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From: fsrla@acad3.alaska.edu
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: Last High School drama post from here
Date: 17 Apr 92 04:05:59 GMT
Organization: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Well, I'll take the first part of this to thank everyone who 
gave suggestions and tips to my questions on High school drama.
They were all very helpful.
Now, bad news, (seems like that's all I ever have).
The play at my this particular High School has been canceled.
No funding came through for anything, and no parent volunteer,
or even ANY volunteers were to be found.  The drama coach, the
students, and I are all we had. I would normally think this enough.
But after the chat I just had with the Drama director, it just looks
like the steam ran out.  No money to pay royalties, no enthusiasm, nothing.
It is painful to watch, though I refuse to give up.  We (drama coach, and
I) hope to try again next year.  I will remember all the suggestions you
all gave then.  Thanks for all the support and hints and suggestions you all
gave, they won't be forgotten.  If I can be any help to anybody, I'd like 
to return all the help you gave me.
Thanks again!                                        ROG!

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Roger Asbury                               email:  fsrla@acad3.alaska.edu
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From: dhaug@willamette.edu (Dagny Haug)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: Re: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are on PBS
Keywords: great performances
Date: 14 Apr 92 17:24:56 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Willamette University, Salem, OR

You know, after seeing a 60's retro staging of R&G in Portland, OR this 
past weekend, where Gertrude was dressed as Jackie O, Ophelia played as
Marilyn Monroe, and the players were in tie dyes and love beads, I gained new
respect for the movie version! (I have seen a good "straight" production of
it, though - in Seattle at the Intiman a couple of years ago - anyone else see
that one?).

Dagny
dhaug@willamette.edu
From: sws8n@faraday.clas.Virginia.EDU (Stefan William Sittig)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: Re: What Musical Does "Only You" Come From?
Date: 13 Apr 92 18:11:13 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: University of Virginia

In article <1992Apr10.184114.3301@casbah.acns.nwu.edu> marck@nwu.edu (Marck ... high above the kitchen) writes:
>i know it's an andrew lloyd webber musical.  i know it's not _cats_ or
>j.c. superdude_.
>
>please respond via e-mail ... marck@nwu.edu ...
>
>
>thansk in advansk
>
>
>mlb

IT IS FROM STARLIGHT EXPRESS.
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Subject: Re: Any good Asian Plays
From: kychin@oread.cc.ukans.edu
Date: 10 Apr 92 20:40:56 CST
 <1992Apr3.042041.1@oread.cc.ukans.edu> <1992Apr3.170516.27011@u.washington.edu>
Distribution: na
Organization: University of Kansas Academic Computing Serces

In article <1992Apr3.170516.27011@u.washington.edu>, gwangung@milton.u.wa>
Sorry I deleted too much. 
>>I would urge others to come up with translations from other East Asian 
>>languages.     Please don't ignore them.
I just recalled a book called _Modern Japanese Drama_ which seems to contain
  some full-length plays.  .......Maybe you have chosen one......   
 
>>> Roger Tang gwangung@milton.u.washington.edu
>>     I cannot help but bringing this up.   Mr. Tang, you have an interesting
>>       "user's name."
> 
 You aroused more curiosity!
Chin/ K.U.
> 	The definition of having balls is a non-singer who goes karaoke
From: ian.evans@bville.gts.org (Ian Evans) 
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: THEATER DIRECTORY
Date: 10 Apr 92 06:23:00 GMT
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From: nolan@tssi.com (Michael Nolan)
Subject: Re: Guys & Dolls
Reply-To: nolan@tssi.com
Organization: Tailored Software Services, Inc.
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1992 13:38:08 GMT

conrad@brahms.udel.edu (Jon Conrad) writes:

>Frank Rich gave the revival of GUYS AND DOLLS a rave in this morning's
>NEW YORK TIMES.  There really wasn't anything about it he didn't like.
>That, given the commercial realities, will be enough to ensure it a very
>long run indeed.

