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Group Name: The Musical-Lovers and Critics
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 12/29/2005 3:58:26 PM
Body: Yup, I've not seen it yet because I'm wondering if it's worth seeing on celluloid. One friends who loves the stage version of Rent enough to marry it said it was a waste of time and money. What do you think? Should I go? Should I wait for the DVD? Is it worth seeing, but should I use the gift certificate spouse Justin won to pay for it?
]]>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 20:58:26 GMTAnyone seen Rent?The Musical-Lovers and CriticsYup, I've not seen it yet because I'm wondering if it's worth seeing on celluloid. One friends who loves the stage version of Rent enough to marry it said it was a waste of time and money. What do you think? Should I go? Should I wait for the DVD? Is it worth seeing, but should I use the gift certificate spouse Justin won to pay for it? 12/29/2005 3:58:26 PMYup, I've not seen it yet because I'm wondering if it's worth seeing on celluloid. One friends who loves the stage version of Rent enough to marry it said it was a waste of time and money. What do you think? Should I go? Should I wait for the DVD? Is it worth seeing, but should I use the gift certificate spouse Justin won to pay for it? http://www.spout.com/groups/The_Musical_Lovers_and_Critics/New_to_the_group/20/12003/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: New to the group
Group Name: The Musical-Lovers and Critics
Last Post By: pippin06
Post Date: 6/24/2007 11:15:51 PM
Body: Just joined the group and wanted to introduce myself. I'm Ligia from New York City and I love both stage and screen musicals. I run a musical theatre website (www.broadwaycafesociety.com) and can't wait to chat with all of you.Some of my all-time favorite movie musicals are WHITE CHRISTMAS, LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME, ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND, GYPSY, STRICTLY BALLROOM, TOPSY TURVY, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and SINGIN' IN THE RAIN.I've seen most of the current crop of musicals running on Broadway and would be happy to offer suggestions if you plan to visit New York.With a song in my heart for you,Ligia
]]>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 03:15:51 GMTNew to the groupThe Musical-Lovers and CriticsJust joined the group and wanted to introduce myself. I'm Ligia from New York City and I love both stage and screen musicals. I run a musical theatre website (www.broadwaycafesociety.com) and can't wait to chat with all of you.Some of my all-time favorite movie musicals are WHITE CHRISTMAS, LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME, ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND, GYPSY, STRICTLY BALLROOM, TOPSY TURVY, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and SINGIN' IN THE RAIN.I've seen most of the current crop of musicals running on Broadway and would be happy to offer suggestions if you plan to visit New York.With a song in my heart for you,Ligia6/24/2007 11:15:51 PMJust joined the group and wanted to introduce myself. I'm Ligia from New York City and I love both stage and screen musicals. I run a musical theatre website (www.broadwaycafesociety.com) and can't wait to chat with all of you.Some of my all-time favorite movie musicals are WHITE CHRISTMAS, LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME, ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND, GYPSY, STRICTLY BALLROOM, TOPSY TURVY, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and SINGIN' IN THE RAIN.I've seen most of the current crop of musicals running on Broadway and would be happy to offer suggestions if you plan to visit New York.With a song in my heart for you,Ligia http://www.spout.com/groups/The_Musical_Lovers_and_Critics/Is_The_Music_Man_Representative_of_the_Midwest/20/158/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Is The Music Man Representative of the Midwest?
Group Name: The Musical-Lovers and Critics
Last Post By: Jymkata
Post Date: 1/12/2006 11:41:50 AM
Body: For anyone who knows Meredith Wilson's The Music Man, let's chat. In "Iowa Stubborn" the townsfolk of River City describe themselves. Are they snobby or just serious? Is this indicative of all of the midwest or American small towns in general?
