It's 9:57pm as we return. One hour to go - will I make it?
Jane Krakowski is back with Kevin Spacey - two talented folks, I must say. Spacey makes reference to her earlier skit with John Mahoney (the one where the naughty word slipped out). Funny. They present the award for Best revival of a musical. The winner: "Company." Whoops, their thank-you speech ran long - the mic was cut off before the last guy could talk. No running over in the Tonys, people!
Next: Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a (non-musical) Play. Some heavy hitters here. The winner: Julie White for "The Little Dog Laughed." She seems outraged by the choice, mouthing "Oh my God!" and "What?" before she stands up. She's laying it on thick here. "I can't feel my hands. Is that a bad thing?" Funny. She ends with a resouding "Yah=hoo!"
Teaser before the commercial for "Grey Gardens."
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Tony Post #8
It's 9:42pm as we return.
First up: they're reviewing the nominees for Best Play. Since they don't have flashy songs to present, they show us clips (or montages) from each show. Hey, "The Coast of Utopia" is nominated. Wonder if it'll win? Also up: "Frost/Nixon," "The Little Dog Laughed" and "Radio Golf."
Next award: Best Revival of a Play. They also show some clips from each nominee: "Inherit the Wind," "Journey's End," "Talk Radio" and "Translations." The winner: "Journey's End." Wow, there's a guy in their group wearing plaid pants. In a sea of tuxedos, that's confidence.
Theatre legend Tommy Tune steps out - he talks about the theatre people we're lost over the past year - they flash across the screen behind him while he talks and sings. I'd rather see a full screen of the clips, but at least the audience doesn't applaud each person like at the Oscars - a gruesome way to say "I liked him" or "I don't know that guy." Sorry, wandered off on a vent there. Commercial break to shots of Broadway turning out its lights in honor of those who passed away. Classy.
First up: they're reviewing the nominees for Best Play. Since they don't have flashy songs to present, they show us clips (or montages) from each show. Hey, "The Coast of Utopia" is nominated. Wonder if it'll win? Also up: "Frost/Nixon," "The Little Dog Laughed" and "Radio Golf."
Next award: Best Revival of a Play. They also show some clips from each nominee: "Inherit the Wind," "Journey's End," "Talk Radio" and "Translations." The winner: "Journey's End." Wow, there's a guy in their group wearing plaid pants. In a sea of tuxedos, that's confidence.
Theatre legend Tommy Tune steps out - he talks about the theatre people we're lost over the past year - they flash across the screen behind him while he talks and sings. I'd rather see a full screen of the clips, but at least the audience doesn't applaud each person like at the Oscars - a gruesome way to say "I liked him" or "I don't know that guy." Sorry, wandered off on a vent there. Commercial break to shots of Broadway turning out its lights in honor of those who passed away. Classy.
Tony Post #7
Angela was right, this live-blogging is tough work. Don't try this at home, kids! If not for DVR I'd never make it!
It's 9:24pm as we return. A couple of American Theater Wing executives come out to talk about the good work they do - and the Phantom of the Opera's chandelier drops on them - hilarious! And convincing! The "understudies" rush out and fight through the "script" - a funny way to get through the required dry catalog of the good work the group does. Holy cow, the actor just said the G-D curse word as he walked off (we're too genteel to repeat it here) and the censor bleeped at the wrong time! Someone's gonna get slapped on that one, even though he was obviously just joking around - he probably thought his mic was off!
Next (hey, the show must go on): a sample of the year's musicals: an excellent montage.
Next award: best direction of a musical. The winner: "Spring Awakening's" Michael Mayer. What a shock! Interesting - a quick shot from behind him - no wonder these people are nervous - he's talking in front of a crowd of about 10,000!
Next: a performance from "Company." A terrific performance, but it's a solo - not exactly a show-stopper. Still, excellent work.
Off to the next commercial - they're promoting Fantasia's upcoming performance heavily.
