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From: moh2@quads.uchicago.edu (Kateri/Mary Anne)
Subject: Original 12 days after Christmas in its entirety
Reply-To: moh2@midway.uchicago.edu
Organization: University of Chicago Computing Organizations
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 18:33:00 GMT

The Twelve Days After Christmas
(as learned in Catholic choir....)

The first day after Christmas,
My true love and I had a fight.
And so I chopped the pear tree down and burned it just for spite.
Then with a single cartridge, I shot that awful partridge,
My true love, my true love, my true love gave to me.

The second day after Christmas,
I pulled on the old rubber gloves,
And very gently wrung the necks of both the turtledoves,
My true love, my true love, my true love gave to me.

The third day after Christmas, my mother caught the croup.
I had to use the three French hens to make some chicken soup.

The four calling birds were a big mistake,
for their language was obscene.

The five gold rings were completely fake,
and they turned my fingers green.

The sixth day after Christmas, the six laying geese wouldn't lay.
I gave the whole darn gaggle to the A.S.P.C.A.

On the seventh day what a mess I found,
All seven of the swimming swans had drowned,
My true love, my true love, my true love gave to me.

The eighth day after Christmas, before they could suspect,
I bundled up the eight maids a-milking,
nine ladies dancing,
ten lords a-leaping,
eleven pipers piping,
twelve drummers drumming...
and sent them back collect.

I wrote my true love,
"We are through, love!"
And I said in so many words,
Furthermore your Christmas gifts are for the....

	[choir breaks into two parts here]

Four calling birds,			biiiiiiiiiiii
Three french hens,			iiirrrrrrrrrr
Two turtledoves,			rrrrrrrrrrrdd
And a partridge in a pear tree.		ddddddddsssss.


-- 
 
Here, write it, or it will be erased by the wind.

					 - Isabel Allende
From: sstover@sumax.seattleu.edu (   Wilde Dame)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.poems
Subject: rap Xmas card number 3, for donz / Sheryl
Date: 21 Dec 1992 08:43:49 -0800
Organization: Seattle University
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: sumax.seattleu.edu

	October Rainstorm Tango
	----------------------------------
	It rained little slashes under the streetlight
	and behind every corner dragons waited for someone
	--anyone--
	to believe in them.  But the only steam
	rose from the manhole covers.  I would have sailed
	a newspaper boat in the pool of water on the corner
	of Pike and Broadway, had I been able to fold one just right
	but I was holding your umbrella for you, and you
	were following the numbered dance steps set in the sidewalk
	until
	you discovered that your feet had known all along
	and you danced north, a smaller and smaller swishing raincoat,
	a wider and wider horizon.




-- 
       Sheryl Stover  %  If you ask me what I have come to do in the world,
  & Hemingway & Clio  %  I who am an artist, I will reply: "I am here to
sstover@seattleu.edu  %  live aloud."                    -Emile Zola
From: bu016@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Zita Marie Evensen)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.poems
Subject: carinosa ...[Z.]/poem
Date: 26 Dec 1992 14:55:55 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Reply-To: bu016@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Zita Marie Evensen)
NNTP-Posting-Host: hela.ins.cwru.edu



             Carinosa


        en un jardin tropico ...
        perfume de jazmin
        abrazame!

           ***

zita evensen
c1992, dec 26

[please c & c by e-mail ... a neophyte in r.a.p. and spanish ... also
see 'palabras' above ... muchas gracias!]

-- 
.. i am a romantic .... no apologies ......
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From: rs54@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Richard Sucgang)
Subject: Re: Falsettos...
Reply-To: rs54@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Richard Sucgang)
Organization: Columbia University
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 00:05:44 GMT

In article <1992Dec21.161309.20007@scott.skidmore.edu> mhaitkin@scott.skidmore.edu (meredith haitkin) writes:
>
>What does anyone or everyone think of Falsettos?  Love, Meri

In appreciation of your brevity : GREAT SHOW!

