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| Posted by: jjhbb340 07:53 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
| In reply to: re: hyperbole? - Chromolume 07:44 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
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| Row k-seat 21-each standing ovation was prolonged,so of course you could and would look around you-NOT a quick glance! Sorry you think we were all idiotic and sorry you never experienced such ecstasy in the theater! | |
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| re: hyperbole? | |
| Posted by: KingSpeed 11:13 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
| In reply to: re: hyperbole? - jjhbb340 07:53 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
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| You said at least 6. Then 5. Now you're sorry I've never seen people go mad over a star on her last performance. I saw Bernadette in the show. Thought she was great. And I've experienced "such ecstasy" in the theater more than a few times and it doesn't require standing six times to convince yourself that it is happening. | |
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| Posted by: Chromolume 08:02 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
| In reply to: re: hyperbole? - jjhbb340 07:53 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
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| and sorry you never experienced such ecstasy in the theater! I'm a musical director and pit musician in regional theatre. I experience such ecstasy very often, as I'm always thrilled to have a place to share and create my art and to collaborate with other wonderful performers. Yes, I get tired as much as any performer does, but it is always a joy and a privilege to get to perform. That's my form of ecstacy, and it happens all the time. I didn't call anyone idiotic. (You did.) ;-) I'm glad you enjoyed the show. And your unobstructed view of row AA in the back of the orchestra. ;-) |
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| re: hyperbole? | |
| Posted by: seenenuf 08:33 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
| In reply to: re: hyperbole? - Chromolume 08:02 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
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| Snark from a regional theatre musical director. Oh my. Little People. |
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| re: hyperbole? | |
| Posted by: Billhaven 08:15 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
| In reply to: re: hyperbole? - Chromolume 08:02 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
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| It was an event. Since neither of us were there we can't have an accurate count of how many stood, how many sat, how many hovered. I was at Bette's (supposed to be) final performance and everyone within eyesight stood. One is obliged to stand even if one doesn't feel the urge because if you are seated you will be watching someone's backside while Hello Dolly is being sung. And I don't think it's hyperbole to say that was the grumpiest post of the day. Even with the ;-) | |
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| Posted by: Chromolume 08:18 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
| In reply to: re: hyperbole? - Billhaven 08:15 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
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| and everyone within eyesight stood. If the OP had said that instead, there might not have been any questions. ;-) And I don't think it's hyperbole to say that was the grumpiest post of the day. Having not read every post today, I can't agree or disagree. But we live in a very grumpy time, I suppose. My apologies if I get caught in that. Anyone who knows me out here knows I can be sharp but I rarely try to be grumpy. Maybe tomorrow will be better. |
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| Posted by: Billhaven 08:26 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
| In reply to: re: hyperbole? - Chromolume 08:18 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
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| I'm constantly trying not to be "Grumpy Old Man" (at least not Walter Matthau grumpy). Anyway, quite a few people stood today at Carmen Jones, even me. It was for a fine performance. But, Jeez, those clunky lyrics! |
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| Posted by: Chromolume 08:37 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
| In reply to: re: hyperbole? - Billhaven 08:26 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
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| I agree. Not Hammerstein's best - but kind of "guilty pleasure" writing in a way. Thank you for changing the subject, sorta, |
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| Posted by: gcarl44 08:01 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
| In reply to: re: hyperbole? - jjhbb340 07:53 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
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| I am so with you, and as I said in my last post to Chromolume, I don't understand why these people feel the need to put others down. While I did not see Peters' last performance, I too have experienced ecstacy at Dolly. | |
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| Posted by: jjhbb340 08:10 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
| In reply to: re: hyperbole? - gcarl44 08:01 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
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| Thanks so much! So much negativity on this board this evening! I was surprised cause I had never seen a standing ovation DURING a show except for Lllias White's Oldest Profession in The Life years ago.Oddly enough this was led by the original Dolly Carol Channing who was sitting 2 rows ahead of me. Hope more of today's audience respond-there were 1460 people there and we were were all in heaven. Thanks again for your kind support! | |
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| Posted by: KingSpeed 11:17 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
| In reply to: re: hyperbole? - jjhbb340 08:10 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
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| The Life? Jesus Christ. Fun show. Fun song. But standing O? I guess people were overexcited because she had won the Tony. She's a good singer and all but people are working too hard to convince themselves that they are at a legendary performance if they are standing for that. How do you know all 1460 were in heaven? I'd bet thousands that there were people who were pissed that they had to stand because people in front of them did the same. | |
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| Posted by: Thom915 12:05 pm EDT 07/16/18 | |
| In reply to: re: hyperbole? - KingSpeed 11:17 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
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| This is beginning to get really mean to a poster who made an innocent comment to express his enjoyment of an incredible show and a wonderful performance by a talented actress finishing her run in that show. It also is now mocking other people who have seen shows at which standing ovations stand out in their mind. Since there is no way to know what is going on in people's minds one cannot possibly know what is going on in their minds. One makes assumptions. I don't know if it the current administration and the relentless news commentary on it or the long near heat wave of July but this seems like a particularly contentious thread over an innocent and expressive posting. I suggest we all move on. | |
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| re: hyperbole? | |
| Posted by: jjhbb340 12:22 pm EDT 07/16/18 | |
| In reply to: re: hyperbole? - Thom915 12:05 pm EDT 07/16/18 | |
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| Thanks for being so considerate and understanding! Never knew there were so many cyber bullies on this site! Glad to know there are others like you who enjoy theater and could see what I meant from the original posting-it really means a lot. Thanks again! | |
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| re: hyperbole? | |
| Posted by: Chromolume 11:50 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
| In reply to: re: hyperbole? - KingSpeed 11:17 pm EDT 07/15/18 | |
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| How do you know all 1460 were in heaven? Weren't they at the Shubert? ;-) Billy Bigelow commits suicide, finds himself at the Shubert. Two usherly friends are there to help guide him back one block away to the Imperial, on the condition that he doesn't hit anyone on the way. Something like that. ;-) |
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