It's 9:24pm as we return. A couple of American Theater Wing executives come out to talk about the good work they do - and the Phantom of the Opera's chandelier drops on them - hilarious! And convincing! The "understudies" rush out and fight through the "script" - a funny way to get through the required dry catalog of the good work the group does. Holy cow, the actor just said the G-D curse word as he walked off (we're too genteel to repeat it here) and the censor bleeped at the wrong time! Someone's gonna get slapped on that one, even though he was obviously just joking around - he probably thought his mic was off!
Next (hey, the show must go on): a sample of the year's musicals: an excellent montage.
Next award: best direction of a musical. The winner: "Spring Awakening's" Michael Mayer. What a shock! Interesting - a quick shot from behind him - no wonder these people are nervous - he's talking in front of a crowd of about 10,000!
Next: a performance from "Company." A terrific performance, but it's a solo - not exactly a show-stopper. Still, excellent work.
Off to the next commercial - they're promoting Fantasia's upcoming performance heavily.
Tony Post #6
It's 9:10pm as we return. Ah, a classic Tony moment replay - great idea! Billy Crystal tries to "steal" the hosting job from Hugh Jackman. Funny bit.
The next presenter is Harry Smith. Which begs the question: why? Because CBS is hosting the show, of course. He introduces a look back at "The Year in Plays." Quick clips from shows that were presented this year - not all of them, though - I suppose the rest will follow later. (Update: Nope, it was just a sampling of shows.)
The next award: best direction of a play (by the way, Cynthia Nixon wins the "deepest cleavage on display so far" award.) The winner: Jack O'Brien for "The Coast of Utopia." Should they just go ahead and hand over all the non-musical awards to this show and all the mucial ones to "Spring Awakening?" It would save everyone a lot of time.
Hey, in looking at the last audience shot it occurs to me that the difference between this show and the Oscars is that the audience looks like real people, as opposed to androids. Just an observation, not a criticism.
Next award is presented by Eddie Izzard. Go figure (I know, he's in a show - I'm kidding.) He's also very funny, but you get the feeling he'd talk all night if they'd let him. Of cours, the show might be better for it. The award is for Best Special Theatrical Event. (Aren't they all special?) The winner: "Jay Johnson: The Two and Only."
Commercial break!
The next presenter is Harry Smith. Which begs the question: why? Because CBS is hosting the show, of course. He introduces a look back at "The Year in Plays." Quick clips from shows that were presented this year - not all of them, though - I suppose the rest will follow later. (Update: Nope, it was just a sampling of shows.)
The next award: best direction of a play (by the way, Cynthia Nixon wins the "deepest cleavage on display so far" award.) The winner: Jack O'Brien for "The Coast of Utopia." Should they just go ahead and hand over all the non-musical awards to this show and all the mucial ones to "Spring Awakening?" It would save everyone a lot of time.
Hey, in looking at the last audience shot it occurs to me that the difference between this show and the Oscars is that the audience looks like real people, as opposed to androids. Just an observation, not a criticism.
Next award is presented by Eddie Izzard. Go figure (I know, he's in a show - I'm kidding.) He's also very funny, but you get the feeling he'd talk all night if they'd let him. Of cours, the show might be better for it. The award is for Best Special Theatrical Event. (Aren't they all special?) The winner: "Jay Johnson: The Two and Only."
Commercial break!
Tony Post #5
Coming back from the break, the Mayor of New York does a funny bit promoting Broadway - as well he should.
It's 8:53pm as we come back. The next award: best choreography. The winner: Bill T. Jones for "Spring Awakening." He dances down the aisle (which seems appropriate) and virtually mugs David Hyde Pierce. Again, I think we have a definite winning trend going here. He takes a moment for the people not here - "Some above and probably some below," he jokes.
On to the next award - you gotta like the Tonys, they keep things moving. Next: best performance by a featured actress in a (non-musical) play. The winner: Jennifer Ehle for "The Coast of Utopia." She gives an emotional and classy acceptance.
The next performance is from "Mary Poppins" - it's "Chim Chim Cherie," though I'll bet it goes into the awesome "Steppin' Time" (my favorite number from the movie, I should add). Yep! Let's see if they recreate the amazing stunt in the song, where Burt dances up the side of the stage. Nope, but they do have a dancing (virtually) naked statue out there. Yikes! Looks like they went with a montage of songs instead. Still mighty impressive.
