Which show tells the tale of Dolly Gallagher Levi?

A tale of two Dollys | Expect the Unexpected Expect the Unexpected Leave a Comment A tale of two Dollys Beth Leavel, left, and Klea Blackhurst portray America’s favorite matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi in two very different productions of Hello, Dolly! What kind of fool goes to two different productions of the same show in two weeks? A musical theater fool. I recently saw two productions of Hello, Dolly! The first was at the Cape Cod Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts, starring Tony-award winning actress Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone). The second was in East Haddam, Connecticut at the Goodspeed Opera House, featuring Klea Blackhurst in the title role. Two very different productions, but great fun for this Dolly fan. Dolly background Hello, Dolly! is a musical comedy based on Thorton Wilder’s farce The Matchmaker. Set in the late 1890’s at the turn of the century, it tells the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi, a middle-aged widow and matchmaker, who sets out to make one last match — for herself, by nabbing Horace Vandergelder, the famous penny-pinching “Half-A-Millionaire” of Yonkers, NY. Dolly was written by Michael Stewart with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. The show first opened on Broadway in 1964 and was a long-running smash. It won 10 Tony awards, including Best Leading Actress by Carol Channing. In 1969, it was made into a film starring Barbra Streisand. The show has since been produced across the world by professional and amateur theater companies. Still popular with audiences today, it’s also the subject of an upcoming book, Call on Dolly: Celebrating 50 Years of Hello, Dolly! by entertainer Richard Skipper, my dear friend and fellow Dolly enthusiast. Hello, Dolly! was my gateway drug into musical theater and it was intoxicating. I was hooked and wanted more. Being a mere child, I missed Dolly when it first appeared on Broadway in 1964. But thanks to my mother’s wonderful record collection I got to listen over and over to Carol Channing, Charles Nelson Reilly (Cornelius), and Eileen Brennan (Irene Malloy) on the original Broadway cast recording. My favorite song was “So Long Dearie” which I used to sing to the family dog.  Carol Channing at the Tribeca Film Festival tells everyone to “smile for Patty.” —Patricia Gay photo In 1975, I had the pleasure to see Pearl Bailey as Dolly on Broadway in an all-Black production (Her 1967 tour featured Clifton Davis and a young Morgan Freeman as two of the dancing waiters). Finally, in 1978 I got to see my childhood idol Carol Channing perform Hello, Dolly! in Boston, part of a national tour featuring Eddie Bracken as Horace Vandergelder. I wanted to sing every song along with the cast, but had to settle for quietly mouthing all the tunes. More recently, as a journalist, I’ve had the great opportunity to interview Carol Channing. I met her and her sweet late husband Harry at a screening of the documentary, Carol Channing: Larger Than Life, at the Tribeca Film Festival. As I took photos for BroadwayWorld.com , I had to laugh when she pointed at me and told everyone to “smile for Patty.” Carol was Carol and she was delightful.   Cape Cod Playhouse Having seen my share of Dollys over the years, I had high expectations for the New England productions. I’m happy to say that both Beth Leavel in the Cape Cod Playhouse production and Klea Blackhurst at Goodspeed, were wonderful! Very different interpretations though. Jennifer Cody Beth played Dolly as a smart lady, who quietly manipulates the people around her to achieve results. Her singing was solid and sweet and she graced the character with charm and warmth. The cast also featured Jennifer Cody (Sutton Foster’s sister-in-law) as Minnie Fay and she didn’t disappoint. I previously saw Cody on Broadway in Urinetown: The Musical, which also starred her husband Hunter Foster. So I knew she had a big personality and was a great dancer. Her comedic timing as Minnie Fay was perfect and the choreographer gave her some great dance numbers. She got a huge ovation at the curtain call, as did the six male dancers who performed an energeti


What type of shop was the Little Shop of Horrors?

Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Little Shop of Horrors ( 1986 ) PG-13 | A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed. Director: Howard Ashman (screenplay), Howard Ashman (based on the musical play "Little Shop of Horrors") | 2 more credits  » Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 31 titles created 31 Jul 2011 a list of 33 titles created 29 Aug 2012 a list of 21 titles created 04 Nov 2013 a list of 22 titles created 02 Aug 2015 a list of 25 titles created 8 months ago Title: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) 6.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     2     Oscars. Another    2 wins & 11 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Directors: Roger Corman, Charles B. Griffith, and 1 more credit  » Stars: Jonathan Haze, Jackie Joseph, Mel Welles A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Director: Jim Sharman Three actors accept an invitation to a Mexican village to perform their onscreen bandit fighter roles, unaware that it is the real thing. Director: John Landis A selfish, cynical T.V. executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve. Director: Richard Donner Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the army for a bit of fun. Director: Ivan Reitman A successful psychotherapist loses his mind after one of his most dependent patients, an obsessive-compulsive neurotic, tracks him down during his family vacation. Director: Frank Oz A star bowler whose career was prematurely "cut off" hopes to ride a new prodigy to success and riches. Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly Stars: Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Bill Murray Edit Storyline Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's, a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker Audrey Fulquard, and is berated by Mr. Mushnik daily. One day as Seymour is seeking a new mysterious plant, he finds a very mysterious unidentified plant which he calls Audrey II. The plant seems to have a craving for blood and soon begins to sing for his supper. Soon enough, Seymour feeds Audrey's sadistic dentist boyfriend to the plant and later, Mushnik for witnessing the death of Audrey's ex. Will Audrey II take over the world or will Seymour and Audrey defeat it? Written by HannahMontaniwitz A Singing Plant. A Daring Hero. A Sweet Girl. A Demented Dentist. See more  » Genres: Comedy  | Musical  | Romance  | Sci-Fi Motion Picture Rating           ( MPAA ) Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material including comic horror violence, substance abuse, language and sex references | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 19 December 1986 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Der kleine Horrorladen See more  » Filming Locations: 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)| Dolby Stereo (35 mm prints) Color: Did You Know? Trivia Two of the Greek chorus girls, Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell-Martin would later star together in the TV show Martin (1992). See more » Goofs The first bum in "Downtown." See more » Quotes [first lines] Narrator : On the twenty-third day of the month of September, in an early year of a decade not too long before our own, the human race suddenly encountered a deadly threat to its very existence. And this terrifying enemy surfaced, as such enemies often do, in the seemingly most innocent and unlikely of places... See more » Crazy Credits "Special Thanks" are given to Paul Dooley , because his scenes as Patrick Martin were cut and re-cast with Jim Belushi . Dooley's scenes are restored for the Director's cut, and consequently Belushi gets the "Special Thanks" instead. See more » Connections (Un


Which show was based on Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote?

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Which musical was based on the life of Annie Oakley?

Related Books and Websites .  Annie Oakley    . WGBH American Experience  | PBS This historic film from the Library of Congress not only documents Annie Oakley's prowess with her rifle; it also is one of the earliest motion pictures in existence, made by Thomas Edison in 1894. The Annie Oakley Foundation Read an essay written by Annie Oakley's grand-niece on the site of this Greenville, Ohio-based foundation. The Annie Oakley Show Get information on the 1950s TV show that introduced the legend of Annie Oakley to a new generation of American girls. Annie Get Your Gun http://www.theatrehistory.com/american/musical009.html Theaterhistory.com presents a synopsis of the 1946 musical based on the life of Annie Oakley. The musical featured such classic Irving Berlin tunes as "There's No Business Like Show Business," "Anything You Can Do," and "You Can't Get a Man With a Gun." National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame This Fort Worth, Texas institution inducted Annie Oakley into its Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 1984. The site offers resources including useful bibliographies for elementary and middle-school reading levels. Search: Oakley Buffalo Bill's Autobiography Project Gutenberg presents a free, downloadable copy of Buffalo Bill Cody's autobiography, published in 1879. Buffalo Bill Historical Center The Web site of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center provides biographies of William Cody, Annie Oakley and others. Get information on the Wild West, firearms, Plains Indians, Western art and Yellowstone ecosystems. Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, Golden, Colorado Read and play trivia games about Buffalo Bill's life, and find out about a buffalo herd maintained a short distance from downtown Denver. Denver Public Library Photography Collection http://digital.denverlibrary.org/ The library's Western History and Genealogy Department presents galleries of photos documenting the development of the West, including this one of favorite images of Buffalo Bill Cody, Annie Oakley, and the Wild West Shows. Don't miss the picture of Cody and a group of Native Americans in a Venetian gondola! Autry National Center Online Collections http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/collections/ This Los Angeles-based center, comprising the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, the Museum of the American West, and the Women of the West Museum, offers an online collections search. Find pictures and descriptions of artifacts relating to Annie Oakley and other Western legends. University of Oklahoma Library, Western History Collections http://digital.libraries.ou.edu/whc/ The University of Oklahoma Library presents online collections including this interesting group of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Novels, with colorful covers and titles like "Wild Bill to the Rescue" and "The Prairie Hercules." The library also offers a browsable catalog of Native American manuscript resources. American Experience: Ansel Adams Learn about the famous photographer who documented some of the American West's untamed corners -- and fought for their protection. Books Appelbaum, Stanley. The Chicago World's Fair of 1893. New York: Dover Publications, 1980. Baldwin, Dick. The Road to Yesterday: A Collection of Old Trapshooting Stories. Danbury, CT: Middle River Cowboys Press, 2005. The Brooklyn Museum of Art. Buffalo Bill and the Wild West. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, 1981. Carter, Robert A. Buffalo Bill Cody: The Man Behind the Legend. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2000. Connell, Evan S. Son of the Morning Star: Custer and the Little Bighorn. San Francisco: North Point Press, 1984. Csida, Joseph and June. American Entertainment: A Unique History of Popular Show Business. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1978. Fees, Paul and Sarah E. Boehme. Frontier America: Art and Treasures of the Old West from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. New York: The Buffalo Bill Historical Center in association with Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1988. Fixico, Donald L., ed. Rethinking American Indian History. Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press, 1997. Havighurst, Walter. Annie Oak


What was the name of the first hippie musical?