]]>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 16:41:50 GMTIs The Music Man Representative of the Midwest?The Musical-Lovers and CriticsFor anyone who knows Meredith Wilson's The Music Man, let's chat. In "Iowa Stubborn" the townsfolk of River City describe themselves. Are they snobby or just serious? Is this indicative of all of the midwest or American small towns in general? 1/12/2006 11:41:50 AMFor anyone who knows Meredith Wilson's The Music Man, let's chat. In "Iowa Stubborn" the townsfolk of River City describe themselves. Are they snobby or just serious? Is this indicative of all of the midwest or American small towns in general? http://www.spout.com/groups/The_Musical_Lovers_and_Critics/LIVE_November_December_Musicals/20/3514/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: LIVE November/December Musicals
Group Name: The Musical-Lovers and Critics
Last Post By: pippin06
Post Date: 11/2/2006 10:17:14 AM
Body: Hi all! Someday this concept will catch on. Here are live musicals going on in the next two months, at least in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area. As always, musical lovers and critics, feel free to advertise any live musicals going on in your respective areas. And remember, watching live musicals often makes us want to watch film versions. I'm currently involved in Peter Pan and want to get my hands on every film incarnation out there. Seriously. Grand Rapids Civic Theater Peter Pan November 16 - December 17, 2006Wed-Fri: 7:30pm, Sat: 2:00pm & 7:30pm, Sun: 3:00pmThis perennial favorite for the young and old flies back onto Civic Theatre's stage just in time for the holidays! A musical based on the play by James M. Barrie, Peter Pan features characters "flying" around the stage as well as show-stopping numbers such as I'm Flying; I Won't Grow Up; and NeverLand. Contact Star Tickets Plus for tickets. Actors' Theater November 30 - December 9 tick...tick...BOOM! by Jonathan Larson By the creator of RENT, this musical focuses on the days leading up to Jonathan’s birthday and was posthumously presented after his untimely death just before RENT made its New York debut. . Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway musical in 2001, it reminds us of the courage it takes to follow your dreams, especially if that dream is to create the great American musical. Box Office(616) 234-3946for all Spectrum Theater Shows Broadway Theatre Guild Annie November 21-26 Leapin’ lizards! ANNIE is coming to DeVos Performance Hall! Thetimeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole newgeneration the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s The Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” ANNIE is a delightful theatricalexperience for the entire family. Don’t miss this all-new production. Individual, single-show tickets only* available at: *Business Membership Employees may purchase directly via BTG Purchase season ticket subscriptions directly through BTG's secure online form (currently being upgraded) or call us at 616.235.6285.
]]>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 14:17:14 GMTLIVE November/December MusicalsThe Musical-Lovers and CriticsHi all! Someday this concept will catch on. Here are live musicals going on in the next two months, at least in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area. As always, musical lovers and critics, feel free to advertise any live musicals going on in your respective areas. And remember, watching live musicals often makes us want to watch film versions. I'm currently involved in Peter Pan and want to get my hands on every film incarnation out there. Seriously. Grand Rapids Civic Theater Peter Pan November 16 - December 17, 2006Wed-Fri: 7:30pm, Sat: 2:00pm & 7:30pm, Sun: 3:00pmThis perennial favorite for the young and old flies back onto Civic Theatre's stage just in time for the holidays! A musical based on the play by James M. Barrie, Peter Pan features characters "flying" around the stage as well as show-stopping numbers such as I'm Flying; I Won't Grow Up; and NeverLand. Contact Star Tickets Plus for tickets. Actors' Theater November 30 - December 9 tick...tick...BOOM! by Jonathan Larson By the creator of RENT, this musical focuses on the days leading up to Jonathan’s birthday and was posthumously presented after his untimely death just before RENT made its New York debut. . Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway musical in 2001, it reminds us of the courage it takes to follow your dreams, especially if that dream is to create the great American musical. Box Office(616) 234-3946for all Spectrum Theater Shows Broadway Theatre Guild Annie November 21-26 Leapin’ lizards! ANNIE is coming to DeVos Performance Hall! Thetimeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole newgeneration the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s The Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” ANNIE is a delightful theatricalexperience for the entire family. Don’t miss this all-new production. Individual, single-show tickets only* available at: *Business Membership Employees may purchase directly via BTG Purchase season ticket subscriptions directly through BTG's secure online form (currently being upgraded) or call us at 616.235.6285.11/2/2006 10:17:14 AMHi all! Someday this concept will catch on. Here are live musicals going on in the next two months, at least in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area. As always, musical lovers and critics, feel free to advertise any live musicals going on in your respective areas. And remember, watching live musicals often makes us want to watch film versions. I'm currently involved in Peter Pan and want to get my hands on every film incarnation out there. Seriously. Grand Rapids Civic Theater Peter Pan November 16 - December 17, 2006Wed-Fri: 7:30pm, Sat: 2:00pm & 7:30pm, Sun: 3:00pmThis perennial favorite for the young and old flies back onto Civic Theatre's stage just in time for the holidays! A musical based on the play by James M. Barrie, Peter Pan features characters "flying" around the stage as well as show-stopping numbers such as I'm Flying; I Won't Grow Up; and NeverLand. Contact Star Tickets Plus for tickets. Actors' Theater November 30 - December 9 tick...tick...BOOM! by Jonathan Larson By the creator of RENT, this musical focuses on the days leading up to Jonathan’s birthday and was posthumously presented after his untimely death just before RENT made its New York debut. . Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway musical in 2001, it reminds us of the courage it takes to follow your dreams, especially if that dream is to create the great American musical. Box Office(616) 234-3946for all Spectrum Theater Shows Broadway Theatre Guild Annie November 21-26 Leapin’ lizards! ANNIE is coming to DeVos Performance Hall! Thetimeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole newgeneration the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s The Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” ANNIE is a delightful theatricalexperience for the entire family. Don’t miss this all-new production. Individual, single-show tickets only* available at: *Business Membership Employees may purchase directly via BTG Purchase season ticket subscriptions directly through BTG's secure online form (currently being upgraded) or call us at 616.235.6285. http://www.spout.com/groups/The_Musical_Lovers_and_Critics/AFI_s_100_Years_Greatest_Movie_Musicals/20/2919/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: AFI's 100 Years...Greatest Movie Musicals
Group Name: The Musical-Lovers and Critics
Last Post By: pippin06
Post Date: 9/11/2006 1:29:14 PM
Body: If you are a member of the Oscar group, you will know that I have a deep appreciation for the American Film Institute and their 100 Years...100 Movies series. The latest incarnation, so appropos for this group, is the Greatest Movie Musicals. There are only 25, but it's an interesting list to discuss. What do you think of it? (See below). I'll also make a list of them.... AFI's GREATEST MOVIE MUSICALS John Mauceri/The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra FILM TITLE YEAR STUDIO 1 SINGIN' IN THE RAIN 1952 MGM 2 WEST SIDE STORY 1961 United Artists 3 WIZARD OF OZ, THE 1939 MGM 4 SOUND OF MUSIC, THE 1965 Twentieth Century-Fox 5 CABARET 1972 Allied Artists 6 MARY POPPINS 1964 Disney 7 STAR IS BORN, A 1954 Warner Bros. 8 MY FAIR LADY 1964 Warner Bros. 9 AMERICAN IN PARIS, AN 1951 MGM 10 MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS 1944 MGM 11 KING AND I, THE 1956 Twentieth Century-Fox 12 CHICAGO 2002 Miramax 13 42ND STREET 1933 Warner Bros. 14 ALL THAT JAZZ 1979 Twentieth Century-Fox 15 TOP HAT 1935 RKO 16 FUNNY GIRL 1968 Columbia 17 BAND WAGON, THE 1953 MGM 18 YANKEE DOODLE DANDY 1942 Warner Bros. 19 ON THE TOWN 1949 MGM 20 GREASE 1978 Paramount 21 SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS 1954 MGM 22 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 1991 Disney 23 GUYS AND DOLLS 1955 MGM 24 SHOW BOAT 1936 Universal 25 MOULIN ROUGE! 2001 Twentieth Century Fox