There was a several minute report on GUYS AND DOLLS on CNN yesterday, too.  
They say it is breaking records at the box office, and showed lines 'around 
the block' of people wanting tickets.  They had interviews with the director, 
choreographer, several cast members, and showed several scenes from the show.  

Paul Harvey also had glowing things to say about it on his Thursday morning 
news show, though I seriously doubt if he's seen it since he's still in 
leak-ravaged Chicago.

>I'll be seeing it this Saturday.  I hope to post a review next week.

I look forward to Jon's review.  BTW, when I was in NYC a month ago there
were signs that the economy in general and business on Broadway is picking up, 
because fewer shows were available at TKTS than in January.  (So I went to see 
PAGEANT and wasn't disappointed.)
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From: BI599098@BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: Re: New Show Opening
Date: 14 Apr 92 15:32:48 GMT
Article-I.D.: world.9204141532.AA06933

What musical?
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From: davidf@HQ.Ileaf.COM (David Fristrom)
Subject: Re: Stoppard's "Breaking the Code"
Reply-To: davidf@HQ.Ileaf.COM (David Fristrom)
Organization: Interleaf, Inc.
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 92 15:00:10 GMT

In article <1992Apr4.211338.8027@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU> rad2r@uvacs.cs.Virginia.EDU (Robert DeLine) writes:
> During the recent thread on plays dealing with scientists
> and engineers, several peopled made reference to a play
> about Alan Turing called "Breaking the Code" apparently by
> Tom Stoppard.  I've tried several of our better book
> stores in town and no one has it, and I'm dying to read
> it.  Does anyone know if it's in fact available?  If so,
> can you provide more information (the publisher, for
> example).  Would anyone like to provide a review?

BREAKING THE CODE is not by Stoppard.  It is by Hugh Whitmore.  It has
been published, I'll try to remember to look at my copy tonight and
note stuff like publisher.  It reads pretty well; I wish I had seen it
when it was on Broadway with Derek Jacobi in the lead role.

David Fristrom	 | "I know everybody's income, and what everybody earns,
Interleaf, Inc.	 |  And I carefully compare it to their income tax
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From: davidf@HQ.Ileaf.COM (David Fristrom)
Subject: GYPSY with Bette Midler on CBS
Reply-To: davidf@HQ.Ileaf.COM (David Fristrom)
Organization: Interleaf, Inc.
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 92 20:18:21 GMT

According to today's Boston Globe, Bette Middler and CBS are about to
close a deal to make a three-hour TV version of the musical GYPSY.
She probably wouldn't be my first choice for the role (but then,
neither was Tyne Daly, and she did pretty well), but I can think of a
lot worse ideas, and I like the idea of commercial television getting
back into presenting musicals.  Sure, I'd rather see it on PBS without
commercials, but the networks have a lot more money to throw around.
If this does well, maybe they will consider some more recent shows.

Interestingly, the producer is Craig Zadan, the author of the
fascinating if poorly written book "Sondheim & Co."  He is also
involved as a producer in the planned INTO THE WOODS movie.

David Fristrom		|
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From: scott@bbx.basis.com (Scott Amspoker)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: Re: Favorite Musicals
Date: 13 Apr 92 15:18:57 GMT
Organization: BASIS International, Albuquerque NM

In article <kucmi2INNaa@aludra.usc.edu> jameskau@aludra.usc.edu (James Kaufman) writes:
>Here's a question:  What are your favorite (top five, top ten) musicals?

My humble list (in no particular order):

   Fiddler on the Roof
   Cabaret
   Evita
   Chorus Line
   Phantom of the Opera

(Note: I haven't seen "Miss Saigon" or "Les Miz")

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From: larry@st-andy.uucp (Larry Martell)
Subject: Re: Favorite Musicals
Reply-To: uunet!st-andy!larry (Larry Martell)
Organization: RMJ Securities Corp.
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1992 16:24:12 GMT

My list would be:

1) City of Angles
2) La Cage aux Folles
3) Me and My Girl
4) Into the Woods
5) Fiddler on The Roof
-- 
Larry Martell                  "Opinions are like assholes; everybody has one, 
212-668-9478		        but nobody wants to look at the other guys"
uunet!st-andy!larry
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From: mccracke@sjuphil.uucp (Tim McCracken)
Subject: Re: What Musical Does "Only You" Come From?
Organization: Saint Joseph's University
Distribution: na
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 92 18:57:42 GMT

In article <1992Apr10.184114.3301@casbah.acns.nwu.edu> marck@nwu.edu (Marck ... high above the kitchen) writes:
>i know it's an andrew lloyd webber musical.  i know it's not _cats_ or
>j.c. superdude_.