Hippie Music - Songs with a Message - Hippies From A to Z by Skip Stone Songs With A Message  Do you believe in rock 'n roll?  Can music save your mortal soul?  Don McLean (American Pie) Hippies use music to express themselves emotionally, spiritually, and politically. Music can make a statement, give voice to a movement, even unite us. As hippies explore their inner world, music guides them along in their quest for meaning. Without drugs it can get you high. With drugs, well, let's just say, music can be a religious experience.  To explain the impact of music as a social phenomenon, we need to go back before the hippies to the Civil Rights Movement. The protesters would sing a song called "We Shall Overcome". The Rev. Wyatt Tee Walker, an associate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said:  "One cannot describe the vitality and emotion this hymn evokes across the Southland. I have heard it sung in great mass meetings with a thousand voices singing as one. I've heard a half dozen sing it softly behind the bars of the Hinds County Prison in Mississippi. I have heard old women singing it on the way to work in Albany, Ga. I've heard the students singing it as they were being dragged away to jail. It generates power that is indescribable. It manifests a rich legacy of musical literature that serves to keep body and soul together for that better day which is not far off."  So the early sixties saw music becoming more than just entertainment. It was now music with a message. And the messages our poets sang helped us identify with important issues and events that concerned us all. They spurred us to action. These songs had an impact on the consciousness of not just hippies but all society. Some of these songs also broke new ground musically. One way or another they hit us deeply, made us think, made us dream, made us feel as one people.  The musicians listed below were the inspiration for much of the music that has been made since. This includes Heavy Metal, Punk, Disco, Rap, Hip Hop, and Techno. Some of the artists in this list, many of the greatest, devoted the last years of their lives to sharing their music with the world. They touched millions of us, each in a unique way.  Also visit:  Hippyland's Music Page - Links to other great music sites.  Famous Hippy Quotes - Our page of great quotes from the Beats and hippies in music and literature.  Hipplanet's Music Store to buy the music on this page or other great music!  The Musicians and Their Music The Top 40 Hippie Songs are highlighted in Blue Recommended CDs are highlighted in Rust The Allman Brothers Greg and Duane Allman, and Dicky Betts could really jam. Their live concerts are the stuff of legend. Their southern rock sound conquered the north as well. Duane's death in a motorcycle accident was a shock, but the band carried on and has scored many hits since.  Eat a Peach - This recording includes "Melissa", "Blue Sky", and the 33+ minute "Mountain Jam".  Another great choice is Live at Filmore East with "Whipping Post". This band could really put on a show. America America's laid back, easy listening sound won many fans. Their soft acoustic melodies and crisp harmonies put America on the Pop map with tunes like "Horse With No Name", "Ventura Highway" and "Sandman".  Their first album, America, was very timely with an American Indian flavored cover, and ran up the charts. Their latest release is called Human Nature (1998). History: America's Greatest Hits (1975) has most of their best songs. The Animals The Animals were part of the original British Invasion that included the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Herman's Hermits and the Dave Clark Five. Eric Burdon, the lead singer, is a legend among blues rockers. "House of the Rising Sun" and "We've Gotta Get Out of This Place" are two of their big hits. The Best of the Animals. Remastered, from mono! - remember that?  The Association This pop group specialized in upbeat love songs. Their great melodies, tight harmonies, and lively rhythms made them very popular. "Cherish" and "Never My Love" are classic love songs. Greatest Hits


Which show does I Don't Know How To Love Him come from?

Jesus Christ Superstar ('73) I don't know how to love him - YouTube Jesus Christ Superstar ('73) I don't know how to love him Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Dec 30, 2012 Lyrics: I don't know how to love him. What to do, how to move him. I've been changed, yes really changed. In these past few days, when I've seen myself, I seem like someone else. I don't know how to take this. I don't see why he moves me. He's a man. He's just a man. And I've had so many men before, In very many ways, He's just one more. Should I bring him down? Should I scream and shout? Should I speak of love, Let my feelings out? I never thought I'd come to this. What's it all about? Don't you think it's rather funny, I should be in this position. I'm the one who's always been So calm, so cool, no lover's fool, Running every show. He scares me so. I never thought I'd come to this. What's it all about? Yet, if he said he loved me, I'd be lost. I'd be frightened. I couldn't cope, just couldn't cope. I'd turn my head. I'd back away. I wouldn't want to know. He scares me so. I want him so. I love him so. Category


Which show, starring Robert Preston and Barbara Cook on Broadway?

Barbara Cook - Biography - IMDb Barbara Cook Jump to: Overview  (2) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trivia  (6) Overview (2) Barbara Nell Cook Mini Bio (1) Barbara Cook is best-loved and remembered for her work on the Broadway stage. An amazing singer and refreshingly impulsive actress, she made her debut at age 23 in the musical "Flahooley". Roles in "Plain and Fancy" and, the most famous flop of all time, "Candide" followed. In 1957, she created her most famous role as Marion Paroo opposite Robert Preston in "The Music Man". She won a Tony for her work. Other shows included "The Gay Life", "She Loves Me" and "Something More". After the short-lived "Grass Harp" during the early '70s, Cook retired from the musical theater. Not long after, she emerged as a dynamite cabaret singer. This second phase of her career is still going strong today. - IMDb Mini Biography By: <pofrules@hotmail.com> Spouse (1) (1952      - 1965) (divorced) (1 child) Trivia (6) Her show, "Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim", was performed in 2001 at the Lyric Theatre in London, England and was nominated for a 2002 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Entertainment. She was nominated for a 2002 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment for her performance in "Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim" at the Lyric Theatre in London, England. Won Broadway's 1958 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Musical) for playing Marian in "The Music Man." In 2002, she was nominated in the Special Theatrical Event Category for her show "Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim.".


Which show, which opened in the 40s, takes it's name from a fairground attraction?

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What was Jesus Christ according to the Rice / Lloyd Webber show?

Jesus Christ Superstar: Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical goes from ‘evil brew’ to family TV in ITV1's Superstar - Telegraph TV and Radio Jesus Christ Superstar: Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical goes from ‘evil brew’ to family TV in ITV1's Superstar As Andrew Lloyd Webber's ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ gets the talent-show  treatment in ITV1's 'Superstar', Matthew Sweet recalls the hostility it once  aroused. The film version of Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), with Ted Neeley, far right, as Jesus.  By Matthew Sweet 7:30AM BST 06 Jul 2012 It was “a witches’ brew of anti-black and anti-Semitic venom”. It was “evil… rotten to the core”. It was “demeaning” and “nothing less than a catastrophe”. And now it’s back, as a massive arena spectacular and a Saturday night talent show presented by Amanda Holden. Sir Tim Rice and Lord [Andrew] Lloyd Webber’s 1971 rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar is a four-decade phenomenon. Seven million albums sold; productions in 41 countries; an Oscar-nominated movie adaptation; “the biggest media parley in showbiz history,” according to Variety. But it also deserves another, less obvious accolade. Thanks to its portrayal of its hero as a fallible figure uncertain of his own divinity, Jesus Christ Superstar remains the most protested-against work in the history of musical theatre – and these protests are still being made. The show was banned last month in Belarus after a campaign by Orthodox prelates, who claimed to be acting on the wishes of “insulted believers”. Its 2011 tour of Ireland was picketed by Presbyterian ministers who denounced it as “an utter blasphemy” produced by “two sinful, blinded, benighted sinners”. In 2008, a Texan Baptist declared: “Every born-again Christian should readily recognise the evil of Jesus Christ Superstar, and should shun it like the plague.” One for the poster, perhaps. Starting next Saturday, British television is to provide the show’s enemies with more pulpit material. The new arena staging will discover its leading man through the quasi-judicial process familiar to viewers of the phone-ins that have procured Lloyd Webber a Maria, a Nancy, a Joseph and a Dorothy. It’s called Superstar. And if you just imagined the shiny face of Holden bellowing “You could be Jesus!” at sweaty hopefuls, then you’re not the first to have the thought. Like Luther railing against the sale of indulgences, Rice has denounced the television adjunct to the production as “tasteless” and “downmarket”. Has this schism been confected as bait for showbiz hacks? Related Articles Melanie C and Chris Moyles join the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar 16 May 2012 Apparently not. If Rice doesn’t like the winner, he’ll veto the casting, as is his right. It’s one of those ironic reversals of history – the rock opera accused of blasphemy is now a canonical text that demands deferential treatment. In the West End offices of Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Theatre Company, evidence of the rich history of Jesus Christ Superstar has been carefully preserved. The files record that its producer, the wily Robert Stigwood, arranged for a gaggle of bishops to see the show before the critics; that Norman Jewison, the film’s director, wanted to cast Paul McCartney as Jesus and crucify him on a Californian rubbish dump. With admirable impartiality, the archive also retains a bulletin by Frederic Brussat, a minister in the United Church of Christ, which concludes its seven-page demolition of the 1971 Broadway production with a quote borrowed from J D Salinger: “Old Jesus probably would’ve puked if He could see it.” When I track him down 41 years later, Brussat, now running a multi-faith group, is surprised by the ferocity of his younger self. “A lot of the songs have people wondering who Jesus is. It’s that which makes me think Rice was ahead of his time with his emphasis on Jesus’s humanity.” Not all, however, are willing to recant. In 1973, Marc Tanenbaum, the director of inter-religious affairs on the American Jewish Committee, commissioned a line-by-line analysis of Rice’s lyrics that concluded Jesus Christ Superstar wa


Which Line was the longest running musical in Broadway history?