]]>Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:29:14 GMTAFI's 100 Years...Greatest Movie MusicalsThe Musical-Lovers and CriticsIf you are a member of the Oscar group, you will know that I have a deep appreciation for the American Film Institute and their 100 Years...100 Movies series. The latest incarnation, so appropos for this group, is the Greatest Movie Musicals. There are only 25, but it's an interesting list to discuss. What do you think of it? (See below). I'll also make a list of them.... AFI's GREATEST MOVIE MUSICALS John Mauceri/The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra FILM TITLE YEAR STUDIO 1 SINGIN' IN THE RAIN 1952 MGM 2 WEST SIDE STORY 1961 United Artists 3 WIZARD OF OZ, THE 1939 MGM 4 SOUND OF MUSIC, THE 1965 Twentieth Century-Fox 5 CABARET 1972 Allied Artists 6 MARY POPPINS 1964 Disney 7 STAR IS BORN, A 1954 Warner Bros. 8 MY FAIR LADY 1964 Warner Bros. 9 AMERICAN IN PARIS, AN 1951 MGM 10 MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS 1944 MGM 11 KING AND I, THE 1956 Twentieth Century-Fox 12 CHICAGO 2002 Miramax 13 42ND STREET 1933 Warner Bros. 14 ALL THAT JAZZ 1979 Twentieth Century-Fox 15 TOP HAT 1935 RKO 16 FUNNY GIRL 1968 Columbia 17 BAND WAGON, THE 1953 MGM 18 YANKEE DOODLE DANDY 1942 Warner Bros. 19 ON THE TOWN 1949 MGM 20 GREASE 1978 Paramount 21 SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS 1954 MGM 22 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 1991 Disney 23 GUYS AND DOLLS 1955 MGM 24 SHOW BOAT 1936 Universal 25 MOULIN ROUGE! 2001 Twentieth Century Fox9/11/2006 1:29:14 PMIf you are a member of the Oscar group, you will know that I have a deep appreciation for the American Film Institute and their 100 Years...100 Movies series. The latest incarnation, so appropos for this group, is the Greatest Movie Musicals. There are only 25, but it's an interesting list to discuss. What do you think of it? (See below). I'll also make a list of them.... AFI's GREATEST MOVIE MUSICALS John Mauceri/The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra FILM TITLE YEAR STUDIO 1 SINGIN' IN THE RAIN 1952 MGM 2 WEST SIDE STORY 1961 United Artists 3 WIZARD OF OZ, THE 1939 MGM 4 SOUND OF MUSIC, THE 1965 Twentieth Century-Fox 5 CABARET 1972 Allied Artists 6 MARY POPPINS 1964 Disney 7 STAR IS BORN, A 1954 Warner Bros. 8 MY FAIR LADY 1964 Warner Bros. 9 AMERICAN IN PARIS, AN 1951 MGM 10 MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS 1944 MGM 11 KING AND I, THE 1956 Twentieth Century-Fox 12 CHICAGO 2002 Miramax 13 42ND STREET 1933 Warner Bros. 14 ALL THAT JAZZ 1979 Twentieth Century-Fox 15 TOP HAT 1935 RKO 16 FUNNY GIRL 1968 Columbia 17 BAND WAGON, THE 1953 MGM 18 YANKEE DOODLE DANDY 1942 Warner Bros. 19 ON THE TOWN 1949 MGM 20 GREASE 1978 Paramount 21 SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS 1954 MGM 22 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 1991 Disney 23 GUYS AND DOLLS 1955 MGM 24 SHOW BOAT 1936 Universal 25 MOULIN ROUGE! 2001 Twentieth Century Fox http://www.spout.com/groups/The_Musical_Lovers_and_Critics/LIVE_September_Musicals/20/2799/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: LIVE September Musicals
Group Name: The Musical-Lovers and Critics
Last Post By: pippin06
Post Date: 8/31/2006 2:18:19 PM
Body: Here are the musicals that will be performed in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the month of September. For those of you Spouters who don't know, Spout is based in Grand Rapids, which is why this post begins there (and myself and the other group leader, Ms_Maxwell, are here). However, if there are musicals going on around you locally, please feel to post them in the appropriate month. After all, we're musical lovers and want to hear about all musicals regardless of where they're being performed. Community Circle Theater THE FULL MONTY September 14-16, 20-24, 27-30 By Terrence McNally and David Yazbek Tickets on sale to the general public September 5. Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, The Full Monty is the endearing tale of a group of unemployed men down on their luck, lacking self-confidence, and frustrated with life, women, and work who decide that regardless of looks or talent, they’re going to make money by becoming strippers. With nothing to lose, they decide to up the stakes by going for “the full monty”—total nudity. The Full Monty is bittersweet, hilarious, outrageous, and kind-hearted. The toe-tapping Broadway musical was nominated for 10 Tony Awards. 