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| Posted by: | fredfrankg (fredfrankg427@gmail.com) 12:15 am EST 11/18/14 |
| In reply to: | Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch - WaymanWong 11:43 pm EST 11/17/14 |
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| Thanks, Wayman. For the most part, kudos and many thanks to the folks who put this together, including those who made the lottery available. As you may have seen on the Broadwayworld video, nothing was better than Nathan Lane. While I've always admired his varied talents, I've never been a big fan until last year, when he completed some his very best work on television (The Good Wife and Modern Family). That being said, nothing, but nothing prepared me for his eloquent, articulate, hilarious, and warm tribute to Ms. Stritch. As good as many of those were who followed, their memories and words paled by comparison. Following Prince and Peters was Betty Buckley, who also waxed philosophic, and went on to perform I Never Know When to Say When from Goldilocks. Liz Smith offered another set of great stories, followed by the shimmering Christine Ebersole performing a lovely rendition of Just Him. Alec Baldwin's and Cherry Jones' comments were on the video screen, followed by a great singing performance of 50 Percent by Michael Feinstein. Then he and Laura Benanti did a duet of Just in Love from Call Me Madam. Next up was Stritch's attorney (oy!) followed by wonderful stories by Holland Taylor, (who I haven't seen on a stage since Moose Murders!!!!). especially on Stritch's obsession on carrying a color coordinated designer shopping bag, and demanding the retailers supply her with those for free. Lena Hall performed Broadway Baby, and then we had very long remembrances by Hunter Ryan Herdlicka and Julie Keyes, the latter who shared great stories of recovery with Elaine in Sag Harbor. Keyes credited Stritch with saving her life. What should have ended, went on interminably with speeches by her nephew Chris, and her wonderful musical director, Rob Bowman, who provided the best accompaniment to all who performed. Finally, the show closed with a video of Stritch's rendition of Ladies Who Lunch as she appeared on the 1970 TV show, The Great American Dream Machine. The clip did not include the super that I recall from the original broadcast: Introducing (close to fade) Elaine Stritch. I guess they felt they needed to do that as most audiences had no idea who Stritch was. Her performance was magnificent. Lights up. Though about 45 minutes too long, what a way to spend a rainy afternoon in New York. Glad I live here. The only disappointment was a no-show for Patti LuPone. I thought she might close the show with her on rendition of Ladies. fred | |
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| re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch | |
| Posted by: | mrl60 10:31 am EST 11/18/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch - fredfrankg 12:15 am EST 11/18/14 |
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| I completely agree that Nathan Lane's remarks were the highlight of the afternoon -- he was really very funny, warm and touching. It was moving to see how much their friendship clearly meant to him. I'd also agree that Christine Ebersole was shimmering. Yesterday was the first time I have seen her perform in person, and she was wonderful. The song that she performed, Just Him, was very charming and was the only song performed that I was not familiar with. She did not say anything about it's connection to Elaine. I tried Googling it but have had no luck finding it. Does anyone know what show it might be from? It was a wonderful tribute - and I felt very lucky to be there. | |
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| re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch | |
| Posted by: | AlanScott 11:02 am EST 11/18/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch - mrl60 10:31 am EST 11/18/14 |
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| Are you sure it was "Just Him"? Might it have been "Why Him?" If it was "Why Him?", it's a song from the Alan Jay Lerner-Burton Lane musical Carmelina. Stritch can be seen performing it at the link. | |
| Link | Why Him? wonders Stritch |
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| "That's Him" from One Touch of Venus | |
| Posted by: | NoPeopleLike 11:49 am EST 11/18/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch - AlanScott 11:02 am EST 11/18/14 |
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| N/M | |
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| re: "That's Him" from One Touch of Venus | |
| Posted by: | nsguy45 03:10 pm EST 11/18/14 |
| In reply to: | "That's Him" from One Touch of Venus - NoPeopleLike 11:49 am EST 11/18/14 |
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| Mary Martin sang it on an edition of In Performance at the White House on PBS in 1988. The theme that evening was Broadway Showstoppers and the performers included Mary Martin, Bea Arthur, Elaine Paige, Dorothy Loudon and Jennifer Holliday, with Marvin Hamlisch at the piano. | |
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| re: "That's Him" from One Touch of Venus | |
| Posted by: | mrl60 12:19 pm EST 11/18/14 |
| In reply to: | "That's Him" from One Touch of Venus - NoPeopleLike 11:49 am EST 11/18/14 |
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| That is the song - thank you! | |
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| re: "That's Him" from One Touch of Venus | |
| Posted by: | MikeR 12:22 pm EST 11/18/14 |
| In reply to: | re: "That's Him" from One Touch of Venus - mrl60 12:19 pm EST 11/18/14 |
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| As for the connection to Stritch, the song was part of her act at the Carlyle. | |
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| re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch | |
| Posted by: | seeseveryshow 12:49 am EST 11/18/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch - fredfrankg 12:15 am EST 11/18/14 |
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| Why do you write (oy!) after reference to Stritch's attorney? It is reported on the other board that the attorney mentioned that Stritch left behind a substantial estate ("millions") and she gave much to charity. If this is true, it certainly conflicts with the impression I, and I am sure others, had about Stritch's financial condition. Wasn't she unable to pay her rent at The Carlisle? Didn't she do her last shows there to help pay her rent? Do you recall exactly what her attorney stated? | |
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| re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch | |
| Posted by: | manchurch03104 11:18 am EST 11/18/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch - seeseveryshow 12:49 am EST 11/18/14 |
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| he said that she left bequests in her will for caregivers and friends close to her at the end of her life, that would change their lives, and that she left $500,000 to The Actors Fund. There was a noticeable gasp and then applause from the audience. He said that she also set up scholarships at The Stella Adler Studio. | |
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| re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch | |
| Posted by: | fredfrankg (fredfrankg427@gmail.com) 01:09 am EST 11/18/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch - seeseveryshow 12:49 am EST 11/18/14 |
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| Exactly, no. The "oy" was simply because it was so long winded. There's a lot to be said for brevity. As for Stritch's finances, she made quite a bundle since Showboat, and invested very well., Her net worth was (allegedly) somewhere between $15-20 million. | |
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| Oh for heaven's sake... | |
| Posted by: | garyd 12:54 am EST 11/18/14 |
| In reply to: | re: Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch - seeseveryshow 12:49 am EST 11/18/14 |
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| I am seldom at a loss for words…. | |
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| re: Oh for heaven's sake... | |
| Posted by: | Harper 10:36 am EST 11/19/14 |
| In reply to: | Oh for heaven's sake... - garyd 12:54 am EST 11/18/14 |
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| Unique woman. No one like her on stage. Or off. But notorious for never paying for anything. Not a cup of coffee. Friends would take her out for dinner. She'd order two complete dinners and take one home. Apparently, very good at saving money. | |
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