What are the Longest Running Broadway Shows? | Broadway.org Ticket Guide What are the Longest Running Broadway Shows? Broadway lovers worldwide often wonder what are the longest running Broadway shows. With such a rich and storied history, Broadway stages have showcased many long-running shows over the years. Several of the longest running shows are still playing today. The Phantom of the Opera The longest-running show in Broadway history officially opened on January 26, 1988 and is still playing at the Majestic The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical won 7 1988 Tony Awards® including Best Musical. The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a young soprano who becomes the object of obsession of a disfigured musical genius in Paris. Cats Earning 7 1983 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Cats has been performed worldwide and translated into over 20 languages. The musical with a score by Andrew Lloyd Webber is loosely based on the T.S. Eliot book Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. Cats closed on Broadway in September 2000. Chicago This jazz age musical first appeared on Broadway in 1975, running over two years before closing in 1977. The current revival, playing now at the Ambassador Theatre, opened in 1996 and is still going strong. Chicago earned 6 1996 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical. In 1998, the musical earned a Grammy for Best Musical Show Album. The show is set in Prohibition times in Chicago and is a satire of the corruption found in the criminal justice system and the concept of “celebrity” criminals. Les Misérables The musical based on Victor Hugo’s novel tells the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant in early 19th-century France who served 19 years in jail for stealing a loaf of bread. The show earned 8 1987 Tony Awards including Best Musical and received a Grammy for Best Musical Cast Show Album in 1988. The original Broadway production closed in 2003 and has been revived twice, the latest production opening in 2014. Other Long-Running Shows Also among the top 12 longest running Broadway shows are The Lion King (currently playing at the Minskoff Theatre), A Chorus Line (1975-1990), Beauty and the Beast (1994-2007), Rent (1996-2008), Mamma Mia! (currently playing at the Broadhurst Theatre), Oh, Calcutta! (1976-1989), Wicked (currently playing at the Gershwin Theatre) and Miss Saigon (1991-2001).  The next longest-running Broadway show that is still playing is Jersey Boys, which opened on Broadway in 2005 at the August Wilson Theatre.   If you would like to learn more about what are the longest running Broadway shows, visit Broadway.org, the official website for Broadway tickets and information.


Which American city saw the premiere of Sunset Boulevard?

Sunset Boulevard - DC Theatre Scene You are here: Home / All Reviews / Our Reviews / Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard December 20, 2010 by Terry Ponick 4 Comments Sunset Boulevard is not the best musical that Andrew Lloyd Webber ever composed. While its primary storyline—the decline and fall of an aging silent film diva–is oddly compelling, its score gets repetitious and its lyrics often fail to scan with the music. That having been said, Signature Theatre’s new production of this show is slick, compelling, and surprisingly moving. It’s so good that, in spite of its lack of truly memorable tunes, it might just give the touring production of the Lincoln Center’s South Pacific revival—currently playing across the river at the Kennedy Center—a run for its money. D.B. Bonds as Joe Gillis, Florence Lacey as Norma Desmond and Ed Dixon as Max von Mayerling (Photo: Chris Mueller) Sunset Boulevard has had a spotty history onstage. Inspired by Billy Wilder’s eponymous 1950 film, Webber’s musical version went through a few false starts and rewrites before its London premiere in 1993 with book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. Both the film and the musical focus on the sadly fading career of legendary (but fictional) silent film star Norma Desmond, portrayed brilliantly by Florence Lacey in Signature’s production. Now much older and wealthier but with her glamour days long past, Norma is convinced she can make a big Hollywood comeback playing a teenaged Salome in a biblical epic film she’s scripted herself. Enter down-and-out screenwriter Joe Gillis who gets into Norma’s palatial Sunset Boulevard mansion quite by accident. He ends up moving in to rewrite her disastrous script. Not willing to give up the good life she lavishes upon him, he becomes her reluctant boy toy, which ruins his budding romance with up-and-coming young screenwriter Betty Schaefer. Ultimately, despite the desperate machinations of Norma’s once-husband and now loyal butler Max, both Norma’s revised script and her shabby affair lead to the show’s highly dramatic, tragic denouement. After its initial London success and a decent run on Broadway, Sunset Boulevard evolved into a continuing soap opera saga of misunderstandings and lawsuits in later productions, particularly in the United States. These, combined with the lavish, costly sets required by the show regularly kept the it from turning a profit. At least partly as a result, performances over the years gradually became much less frequent. But now we arrive in Arlington, 2010. In what this critic regards as a dynamic masterstroke of fiscal and artistic creativity, the Signature Theatre brain trust chose to mount the first Washington-area run of Sunset Boulevard by trimming its outlandish stage mechanics to the minimum necessary to sustain the central metaphor of Norma’s decaying Hollywood mansion. This is not to imply that Signature’s re-imagination of Sunset Boulevard looks and feels cheap. Far from it. Before you even enter the theater proper, you travel through the small rear vestibule of the MAX space and find it littered with packing crates and stage props. As you find your seat, you notice the burlap-bagged counterweights hanging from the industrial ceiling inside, and the sliding corrugated metal doors to the rear and sides of the generous, uncluttered, and barely-elevated stage area. You suddenly realize that you’ve joined this production in medias res: you’re smack-dab in the middle of a late-1940s Hollywood soundstage (kudos to set designer Dan Conway) that’s devoid of props but ready for the directors, actors, and cameras to enter and for the magic to happen. And it does. As the lights dim and as music director Jon Kalbfleisch launches his first downbeat, you notice the show’s orchestra perched somewhat precariously above and along stage rear. They’re somewhat hidden by a semitransparent scrim and some ornate, stylish simulated ironwork—and occasionally by a movie screen. But as you listen to the opening bars of the show, amplified via the MAX’s excellent, realistic sound system, you


Which ground-breaking American musical was based on the book Green Grow The Lilacs?

The Theatre Guild presents Oklahoma! : A musical play based on the play "Green grow the lilacs" (Playbill for the St. James Theatre) Native American Authors: Browsing by Book Title The Theatre Guild presents Oklahoma! : A musical play based on the play "Green grow the lilacs" (Playbill for the St. James Theatre) by Lynn Riggs Riggs, Lynn. The Theatre Guild presents Oklahoma! : A musical play based on the play "Green grow the lilacs" (Playbill for the St. James Theatre) New York : Theatre Guild, 1943. Genre: Drama


Which Lloyd Webber musical was billed as 'Now and forever'?

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Michael Dixon, John Mauceri, Anthony Bowles, Simon Lee, Harry Rabinowitz, Lorin Maazel, Michael Reed, Paul Bogaev, Chris Nightingale, David Caddick, David White, SÃ®an Edwards, London Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Welsh National Opera Orchestra, Various Artists, Sounds of Blackness, Sarah Brightman, PlÃ¡cido Domingo, Ian Gillan, Yvonne Elliman, Murray Head, Steve Balsamo, Antonio Banderas, Elaine Paige, Joss Ackland, Barbara Dickson, Julie Covington, Patti LuPone, Mandy Patinkin, Susan Jane Tanner, Paul Nicholas, Marti Webb, Caron Cardelle, Samantha Lane, Reva Rice, Lon Satton, Ray Shell, Michael Crawford, Steve Barton, Michael Ball, Ann Crumb, Diana Morrison, Kevin Colson, Jason Donovan, Maria Friedman, Donny Osmond, Richard Attenborough, John Scher, Donna Stephenson, Steven Pacey, Glenn Close, Alan Campbell, James Graeme, Lottie Mayor, Marcus Lovett, Hannah Waddingham, David Shannon, Josie Walker, David Essex, Betty Buckley, Steve Harley, Cliff Richard, JosÃ© Carreras, Barbra Streisand, Petula Clark, Madonna, Tina Arena, Boyzone, Tom Jones, Boy George, Charlotte Church, Sacha Distel, Tim Rice, Maynard Williams, Elvis Presley, Tony Christie, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gemma Craven - Andrew Lloyd Webber: Now & Forever - Amazon.com Music By Jacob A. Davis on February 17, 2002 Format: Audio CD|Verified Purchase This box set could very well be the only Andrew Lloyd Webber collection someone would ever need. Of course, if you don't know much about Andrew Lloyd Webber's music, you probably wouldn't want to spend over sixty dollars on a box set. On the other hand, if you are a true Lloyd-Webber fan, then this is probably not the only one of his recordings you have, either. Anyhow, this box set contains the highlights of his greatest work performed by the people who (arguably) performed the songs best. Most Lloyd-Webber fans will have the majority of the songs on the first three CDs (with the possible exception of American fans perhaps not having those from The Beautiful Game). However, these all of these tracks have been newly digitally remastered and sound better than ever. There are also other perks for us all-time buffs. Disc 4 has many famous cover versions and singles, some of which you may already have, but you also get the bonuses on this disc of Kiri Te Kanawa's "The Heart is Slow to Learn" (which was originally going to be part of a sequel to Phantom) and the Metal Philharmonic Orchestra's breathtaking rendition of "A Kiss is A Terrible Thing To Waste" (featuring vocalist "Scarpia"). You will have chills for days after that one. Finally, there is the famous disc 5! Tracks never before realeased on CD for many of us to enjoy for the first time. This CD takes us back to the roots of ALW's music and lets us taste a few of the early moments of his career. It includes many singles for several well-known artist that didn't quite work out. It even includes the song written by Lloyd-Webber for his 1992 wedding. This is the most treasured disc of the whole set, in my opinion. Of course, this whole set is a treasure (even the extravegant and informative booklet in the box) and I highly reccomend this to anyone with a passion for Lord Lloyd-Webber's music. By Marijan Bosnar on March 20, 2005 Format: Audio CD|Verified Purchase Regardless of the fact that some of his latest efforts (most notably, The Woman in White) are disappointing, there can be little doubt that Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the greatest composers ever to work in the musical theatre. Ever since his "Jesus Christ Superstar" hit the stage in the early 70-is, it was clear that the conception and perception of musicals are never going to be the same again. Many of his songs became standards not only in the theatre history, but also as tops on the charts. Even though he's British, his influence on the shape of the modern musical theatre expanded over the West End boundaries long ago and has thus made an enormous impact on Broadway. Two of his shows ("Cats" and "The phantom of the opera") hold the record as two the longest


What did the Little Shop hold in the movie which premiered in 1982?

