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[Jrand75]

Tonight we are running Act One and Act Two of ANGEL STREET with NO munchkins in the building which will be pleasant.

[singdaw]

Those who enjoyed the "Cinderella" segment from last night's Tony Awards might also enjoy this clip:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=q8pRRhZ52yI

[John G.]

Thanks for the Annie/Tony clip DR JOHN G.....hmmmm I guess I just dreamed I saw HARD KNOCK LIFE that night....I know I bought the LP the next day, so maybe that's why.....

They did so many numbers back then, you may have seen it on another show. I think I remember seeing NYC on one show, too.

[singdaw]

Tonight we are running Act One and Act Two of ANGEL STREET with NO munchkins in the building

How many munchkins can fit on the head of an angel?

[George]

Here's Annie from the original show. Their number was 10:30:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDSXlNAyPvE

And the number from COCO went more than 15 minutes!
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D0PAy9naQI

[George]

Did I understand Hal Prince to say that PHANTOM still employs a 28-piece orchestra?  Did I hear the number right?

Maybe what I've heard is rumor and such, but I'd been under the impression that that show was one of the great experimenters in replacing live musicians with electronics.  Or maybe it was threatened that they were prepared to do so in the event of strikes.

Maybe he really meant that all the productions combined employ 28 pieces of an orchestra.
 

[George]

My copy of AT LONG LAST LOVE has shipped.

Mine still hasn't.  And now the Amazon listing says "Usually ships within 1 to 3 weeks." 

[Kate]

Dear DRBK,
I just tried to post review again.
Its says need to use an Amazon Account that has successfully been charged for the purchase of a physical or digital item.

I never purchased anything on amazon so apparently I cannot post anything.

Please check it out when you have time, and let me know what to do.

[singdaw]

How does DH Anthony feel about sharing his birthday with Judy?   

[George]

Last night, the two directors awards went to women. Is that a first?

Nope...THIS article says:

You can count on the fingers of one hand now the times women have taken home the American Theatre Wing’s Tony Award for best direction of a play or musical. Not only was 1998 the first year for a female to take Broadway’s top prize for directing, but women won in both categories: Julie Taymor for the musical “The Lion King” and Garry Hynes for “The Beauty Queen of Leenane.”

And THIS article says:

She [Pam MacKinnon] and Paulus became the fifth and sixth women to win directing Tonys; Susan Stroman won in 2001 for “The Producers” and Anna Shapiro won for the Tracy Letts play "August: Osage County" in 2008.

[singdaw]

Judy Garland's final resting place is located a short drive from where we used to live (in Westchester County, NY), and fresh floral bouquets are always left there by fans this day each year.

[George]

Dear DRBK,
I just tried to post review again.
Its says need to use an Amazon Account that has successfully been charged for the purchase of a physical or digital item.

I never purchased anything on amazon so apparently I cannot post anything.

Please check it out when you have time, and let me know what to do.

I don't think that there's anything that BK can do.  Maybe if you buy something like one 99˘ MP3 track (or something really cheap), that'll count and you can then post your review.

[singdaw]

For more Tony Award show gossip from last night, here's Michael Musto's latest column:
http://www.out.com/entertainment/michael-musto/2013/06/10/cyndi-lauper-kinky-boots-tonys-neil-patrick-harris

[ArnoldMBrockman]

And the word of the day is: WONK!

And The Song Of The Day Is:  A TRIP TO THE LIBRARY

[Jrand75]

Off to rehearsal in the rain.

[ArnoldMBrockman]

ANT-

Hap-Hap Slap-Happy Delicious Birthday Wishes To You

[ArnoldMBrockman]

A few thoughts on the Tonys:

I know I watched the opening number, but I have absolutely no recollection of any of it now -- except for that final pose -- and that's not supposed to happen.  I totally agree that everything seen should be from actual, you know, "shows".  Remember those?  Why make up something?  What are they thinking?

I despise that audience in the pit thing.  Who are those people and why are they there?  If it's a VIP thing, that seems a totally dumb place to sit, if only because of the amount of stuff going on behind them.  Unbelievable.  But I also despise the E&T orchestra and conductor.  They're probably under or behind the stage since they have that incredible moving pit, but they might as well be in some building a mile away like the Oscars orchestra was.  And I agree that Radio City is a terrible place for this particular awards show.  This is all a travesty of what live theater is all about.

Yes, Tom Hanks is one of those guys who looks not only completely different with the 'stache -- it's just WRONG.  Gregory Peck was another whose looks were altered to the point of being unrecognizable because of the sudden adoption of facial hair in later years.  Is it required for the part Hanks is playing?  I don't even care.  Bad choice.

BK suspects the use of canned cheering and screaming.  As much of a cynic as I am, I never even thought of that.  But whether such is employed or not, the audience reactions are just disheartening.  And I SO love it when there's a sudden close-up of someone in the biz who's obviously bored or just plain mystified as to WTF is going on.

More later, as I review last night's comments and/or recall more otherwise.

ChasSmith-Why Is Tom Hanks Sporting A 'Stache ?
Tom Hanks Portrays Mike McAlary In The Nora Ephron Play "Lucky Guy".
Mike McAlary was A Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist And Columnist Who Worked At The New York Daily News.
He Wore A Mustache !

[Kate]

Thanks George!

[George]

Thanks George!

Did it work?

[Ron Pulliam]

Hey, wingjaw!   That signature of yours "People tell me I'm a hoot".  Are you sure you heard them correctly?  Are you sure they didn't say "coot"?

After all, the comment about wearing polyester without irony still applies...even more strongly, I think.  Then, there's the possibility that you are wearing polyester without ironing...and that would be a hallmark of  an old  a coot!

[bk]

Dear DRBK,
I just tried to post review again.
Its says need to use an Amazon Account that has successfully been charged for the purchase of a physical or digital item.

I never purchased anything on amazon so apparently I cannot post anything.

Please check it out when you have time, and let me know what to do.

How peculiar.  Maybe your brother can post it for you.

[bk]

Had some chicken tenders for lunch.  Some young boys nearby had them, too, and they got huge pieces and a lot of them - I got teeny-tiny pieces and hardly any - second time I've seen this and next time I will mention it loudly - it was fine for today because not many calories in that few pieces.

[bk]

Then I picked up tapes for an upcoming project.

[singdaw]

Are you sure they didn't say "coot"?

That's entirely possible, DR Ron Pulliam.   


But I can't hear you very well. I have a banana in my ear.

[singdaw]

And just how tender are chicken tenders?


That's what I want to know.

[Ron Pulliam]

Are you sure they didn't say "coot"?

That's entirely possible, DR Ron Pulliam.   


But I can't hear you very well. I have a banana in my ear.

Well, then, maybe you ARE a hoot....a coot hoot!

[Doug R]

I have to be off early tomorrow to the airport where I'll meet my niece and we fly to Prague. My sister and her husband are already there.

[singdaw]

Well, then, maybe you ARE a hoot....a coot hoot!

I may be a coot hoot. But at least I'm a coot hoot with a suit.

[ChasSmith]

Thank you, DR ArnoldMBrockman -- I really must do something about my astounding ignorance on that subject!!     

[MBarnum]

I am off to see a handsome chiropractor about a pain...if that doesn't make me and old coot, I don't know what does.