-rich
Richard Sucgang  : Dept. of Anatomy and Cell Biology Columbia University
(sucgang@cuhhca.hhmi.columbia.edu | rs54@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu)
"...Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, individually, collectively or otherwise." 
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
From: pjm6z@kelvin.seas.Virginia.EDU (Dave Lister)
Subject: Re: Production rights to "Chess"
Organization: University of Virginia
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1992 04:29:22 GMT

In article <168C7CC84.M02449@mwvm.mitre.org> M02449@mwvm.mitre.org (Joe Gems) writes:
> 
>Can anybody tell me anything about getting rights to stage a production of
>"Chess" other than the version that is available from Samuel French (this
>version, the only version I know of available for production, is the version
>that flopped on Broadway)? I am looking for a rental and rights source for
>either the original London version, or the revamped version now touring in the
>US, which supposedly combines the best aspects of both the London and B'Way
>versions.
> 
>Thanks for any information you can provide.
> 
>    Joe Gems
> 

I went and saw the revamped version of "Chess" last March.  After the
show I was so excited about "Chess" I tried to put it in my Drama Club's
92-93 season.  So I called up the Artist's Perspective under the direction
of Marsha D. Winstead.  I asked her about performing the new version of
"Chess" and where to get the rights.  I found out that they themselves
own the rights and will send out the contracts for it.  Alas, I could
not find a director willing to do it at my school so I never re-contacted
Ms. Winstead.  In terms of contacting her, I seem to remember just calling
their theatre box office (The Master Theatre) and getting transferred up
to Ms. Winstead's office phone.  If you want a liitle more info e-mail
me.  Hope this helps.

Dave Lister
lister@virginia.edu
-- 
Welcome to Agrabah, city of mystery, enchantment, and THE FINEST
MERCHANDISE THIS SIDE OF THE RIVER JORDAN ON SALE TODAY!!!! Come on
down.
				-Robin Williams from 'Aladdin'
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
From: ccoprcd@prism.gatech.EDU (Bruce Coy Dillahunty)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: Lighting controls
Summary: help
Keywords: computers
Date: 4 Jan 93 00:52:50 GMT
Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology

Hello all... I work with a Kliegl Entertainer board at my church (normal	sunday lighting and also large drama productions... we have not been impressed
by this equipment (we have had a lot of problems with it, although we are getting
pretty good at repairing it (thank goodness for socketed chips)).  Anyway, we
are wanting to look into running the dimmer/firing cards from a PC or Mac, 
instead of from the normal control board... does anyone have any pointers for
something like this?  Of course, money _is_ an object, although some could
definately be spent.  Any shareware programs out there?  I know this should be
possible since the signal is digital from the control board to the firing
cards, I just don't know what it looks like. Thanks, Bruce.

ccoprcd@prism.gatech.edu

-- 
Dillahunty, Bruce C.
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, 30332  
uucp: ...!{allegra,amd,hplabs,seismo,ut-ngp}!gatech!prism!ccoprcd
ARPA: ccoprcd@prism.gatech.edu
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
From: mhaitkin@scott.skidmore.edu (meredith haitkin)
Subject: Falsettos...
Organization: Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs NY
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1992 16:13:09 GMT


What does anyone or everyone think of Falsettos?  Love, Meri
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
From: conrad@brahms.udel.edu (Jon Conrad)
Subject: Re: phantom version not alw
Organization: University of Delaware
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 22:15:56 GMT

In article <1992Dec24.104535.20852@nntp.hut.fi> p38448n@puukko.hut.fi (Timo Saarto) writes:

>How does the Phantom by Kopit/Yeston compare with that of ALW ?

>	- music ?

No contest.  Yeston has an enormous musical gift, and his score for
PHANTOM contains one gorgeous song after another.  Well written for
voices, dramatically attuned, theatrically varied, musically inventive.

(He's not as good a lyricist, but then the lyrics for the ALW Phantom
are nothing to write home about either, so I'd call that a tie.)

>	- story ?

The Kopit book, in company with the Yeston score, tells the story much
more clearly, establishes characterizations and motivations more
effectively, and in general does a better job.  Both versions take about
equal (and different) liberties with the Leroux novel.

>	- other ?

Yeston/Kopit is in more traditional musical format, alternating songs
and spoken scenes (albeit with considerable use of underscoring and some
throughcomposed episodes).  ALW's, aside from a few isolated spots, is
through-sung.

>	- most important, worth shoveling out $60 ?

Definitely, if it's a good production.  The one I just saw at
Candlelight Dinner Theater near Chicago (don't laugh -- it's an
altogether exceptional dinner theater and does top-quality work) was
outstanding.  And a steal at $45 including an excellent dinner.