Little Shop Of Horrors Tickets Little Shop Of Horrors Tickets Little Shop Of Horrors Tickets Little Shop of Horrors is among the longest running Off-Broadways musicals of all time. It is the creation of the award-winning team of lyricist and composer; Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. The musical premiered in 1982 and has been produced countless times since then. It tells us the tale of a simple florist who takes care of a ferocious alien plant that loves feeding on human blood and seeks global domination. In a limited three-show engagement, Little Shop will hit the stage at the New York City Center. It will feature big name stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Taran Killan and Ellen Greene. So grab Little Shop of Horrors tickets and enjoy the show.     View Little Shop Of Horrors Tickets Little Shop of Horrors is one of the most renowned musicals of all time in the US. The show is inspired by the 1960 black comedy movie of the same name that was directed by Roger Corman and starred Jack Nicholson. A successful run The musical first premiered in 1982 in and later had an Off-Broadway run at the Orpheum Theatre. Its successful run at the Orpheum lasted over half a decade. Through the decades, Little Shop has been produced on Broadway, on West End and numerous international adaptations and tours. Hit numbers, cult following & what not! Over the years, it has garnered a devout cult following among theatergoers and theatre performers. The musical is minimalistic as it requires easy orchestrations and a handful of actors. Due to this fact, it is often the choice of school, community and amateur productions. Despite its simplicity, its hit songs have won widespread critical acclaim. These include “Suddenly, Seymour,” “Somewhere That’s Green” and “Skid Row (Downtown).” All of these songs composed by Menken, and stylized in doo-wop, Motown and rock and roll music from the ‘60s. Innocent florist versus evil plant The story of the musical follows the life of the young orphan, Seymour Krelborn, who lives in a skid row. He is a florist who works with the ingénue blonde Audrey at Mr. Mushnik’s flower shop, which no longer attracts any customers. Seymour chances upon a mysterious plant that resembles a huge Venus flytrap. He names the plant Audrey II after his love interest. The plant soon starts to die and Seymour doesn’t know how to nurse it back to health. He accidentally discovers that Audrey II requires human blood to thrive and that it can also speak. The naïve florist gives in to the plants bloodlust as it promises him riches, fame and love. What ensues is a struggle of power and domination between the florist and his plant. Creative duo behind Little Shop The Grammy Award-winning team of lyricist Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken worked on the lyrics, book and music for Little Shop of Horrors. Together, they have also received two Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards. They are responsible for the lyrics and music of Disney classics such as Oliver & Company, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. With direction by Dick Scanlan and choreography by Patricia Wilcox, the new adapted Little Shop hit New York City Center’s main stage in summer 2015. Gyllenhaal, Killam & Greene on-stage In 2014, the Academy Award-nominated actor, Jake Gyllenhaal thrilled the audience with his performance in the movie Nightcrawler. Making his musical debut in Little Shop, he will take up the role of the nerdy Seymour. Acting alongside Gyllenhaal is Saturday Night Live cast member Taran Killam as the abusive boyfriend. The beautiful actress and singer Ellen Greene, who played Audrey in the 1986 remake Little Shop of Horrors, will reprise her role for this limited engagement. The manipulative bloodthirsty Audrey II will be voiced by Chuck Cooper. Three shows, two nights, one venue! Summer 2015 at the New York City Center will be headlined by the Little Shop of Horrors. Theatergoers, critics, producers and musical lovers will be sure to enjoy the tongue in cheek comedy musical. The show will open for three performances held over two nights. So gra


Which star Fred starred in vaudeville with his sister Adele?

Fred Astaire | Biography and Filmography | 1899 Appeared as himself in the documentary feature, "George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey" 1980 Last acting role in a feature film, "Ghost Story" 1979 Played eight roles in the NBC holiday movie "The Man in the Santa Claus Suit" 1978 Received Emmy for dramatic performance as elderly house painter whose heart attack makes him dependent on his family in the NBC movie "A Family Upside Down"; starred opposite Helen Hayes 1977 Had featured role in "Un Taxi Mauve/The Purple Taxi" 1976 Narrated the children's animated holiday special "The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town" (ABC) 1974 Paired on screen with Jennifer Jones in the all-star "disaster" flick "The Towering Inferno"; receieved a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award nomination 1974 Was one of the narrators for the compilation film "That's Entertainment!", a collection of MGM's great movie musical scenes 1972 Appeared in the award-winning NBC variety special "Jack Lemmon in 'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin" 1969 Starred in the ABC movie sequel "The Over-the-Hill Gang Ride Again" 1969 Narrated the animated children's holiday special "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" 1968 One-shot return to musical films, "Finian's Rainbow" 1968 Starred in the NBC variety special "The Fred Astaire Show"; also produced 1961 Acted in "The Pleasure of His Company" 1960 Won Emmy Award for the NBC variety special "Astaire Time" 1959 First dramatic role, "On the Beach" 1959 Starred in the NBC variety special "Another Evening with Fred Astaire"; received Emmy nomination 1958 Appeared in "An Evening with Fred Astaire" (NBC), the first of four highly acclaimed, Emmy-winning TV specials over the span of a decade, partnering him with dancer Barrie Chase; won Emmy 1957 Made his last regular song-and-dance films, "Funny Face" and "Silk Stockings" 1953 Appeared in one of his best films, the semi-autobiographical "The Band Wagon", loosely based on the stage musical 1949 Reteamed with Ginger Rogers after an ailing Judy Garland withdrew from "The Barkleys of Broadway" 1948 Returned to films to replace an injured Gene Kelly opposite Judy Garland in "Easter Parade" 1947 Opened chain of Fred Astaire Dance Studios (date approximate) 1946 Announced retirement after box-office failure of "Yolanda and the Thief" (1945) and subsidiary role in "Blue Skies" (1946) 1943 Signed by MGM; worked on first film there, the all-star revue, "Ziegfeld Follies", which featured "The Babbitt and the Bromide", a comic dance number which paired him with Gene Kelly; Astaire had introduced the number on Broadway with his sister Adele in 1940 First film at MGM, "Broadway Melody of 1940", opposite Eleanor Powell 1939 Left RKO after last 1930s film with Rogers, "The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle" 1938 After box office failure of first starring film without Rogers, "A Damsel in Distress", voted "box office poison" by motion picture exhibitors along with Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, Joan Crawford, Edward Arnold and others 1935 Team of Astaire and Rogers listed in annual motion picture exhibitors poll of top ten box office stars three years in a row; placed fourth, third and seventh 1934 First starring role, opposite Rogers, in "The Gay Divorcee"; introduced the Oscar-winning song "The Continental" 1933 First sizable film role and first on screen partnering with Ginger Rogers in RKO's "Flying Down to Rio"; introduced the "Carioca" dance 1933 Film debut, a small guest star part as Joan Crawford's partner in climactic production numbers of "Dancing Lady" 1932 Last Broadway and London stage show before venturing to Hollywood, "Gay Divorce" (later adapted to film as "The Gay Divorcee"), with Claire Luce as his leading lady and dance partner 1931 Last stage show in which he co-starred with his sister Adele, "The Band Wagon" 1930 Assisted in choreographing numbers for the Gershwin show "Girl Crazy", starring Ethel Merman and Ginger Rogers 1927 Acted opposite sister Adele in "Funny Face"; score by George and Ira Gershwin 1924 First formal collaboration with George and Ira Gershwin, "Lady, B


On whose fable was Guys and Dolls based?

Guys and Dolls | Starstruck Theatre - Youth Performing Arts Starstruck Theatre - Youth Performing Arts July 29 – August 13, 2011 Performances at Ohlone College Amphitheatre A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon Music and Lyrics by: Frank Loesser Book by: Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows Director: Lori A. Stokes Tri City Voice: StarStruck’s Guys and Dolls comes up aces Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy – considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy-soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight “mission doll,” out to reform the evildoers of Time Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she’s been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game. The original production burst onto Broadway in 1950 and ran for 1,200 performances. A 1976 revival with an all-African-American cast including Robert Guillaume ran for 239 performances, and the colorful 1992 revival with Peter Gallagher and Faith Prince became the longest-running revival of a Broadway musical, running until January 1995 (almost longer than the original!) The film version starred Marlon Brando as Sky and Frank Sinatra as Nathan. “This is why Broadway was born!” -Newsweek “One of the funniest and melodious shows in seasons. Everything about it seems practically perfect.” -Variety “It’s the perfect musical comedy.” -Daily News Guys And Dolls


Which show featured Hernando's Hideaway and Hey There?

Hernando's Hideaway - 3 versions - YouTube Hernando's Hideaway - 3 versions Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jun 12, 2008 The great song Hernando's Hideaway, written by Adler and Ross for the musical Pajama Game in 1953. A cool song like this deserves cool performances, and who better than Johnnie Ray to start. 1) Johnnie Ray - 1954 single with Hey There. 2) Boston Pops Orchestra under Arthur Fiedler, from the album "Boston Tea Party". Hey Arthur, The Ventures also did a good version. 3) The Four Lads - from the 1961 Kapp LP "12 Hits" [not their hits, other people's hits]. Johnnie Ray also recorded new renditions of his songs later, on the pictured CD. Mine is the original. Category


Where was the Best Little Whorehouse according to the musical title?

