@BullfightsOnAcid: I was thinking "Dude, Where's My Career?" but decided I'd played that card too recently: [gawker.com]
On the topic of cards, the absolute (by miles) best thing about that movie is that after what is supposed to be the craziest night possible, Kusher wakes up with a couple of Magic cards stuck to his face. Because why the hell not?
I think the American thing is a totally fair point, to be honest. I hate seeing the Brits walk away with all the Tony awards every year, especially for dreck like Billy Elliot.
Also, God of Carnage? Crappy little French play made into something wonderful by fabulous American actors.
@Perhaps Not: For some reason, fewer Pulitzer-prize winning (or even nominated) plays seem to make it to Broadway. If they could figure out why that is, maybe American wouldn't be shown up at the Tonys quite so often.
Especially when real (American) dreck like Rock of Ages and Shrek are taking up theaters instead.
Can I get a ruling by the denizens of Theater World? Is it sparklehands or jazzhands? Jazzhands seems to be the suggested nomenclature, and is used locally. Isn't sparklehands the retarded cousin to jazzhands? Sort of like the harpsichord/piano? Candlestick vs pin bowling, etc.
The effectiveness of playing to cultural chauvinism in a particular demographic is typically in direct proportion to the number of trucks owned by the demographic in question. Which is another way of saying...WTF? Who wasted their money on postage for this idiotic gambit for the Tony Awards?
Okay. Mamma Mia is an old show which has made trillionso f dollars. Legally Blonde has already been overexposed via being broadcast on MTV, and through the reality show to find its new star. Jersey Boys is also rolling in money.
Why not give the exposure to some touring shows that need the help a little more?
I'm sorry, the idea is to get people to see the touring productions by coming to New York? Or are you saying that seeing The Lion King in Spokane encourages people to fly to New York, book a hotel, and see the production here, too?
@The Dominant Glee Club: Seeing The Lion King in Spokane generates money for the producers of the Broadway production in New York, who have other productions here they want you to see.
Quite honestly, though, The Lion King is absolutely worth your money.
I really don't care if an investor wants to live vicariously through a playwright. That seems a pretty fair price to pay, especially a show doesn't happen without money.
@No Day Like Friday: Fine, jackass. The next time you give a great presentation at work after weeks of preparation, just let your boss walk up and take all the credit with you.
Put your ass where your mouth is saying your ass should go, is what I'm saying. Or would you rather get credit for the work you do?
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Perhaps Gawker should make some kind of orientation film.
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On the topic of cards, the absolute (by miles) best thing about that movie is that after what is supposed to be the craziest night possible, Kusher wakes up with a couple of Magic cards stuck to his face. Because why the hell not?
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Also, God of Carnage? Crappy little French play made into something wonderful by fabulous American actors.
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Especially when real (American) dreck like Rock of Ages and Shrek are taking up theaters instead.
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Why not give the exposure to some touring shows that need the help a little more?
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According to Playbill Magazine's Twitter: "Harvey Weinstein is pacing in the lobby on the phone..an assistant following him. Very Entourage-esque"
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Quite honestly, though, The Lion King is absolutely worth your money.
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/jokes with place-names are fun.
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I really don't care if an investor wants to live vicariously through a playwright. That seems a pretty fair price to pay, especially a show doesn't happen without money.
06/07/09
Put your ass where your mouth is saying your ass should go, is what I'm saying. Or would you rather get credit for the work you do?
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