It is Starlight Express.


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From: jpenovic@wizard.Berkeley.EDU (Jan Penovich)
Subject: Re: Favorite Musicals
Reply-To: jpenovic@encore.com
Organization: Encore Computer Corp., Fort Lauderdale FL
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1992 11:53:05 GMT

In article <kucmi2INNaa@aludra.usc.edu>, jameskau@aludra.usc.edu (James
Kaufman) writes:
> Here's a question:  What are your favorite (top five, top ten) musicals?  I'd
> probably go with:

Well, it's tough to pick five (so I've picked six).  
Here are my favorites in alphabetical order, not order of
preference:

  Barnum
  City of Angels
  Fiorello
  Golden Boy
  Phantom of the Opera
  1776

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Subject: STAGE BY STAGE (was Re: Lea Salonga as Eponine)
From: bsutesch@wsuhub.uc.twsu.edu
Date: 14 Apr 92 12:01:11 CST
Organization: Wichita State University, Wichita, Ks

Is the STAGE BY STAGE video worth getting and is it available
on VHS?

Thanks,

Brian Utesch
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
From: golds_ss@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu (Stuart S Goldstone)
Subject: Re: Stoppard's "Breaking the Code"
Organization: HAC - Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 19:42:54 GMT

In article <1992Apr6.150010.562@HQ.Ileaf.COM> davidf@HQ.Ileaf.COM (David Fristrom) writes:
>In article <1992Apr4.211338.8027@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU> rad2r@uvacs.cs.Virginia.EDU (Robert DeLine) writes:
>> During the recent thread on plays dealing with scientists
>> and engineers, several peopled made reference to a play
>> about Alan Turing called "Breaking the Code" apparently by
>> Tom Stoppard.  I've tried several of our better book
>> stores in town and no one has it, and I'm dying to read
>> it.  Does anyone know if it's in fact available?  If so,
>> can you provide more information (the publisher, for
>> example).  Would anyone like to provide a review?
>
>BREAKING THE CODE is not by Stoppard.  It is by Hugh Whitmore.  It has
>been published, I'll try to remember to look at my copy tonight and
>note stuff like publisher.  It reads pretty well; I wish I had seen it
>when it was on Broadway with Derek Jacobi in the lead role.

	The publisher is Sam French.  My friend Matt got his copy in New
York City, though he can't remember where (chronic amnesia strikes again!).
-- 
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Internet: golds_ss@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu |   what you want, better see that you
       BITNET: golds_ss@jhuvms	      |		 keep what you have."
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From: bickle@mitchell.hac.com (Vanessa Bickle)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: Re: Michael Crawford on TV!
Date: 8 Apr 92 19:36:31 GMT
Reply-To: bickle@mitchell.hac.com (Vanessa Bickle)
Distribution: usa
Organization: Hughes Aircraft Company

In article <1992Apr3.145521.4289@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu>, golds_ss@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu (Stuart S Goldstone) writes:
|> In article <1992Apr3.103610.29841@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu> rs54@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Richard Sucgang) writes:
|> >I saw a fleeting moment of Mr. Crawford on the telly
|> >tonight, crooning out the last bars of "Tell me on a Sunday"
|> >(is it in any of his albums?).
|> 
|> 	I think I saw "Tell Me On a Sunday" on the Michael Crawford Sings
|> Andrew Lloyd Webber album (or whatever the name is).  I don't know if that
|> is the right title or if it's really on there btu someone can check on
|> that...  The only place I have seen the album is in Colony Records in New
|> York.  It's a British album I believe, right next to Michael Ball's "Love
|> Changes Everything" 12" single.
|> 
I believe that the title is Michael Crawford performs the Music of Andrew
Lloyd Webber. It is not an import as I was able to find it at my local
Tower Records, Sam Goody, Musicland, etc. at the nice price of $12.99 for the
CD. Sam Goody also has it indicated as the number one pop album.