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas ( 1982 ) R | A town's sheriff and regular patron of a historical whorehouse fights to keep it running when a TV reporter targets it as the Devil's playhouse. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 32 titles created 27 May 2012 a list of 28 titles created 11 Aug 2012 a list of 25 titles created 28 Apr 2013 a list of 35 titles created 4 months ago a list of 27 titles created 3 months ago Title: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) 5.8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Oscar. Another    2 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him. Director: Colin Higgins A woman ditches her small town life for big city Chicago, where she becomes a sensation as a radio show host. Director: Barnet Kellman Stopping briefly in a small Texas town, an itinerant race car driver finds that his stock car, on a trailer behind his motor home, has just been quickly and expertly stripped. He chases ... See full summary  » Director: Daniel Petrie A country music star must turn an obnoxious New York cabbie into a singer in order to win a bet. Director: Bob Clark The Bandit goes on another cross-country run, transporting an elephant from Florida to Texas. And, once again, Sheriff Buford T. Justice is on his tail. Director: Hal Needham A three-way friendship between two free-spirited professional football players and the owner's daughter becomes compromised when two of them become romantically involved. Director: Michael Ritchie Unlikely Angel (TV Movie 1996) Comedy | Fantasy Dolly Parton portrays a country music performer who meets an untimely demise, but cannot enter heaven until she performs a good deed back on earth - to get a workaholic widower and his ... See full summary  » Director: Michael Switzer Edit Storyline Founded in 1910 just outside of the city limits of Gilbert located in Lanville County, Texas, the Chicken Ranch has for generations been known as the best whorehouse in Texas for its wholesome fun, strict moral code and cleanliness, all perpetuated by its original owner, Miss Wulla Jean. Seven years ago, Miss Wulla Jean passed on, leaving the Chicken Ranch to her favorite working girl, Miss Mona Stangley, who wants to keep the same traditions of Miss Wulla Jean. The Chicken Ranch has always had the unofficial blessing of the local authorities, who see the ranch providing an important community service, one which most in local authority have used at one time or another in their life. In fact, Miss Mona and Lanville County Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd have been in a relationship for years, Ed Earl who is Miss Mona's protector, albeit one with a hot temper and good ol' boy attitude that doesn't exactly match the needs of his law upholding position. That blessing may change when television ... Written by Huggo Did You Know? Trivia Dolly Parton has a song about "A Hard-Candy Christmas". This refers to being disappointed or down. Filled candies were not as available in the 30s through the 50s as they are today and were expensive. Children usually got chocolate covered filled candy at Christmastime as a treat. If their families were experiencing financial troubles all they would get were the relatively cheap hard candies which left them disappointed. See more » Goofs Miss Mona tells Sheriff Dodd she "has not been on the 11 o'clock news" before. Being in the central time zone, all Houston TV stations run their news at 10 o'clock, not 11. See more » Quotes


Which musical featured the songs A Secretary is Not A Toy, and The Company Way?

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING - A SECRETARY IS NOT A TOY LYRICS A Secretary Is Not A Toy Lyrics How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying - A Secretary Is Not A Toy Lyrics A secretary is not a toy, no, my boy, not a toy To fondle and dandle and playfully handle In search of some puerile joy No, a secretary is not, definitely not a toy You're absolutely right, Mr Bratt We wouldn't have it any other way, Mr Bratt It's a company rule, Mr Bratt A secretary is not a toy, no, my boy, not a toy So do not go jumping for joy, boy A secretary is not, a secretary is not A secretary is not a toy A secretary is not a pet nor an Erector Set It happened to Charlie McCoy, boy They fired him like a shot The day the fellow forgot a secretary is not a toy She's a highly specialized key component Of operational unity A fine and sensitive mechanism To serve the office community With a mother at home she supports And you'll find nothing like her at FAO Schwarz A secretary is not to be used for play therapy Be good to the girl you employ, boy Remember no matter what neurotic trouble you've got A secretary is not a toy A secretary is not a thing Wound by key, pulled by string Her pad is to write in and not spend the night in If that's what you plan to enjoy, no The secretary you got is definitely not Employed to do a gavotte or you know what Before you jump for joy, remember this, my boy A secretary is not a tinker toy


Which Fanny was the subject of Funny Girl?

Funny Girl (1968) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The life of Fanny Brice , famed comedienne and entertainer of the early 1900s. We see her rise to fame as a Ziegfield girl, subsequent career and her personal life, particularly her relationship with Nick Arnstein. Director: William Wyler Writers: Isobel Lennart (book), Isobel Lennart (from the original story by: based on the play with) (as Miss Lennart) | 1 more credit  » Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 34 titles created 01 Dec 2011 a list of 32 titles created 08 Jan 2012 a list of 48 titles created 20 Apr 2013 a list of 28 images created 19 Jan 2014 a list of 31 titles created 2 months ago Search for " Funny Girl " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     1     Oscar. Another    7 wins & 16 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Story of singer Fanny Brice's stormy relationship with showman Billy Rose. Director: Herbert Ross Matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers to find a partner for "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder, convincing his niece, his niece's intended, and his two clerks to travel to New York City along the way. Director: Gene Kelly A Jewish girl disguises herself as a boy to enter religious training. Director: Barbra Streisand A has-been rock star falls in love with a young, up-and-coming songstress. Director: Frank Pierson Two desperate people have a wonderful romance, but their political views and convictions drive them apart. Director: Sydney Pollack Can a bickering odd couple in Manhattan become friends and maybe more? Owlish Felix is an unpublished writer who vents his frustration by reporting to the super that the woman in a ... See full summary  » Director: Herbert Ross Daisy Gamble, an unusual woman who hears phones before they ring, and does wonders with her flowers, wants to quit smoking to please her fiancé, Warren. She goes to a doctor of hypnosis to ... See full summary  » Director: Vincente Minnelli Edit Storyline Early twentieth century New York. Fanny Brice knows that she is a talented comedienne and singer. She also knows that she is not the beauty typical of the stage performers of the day, she with skinny legs and a crooked nose among other physical issues. So she knows she has to use whatever other means to get her break in show business, that break so that she can at least display her talents. With the help of Eddie Ryan who would become her friend, Fanny is able to get a part in a novelty act in a vaudeville show, the renown from which eventually comes to the attention of famed impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. . Fanny does become one of the Ziegfeld Follies most popular acts, despite she almost getting fired after her first performance by defying Flo's artistic vision for her closing number. Beyond stage success, Fanny also wants a happy personal life, most specifically with the suave Nicky Arnstein, a gambler in every respect of the word. Fanny loves him and loves that he loves her ... Written by Huggo People who see FUNNY GIRL are the luckiest people in the world! See more  » Genres: 19 September 1968 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Ena asteio koritsi See more  » Filming Locations: $65,560        (USA) (31 August 2001) Gross: (roadshow) Sound Mix: 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)| 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints)| Dolby SR (35mm restored version)| Dolby Digital (35mm restored version)| SDDS (35mm restored version)| DTS (35mm restored version) Color: Did You Know? Tr


Who was the first American actress to have a principal role with the Royal Shakespeare Company, in Les Miserable's?

Patti Lupone | The Stars | Broadway: The American Musical | PBS Tim Rice Andrew Lloyd Webber An actress and singer who left several well-known Hollywood and Broadway stars feeling bitterly disappointed and distraught when she won the role of Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1993 London production of “Sunset Boulevard.” LuPone made her stage debut, tap dancing, at the age of four, and later took dancing classes with Martha Graham. She trained for the stage at the Juilliard School. where she met the actor Kevin Kline. A six-year personal relationship was supplemented by a joint association with John Housman’s Actor’s Company, which gave them both invaluable experience in the straight theater, and resulted in their appearance together — as the bride and bridegroom — in a short-lived Broadway musical, “The Robber Bridegroom” (1975). After several other flops, including “The Baker’s Wife” (1976) and “Working” (1978), LuPone won a Drama Desk Award and a Tony Award for her performance in the leading role of “Evita” (1979) on Broadway, and stayed with the show “until the strain of being obnoxious and dying from cancer every night got too much.” She returned to serious theater in the provinces and had occasionally effective roles in movies such as 1941 and WITNESS. In 1985, LuPone moved to London and appeared first in “The Cradle Will Rock.” In the same year, she became the first American actress and singer to gain a principal role with the Royal Shakespeare Company, in the hit musical “Les Misérables.” The names of both shows appeared on her 1985 Laurence Olivier Award. In complete contrast to those two roles, in 1986 she played Lady Bird Johnson in a U.S. miniseries based on the ex-president’s life, and, a year later, was back on Broadway in an acclaimed revival of “Anything Goes.” LuPone made her stage debut, tap dancing, at the age of four. In the late ’80s and early ’90s LuPone had a major role in the popular U.S. situation comedy LIFE GOES ON, and experienced some difficulty breaking free from her contract when the call came from Lloyd Webber. She first played Norma Desmond at the composer’s Sydmonton Festival in the summer of 1992. Declining the use of the book on stage, she learned the part and gave what was regarded as a “sensational” performance. Soon afterward it became obvious that she had stolen the role of a lifetime from under the noses” of bigger names such as Meryl Streep, Angela Lansbury, Liza Minnelli, and Julie Andrews. Sunset Boulevard” opened in the West End in July 1993, and although LuPone enjoyed a personal triumph, her contract to take the show to Broadway was canceled, resulting in a payoff “in the region of $1 million.” During the remainder of the ’90s LuPone appeared in New York in her own “Patti LuPone on Broadway” (1995) and as opera diva Maria Callas in Terrence McNally’s “Master Class” on Broadway (1996) and in London (1997). Early in 1999, she took her acclaimed new concert act, “Matters of the Heart,” to the Sydney Opera House, in Sydney, Australia. The eclectic program of original and contemporary music included works by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, Randy Newman, and Cole Porter. Source: Biographical information provided by MUZE. Excerpted from the ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POPULAR MUSIC, edited by Colin Larkin. © 2004 MUZE UK Ltd. Photo credits: Photofest


Which musical was Lerner and Loewe's last major success, in 1960?