Commercial time - no clever toss this time.
It's 8:53pm as we come back. The next award: best choreography. The winner: Bill T. Jones for "Spring Awakening." He dances down the aisle (which seems appropriate) and virtually mugs David Hyde Pierce. Again, I think we have a definite winning trend going here. He takes a moment for the people not here - "Some above and probably some below," he jokes.
On to the next award - you gotta like the Tonys, they keep things moving. Next: best performance by a featured actress in a (non-musical) play. The winner: Jennifer Ehle for "The Coast of Utopia." She gives an emotional and classy acceptance.
The next performance is from "Mary Poppins" - it's "Chim Chim Cherie," though I'll bet it goes into the awesome "Steppin' Time" (my favorite number from the movie, I should add). Yep! Let's see if they recreate the amazing stunt in the song, where Burt dances up the side of the stage. Nope, but they do have a dancing (virtually) naked statue out there. Yikes! Looks like they went with a montage of songs instead. Still mighty impressive.
Commercial time - no clever toss this time.
Tony Post #4
The next commercial break kicks off with an ad for the show "Spamalot," which I'd love to see.
Hey, here's an ad for the Clay Center's Broadway series - excellent idea, people! And a great lineup.
It's about 8:35pm as we get back to the show. The next award: best original score. By the way, whoever dreamed up those little mini-ads that pop up at the bottom of the screen during a show should be shot. I'm just saying is all. The winner: "Spring Awakening." Fighting-to-keep-from-crying guy is back - will he hold it together this time? Yep, he did it. His writing partner says, "Musical theatre rocks." Nice.
Next award: best performance by a featured actress in a muscial. A big one! The winner: Mary Louise Wilson for "Grey Gardens." It's her first Tony in her long career. Ha! She says everyone has been so articulate, and lets out a big hillbilly whoop. She said, people ask, if you win, do you feel a mistake has been made? She says, "I don't." Despite the beginning, she give a classy thanks. By the way, the mic they're using is too tall - it blocks the faces of the short people. Guess they don't have the adjustable one most of these shows use. Surprising, really.
The next musical number is introduced. It's from "110 in the Shade." It's by Audra McDonald and John Cullun (loved him in "Northern Exposure"). Wow, she's terrific (but then if you've seen her, you know that already)! He doesn't do much singing, but he does squeeze in some dancing.
They tease to the commercial with a Mary Poppins bit.
Hey, here's an ad for the Clay Center's Broadway series - excellent idea, people! And a great lineup.
It's about 8:35pm as we get back to the show. The next award: best original score. By the way, whoever dreamed up those little mini-ads that pop up at the bottom of the screen during a show should be shot. I'm just saying is all. The winner: "Spring Awakening." Fighting-to-keep-from-crying guy is back - will he hold it together this time? Yep, he did it. His writing partner says, "Musical theatre rocks." Nice.
Next award: best performance by a featured actress in a muscial. A big one! The winner: Mary Louise Wilson for "Grey Gardens." It's her first Tony in her long career. Ha! She says everyone has been so articulate, and lets out a big hillbilly whoop. She said, people ask, if you win, do you feel a mistake has been made? She says, "I don't." Despite the beginning, she give a classy thanks. By the way, the mic they're using is too tall - it blocks the faces of the short people. Guess they don't have the adjustable one most of these shows use. Surprising, really.
The next musical number is introduced. It's from "110 in the Shade." It's by Audra McDonald and John Cullun (loved him in "Northern Exposure"). Wow, she's terrific (but then if you've seen her, you know that already)! He doesn't do much singing, but he does squeeze in some dancing.
They tease to the commercial with a Mary Poppins bit.
Tony Post #3
During the commercial break, an ad runs for "Lion King" - very smart of the producers to take advantage of the fact that theatre fans are tuned in. Great show, too - I recommend it.
