rental materials - although it's certainly there now.
There was this 5-minute many-song finale which they showed on the 1982 Tony Awards show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr8MIcE7Hz4
Very cool, Freddie! Thanks for posting it!
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There just aren't enough Laurie Beechman vids out there!
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Back from performance two, supposedly going to be only thirty-five people there - there were fifty-five, a fine house. Like most second performances, rhythm was off, pauses were back, cues not picked up, and some sloppy opgraphy. Not many big laughs in act one, but there were in act two - all the numbers got a good reaction.
Congrats on the second night attendance, at least!
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Keith got Wordle in three.
Congrats to Keith!
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It breaks my heart to hear the threats against Greenland. Our trip there was one of most amazing trips ever, even with me breaking my elbow. I just shared this photo on Facebook.
(https://www.haineshisway.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8210.0;attach=28391)
That's wonderful picture, Jane!
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Very good, DR George!
Thanks, Kevin!
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My Wordle: 4/6
Very good!
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The buttermilk pecan pie was a hit. It was like a praline pie. Soooo good.
Wow! Congrats, John!
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Hard to match that opening night magic.
Agreed. Been there, done that. ::)
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Page five?
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Really???
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Where is our heart?
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What sets us apart?
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A la carte.
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This isn't art.
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Nor is it smart.
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It's not even a start.
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Get me a chart.
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And now...
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And still page five.
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AT LEAST WE MADE IT TO THE PAGE SIX DANCE!!
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And still page six.
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;D
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New notes are up.
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Up are new notes.
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I've seen them.
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I've read them.
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I wrote them.
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I'll definitely read them!
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Gratuitous Post #160! ;)