Topic: HOME SWEET HOME (Read 12238 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #60 on:** September 27, 2010, 10:17:47 AM »

R.I.P. Gloria Stuart

George · « **Reply #61 on:** September 27, 2010, 10:21:47 AM »

Quote from: bk on September 27, 2010, 10:17:33 AM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on September 27, 2010, 10:14:00 AM
Quote from: bk on September 27, 2010, 10:07:30 AM
Here's a question for our experts: My singer was asking if we should do Getting Married Today in her act - I'm not keen on it, really. But - has anyone done this song doing BOTH parts of it themselves, i.e. the fast part AND the "Today is for Amy - Bless This House" part? That idea came to me yesterday and I think it could be very funny.

bk - I've seen that done in a cabaret a few times. And wasn't it essentially done that way in Putting It Together - at least the Julie Andrews version.

That's why I'm asking - if it's been done that way a lot I REALLY don't want her to do it. I don't have Putting it Together on CD - does anyone and can you check?

My CD is at home, but there's a 30-second clip of only Julie singing the first part HERE.

George · « **Reply #62 on:** September 27, 2010, 10:25:19 AM »

And I just found that someone named Brad Hampton has also recorded a solo version.

JMK · « **Reply #63 on:** September 27, 2010, 10:27:09 AM »

I MD'd the west coast premiere of PUTTING IT TOGETHER many years ago and, yes, both parts are sung by the "older" woman. That entire Act II score is an exercise in carpal tunnel syndrome, I'll tell you. I could barely move after each performance, and it was a LOOOONNNG run.

divarobbie · « **Reply #64 on:** September 27, 2010, 10:27:14 AM »

Bruce, Julie sang both parts.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #65 on:** September 27, 2010, 10:36:45 AM »

And there's also the demo of Mr. Sondheim himself singing both parts.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #66 on:** September 27, 2010, 10:54:38 AM »

OK...

Time to run some errands in the rain.

Laters...

JMK · « **Reply #67 on:** September 27, 2010, 10:57:46 AM »

We got weekly "revisions" from Mr. Sondheim, usually in his own hand, during our rehearsal period. That was kind of fun.

bk · « **Reply #68 on:** September 27, 2010, 11:21:56 AM »

I saw both versions of the show - but really didn't like either production much so I don't remember anything about it. I found the CD here and it does seem to be a solo version, so they must have played that for laughs.

George · « **Reply #69 on:** September 27, 2010, 12:26:17 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on September 27, 2010, 05:12:36 AM

Good morning, all!

I just had a shock: James Stovall, one of the cast of FINIAN'S RAINBOW, has died. He was a wonderful man, and his death saddens me. I'm grateful to Sara Jean Ford for letting me know.

Larry, I'm so sorry to hear about this. My condolences.

Ginny · « **Reply #70 on:** September 27, 2010, 12:34:47 PM »

Back from today's cardiac rehab session, where I actually watched Fox News because several stories caught my interest - the DoD censorship case, the Delta plane making an emergency landing at JFK, and the deaths of the owner of Segway and Gloria Stewart.

Ginny · « **Reply #71 on:** September 27, 2010, 12:35:47 PM »

DR Elmore - condolences to the entire Finian's Rainbow family on the loss of Mr. Stovall.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #72 on:** September 27, 2010, 12:38:13 PM »

Quote from: George on September 27, 2010, 12:26:17 PM

Quote from: elmore3003 on September 27, 2010, 05:12:36 AM
Good morning, all!

I just had a shock: James Stovall, one of the cast of FINIAN'S RAINBOW, has died. He was a wonderful man, and his death saddens me. I'm grateful to Sara Jean Ford for letting me know.

Larry, I'm so sorry to hear about this. My condolences.

I've been checking all the sites today and I finally found this:
http://www.broadway.com/buzz/153691/broadway-musical-vet-james-stovall-dies-on-september-26/

He was such a nice, gentle soul, and he seemed always in a good mood and happy to be working. It's very sad

Druxy · « **Reply #73 on:** September 27, 2010, 12:46:42 PM »

I'm back from Chicago.