It's about 8:20pm, and we're back for the next segment - it starts with an interview with Heidi Klum, talking about how much she enjoyed going to the theatre while growing up. She talked me into it. ;-)
The next award: best book of a musical. The winner: "Spring Awakening" by Steven Sater. I'm beginning to detect a trend. Funny, he says his son warned him not to start crying. Not sure he's going to make it. His voice is quavering. "I'm so proud to be part of the American Theatre." He made it without breaking down - good for him.
Next up: a presentation by an actress who is apparently wearing a gigantic pop tab around her neck (but it is holding up her dress, so it's ok). She presents a musical performance from nominee John Kander. He gets a standing ovation. (Hey, there's Michael Cerveris clapping in the audience.) Kander introduces the song from the show "Curtains." He moves out of the way and the first nominated number starts. It's another one of those "isn't show business great?" songs. Solid number, fun in an old-fashioned way.
With a brief excerpt from another show, we're off to the next commercial break.
It's about 8:20pm, and we're back for the next segment - it starts with an interview with Heidi Klum, talking about how much she enjoyed going to the theatre while growing up. She talked me into it. ;-)
The next award: best book of a musical. The winner: "Spring Awakening" by Steven Sater. I'm beginning to detect a trend. Funny, he says his son warned him not to start crying. Not sure he's going to make it. His voice is quavering. "I'm so proud to be part of the American Theatre." He made it without breaking down - good for him.
Next up: a presentation by an actress who is apparently wearing a gigantic pop tab around her neck (but it is holding up her dress, so it's ok). She presents a musical performance from nominee John Kander. He gets a standing ovation. (Hey, there's Michael Cerveris clapping in the audience.) Kander introduces the song from the show "Curtains." He moves out of the way and the first nominated number starts. It's another one of those "isn't show business great?" songs. Solid number, fun in an old-fashioned way.
With a brief excerpt from another show, we're off to the next commercial break.
Tonys Post #2
The 61st Annual Tony Awards kicks off with the cast of "Chorus Line" on the street in front of Radio City Music Hall - very cool! Marvin Hamlisch is playing - live, I assume - a good start. Now the obligatory introduction of the 8 thousand presenters, which is always boring.
Now the "Chorus Line" cast is on the stage, in full glittering costume. Pretty nifty.
The first presenter - Angela Lansbury, who gets a huge ovation - much deserved. She sets up the sho0w - the usual history - then introduces Neil Patrick Harris and Christina Applegate who will actually hand out the first award. First award - best performance by an actor in a (non-musical) play. The winner: Billy Crudup for "The Coast of Utopia." He thanks them for pronouncing his name correctly (it's "Crude-up"). He thanks a few dozen people, and is finally played off - seems like a nice guy.
Next up: the award for best performance by an actor in a musical. The winner: John Gallagher, Jr. for "Spring Awakening." He's talking incredibly fast - you'll note the Tonys always end on time (unlike the Oscars) - that's because they're required to by the networks. Despite his speed, he still gets played off by the orchestra at the end.
The inevitable "Sopranos" joke (from Frazier's brother, no less) sends us to the first commercial break.
Now the "Chorus Line" cast is on the stage, in full glittering costume. Pretty nifty.
The first presenter - Angela Lansbury, who gets a huge ovation - much deserved. She sets up the sho0w - the usual history - then introduces Neil Patrick Harris and Christina Applegate who will actually hand out the first award. First award - best performance by an actor in a (non-musical) play. The winner: Billy Crudup for "The Coast of Utopia." He thanks them for pronouncing his name correctly (it's "Crude-up"). He thanks a few dozen people, and is finally played off - seems like a nice guy.
Next up: the award for best performance by an actor in a musical. The winner: John Gallagher, Jr. for "Spring Awakening." He's talking incredibly fast - you'll note the Tonys always end on time (unlike the Oscars) - that's because they're required to by the networks. Despite his speed, he still gets played off by the orchestra at the end.
The inevitable "Sopranos" joke (from Frazier's brother, no less) sends us to the first commercial break.
The Tonys Post #1
Happy Tony night, everyone! I'll be updating regularly, so refreash often (say, during every commercial) and forgive me any typos - typing fast isn't exactly my strong suit!