There was a British release prior to the American release, but why pay
import prices?
It is a fantastic album including songs like "Tell Me On A Sunday",
"Love Changes Everything" and especially "Gesthamane". Those of you who
saw Mr. Crawford in the Music of ALW tour will greatly appreciate this
album.

By the way, could somebody tell me where Colony Records in NYC is located?
It sounds like a great place.


	Vanessa Bickle
	bickle@mitchell.hac.com

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From: garrem@aix.rpi.edu (Matthew Olsen Garretson)
Subject: Re: STAGE BY STAGE 
Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy NY
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1992 02:18:13 GMT

In article <1992Apr14.120111.25@wsuhub.uc.twsu.edu> bsutesch@wsuhub.uc.twsu.edu writes:
>Is the STAGE BY STAGE video worth getting and is it available
>on VHS?

It's OK and yes it's available on VHS. Actually, it's pretty good, but the
performances they show aren't always the best, as I remember.

BTW if you're into Miss Saigon, I recommend "The Heat is On" video, which
shows some of the auditions for Kim & some rehearsals etc... it's not
really faast-paced, but you do get some good behind-the-scenes info. 

-- 
Matt Garretson                       :-)                          garrem@rpi.edu
From: ct23+@andrew.cmu.edu (Clay C. Thompson)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: Re: Lea Salonga as Eponine
Date: 12 Apr 92 20:01:27 GMT
	<1992Apr6.200116.14857@seas.smu.edu>
Organization: Sophomore, IM - MCS/CIT Track, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA

In article <ku19kfINNk43@stanley.cis.Brown.EDU>
ST101019@brownvm.brown.edu writes:
>I've seen Les Miz 5 times and I have to report with sadness that the best
>of the lot was Debbie Gibson - who would actually have been a lot better
>if she had tried to forget that she wasn't in a stadium belting out technopop
>to teenyboppers. I haven't heard the Broadway recording, but I didn't like

I saw the broadway show at the end of the March (with Debbie Gibson) and
thought that she was less than good. She has a slight lisp and seemed to
skip over parts that the singer on the Orig Broadway album really shined
on (can't remember the singer's name off-hand). 

I'm planning to get the Symphonic version though since Les Mis is by far
my favorite show and I want to have as much of a complete version as
possible.

btw, how's does Gary Morris compare to Colm Wilkinson?

thanks
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And racing around to come up behind you again
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From: dpfabie@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (David Paul Fabie)
Subject: Re: Favorite Musicals
Organization: Computing Services Division, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1992 23:18:45 GMT

In article <kucmi2INNaa@aludra.usc.edu> jameskau@aludra.usc.edu (James Kaufman) writes:
>Here's a question:  What are your favorite (top five, top ten) musicals?  I'd

For what it's worth . . . here are my picks:

1) Les Miserables
2) 1776
3) Apects of Love
4) My Fair Lady
5) The Phantom of the Opera
6) The Music Man
7) Joeseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
8) Assassins (So shoot me - I liked it!)
9) Fiddler on the Roof
10) Chess 

Other notable runner-ups include:

How to succeede in Business without really trying
Cats (I know it has not real plot, but hey, It's still fun to watch)
Camelot
Miss Saigon

And now the Grimmies! (Votes for the WORST Musical)

1) Carrie (Was there ever any doubt of this one?)
2) The Will Rogers Follies
3) Paint your Wagon
4) Sweet Charity
5) Damn near everything by Rogers & Hammerstein (Flame away, but to me it's
still the same plot only a different location for each show)
6) Nixon in China (Okay, so it's an Opera, but still it was VERY BAD)
7) Bye Bye Birdie (though, I did just see it with Tommy Tune and Liked it)
8) Dracula (Has anyone else seen this catastrophe?)
9) Grease and Grease II (By the same token - Teen and Teen II)
10) How the West was really Won!

