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| he performed the day his son died? | |
| Posted by: dramedy 06:59 pm EDT 10/24/17 | |
| In reply to: re: RIP Robert Guillaume, age 89 :-( - AnyaS 05:32 pm EDT 10/24/17 | |
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| Did you actually mean that? Is so, that is a professional beyond the call of duty. Now actors take a weekend off to sing a song at the Tonys or eat Mercury filled sushi. | |
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| Related, only perfunctorily: Audra in"110" | |
| Posted by: Delvino 02:58 pm EDT 10/25/17 | |
| In reply to: he performed the day his son died? - dramedy 06:59 pm EDT 10/24/17 | |
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| I saw the Sunday matinee of "110 in the Shade" the very day that Audra McDonald's father died, or his death was reported. Apparently, she was informed shortly after she came off stage at the performance end (time diff with west coast a factor). She was luminous, of course. And after only a few days off, returned to the show. But I always think: that specific performance has to be one she remembers. We have markers in our lives, and sometimes we recall the last moments before we received the worst news. I also wonder how "110" sits in her memory. It's a father-daughter story, and she apparently adored Cullum, who played Lizzi's father. Just associations that sprang up. | |
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| re: he performed the day his son died? Another example | |
| Posted by: StageDoorJohnny 11:52 pm EDT 10/24/17 | |
| In reply to: he performed the day his son died? - dramedy 06:59 pm EDT 10/24/17 | |
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| you're right, it is professional. During WWII Bea Lillie was performing for the troops when she got word her son had been killed. She did the show and continued the tour | |
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| re: he performed the day his son died? | |
| Posted by: AnyaS 07:27 pm EDT 10/24/17 | |
| In reply to: he performed the day his son died? - dramedy 06:59 pm EDT 10/24/17 | |
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| Yes, I meant it. 12-23.1990. | |
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