Set the Stage
So tonight's the Tony Awards, and as Mark Evanier mentions in his blog, it's a show that usually tanks in the ratings. Even when it focuses on relatively familiar shows like "The Producers," or uses a well-known celebrity as the host (no "star" host this year - just lots of famous presenters), it usually does poorly in the ratings - and to add to its woes this year, it's up against the finale of "The Sopranos."
Still, to fans of theatre, it's a chance to sample the new shows or celebrate familiar ones, so it'll be interesting to see what they do - especially since none of the shows nominated in major categories, outside of "Mary Poppins," are known to the general public. Still I'll be watching - hope you'll join me and the other 99 people across the country!
Still, to fans of theatre, it's a chance to sample the new shows or celebrate familiar ones, so it'll be interesting to see what they do - especially since none of the shows nominated in major categories, outside of "Mary Poppins," are known to the general public. Still I'll be watching - hope you'll join me and the other 99 people across the country!
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Tomorrow: the Tonys!
We'll be wrapping up two "events" tomorrow here at your friendly neighborhood "Tri-State Theatre" blog:
Sunday night we'll be live-blogging the Tonys. You can either check in after the show to read the running commentary or you can visit the site and hit "refresh" every now and then to read the latest. You can also leave your own comments as the show rolls on! I've been looking forward to trying this for a while - hope it works!
Also, tomorrow's the last day in our "what do the readers think?" poll. We want you to leave a comment, telling us what shows you'd like to see on stage locally. Who knows, your idea may get picked up by a local theatre group!
The clock is ticking...
Sunday night we'll be live-blogging the Tonys. You can either check in after the show to read the running commentary or you can visit the site and hit "refresh" every now and then to read the latest. You can also leave your own comments as the show rolls on! I've been looking forward to trying this for a while - hope it works!
Also, tomorrow's the last day in our "what do the readers think?" poll. We want you to leave a comment, telling us what shows you'd like to see on stage locally. Who knows, your idea may get picked up by a local theatre group!
The clock is ticking...
Friday, June 08, 2007
Still Waiting To Hear From You, Readers
We're still looking for your suggestions for future community theatre shows. Local theatre groups tend to make those decisions in a dark room - here's your chance to shed some light and make your voice heard!
So tell us your favorite show, or name a show you'd like to see. We'll be taking votes until next Monday.
You can vote by leaving a comment (just click on the link at the bottom of this entry). You don't have to leave your real name or your email address - just tell us what shows you'd like to see and why. If you'd rather avoid the comments process, you can send an email to The Minskers@aol.com.
Uncle Chuck wants you - to vote!
So tell us your favorite show, or name a show you'd like to see. We'll be taking votes until next Monday.
You can vote by leaving a comment (just click on the link at the bottom of this entry). You don't have to leave your real name or your email address - just tell us what shows you'd like to see and why. If you'd rather avoid the comments process, you can send an email to The Minskers@aol.com.
Uncle Chuck wants you - to vote!
"High School Musical 2" News
Hey, you can get the latest about the upcoming release of "High School Musical 2" over at Angela Henderson's excellent "Stay Tuned" site. Anyone who watches TV should check her site regularly!
I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that we're about a month away from auditions for this fall's First Stage production of "Disney's High School Musical."
How I love cross-promotion!
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Famous Faces at the Tony Awards
They've announced the final lineup of presenters who'll appear at Sunday night's Tony Awards. (You know what would be fun? Liveblogging the show!)
Here's the announcement:
Here's the announcement:
2007 Tony Awards Names Presenters
New York, NY – Some of entertainment's biggest stars will be joining the already stellar line-up of presenters at the 61st Annual Tony Awards. Zach Braff, Matthew Broderick, Harvey Fierstein, Marvin Hamlisch, Marcia Gay Harden, Mark Indelicato, John Kander, Patti LuPone, Bebe Neuwirth, Donny Osmond, Bernadette Peters and Ben Vereen will take the stage at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 10. The Tony Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on CBS, Sunday, June 10, 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. The 2007 Tony Awards are presented by the League of American Theatres and Producers and the American Theatre Wing.