How about other folks "Worst lists"???

Oh boy . . Is my mailbox gonna full tomorrow . . . .Oh well.
>
>


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From: nadel@aero.org (M.H. Nadel)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: Re: Favorite Musicals
Date: 14 Apr 92 21:27:12 GMT
Article-I.D.: aero.1992Apr14.212712.25769
Organization: The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA


Actually, I tend to be more interested in *why* people like or dislike certain
musicals than just straight lists.  Hence, I figured at least brief
explanations are in order.

1. Guys and Dolls - This is *the* definitive musical for me, with a blend
of a clever book, a pleasant score and classic choreography.  

2. West Side Story - My bias towards dancy shows may be coming out, here.
Again, I like the way all of the elements of the show are pulled together.

3. The Fantasticks - It's a bit soppy, to be sure, but I like the simplicity.
I suspect that just hearing the recording might not give one enough of a feel
for what the show is about.

4. A Little Night Music - Despite the lack of real dance, I'd pick this as
my favorite Sondheim score, largely because of the sheer challenge involved
in building the whole show on waltzes.  And the lyrics are among his
wittiest.

5. Damn Yankees - In accordance with the Grand Unified Theory of Politics,
Economics, Theatre and the American League East, I have to give a hand to
any show which recognizes the connection of the NY Yankees and the forces
of evil.   


Runners-up:

South Pacific
She Loves Me (would have made top 5 but I only know it from the recording and
	       it didn't seem fair to judge it that way)
Nine (weak book, wonderful score)
Stop the World, I Want to Get Off 
The Most Happy Fella (strong score, somewhat too sentimental a book)
Camelot
Carnival
Wonderful Town
Kiss Me Kate
Chicago


Shows I Dislike (and Have Seen to Judge):

Carousel (though not in the world class awful ranking, I think it's boring
and definitely overrated)

Phantom of the Opera (the substance takes about 45 minutes, at most, and is
stretched out to over 2 hours.  Yawn.)

Zorba (monotonous and preachy)

Cats (even the dancing can't save this one.  I pretty much consider it the
most pointless theatrical exercise of the past 20 years, though I have to
admit I never saw Carrie or Moose Murders.)

Kismet (Borodin's music was just fine before it was matched up with 
inappropriate lyrics and set in the wrong part of the world in a tedious
book.)



Miriam Nadel
-- 
"UCLA's fans are so totally mellow, nine out of every 10 have no idea where in
the world Duke University is located, or whether it was endowed by John Wayne
or named after Patty."     - Mike Downey
nadel@aerospace.aero.org
From: bickle@mitchell.hac.com (Vanessa Bickle)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: Re: Lea Salonga as Eponine (Gary Morris)
Date: 13 Apr 92 18:10:00 GMT
Reply-To: bickle@mitchell.hac.com (Vanessa Bickle)
Distribution: na
Organization: Hughes Aircraft Company

In article <Adu9QLa00awN031FdG@andrew.cmu.edu>, ct23+@andrew.cmu.edu (Clay C. Thompson) writes:
|> In article <ku19kfINNk43@stanley.cis.Brown.EDU>
|> ST101019@brownvm.brown.edu writes:
|> 
|> I'm planning to get the Symphonic version though since Les Mis is by far
|> my favorite show and I want to have as much of a complete version as
|> possible.
|> 
|> btw, how's does Gary Morris compare to Colm Wilkinson?
|> 
I haven't seen Gary Morris or Wilkinson actually do the show, but on the
basis of the albums alone, I think that Gary Morris is definitely better.
He has a stronger voice throughout with enough of an edge to it to be
convincing. He also is quite capable on the high tenor notes (he actually
incorporates "Bring Him Home" into his country concerts).
Since I bought the Symphonic Les Miz I have a hard time listening to the
Colm Wilkinson versions. Gary Morris has become the definitive Valjean
for me.


Vanessa
bickle@mitchell.hac.com