Jon Alan Conrad
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
From: st923058@pip.cc.brandeis.edu (Jessica Raine)
Subject: Re: "Cats" lyrics
Reply-To: st923058@pip.cc.brandeis.edu
Organization: Brandeis University
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1992 16:51:13 GMT

	ACK!!! Right you are. I do not believe I did that. This...this is
the result of trying to decide between majors in music, English lit, and
theatre arts. :)
					Jess
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
From: schoi@casbah.acns.nwu.edu (Scott Choi)
Subject: Re: GoodBye Girl in Chicago?
Organization: Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois.
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 21:23:12 GMT

In article <1992Dec23.000150.4118@news.columbia.edu> rs54@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Richard Sucgang) writes:
>I have it on very good information (yes Andrew, you know)
>that GoodBye Girl, with Martin Short and Bernadette Peters is
>playing in Chicago. Can someone please tell me which theatre it is
>in? If you've seen it, what do you think?

Shubert Theater, from Dec 22 to Jan 30.  I am also waiting for reviews...

Scott Choi

Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
From: rs54@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Richard Sucgang)
Subject: Re: "King and I" recording
Reply-To: rs54@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Richard Sucgang)
Organization: Columbia University
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 04:06:49 GMT

In article <1993Jan3.192605.12956@leland.Stanford.EDU> bunnyman@leland.Stanford.EDU (Edwin Chen) writes:
>Not sure if this has been mentioned before, but how are the
>reviews for the new "King and I" recording?  Also, how large
>is the role of Lea Salonga in the recording.  I am not familiar
>with the story so I don't know how much her character sings.

Judging from the angle of your post, I'd say you are just interested in
Lea Salonga, Edwin :). Anyway, yes, there have been extensive discussion
on the recording here at r.a.t., most concede that while Julie Andrews
delivers a fine performance, it seems a trifle under expectations. Also,
most think that Ben Kingsley did a fine King, although some disagree quite
strongly. Most everyone thinks of Lea's Tuptim as being fantastic;
however, it is not the lead character, and she does not get the most
coverage. Tuptim is the slave girl who is given to the King of Siam as a
present, and instead is in love with another man.

Well, Lea is on Bway as Eponine in Les Mis, from Jan 5- March 28, for
everyone's information.

-rich
Richard Sucgang  : Dept. of Anatomy and Cell Biology Columbia University
(sucgang@cuhhca.hhmi.columbia.edu | rs54@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu)
"...Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, individually, collectively or otherwise." 
			-Colm Wilkinson, Highlights from Jekyll and Hyde

Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
From: lis@chaos.cs.brandeis.edu (Elisabeth Riba)
Subject: My Favorite Year
Organization: Brandeis University
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 1993 19:09:35 GMT

I remember reading that someone was making a Broadway musical of the
Peter O'Toole movie "My Favorite Year."  I heard that it was opening
in previews the first week of December, and that Tim Curry would star.

If anyone knows anything more about this play, has read reviews or has
actually seen the play, I'd be very interested in more information.

Thanks.

-- 
--------------->Elisabeth Anne Riba * lis@chaos.cs.brandeis.edu<---------------
   Do not meddle in the affairs	    |  Usenet is like Tetris for people
   of cats, for they are subtle     |  who still remember how to read.
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Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
From: murray@aristotle.ils.nwu.edu (Thomas Murray)
Subject: Re: LADY BE GOOD! recording (another review! - and a long one)...
Organization: The Institute for the Learning Sciences, Evanston, IL
	<2B30B868.26291@news.service.uci.edu>
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1992 15:18:54 GMT

In article <2B30B868.26291@news.service.uci.edu> jdooley@maemaster.eng.uci.edu (John R. Dooley) writes:

>  To me, these comments seem contradictory.  If the playing of the 
>  orchestra is a disappointment, how can the conducting be wonderful?

Darn!  You caught me.  Let's see if I can get myself out of this
one...

You are absolutely right.  These comments do seem contradictory.  

I guess I was purposefully trying to remain vague because I wasn't
sure where to place the blame.  Despite efforts to find out about the
makeup of the orchestra (Jon Conrad can attest to my questions), I was
unable to determine their show experience (were they show players in
LA, or just stuido cats?).  And though I am also of that camp that
places alot of responsibility on the shoulders of the conductor, I was
hesitant to immediately point to Eric Stern due to his successful
track record in musical theatre, especially since there were many
indications he lived up to his reputation: the coaching of the voices
was impeccable; tempos were wonderful; the orchestra played very
tightly; he followed the singers nicely.  So, since the orchestra was
the bigger unknown to me, I was a little more willing to focus on them
as potentially being the source of the problem.