1607 Robinson Road SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506 Box Office: (616) 456-6656 Grand Rapids Civic Theater A CHORUS LINE A Chorus Line Sept. 28 - October 14, 2006Wed: 7:30pm, Thur-Sat: 8:00pm, Sun: 3:00pmA CHORUS LINE is the stunning, instant-classic musical conceived and choreographed by Michael Bennett, with music by Marvin Hamlisch. Memorable songs include What I Did For Love; The Music and the Mirror; and One (Singular Sensation). A Chorus Line was a box-office smash on Broadway, winning numerous awards, as well as a special Gold Tony award as Broadway's longest-running musical at the time. The long-awaited revival will open in New York City this fall; Civic Theatre is privileged to perform it at the same time as the revival. Grand Rapids Civic Theatre30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: 616-222-6650 Broadway Theater Guild (professional, off Broadway) AIDA Sep 26 - Oct 1, 2006 Winner of four 2000 Tony® Awards, Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA is a musical bursting with contemporary energy that tells of the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love. AIDA is an epic and classic tale of love, loyalty, betrayal, and courage, with an exhilarating Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning score by Elton John and Tim Rice, their first collaboration since writing the music for THE LION KING together. Time Magazine proclaims AIDA “A big, bright show with luscious Elton John melodies.” Purchase season ticket subscriptions directly through BTG's secure online form (currently being upgraded) or call us at 616.235.6285. All BTG productions are at DeVos Performance Hall. ------------------------------------------- Enjoy!
]]>Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:18:19 GMTLIVE September MusicalsThe Musical-Lovers and CriticsHere are the musicals that will be performed in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the month of September. For those of you Spouters who don't know, Spout is based in Grand Rapids, which is why this post begins there (and myself and the other group leader, Ms_Maxwell, are here). However, if there are musicals going on around you locally, please feel to post them in the appropriate month. After all, we're musical lovers and want to hear about all musicals regardless of where they're being performed. Community Circle Theater THE FULL MONTY September 14-16, 20-24, 27-30 By Terrence McNally and David Yazbek Tickets on sale to the general public September 5. Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, The Full Monty is the endearing tale of a group of unemployed men down on their luck, lacking self-confidence, and frustrated with life, women, and work who decide that regardless of looks or talent, they’re going to make money by becoming strippers. With nothing to lose, they decide to up the stakes by going for “the full monty”—total nudity. The Full Monty is bittersweet, hilarious, outrageous, and kind-hearted. The toe-tapping Broadway musical was nominated for 10 Tony Awards. 1607 Robinson Road SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506 Box Office: (616) 456-6656 Grand Rapids Civic Theater A CHORUS LINE A Chorus Line Sept. 28 - October 14, 2006Wed: 7:30pm, Thur-Sat: 8:00pm, Sun: 3:00pmA CHORUS LINE is the stunning, instant-classic musical conceived and choreographed by Michael Bennett, with music by Marvin Hamlisch. Memorable songs include What I Did For Love; The Music and the Mirror; and One (Singular Sensation). A Chorus Line was a box-office smash on Broadway, winning numerous awards, as well as a special Gold Tony award as Broadway's longest-running musical at the time. The long-awaited revival will open in New York City this fall; Civic Theatre is privileged to perform it at the same time as the revival. Grand Rapids Civic Theatre30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: 616-222-6650 Broadway Theater Guild (professional, off Broadway) AIDA Sep 26 - Oct 1, 2006 Winner of four 2000 Tony® Awards, Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA is a musical bursting with contemporary energy that tells of the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love. AIDA is an epic and classic tale of love, loyalty, betrayal, and courage, with an exhilarating Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning score by Elton John and Tim Rice, their first collaboration since writing the music for THE LION KING together. Time Magazine proclaims AIDA “A big, bright show with luscious Elton John melodies.” Purchase season ticket subscriptions directly through BTG's secure online form (currently being upgraded) or call us at 616.235.6285. All BTG productions are at DeVos Performance Hall. ------------------------------------------- Enjoy!8/31/2006 2:18:19 PMHere are the musicals that will be performed in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the month of September. For those of you Spouters who don't know, Spout is based in Grand Rapids, which is why this post begins there (and myself and the other group leader, Ms_Maxwell, are here). However, if there are musicals going on around you locally, please feel to post them in the appropriate month. After all, we're musical lovers and want to hear about all musicals regardless of where they're being performed. Community Circle Theater THE FULL MONTY September 14-16, 20-24, 27-30 By Terrence McNally and David Yazbek Tickets on sale to the general public September 5. Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, The Full Monty is the endearing tale of a group of unemployed men down on their luck, lacking self-confidence, and frustrated with life, women, and work who decide that regardless of looks or talent, they’re going to make money by becoming strippers. With nothing to lose, they decide to up the stakes by going for “the full monty”—total nudity. The Full Monty is bittersweet, hilarious, outrageous, and kind-hearted. The toe-tapping Broadway musical was nominated for 10 Tony Awards. 1607 Robinson Road SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506 Box Office: (616) 456-6656 Grand Rapids Civic Theater A CHORUS LINE A Chorus Line Sept. 28 - October 14, 2006Wed: 7:30pm, Thur-Sat: 8:00pm, Sun: 3:00pmA CHORUS LINE is the stunning, instant-classic musical conceived and choreographed by Michael Bennett, with music by Marvin Hamlisch. Memorable songs include What I Did For Love; The Music and the Mirror; and One (Singular Sensation). A Chorus Line was a box-office smash on Broadway, winning numerous awards, as well as a special Gold Tony award as Broadway's longest-running musical at the time. The long-awaited revival will open in New York City this fall; Civic Theatre is privileged to perform it at the same time as the revival. Grand Rapids Civic Theatre30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: 616-222-6650 Broadway Theater Guild (professional, off Broadway) AIDA Sep 26 - Oct 1, 2006 Winner of four 2000 Tony® Awards, Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA is a musical bursting with contemporary energy that tells of the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love. AIDA is an epic and classic tale of love, loyalty, betrayal, and courage, with an exhilarating Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning score by Elton John and Tim Rice, their first collaboration since writing the music for THE LION KING together. Time Magazine proclaims AIDA “A big, bright show with luscious Elton John melodies.” Purchase season ticket subscriptions directly through BTG's secure online form (currently being upgraded) or call us at 616.235.6285. All BTG productions are at DeVos Performance Hall. ------------------------------------------- Enjoy! http://www.spout.com/groups/The_Musical_Lovers_and_Critics/Discuss_your_favorites_and_not_so_favorites/20/1517/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Discuss your favorites...and not-so-favorites
Group Name: The Musical-Lovers and Critics
Last Post By: wanderinthoughtz
Post Date: 6/19/2006 1:48:56 PM
Body: Hey, musical lovers. Let's welcome Kami, our newest member! I want everyone in this group to answer the following questions. 1) What was the first musical you ever saw on stage? 2) What musical have you seen the most? 3) Of the musicals you've seen...which has the worst storyline? 4) Of the musicals you've seen...which has the worst music? 5) "..."...which has the most annoying music? 6) What is your desert island musical? 7) If a Broadway producer and said, "We want your talent so much that we'll produce around you. Choose your musical and the character and we'll make it happen," how would you respond? (Besides having the guy checked out or pinching your arm to make sure you were awake!) 8) Which musical is your guilty pleasure? 9) All-time favorite musical?
