“Superman” Part 2
Read part 1 Last night, it was all about the music. Tonight, that was still the case for the first 15 minutes, during which we ran through our two big group numbers that we’d “put on their feet” last night. Turns out they were still standing – for the most part. Things sounded good. So … Continue reading “Superman” Part 2 Read more »
“Superman” – behind the scenes (Part 1)
Tonight was the first rehearsal for APPLAUSE! production of “It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Superman”! I’ve done a whole slew of APPLAUSE! shows – more than any sane person should, really – but they’re so much fun I just can’t stop, and happily they keep inviting me back. This time around, I thought … Continue reading “Superman” – behind the scenes (Part 1) Read more »
Large swath of TV universe is simply a child’s daydream
It turns out that most of the TV universe can actually be explained as the daydream of an autistic child. At least, that’s the inescapable (and admittedly whimsical) conclusion to be drawn from the painstaking research at this site. To quote and paraphrase from the site: Tommy Westphall was an austistic child on the TV … Continue reading Large swath of TV universe is simply a child’s daydream Read more »
A tale of two Sing-Alongs (but mostly Carmina Burana)
This weekend saw me at two sing-along concerts, at pretty much the opposite ends of the cultural spectrum yet not without some similarities. At one: Carmina Burana, the chamber version of the Carl Orff masterpiece. At the other: the “musical episode” of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer! Both audiences were enthusiastic and truly having a ball … Continue reading A tale of two Sing-Alongs (but mostly Carmina Burana) Read more »
APPLAUSE! Cabaret this Saturday
A musical tradition returns. Come enjoy a great night of showtunes sung by a fabulous group of singers, with great snacks, drink, and doorprizes – all to support APPLAUSE! Musicals. And yes, I will be contributing a number! Carousel Theatre Space 1411 Cartwright Street Granville Island (across from the Waterfont Theatre) $10 at the door … Continue reading APPLAUSE! Cabaret this Saturday Read more »