I must confess, I would have liked to hear Mauceri conduct this
recording, just out of curiosity, to see where the problems really
lay. 

Does that help?

-tom murray
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From: rs54@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Richard Sucgang)
Subject: Michael Ball Fans: read this!
Reply-To: rs54@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Richard Sucgang)
Organization: Columbia University
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 08:17:10 GMT

Okay, this is just to let you know of the existence of a new Michael
Ball extended CD. It contains 4 songs, the first 3 I believe previously
recorded. Very very good, a real demonstration of the range of vocal
ability for the man. According to the label, this is supposed to be a
teaser of a full fledged album due out sometime in the future, so you may
want to wait for the real thing. I'll certainly get the full album if and
when it comes out. Oh, the label also includes the address of the Michael
Ball Fan Club...I'll post it later.

Well, the hard core fans there, can you fill me (and/or the rest of the
net community) on the knowledge of Michael Ball?

Here is what I know:

- originated the role of Marius on London's Les Miz.
- originated the role of Alex in Aspects of Love (in Bway?)
- has several singles
- has one album, short, mostly Europop (but I like it, esp Holland Park)

Anything else to add? current activities?


-rich
Richard Sucgang  : Dept. of Anatomy and Cell Biology Columbia University
(sucgang@cuhhca.hhmi.columbia.edu | rs54@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu)
"...Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, individually, collectively or otherwise."
From: p38448n@puukko.hut.fi (Timo Saarto)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: phantom version not alw
Date: 24 Dec 92 10:45:35 GMT
Organization: Helsinki University of Technology, Finland


Hello,

now this is most likely a faq, as even I remember seeing a thread 
of this a while ago; nevertheless as I don't remember the outcome of
the thread here goes:

How does the Phantom by Kopit/Yeston compare with that of ALW ?

	- music ?
	- story ?
	- other ?

	- most important, worth shoveling out $60 ?

Merry Xmas everybody !

--
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00350 HELSINKI        :::  BE   A   MUSHROOM   :::        p38448n@puukko.hut.fi
Somehow I am always left alone in the dark and being fed with lots of horseshit
From: zorro@picasso.ocis.temple.edu (John Grabowski)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: Stephen Sondheim
Date: 1 Jan 93 00:44:40 GMT
Organization: Temple University
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL8]


Does anyone know what he's up to lately?

John
zorro@picasso.ocis.temple.edu
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: Re: "Cats" lyrics
From: bcimmet@eagle.wesleyan.edu
Date: 20 Dec 92 23:26:48 EST
Organization: Wesleyan University

In article <1992Dec20.235935.19177@news.cs.brandeis.edu>, st923058@pip.cc.brandeis.edu (Jessica Raine) writes:
> 
> 	Lyrics (taken from T.H. White's poem, 'Old Deuteronomy'):
> 	  "Well, of all things! Can it be? Really?
> 	  "No! Yes! Ho! Hi! Oh, my eye! [a common exclamation in Victorian
> England, roughly analagous to "No Way!"]
> 	  "My mind may be wandering,"...etc.

> Jessica Raine | st923058@pip.cc.brandeis.edu

> "By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes."--The Bard
> "I once was a Pirate as sailed the 'igh Seas
> "But now I'm retired as a Com-missionaire"--"Cat Morgan Introduces Himself,
> ", a fantastic Cat poem from T.H. White's "Old Possum's Book Of Practical
> Cats" which unfortunately did not make it into the stage play

Well, thank you for the response... I still think it sounds like "No, yes,
Ohio! My eye..." but that's just for my silly sense of humor. Um, I don't know
how to say this, but I've never read T.H. White's "Old Possum's Book of
Practical Cats." When I was in 11th grade, however, I did a research paper on
T.S. Eliot's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats." Hm, I wonder, could these
be the same book?
	Sorry to be sarcastic... Anyway, it's T.S. Eliot, not T.H. White. But
that's okay. I thought the lyrics were about Ohio. Ha ha ha.

					- Brian

 
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
From: PMG@EZINFO.VMSMAIL.ETHZ.CH (Geiser, Peter Max)
Subject: Dianah Morrison (Jenny in Aspects of Love)
Organization: ETH ZUERICH
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 13:54:18 GMT
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Hello everybody!

