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Topic: DLRP - My first impressions

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21	davewasbaloo Sat 10/6/2007 2:55a	I've not personally played in the pits, but I have performed on the stage. I have played: Eddie - Rocky Horror Audrey 2 (The Plant) - Little Shop of Horrors Daddy Warbucks - Annie Officer McClusky - West Side Story Mother Superior - Sound of Music Tevia - Fiddlers on the Roof Winnie the Pooh - the many adventures of Winnie the Pooh. And many dramas/comedies And sat in the pit while Dad played at: Cats Time Rocky Horror (the real one) Phantom Starlight Express West Side Story Miss Saigon Le Miserables And I've been to countless shows across the West End, Edinburgh fringe and we used t go to San Francisco shows all the time.
22	Mr X Sat 10/6/2007 7:13a	Wow...sweet! Think you can get me some gigs in London? :)
23	davewasbaloo Sat 10/6/2007 7:59a	Maybe ;-) Sadly you would have to join the Musician's Union.
24	dennis-in-ct Sat 10/6/2007 6:13p	davewasbaloo, I would LOVE an afternoon to hear some theater stories from you!! "WOW" is all I can say. I would love to hear more about Rocky Horror. I have been a fan since I heard the movie soundtrack in summer camp in 1977-78. I also got to see the revival in NYC before 9-11 took away tourism and closed many shows. I wished I had a chance to see BAT BOY in Union Square :( Are you familiar with De La Guarda? They are opening a new show. You come from a very talented family it seems. I am looking forward to some upcoming shows in NYC. We just saw the revival of THE RITZ. This November we are seeing YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN and LITTLE MERMAID. Did you see MARY POPPINS? If so, what did you think?
25	davewasbaloo Sun 10/7/2007 2:39a	Dennis - you have always been on my wish llist for people to meet. Something tells me after all these years, we would have some GREAT conversations (also we have some mutual friends whom I adore, which is also a great sign). I have heard good reviews of De la Guarda's work, but sadly I have not seen it first hand. I have a real passion for theatre, but with two little ones an erratic hours due to my career, it does make it difficult to indulge in my passion. I really want to check out the Lord of the Rings musical here in London, it's getting rave reviews. As for Mary Poppins, I must confess I have not seen it. I hav seen some clips, and although I love different aproaches, I have to say I was so obsessed with Julie Andrew's version, I could not bring myself to see this other version. It leaves in 3 months, so we are reconsidering, but we are going to Spain in November, and California in Feb, so finances and time may get in the way. I do wish I saw Broadway's Tarzan before it left though. To give you a view of my tastes though, my fav musicals I have seen live are: Lion King Phantom of the Opera Pirates of Penzance Hon mention to Beauty and the Beast, Singing in the Rain and Les Mis.
26	Mr X Sun 10/7/2007 4:21a	Nice list, Dave...I would agree with all the ones I've personally seen (Lion King, Les Mis (many times), and Phantom...can't comment on the other three since I've not had the pleasure (a couple of other favorites of mine have been "The Secret Garden" (Mandy Patinkin rocks! And I love the score), and "Tommy". And yes, you are extremely correct in guessing that Dennis is an AWSOME person to meet (as is his entire family!). See ya next month, Dennis. :D (Foxwoods...then Boston, then NYC, right? :D :D :D)
27	dennis-in-ct Sun 10/7/2007 3:40p	Hi davewasbaloo - I want to see Lord of the Rings too. I remember seeing the theater in London last April. We did a quick day trip from Paris. It felt really cool to see the London theater district. Now, if the US dollar wasn't so poor as compared to the pound, we might just book a vacation in London. I like your list too. I have never seen Pirates of Penzance. HAIRSPRAY and WICKED are also worth seeing and well done. <<< I do wish I saw Broadway's Tarzan before it left though.>>> Urgh. No you don't. Aside from the first 20min., it was an embarrassment. I hear it was retooled a bit for Europe and better. In all fairness, the show was designed to be presented in a "theater in the round" and was put in a traditional space instead. And yes Mr X!! We will see you next month. NYC indeed :) ... I am a fan of Mohegan Sun not Foxwoods - but whatever ... most people say the "win bigger" at Foxwoods!
28	Mr X Sun 10/7/2007 6:57p	I won pretty good at Mohegan Sun last time, so that's fine with me. :D
29	Mr X Sun 10/7/2007 7:02p	**Now, if the US dollar wasn't so poor as compared to the pound, we might just book a vacation in London.** Well, Dennis, the old buck ain't holdin up too good against ANY other currencies these days (it's actually not doing horribly against the yen though).
30	barboy Fri 10/12/2007 9:18a	"My visit to all the Disney Parks is now complete!" Welcome to the "All World Club" Roger. About the quality of maintenance at DLRP(or should I say lack thereof?)did you notice anything unusual about the Robinson Treehouse? In April of this year when I was there 3 or 4 of the wooden planks(treads) were alarmingly rotten which was great in terms of adding to the realism of the attraction but a bit unnerving as to safety. I could totally picture a heavier gent of rambunctious child falling through and plummeting 20 or more feet. One would never see something so overtly potentially dangerous at Disney parks in the US.

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