]]>Mon, 19 Jun 2006 17:48:56 GMTDiscuss your favorites...and not-so-favoritesThe Musical-Lovers and CriticsHey, musical lovers. Let's welcome Kami, our newest member! I want everyone in this group to answer the following questions. 1) What was the first musical you ever saw on stage? 2) What musical have you seen the most? 3) Of the musicals you've seen...which has the worst storyline? 4) Of the musicals you've seen...which has the worst music? 5) "..."...which has the most annoying music? 6) What is your desert island musical? 7) If a Broadway producer and said, "We want your talent so much that we'll produce around you. Choose your musical and the character and we'll make it happen," how would you respond? (Besides having the guy checked out or pinching your arm to make sure you were awake!) 8) Which musical is your guilty pleasure? 9) All-time favorite musical? 6/19/2006 1:48:56 PMHey, musical lovers. Let's welcome Kami, our newest member! I want everyone in this group to answer the following questions. 1) What was the first musical you ever saw on stage? 2) What musical have you seen the most? 3) Of the musicals you've seen...which has the worst storyline? 4) Of the musicals you've seen...which has the worst music? 5) "..."...which has the most annoying music? 6) What is your desert island musical? 7) If a Broadway producer and said, "We want your talent so much that we'll produce around you. Choose your musical and the character and we'll make it happen," how would you respond? (Besides having the guy checked out or pinching your arm to make sure you were awake!) 8) Which musical is your guilty pleasure? 9) All-time favorite musical? http://www.spout.com/groups/The_Musical_Lovers_and_Critics/LIVE_July_Musicals/20/1695/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: LIVE July Musicals
Group Name: The Musical-Lovers and Critics
Last Post By: pippin06
Post Date: 7/1/2006 11:17:47 AM
Body: If you are in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area, here are the musicals you can expect to see around town in the month of July. If there are any musicals not currently listed that are in the West Michigan area (I only focused on Grand Rapids), please feel free to add them. After all, this group celebrates the musical in all forms, not just in film. We've already discussed the Fantasticks in a previous convo, but I'll repost the information here. Heritage Theater presents: THE FANTASTICKS (featuring our illustrious group leader, Ms_Maxwell) The Fantasticks is playing at Spectrum Theatre throughout the summer. Shows are in the blackbox, which is on the second floor. (And you'll be just several feet from the performers no matter where you sit!)Dates: June 29 (opening)July 7, 15, 23, 26, 27August 4,5All shows are at 8PM, except for Sundays, when they're at 3:00. Call 234.3358 to reserve your seats! (The blackbox only sits 50!) Circle Theater presents MOBY DICK! THE MUSICAL (which is not at all about the whale, really) July 20-22, 26-30, August 2-5 Circle Theatre1607 Robinson Road (corner of Plymouth and Robinson)Grand Rapids, MI 49506Box Office: 456-6656 (Noon to 5 p.m. weekdays).Business Office: 632-1980 (9-5 weekdays) East Kentwood Alumni Performers (EKAP) presents: CLUE: THE MUSICAL (featuring the other group leader, me, pippin06) Advertisement: CLUE- the musical - NEW LOCATION! Who dunit? You dunit? RESERVE YOUR TICKETS FOR CLUE TODAY. Trust me when I say "seating is limited" Are you curious what happens when a popular board game of mystery and murder comes to life onstage!? Musical Mystery Murder with lots of Laughs! East Kentwood Alumni Performers proudly presents: CLUE the musical A musical comedy based on the Parker Brothers board game and blockbuster movie. Come see the show...or better yet! See the show AND play the game. *New Autographed "Clue" Board games will be raffled off at the shows!