Does someone know anything about Dianah Morrison (she played Jenny in
Aspects of Love)? Does she still play that part in London?
What other musicals did she take part?

Any information would be appreciated.

PMG
From: stranger@watserv.ucr.edu (Katherine T Lim)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: Steve Barton
Date: 23 Dec 92 01:05:01 GMT
Reply-To: stranger@watserv.ucr.edu


Steve Barton appeared in "Phantom" as Raoul,
but he did more of a disappearing act than
the Phantom himself.  Does anybody know
his professional whereabouts since POTO?

		The Stranger
From: bgonzal@math.rutgers.edu (Bil Gonzalez)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: Re: Chess
Date: 21 Dec 92 20:20:51 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J.

tomp@acpy01.att.com (Tom Purcia (CXNIXPT1)) writes:


>I had the pleasure of seeing the version at Paper Mill Playhous. Yes, they did
>rework the ending and the begining of the show but the stayed fairly close to
>the B'way version. They tried to give the story a happy ending but IMHO it 
>really did not work....

>All in all it was an interesting show but I can see why it never lasted on 
>B'way. The music is great but the story is very awkward and unbelievable. 

I think that the major problem with the show was its contemporary plot.
When originally conceived, the relationship between the US and USSR was
not very hopeful.  There was no trust between the two nations. - Version 1

By the time the show opened on Broadway (Verison 2) international politics
had changed greatly, the relationship with the two nations was rather hopeful
and this is reflected in many of the changes in the plot.  New elements were
added involving agents with the old way of thought sabotaging the attempts
at peace.  At the time, many things were going on that outdated the plot.
Unfortuantely Michael Bennett (Sp?) passed away, and the concept of the
show changed drastically, evolving into a much more political statement,
and less of a musical show.

I seem to also recall that lyrics were changed without the permission
of Tim Rice for this production.  All in all, when the show opened for 
previews, it was almost 4 hours long.  The plot was very confused, and
further cuts made it more confusing.  When I saw this preview version,
I thought that the show would never end.  Just as you thought it was over,
another twist was introduced.  The show literally had several endingd, all
pinned onto each other.  I love the original album, and liked some of the
additions, but generally didn't like the dialog added between songs (the
new book) or some of the reworkings.  I liked the visual style of the
production, even for all of it technical complication, but the show itself
didn't work. I remember sitting there saying "That will be cut, that will
be changed, etc." I also remember panicking when an admired song or two
didn't appear where it "was supposed to be", fearing that it was too cut.

I'm sorry that I did not see the British version, nor have gotten to see any
of the newer productions.  I really feel that this is a brilliant score, 
one of my favorites, and I hope that it one day gets the production that
it deserves.

Bil Gonzalez
From: pape@rd1.interlan.com (Donna Pape)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
Subject: Colm Wilkinson in Toronto
Date: 29 Dec 92 19:34:37 GMT
Organization: Racal-Datacom, Sunrise, FL

Is anybody out there this week?

I'm wondering if anyone knows how long Colm Wilkinson will be playing
the Phantom in Toronto.  I've read various things, e.g. he'll be there
through 93.  Also, if he *is* going to be there that long, when will
he be taking R&R during the year?

Thanks for any information!

Donna
Newsgroups: rec.arts.theatre
From: burt@cbnewsb.cb.att.com (burton.d.fried)
Subject: My Favorite Year - Review (Short, but to the point)
Organization: AT&T
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 12:50:02 GMT


If anyone out there was considering seeing My Favorite Year prior to hearing
the reviews, but is now reconsidering, GO SEE THE SHOW! I can't remember the
last time I had such a good time at the theatre. Its been so long since I've seen a musical comedy that was actually funny. Don't pay attention to the NY
critics who complained about the miscasting of Tim Curry or the bland score.
The audience at last nite's performance saw a wonderful show, with a superb
cast and tuneful score. 

Burt

                      

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From: rs54@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Richard Sucgang)
Subject: Sheer Irrelevance
Reply-To: rs54@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Richard Sucgang)
Organization: Columbia University
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 08:09:29 GMT

Here is a topic from the top of my bored head:

Is it only me, or does Cameron Mackintosh's face remind you of 
Rowan Atkinson? 

:)
-rich
Richard Sucgang  : Dept. of Anatomy and Cell Biology Columbia University
(sucgang@cuhhca.hhmi.columbia.edu | rs54@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu)
"...Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, individually, collectively or otherwise."