Well, with this being the last week of January, and what with my promise to all my loyal readers (5 and still alive), to blog AT LEAST 1x per week let's jump right into it! After coming back from my trip to DC, and having to re-adjust to my actual time zone again, the first week back was very busy and activity packed! Monday of course was weekly luncheon day. And to my surprise and shock, my long lost friend Rick W. showed up! he must've heard I had brought him back a souvenir from the nation's capitol. Then monday evening, I went and auditioned for the next production of West Side Story at the firehouse 5. After being asked by Mr. Lewis (Russ) to stay and sing not once but 2X, I was in actor's heaven (or hell)! I will find out today after 5:00 p.m. whether I will play Maria, I mean Tony or Riff or whether I am bitten in the ass (and not in the good way) again and play a begger!
Tuesday evening I worked. Made pretty good money, which I needed after my trip to DC. Wednesday I went with mike and becky and saw Slumdog Millionaire. OMG! what an awesome movie. I didn't know what to expect with this, but I was pleasantly surprised. One woman in front of us with her husband was on the edge of her seat (no really). She was actually sitting on the edge of her theatre seat watching the ending to the movie. Talk about a true movie fan! She then fell out of the seat and landed in some sticky movie theatre covered popcorn and spilt soda. O.K. she didan't, but one can hope can't one?
I watched American Idol all week, and I have to say thank god the auditions are finally over! Don't get me wrong, I love watching the "I have been compared to Maria Carey/Mary J Blige" wannabe's try to get that golden ticket. I am ready for hollywood and to see who stays and who goes (ba-bye bikini girl)! I can't decide if I like this new side to Paula Abdul or not. She is much more aware of her surroundings this season and she's not lying her head down on the judges table when voting yes or no. GO Paula!
It was announced this week, that ugly betty is being shelved from thursdays starting in april. The ratings have gone down according to the networks standards. So instead of betty, we have to put up with 2-30 minute sitcoms. The first one Samantha Who, which I have NEVER watched, and a new comedy with Megan Mullaly from wil and grace and her failed talk show. My money is on you Betty! Kick some samantha/megan behind!
Donny and Marie (miss I've lost 45 pounds of body weight, but still have a huge head), were both on The Bonnie Hunt show (love ya Bonnie, but come on donny and marie)? Donny blurted out on Miss Bonnie's show, that he is going to be on the new season of dancing with the stars. Then he denies EVER saying that! Typical Osmond fashion! Utah called for you both, they want you to never return to the state due to embarrassment!
The highlight of the week (and I do mean highlight), was when I had heard about Patti Lupone freaking out on a theatre goer who was at her production of Gypsy. During a live performance this dunb ass decides to take not 1 or 2 photos of Miss Patti, but 3 photos! Patti gave him a tongue lashing and stopped the show and her solo mid-way and told the guy off in front of the packed audience! Then she had him removed (have you seen some of the "volunteer" ushers some theatre's have). Way 2 GO!
If you wanna hear the entire audio of Patti ripping this guy a new one, just log on to you tube. It is well worth checking out!
That's all I have for this week's blog. I will be back next friday with more wonderful and exciting stories (promises-promises).
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2 comments:
Patti LuPone reminds me of the stories I've heard about old-time theatrical royalty: she isn't afraid to stand up and actually be herself! Brava, Patti - you rule!
Paula is being serious this season. You can tell cause she's wearing glasses ;)
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