Lerner & Loewe's Road to Camelot | Playbill Lerner & Loewe's Road to Camelot Lerner & Loewe's Road to Camelot Sep 29, 1996 Romance and magic will be in the spotlight this holiday season, as the Walnut Theatre in Philadelophia presents a sparkling new production of the Broadway musical, Camelot. This classic Lerner and Loewe musical whisks the audience back to the glorious, mystical days of King Arthur, Lady Guenevere and the Knights of the Round Table. Romance and magic will be in the spotlight this holiday season, as the Walnut Theatre in Philadelophia presents a sparkling new production of the Broadway musical, Camelot . This classic Lerner and Loewe musical whisks the audience back to the glorious, mystical days of King Arthur, Lady Guenevere and the Knights of the Round Table. Director Charles Abbott explained his concept for the upcoming production, which runs Nov. 16 through Jan. 5: "I plan to tell a classic story, almost a Shakespearean tale, with a little of Disney World, storybook charm for the magical moments," he said. "It's a beautiful romance with moments of mysticism!" The veteran director of Walnut holiday shows, including The Wizard of Oz and Mame , said the tale of Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot is "the stuff of which legends are made." According to Abbott, there are two factors that contribute to Camelot's timeless appeal: Most obvious is Camelot's romantic aspect. The sheer romance of this musical can take your breath away. The characters are in love with each other for all the right reasons, Abbott said. "In the case of Lance and Guenevere, they attempt to deny their love because it is the correct thing to do, but their emotions get in the way." The second, perhaps surprising, aspect of Camelot's appeal is political in nature. "Our judicial system and government have their roots in Arthur's ideals of justice and honor," Abbott said. "We've abandoned the 'eye for an eye' philosophy for honesty and logic." Camelot was the final Broadway collaboration for Alan Jay Lerner (1918-86) and Frederick Loewe (1904-88). Loewe was gaining a reputation as a popular song writer in 1942 when he heard of Lerner's talent for lyrics. Loewe met Lerner at the Lamb's Club in New York that year and asked if he was interested in working with him. Lerner said yes, and thus began a partnership that would last 18 years. Their first collaboration was The Life of the Party, a musical version of a 1920s comedy. It was slated for a New York engagement but closed during a Detroit try-out. Success eluded them again in 1943, with the failure of the Broadway show What's Up. Undaunted, the two continued to work together. Their off-beat musical comedy The Day Before Spring ran for 176 performances in 1945. This won them a small group of fans who felt Lerner and Loewe were the only serious competition for Rodgers and Hammerstein. In 1947, the romantic fantasy Brigadoon established their reputation, winning the New York Critics Circle Award as Best Musical. Lerner interrupted the partnership in 1948 to pen the book and lyrics for Kurt Weill's Love Life, which enjoyed a 30-week Broadway run. Hollywood filmmakers commissioned him to write the libretto for An American in Paris , the first film musical to win an Oscar. After contributing to the success of the films Royal Wedding and Brigadoon, Lerner rejoined Loewe in 1951 to write the musical Paint Your Wagon. In 1956, the duo wrote the blockbuster My Fair Lady ; two years later, the film musical Gigi , winner of nine Oscars. And in 1960, they created Camelot, their last triumph, which ran on Broadway for over two years. Tickets for the Walnut's production of Camelot are now on sale. Call (215) 574-3550, ext. 4, 10 AM to 10 PM. daily for tickets. -- By Maria E. Sticco


Which 90s revival hit shares its name with a gangster city?

THE SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE OF RAP & HIP-HOP CULTURE The Social Significance of Rap & Hip-Hop Culture Becky Blanchard Poverty & Prejudice: Media and Race "Keep in mind when brothas start flexing the verbal skillz, it always reflects what's going on politically, socially, and economical/y." --Musician Davey D In recent years, controversy surrounding rap music has been in the forefront of the American media. From the hype of the East Coast-West Coast rivalry that shadowed the murders of rappers Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. to the demonization of modem music in the wake of school shootings in Littleton, Colorado, it seems that political and media groups have been quick to place blame on rap for a seeming trend in youth violence. however, though critics are quick to point out the violent lyrics of some rappers, they are missing the point of rap's message. Rap, like other forms of music, cannot be understood unless it is studied without the frame of its historical and social context. Today's rap music reflects its origin in the hip-hop culture of young, urban, working-class African-Americans, its roots in the African oral tradition, its function as the voice of an otherwise underrepresented group, and, as its popularity has grown, its commercialization and appropriation by the music industry. Hip-hop music is generally considered to have been pioneered in New York's South Bronx in 1973 by Jamaican-born Kool DJ Herc. At a Halloween dance party thrown by his younger sister, Herc used an innovative turntable technique to stretch a song's drum break by playing the break portion of two identical records consecutively. The popularity of the extended break lent its name to "breakdancing"--a style specific to hip-hop culture, which was facilitated by extended drumbreaks played by DJs at New York dance parties. By the mid-1970s, New York's hip-hop scene was dominated by seminal turntablists DJ Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, and Herc. The rappers of Sugarhill Gang produced hip-hop's first commercially successful hit, "Rapper's Delight," in 1979'. Rap itself--the rhymes spoken over hip-hop music--began as a commentary on the ability--or "skillz"--of a particular DJ while that DJ was playing records at a hip-hop event. MCs, the forerunners of today's rap artists, introduced DJs and their songs and often recognized the presence of friends in the audience at hip-hop performances. Their role was carved out by popular African-American radio disc jockeys in New York during the latel96Os, who introduced songs and artists with spontaneous rhymes. The innovation of MCs caught the attention of hip-hop fans. Their rhymes lapped over from the transition period between the end of one song and the introduction of the next to the songs themselves. Their commentaries moved solely from a DJ's skillz to their own personal experiences and stories. The role of MCs in performances rose steadily, and they began to be recognized as artists in their own right2. The local popularity of the rhythmic music served by DJs at dance parties and clubs, combined with an increase in "b-boys"--breakdancers--and graffiti artists and the growing importance of MCs, created a distinctive culture known as hip-hop. For the most part, hip-hop culture was defined and embraced by young, urban, working-class African-Americans. Hip-hop music originated from a combination of traditionally African-American forms of music--including jazz, soul, gospel, and reggae. It was created by working-class African-Americans, who, like Herc, took advantage of available tools--vinyl records and turntables--to invent a new form of music that both expressed and shaped the culture of black New York City youth in the 1970s. While rap's history appears brief its relation to the African oral tradition, which provides rap with much of its current social significance, also roots rap in a long-standing history of oral historians, lyrical fetishism, and political advocacy. At the heart of the African oral tradition is the West African3 idea of nommo. In Malian Dogon cosmology, Nommo is the first hu


Which musical about King Arthur became a byword for the JFK years?

Camelot the Musical George Gershwin Theatre - Opened 21 Jun 1993, closed 7 Aug 1993 What was your favourite production? Add your thoughts in the comments box Synopsis Young King Arthur is worried about his upcoming arranged marriage to Guenevere, whom he has never met. Merlyn the Magician persuades him to accept his new bride, but Arthur still reluctantly hides in the woods, pondering what his subjects think of him (“I Wonder What the King Is Doing Tonight”).  Guenevere arrives in the woods and Arthur overhears her also doubting her wedding, preferring instead to maintain the “Simple Joys of Maidenhood.” Arthur introduces himself as “Wart” (his childhood nickname), and extols the virtues of “Camelot” to Guenevere. She is charmed by his appearance and demeanour, and they nearly share a kiss, before his servants arrive and reveal him as King Arthur. She agrees to marry him without reservations. Meanwhile, Merlyn is beginning to die and worries that he has forgotten to warn Arthur about Mordred and Lancelot, who will prove to be his undoing. Arthur alongside Guenevere decides to create a new order of knights who will be dedicated to virtue rather than looting. They will be called the Knights of the Round Table and they soon become legendary throughout the lands. A young, arrogant Frenchman named Lancelot arrives seeking to join the order, as he believes himself to be the bravest knight in the world (“C’est Moi”). The Queen has organized a May Day celebration (“The Lusty Month of May”), where she meets Lancelot and instantly dislikes him. Lancelot soon makes enemies of most of the knights, and three challenge him to a duel. He manages to defeat them all and wins over the favour of the crowd. Guinevere too finds herself attracted to him despite her love for Arthur. Lancelot too is torn between the beautiful Queen and his duty to the King. Unbeknownst to them, Arthur has picked up on their mutual attraction but decides not to do anything to upset the order of the Round Table. Years pass, and Guenevere and Lancelot still struggle with their unrequited love (“If Ever I Would Leave You”).  Arthur’s illegitimate son, Mordred, arrives in Camelot, determined to take over the kingdom and destroy the Round Table. Arthur and Guenevere begin to tire of the difficulty running a kingdom (“What Do the Simple Folk Do?”), whilst the knights are growing sick of their virtuous lives (“Fie on Goodness!”). Mordred uses their malaise to turn them against Arthur. Lancelot is unable to resist the Queen any longer and visits her bedchamber at night (“I Loved You Once in Silence”). They kiss passionately before being interrupted by Mordred and some of the knights who arrest them both for treason. Lancelot manages to escape, but Guenevere is tried and sentenced to be burned at the stake. Arthur is torn between saving his kingdom and saving the love of his life. He watches as Lancelot manages to rescue his queen just before she is burned to death. Arthur reluctantly realises he must fight Lancelot for the sake of his kingdom, and Camelot is torn apart by the resulting civil war. Before the final battle, he meets Guenevere and Lancelot alone. Their relationship has fallen apart, and they both agree to face justice in England. Arthur refuses and forgives them. Guenevere departs for a convent, while Lancelot returns to his troops. Heartbroken, Arthur comes across a young boy who has travelled to Camelot to become a knight of the Round Table. Moved by the boy’s idealism, Arthur knights him and sends him back to England, urging him to tell the tale of the perfect kingdom that once existed named “Camelot.” Songs I Wonder What the King Is Doing Tonight The Simple Joys of Maidenhood Camelot End of Study Scene: Camelot (Reprise) C’est Moi The Lusty Month of May Pellinor’s Entrance Take Me to the Fair The Lusty Month of May (Reprise) Change of Scene (from Act I Scene 5 to 6) How to Handle a Women Tent Scene Change of Scene (from Act I Scene 8 to 9) Before I Gaze at You Again Finale Act I (Proposition / Resolution) Act II If Ever I Would Leave You The Seven Deadl


Annie Warbucks was the sequel to which one-word-titled musical?