These talented names will be joining previously announced presenters Harry Connick, Jr., Claire Danes, Jeff Daniels, Brian Dennehy, Carla Gugino, Neil Patrick Harris, Anne Heche, Marg Helgenberger, Judd Hirsch, Felicity Huffman, Eddie Izzard, The Jersey Boys – John Lloyd Young, Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer; Melina Kanakaredes, Jane Krakowski, Angela Lansbury, Robert Sean Leonard, John Mahoney, Audra McDonald, Cynthia Nixon, Bernadette Peters, David Hyde Pierce, Christopher Plummer, Liev Schreiber, Kevin Spacey, John Turturro, Usher, Sam Waterston, Vanessa Williams and Rainn Wilson.
The Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards are bestowed annually on theatre professionals for distinguished achievement. The Tony is one of the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry and the annual telecast is considered one of the most prestigious programs on television.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
What Do You Think?
I'm continuing my campaign to get suggestions for future community theatre shows - we have about 21 suggestions sent in so far, and we'll be taking votes until next Monday, so let us know what shows you would like to see on a local stage.
You can vote by leaving a comment - just click on the link at the bottom of this entry. You don't have to leave your real name or your email address - just tell us what shows you'd like to see and why. If you'd rather avoid the comments process, you can send an email to The Minskers@aol.com.
I know someone out there has a great idea for a show - so share already! If nothing else, it'll make my day!
You can vote by leaving a comment - just click on the link at the bottom of this entry. You don't have to leave your real name or your email address - just tell us what shows you'd like to see and why. If you'd rather avoid the comments process, you can send an email to The Minskers@aol.com.
I know someone out there has a great idea for a show - so share already! If nothing else, it'll make my day!
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Make Your Voice Heard!
OK, we have more than a dozen entries so far in our "Name your favorite show" question - but there are lots of you out there who have't expressed your opinion yet! (That's right, pal - I'm looking at you!)
We want to hear what theatrical show (musical or non) that you'd like to see a local theatre group tackle.
Here's how it works: you can vote by leaving a comment - just click on the link at the bottom of this entry. You don't have to leave your real name or your email address - just tell us what shows you'd like to see and why. If you'd rather avoid the comments process, you can send an email to The Minskers@aol.com.
If you don't vote you can't complain when a show you don't like wins!
We want to hear what theatrical show (musical or non) that you'd like to see a local theatre group tackle.
Here's how it works: you can vote by leaving a comment - just click on the link at the bottom of this entry. You don't have to leave your real name or your email address - just tell us what shows you'd like to see and why. If you'd rather avoid the comments process, you can send an email to The Minskers@aol.com.
If you don't vote you can't complain when a show you don't like wins!
Monday, June 04, 2007
Your Favorite Shows
OK, readers, it's time to make your voice heard! The question of the week is: what stage shows (musical or non-musical) would you like to see presented locally?
Most community theatre groups choose their shows the same way: a small group of people, usually members of the board guiding the theatre group, get together and decide what shows the group will tackle in the coming year.
Here at your Tri-State Theatre blog, we think it's time you had a voice in this process. So tell us what show (or shows) you'd like to see on stage. We'll add up the votes and present the winners a week from today.
You can vote by leaving a comment - just click on the link at the bottom of this entry. You don't have to leave your real name or your email address - just tell us what shows you'd like to see and why. If you'd rather avoid the comments process, you can send an email to The Minskers@aol.com.
Of course, there are many shows that aren't available to community theatre groups - like Wicked and Phantom of the Opera, for example. Anything that's still running strong on Broadway probably won't be available for a few years.
But here's your chance to make your voice heard - who knows, the local theatre groups all read this blog - maybe they'll like your suggestion and add it to their upcoming season! Your vote might change local theatre!
So vote now!
Most community theatre groups choose their shows the same way: a small group of people, usually members of the board guiding the theatre group, get together and decide what shows the group will tackle in the coming year.