Had a great time.

Sold a lot of books and made some new friends. (I sat next to Ruth Buzzi, and she is a hoot.)

Film is being developed. Will post some photos later.

bk · « **Reply #74 on:** September 27, 2010, 12:49:31 PM »

Back from shipping, banking, UPS, and whatnot.

Jeanne · « **Reply #75 on:** September 27, 2010, 12:54:06 PM »

Hello, everyone.

It's been a crazy morning. There was a tap on my front door early today; it was the plumber telling me that he would be turning the water off. He was kind enough to give me 15 minutes to take a quick shower and stow some drinking water. Then my accountant kept calling about the numbers I gave him. They were not at all like the numbers I usually give him. Well, no; I was a gypsy last year.

Did I mention that it's hot today?? Oy!

Jeanne · « **Reply #76 on:** September 27, 2010, 12:55:03 PM »

My condolences to DR ELMORE and the cast of FINIAN'S for the loss of their friend and cast member.

Jeanne · « **Reply #77 on:** September 27, 2010, 12:55:33 PM »

Good news from DR DRUXY. Glad to hear it went well.

Jeanne · « **Reply #78 on:** September 27, 2010, 12:58:53 PM »

TOD:

I spent 5 weeks in Europe during my college years. I did a lot of business travel at one time, but most trips were relatively short, thankfully. As most business travelers say, it's not as glamorous as it seems. I spent a couple weeks in England on one business trip. That was definitely one of the better ones!

JMK · « **Reply #79 on:** September 27, 2010, 01:27:48 PM »

TOD: Well, like Ginny, we have taken our kids on several rather lengthy car adventures, including two this year alone. But the longest period *I* was away from home was between my Junior and Senior year of high school, when I spent 3 months in Europe. My sister was running a Service Club at an Army base in Germany, and I used her home as my "anchor." I had a Eurrail pass and spent the summer going all over the continent. It was very scary for me at the beginning, but I'm sure it helped me mature--at least a little.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #80 on:** September 27, 2010, 01:39:19 PM »

Quote from: bk on September 27, 2010, 10:07:30 AM

Here's a question for our experts: My singer was asking if we should do Getting Married Today in her act - I'm not keen on it, really. But - has anyone done this song doing BOTH parts of it themselves, i.e. the fast part AND the "Today is for Amy - Bless This House" part? That idea came to me yesterday and I think it could be very funny.

Just wonderin': has this song ever been done with three women?

bk · « **Reply #81 on:** September 27, 2010, 02:37:59 PM »

Cannot jog in this heat. So, maybe after dinner I'll do a late-night jog of some sort.

Matthew · « **Reply #82 on:** September 27, 2010, 02:44:47 PM »

Incidentally, I just opened my "One Eyed Jacks" CD and the upper hinge on the jewel case was broken. The CD's are fine. You know I don't care that it's broken!! However, just wanted to let people know that things do happen.

Laura · « **Reply #83 on:** September 27, 2010, 03:02:58 PM »

Everyone, I would like you all to meet Miss Karen. Miss Karen and her family will be staying with us for about a month.

Laura · « **Reply #84 on:** September 27, 2010, 03:03:39 PM »

They've all had a pretty upsetting weekend. I am sure we will all get along better very soon.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #85 on:** September 27, 2010, 03:19:13 PM »

I love this one!

Laura · « **Reply #86 on:** September 27, 2010, 03:21:41 PM »

Yes. I caught her hissing at me.

Laura · « **Reply #87 on:** September 27, 2010, 03:22:09 PM »

They are not exactly thrilled to be our guests.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #88 on:** September 27, 2010, 03:23:45 PM »

Quote from: Laura on September 27, 2010, 03:22:09 PM

They are not exactly thrilled to be our guests.

Where were they before you took over being the hostess?

Laura · « **Reply #89 on:** September 27, 2010, 03:31:57 PM »

At the animal shelter. You would think they'd be happier to be here, wouldn't you?

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