Annie Warbucks | Variety Print August 10, 1993 | 12:00AM PT At long last, "Annie Warbucks" alights in Manhattan, a small miracle given the fact that this famously troubled show has been killed once, orphaned twice and has boasted three Annies since its debut in January 1990 as "Annie 2: Miss Hannigan's Revenge," a musical fondly remembered for its legendary badness. At long last, “Annie Warbucks” alights in Manhattan, a small miracle given the fact that this famously troubled show has been killed once, orphaned twice and has boasted three Annies since its debut in January 1990 as “Annie 2: Miss Hannigan’s Revenge,” a musical fondly remembered for its legendary badness. “Annie Warbucks” is an infinitely better show than “Miss Hannigan’s Revenge.” It has charm (though not nearly as much as the original “Annie” in 1977), several good songs from Martin Charnin and Charles Strouse and — the real miracle in this production, which has been downsized from a $ 5.5 million Broadway promise to a $ 1 million Off Broadway reality — simply beautiful, elegant settings by Ming Cho Lee that unfold like origami. At 2 1/2 hours, it still runs too long for the target family audience, especially in the first act, and no one would miss the 20 minutes it could easily lose. Conversely, Thomas Meehan’s book, though much improved, has the staccato sound of a piece that has been endlessly cut, patched and rewritten (which, of course, it has). In Kathryn Zaremba, this sequel has a good, though only good, Annie. She’s cute and blessed with a sturdy, attractive voice, but she has to fake Annie’s charisma and she’s completely unformed as an actress. Such artlessness can be a virtue, especially in child actors; here, however, it leaves a noticeable hole in the proceedings. Happily, that hole is amply filled by most of the adult cast, starting with Harve Presnell’s Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. It’s Christmas morning, 1933; Warbucks’ adoption of Annie seems complete, and a holiday celebration is under way. But the festivities are interrupted by New York City child welfare commissioner Harriet Doyle, a comic villainess easily the rival of Miss Hannigan and played with shlumpy, grumpy relish by Alene Robertson. She directs Daddy to find a wife within 60 days or it’s back to the orphanage for Annie. The obvious choice is right under Warbucks’ nose, in the person of his young, attractive secretary Grace (Marguerite MacIntyre). To press the point, Annie and the service staff, headed by the fine butler Drake (a smooth Kip Niven), sing “That’s the Kind of Woman.” Daddy, however, is convinced he’s too old for Grace, explaining why in the lovely “A Younger Man.” Eventually, he falls — or thinks he falls — for the more seasoned Sheila Kelly, and who wouldn’t? She’s played by Donna McKechnie in a gleeful comic turn and she’s a revelation, particularly in her mean, rousing duet with the commish. Before the show wends its way to a completely predictable ending, Annie will have learned about love from a family of sharecroppers in Tennessee (all awfully played), helped FDR (Raymond Thorne) create the Tennessee Valley Authority, and brought her pals from the orphanage (a pitifully underpopulated group) aboard the Staten Island Ferry for a wedding party, where they and the grownups have a terrific dance number in “All Dolled Up.” And Grace will have delivered the musical’s sole standout number, the torchy “It Would Have Been Wonderful.” This is a show that gives away its entire plot and nearly all its secrets in the song titles. Despite the years of development, Strouse and Charnin still haven’t come up with a number for Annie to equal “Tomorrow,” and the one that tries, “I Always Knew,” is derivative and illiterate (“Tomorrow can come true”). Along with that anemic kids’ chorus, the limitations of the move to Off Broadway are most apparent in Keith Levinson’s thin orchestrations and the thin-sounding band he leads. But Charnin and choreographer Peter Gennaro deploy their comparatively large company with considerable finesse, even if Presnell sometimes seems on the verge of


In which city is the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and Museum?

Museums & Galleries Museums & Galleries You are here: Home / Things to Do / Museums & Galleries Museums & Galleries Rich in art and culture, Swansea City Centre offers a good selection of museums and galleries, guaranteed to fascinate and entertain visitors. Furthermore, many of the facilities offer free admission. The  National Waterfront Museum  is designed to celebrate Welsh history, culture and achievement.  The museum tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales, now and during the last 300 years.  The facility combines interactive computer technology and impressive visual displays to tell how Wales’ industrial and maritime heritage has played its role in shaping today’s economy and society.  It is an essential destination for any visitor to Swansea City Centre. Swansea Museum  is the oldest in Wales, which was opened in 1841, and it now managed by the City & County of Swansea.   The Museum is a real treasure house of Swansea’s past and present, and is a focus for the future of the city and its people, as well as providing a visitor experience that’s sure not to disappoint. The Dylan Thomas Centre  is now the focal point for a celebration of the world famous poet’s life and work, and home to the annual Dylan Thomas Festival.  This splendid building was named after on of Swansea’s most famous sons and is home to a permanent exhibition on his life.  Aside from the collection and exhibition, there is also a shop that offers books, posters and memorabilia available for purchase. The  Glynn Vivian Art Gallery   is currently closed to the public as preparations are underway for a multi-million pound redevelopment project.  This major project will create a new and exciting visitor experience and bring the attraction into the 21st century, whilst conserving the original character of the 1911 building and improving access for all.  To find out more about the project click here .  Whilst the Gallery is closed the Glynn Vivian will present an exciting programme of exhibitions and events at different venues in Swansea, whilst lively learning activities continue at the YMCA . When the gallery re-opens it will contain a broad spectrum of visual arts including traditional and modern painting, and sculpture.  The gallery will include work by Old Masters and offers a sharp, contemporary overview of modern arts. Other galleries in the City Centre include the Attic Gallery which is Wales’ longest established private gallery.  It was founded in 1962 to highlight the work of contemporary artists working in Wales, and is situated in the Maritime Quarter. We also have the Mission Gallery also located at the Maritime Quarter which is a unique arts venues that shows the very best in the visual arts and craft in one of the most distinctive, and best adapted, spaces for the arts in Wales. It also offers a stimulating programme of contemporary visual art and craft, in a beautiful exhibition and gallery space. You’ll also love visiting the Ocean gallery on Oxford Street and the volunteer run Elysium Gallery on Mansel Street, which are both conveniently located in the heart of Swansea City Centre. This post is also available in: Welsh Search


What is the second largest of the Ionian Islands?

Corfu guide | In depth info about the Greek island of Corfu Gallery A little bit about Corfu Corfu is the second largest of the Ionian islands behind Kefalonia It is often known as Kérkyra in Greek and that is also the name of the main town. Corfu was a strategic position in Europe for many years and was heavily fortified, that’s why there are many castles on the island. It was ruled by the Venetian republic for 5 centuries up until 1797 so many of the islands buildings have a Venetian feel to them, particularly the main town of Kerkyra. Corfu has something for everyone, from nature reserves to all night parties, beautiful beaches and historical sites are also in abundance here. Getting to Corfu As Corfu is the closest island to the UK it’s also a very popular one so expect to find an abundance of flights from your nearest international airport, we found 16 airports in the UK flying direct to Corfu so you should find it easy to get a flight to suit you. Flight time is around 3 hours so by the time you’ve taken off, had an overpriced drink, played a couple of games on your phone and queued for the toilet it’ll probably be time to land again. Current Weather in Corfu ° Weather from OpenWeatherMap Take a look at the current Corfu weather above or the climate info below showing average high, low and sea temperatures as well as average rainfall per month and hours of sunshine per day. When to go to Corfu The best time to visit Corfu is from late April to early September, it rains more in Corfu as it’s more northern than the other Greek islands that are hotter and dryer. June to August offers the highest temperatures and minimal rain so if you like it hot that’s the time for you. Just remember that these months are also the busiest and most expensive times to go to Corfu. Top 3 resorts in Corfu Below are the 3 resorts in Corfu that cover a large portion of the people travelling to the island. If you’re wanting to party then you head for Kavos, if you want nightlife but not too crazy then go for Sidari, if you want a little more culture then Kerkyra is the place for you. Click on each of the headings to go to that page and find out more about that particular resort. Kerkyra Couples, Families, Greek Dancing, Harbour, Historical Sites, Karaoke, Live Music, Night Clubs, Picturesque, Plenty of Hotels, Popular, Traditional, Variety of Nightlife Kerkyra or Corfu town is roughly in the centre of the east coast and just a couple of kilometers from the airport, it's the... Full Corfu resort guide From the low key villages of Gouvia or Agios Stephanos to the more lively Sidari, Kerkyra or the booze fueled intensity of Kavos there’s something for everyone in Corfu. Click the button below to be taken to a filterable list of all the resorts in Corfu where you can figure out the best place to base your holiday. Corfu Resort Guide Corfu has over 200km of coast line so if you can’t find a bit of beach to enjoy relaxing on whilst on the island then you’re probably not looking hard enough. It doesn’t matter if your based in the north, south, east or west of the island there’s always a near by beach to suit your needs. Top 3 beaches in Corfu The three beaches that we recommend you try to take in whilst in Corfu are the always popular Agios Gordios, the picturesque bay of Paleokastritsa and the lively Glyfada. There are other great beaches of course but if you visit any of these you wont be disappointed. That is unless you prefer quieter more secluded beaches, if that’s the case then take a look at the full guide below where you can find some more remote beaches. Agios Gordios Bar, Families, Food, Naturism, Parking, Popular, Showers, Sun Loungers, Toilets, Water Sports The long golden sand beach at Agios Gordios stretches for 1.5km and has crystal clear water. You can hire sunbeds and umbrellas, boats, canoes... All Corfu Beaches The most popular beaches are found in the north of the island and tend to coincide with the popular resorts like Sidari and Paleokastritsa as well as Kavos in the south. Click on the button below to go to our Corfu beach


"What color did Air France repaint some ""Concorde jets to advertize Pepsi?"