Here at your Tri-State Theatre blog, we think it's time you had a voice in this process. So tell us what show (or shows) you'd like to see on stage. We'll add up the votes and present the winners a week from today.
You can vote by leaving a comment - just click on the link at the bottom of this entry. You don't have to leave your real name or your email address - just tell us what shows you'd like to see and why. If you'd rather avoid the comments process, you can send an email to The Minskers@aol.com.
Of course, there are many shows that aren't available to community theatre groups - like Wicked and Phantom of the Opera, for example. Anything that's still running strong on Broadway probably won't be available for a few years.
But here's your chance to make your voice heard - who knows, the local theatre groups all read this blog - maybe they'll like your suggestion and add it to their upcoming season! Your vote might change local theatre!
So vote now!
A Week to the Tonys!
Yep, the Tony Awards program is just a week away. The award show honoring the best in Broadway shows begins at 8:00 p.m. on CBS - and as I might have mentioned, I'll be live-blogging the event right here, so check in next Sunday and see how I'm doing.
In the meantime, tomorrow I'll be posing a question to you, dear reader - one that could affect the future of local theatre! What could it be? Be here and find out!
In the meantime, tomorrow I'll be posing a question to you, dear reader - one that could affect the future of local theatre! What could it be? Be here and find out!
Saturday, June 02, 2007
A Wild Ride
Excuse the lack of blogging today, but the family and I finally got around to an activity I've been trying to talk them into for years - we went whitewater rafting on West Virginia's New River!
It was great fun, thanks to our pals at Songer Rafting (and our guide Doug, who was a hoot and a half). What better way to spend a beautiful Saturday than rolling down the scenic New River Gorge on a great day like today?
I'll admit that I was tossed into the drink by an unexpected bounce, but I had lots of company there, and it didn't take away from a great experience.
If you're interested in some real-world adventure, I recommend giving whitewater a try!
It was great fun, thanks to our pals at Songer Rafting (and our guide Doug, who was a hoot and a half). What better way to spend a beautiful Saturday than rolling down the scenic New River Gorge on a great day like today?
I'll admit that I was tossed into the drink by an unexpected bounce, but I had lots of company there, and it didn't take away from a great experience.
If you're interested in some real-world adventure, I recommend giving whitewater a try!
Friday, June 01, 2007
Dancing Between Seasons
OK, so right now we're kind of in limbo when it comes to local theatre productions. Most groups are built around doing shows in the fall and the spring, so those groups are ready to hit the beach. Some groups do summer shows, and they're in the middle of rehearsals right now.
There is one group that takes the stage at this time of year - the dance studios. For the past few weeks they've been putting on their final recitals, and (according to the notices I've seen) they take on all different forms.
The only one I've seen featured my lovely wife, and it featured an assortment of dance styles and different ages, from toddlers to grownups.
I saw five shows mentioned in the Herald-Dispatch's Entertainment section this week, and two have already taken place. But if you're into dance, you can still catch these shows:
- Tonight at 7:30 p.m.: the Spring Concert for the Community at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center, presented by the Huntington Dance Theatre.
- Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.: Alice in Wonderland at the Jeslyn Performing Arts Center.
- Saturday at 2:00 p.m.: Noah's Animal Parade and Soul Therapy at the Renaissance Theater, presented by Miracles in Motion Dance Academy.
There is one group that takes the stage at this time of year - the dance studios. For the past few weeks they've been putting on their final recitals, and (according to the notices I've seen) they take on all different forms.
The only one I've seen featured my lovely wife, and it featured an assortment of dance styles and different ages, from toddlers to grownups.
I saw five shows mentioned in the Herald-Dispatch's Entertainment section this week, and two have already taken place. But if you're into dance, you can still catch these shows:
- Tonight at 7:30 p.m.: the Spring Concert for the Community at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center, presented by the Huntington Dance Theatre.
- Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.: Alice in Wonderland at the Jeslyn Performing Arts Center.
- Saturday at 2:00 p.m.: Noah's Animal Parade and Soul Therapy at the Renaissance Theater, presented by Miracles in Motion Dance Academy.
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