Concorde - Pepsi Cola Model Private & Civilian $194.5 Modelbuffs Custom Made Mahogany Models Fedex International Economy (3-4 Days Delivery) Priority Option Fedex International Priority (2-3 Days Delivery) Final Shipping Price - USD Philpost Air Parcel option is also available (14-21 days trackable), please email sales@modelbuffs.com to get a quote.                 Shipping via Air Parcel is normally up to 50% lower than the FedEx cost. Our website does not currently allow for multiple orders of the same model or discounted shipping for more than one model.                If you require more than one model of the same type or multiple models please email us first on sales@modelbuffs.com ,                and we will email you PayPal request showing the reduced shipping charges. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CUSTOMIZED MODELS PLEASE CLICK HERE Model Specific Information The Concorde above is also available from ModelBuffs in any major airline colors at no extra cost. Just specify in the ï¿½Remarks/Suggestionsï¿½ box when ordering the ï¿½Standard Model ï¿½which airline colors you require. If you require a fully cstomized model including the base please select the ï¿½Customizedï¿½ option upon checkout and give full details on the accompanying form. Delivery for standard and customizable models 2-3 weeks. As its market shares were eroding on the soft drinks market, the US company Pepsi Cola undertook a major re-branding project of $500 million US which would be unveiled in 1996 after about two years of work. Pepsi therefore started to look around for a spectacular and efficient manner to advertise its new brand style and enhance its sales. It was eventually decided to have an advertisement operation involving the Concorde. Pepsi started requesting proposals from both Air France (AF) and British Airways (BA), the sole two Sud Aviation/BAC Concorde operators. Eventually, the French carrier was awarded the contract (of which terms were not disclosed). Because the new identity of Pepsi was based on the color blue, the aircraft would have to be painted alike. Therefore the Air France maintenance staff had to call Aerospatiale (successor of Sud Aviation) as the airplane, for which temperature is so important, was only certified with a white color scheme. They received approval to paint the fuselage in blue, but were advised to keep the wings in white (because of the fuel temperature). It was advised to remain at M2.02 for about 20 minutes at most, but there was no restriction under M1.70. This was not a concern for Air France as the aircraft was not due to operate any scheduled flight to New York ‚ John F. Kennedy (JFK) or any such long sector. A part of the preparation included the constitution of a maintenance package, necessary handling tools and ground equipment, etc., as for any unscheduled Concorde operation. Air France required its name to be kept close to the cockpit, as well as the seahorse despite the Pepsi scheme. This is a usual requirement from the airline, which was for the occasion very important as Concorde was due to be presented in British Airwaysï¿½ backyard. The Concorde registered F-BTSD (c/n 213) was selected for maintenance availability reasons. The paint work was started in late March 1996 at the Air France maintenance facility of Paris ‚ Orly (ORY), where all airplanes go after their D-check to get a new livery. It required 200 liters of paint and 2,000 hours of work. The whole operation was to be undertaken secretly, as Pepsi wanted to keep all the surprise for the moment when it would unveil its new identity. ï¿½Sierra Deltaï¿½ was thus covered by brown wrapping paper after it was painted, so that as few people as possible would be aware of the event. It eventually left the hanger on March 31st at night, and was quickly rolled to the runway where it took off for London - Gatwick (LGW), where Pepsi had planned to receive its guests. The aircraft was immediately towed to the hanger after its arrival, and made ready for the show. And yet, a few days before the new br


In 1998 a new breed of mosquito was discovered on which underground system?

London underground source of new insect forms London underground source of new insect forms To: Ban-GEF@lists.txinfinet.com, GENTECH@ping.de Subject: London underground source of new insect forms From: MichaelP <papadop@PEAK.ORG> Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 06:51:16 -0700 (PDT) Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Resent-Message-ID: <"99waf.A.i_E.NTB51"@data.free.de> Resent-Sender: gentech-request@data.free.de London Times  August 26 1998      A NEW species of mosquito is evolving on the London Underground in a  development that has astonished scientists.    The insects are believed to be the descendants of mosquitoes which  colonised the tunnels a hundred years ago when the Tube was being dug.    When they went below ground they were bird-biting pests. But over a  century, deprived of their normal diet, the mosquitoes have evolved  new feeding behaviour, dining on mammals including rats and mice - and  human beings. They now plague maintenance workers.    Kate Byne and Richard Nichols of Queen Mary and Westfield College in  London have carried out tests to see if the Tube's mosquitoes, which  have been named molestus, are now different from Culex pipiens, the  bird-biting species which entered the Underground last century.    To their amazement they found that it was almost impossible to mate  those living above ground with those in the subterranean world,  indicating that the genetic differences are now so great that the ones  underground are well on their way to becoming a separate species.    This usually happens only when species are isolated for thousands  rather than tens of years.    The team, whose findings are reported in BBC Wildlife magazine today,  have also found genetic differences between mosquitoes on different  Tube lines. They believe this is due to the draughts dispersing the  insects along but not between lines.    During the Second World War the insects attacked Londoners sheltering  from Hitler's bombs.    Roz Kidman Cox, the magazine editor, said: "It's a remarkable story of  evolution. The scientists say that the differences between the above  and below-ground forms are as great as if the species had been  separated for thousands of years."    The conditions on the Underground are probably ideal for mosquitoes to  breed rapidly and frequently throughout the year. Temperatures can be  balmy and the network is prone to penetration by water creating pools  of stagnant water for breeding.    There are more than 1,600 varieties of mosquitoes which live from the  Arctic tundra to the tropical rain forests.   ** NOTICE: In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. **


"Which city did Truman Capote describe as ""eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go?"""

Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go. ... by Truman Capote Please sign-up for my Free Inspirational Daily Email on the form below. Sign-up for your free subscription to my Daily Inspiration - Daily Quote email. Your E-Mail Address: Your Name: To confirm your subscription, you must click on a link in the email being sent to you. Each email contains an unsubscribe link. We will NEVER sell, rent, loan, or abuse your email address in ANY way. would be precisely like a novel , with a single difference: Every word of it would be true from beginning to end. - Truman Capote A conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue. That's why there are so few good conversations: due to scarcity, two intelligent talkers seldom meet. - Truman Capote To me, the greatest pleasure of writing is not what it's about, but the inner music that words make. - Truman Capote When God hands you a gift, he also hands you a whip; and the whip is intended for self-flagellation solely. - Truman Capote Mick Jagger is about as sexy as a pissing toad. - Truman Capote Love is a chain of love as nature is a chain of life. - Truman Capote Well, I'm about as tall as a shotgun, and just as noisy. That isn't writing at all, it's typing. - Truman Capote No one will ever know what 'In Cold Blood' took out of me. It scraped me right down to the marrow of my bones. It nearly killed me. I think, in a way, it did kill me. - Truman Capote Friendship is a pretty full-time occupation if you really are friendly with somebody. You can't have too many friends because then you're just not really friends. - Truman Capote Life is a moderately good play with a badly written third act. - Truman Capote I can see every monster as they come in. - Truman Capote The quietness of his tone italicized the malice of his reply. - Truman Capote Fame is only good for one thing - they will cash your check in a small town. - Truman Capote I was eleven, then I was sixteen. Though no honors came my way, those were the lovely years. - Truman Capote I like to talk on TV about those things that aren't worth writing about. - Truman Capote Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor. - Truman Capote I believe more in the scissors than I do in the pencil. - Truman Capote Writing has laws of perspective, of light and shade just as painting does, or music. If you are born knowing them, fine. If not, learn them. Then rearrange the rules to suit yourself. - Truman Capote My major regret in life is that my childhood was unnecessarily lonely. - Truman Capote Finishing a book is just like you took a child out in the back yard and shot it. - Truman Capote It is the want to know the end that makes us believe in God, or witchcraft, believe, at least, in something. - Truman Capote Writing stopped being fun when I discovered the difference between good writing and bad and, even more terrifying, the difference between it and true art. And after that, the whip came down. - Truman Capote Kristina has been to the Maldives but never to Venice, and I have been to Venice but never to the Maldives. - Roger Moore Though there are some disagreeable things in Venice there is nothing so disagreeable as the visitors. - Henry James They are shooting The Thief Lord in Venice at the moment. - Cornelia Funke I have an Italian comedy at the Venice Film Festival. - Robert Englund Venice, Italy, survives 365 days out of every year in water; New Orleans can survive a few days of water if it has to. - Billy Tauzin Amsterdam was a great surprise to me. I had always thought of Venice as the city of canals; it had never entered my mind that I should find similar conditions in a Dutch town. - James Weldon Johnson A realist, in Venice, would become a romantic by mere faithfulness to what he saw before him. - Arthur Symons Is it worth while to observe that there are no Venetian blinds in Venice? - William Dean Howells I've been kind of submerged in my own little geographic location for a really long time in Venice Beach. - Amber Tamblyn A group of us started a community center in Santa Monica. We've tri