* Who: East Kentwood Alumni Performers theatre company CAST:Mr. Boddy: Robert Blaszak Detective: Angie Bajalieh Miss Scarlet: Aimee Hampton Colonel Mustard: DeMarcus Brooks Miss Peacock: Amy McDaniel Mr. Green: Cory Wolf Mrs. White: Kylie Piette Professor Plum: Sterling Heibeck Directed by: Jordon Hudson Dates: Thurs, July 6 – 8:00pm NO SHOW Friday, July 7 Sat, July 8 – 8:00pm Sun, July 9 – 4:00pm (Special Matinee showing!) Thurs, July 13 – 8:00pm Fri, July 14 – 8:00pm Sat, July 15– 8:00pm Location: Master Arts Theatre75 77th Street(Formerly Vee St.)Grand Rapids, MI. 49548 just 2 blocks south of 76th off Division SW (click here for a MAP and DIRECTIONS!) http://www.masterarts.org/contact.html Ticket Prices: $8.00 general admission $6.00 for students WITH ID. SEATING IS LIMITED! Tickets can be purchased at the door or reserved by calling Angie at 450-6841. For more information, email us at ekaperformers@yahoo.com, visit ekap.cjb.net or contact Angie at 450-6841.
]]>Sat, 01 Jul 2006 15:17:47 GMTLIVE July MusicalsThe Musical-Lovers and CriticsIf you are in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area, here are the musicals you can expect to see around town in the month of July. If there are any musicals not currently listed that are in the West Michigan area (I only focused on Grand Rapids), please feel free to add them. After all, this group celebrates the musical in all forms, not just in film. We've already discussed the Fantasticks in a previous convo, but I'll repost the information here. Heritage Theater presents: THE FANTASTICKS (featuring our illustrious group leader, Ms_Maxwell) The Fantasticks is playing at Spectrum Theatre throughout the summer. Shows are in the blackbox, which is on the second floor. (And you'll be just several feet from the performers no matter where you sit!)Dates: June 29 (opening)July 7, 15, 23, 26, 27August 4,5All shows are at 8PM, except for Sundays, when they're at 3:00. Call 234.3358 to reserve your seats! (The blackbox only sits 50!) Circle Theater presents MOBY DICK! THE MUSICAL (which is not at all about the whale, really) July 20-22, 26-30, August 2-5 Circle Theatre1607 Robinson Road (corner of Plymouth and Robinson)Grand Rapids, MI 49506Box Office: 456-6656 (Noon to 5 p.m. weekdays).Business Office: 632-1980 (9-5 weekdays) East Kentwood Alumni Performers (EKAP) presents: CLUE: THE MUSICAL (featuring the other group leader, me, pippin06) Advertisement: CLUE- the musical - NEW LOCATION! Who dunit? You dunit? RESERVE YOUR TICKETS FOR CLUE TODAY. Trust me when I say "seating is limited" Are you curious what happens when a popular board game of mystery and murder comes to life onstage!? Musical Mystery Murder with lots of Laughs! East Kentwood Alumni Performers proudly presents: CLUE the musical A musical comedy based on the Parker Brothers board game and blockbuster movie. Come see the show...or better yet! See the show AND play the game. *New Autographed "Clue" Board games will be raffled off at the shows!* Who: East Kentwood Alumni Performers theatre company CAST:Mr. Boddy: Robert Blaszak Detective: Angie Bajalieh Miss Scarlet: Aimee Hampton Colonel Mustard: DeMarcus Brooks Miss Peacock: Amy McDaniel Mr. Green: Cory Wolf Mrs. White: Kylie Piette Professor Plum: Sterling Heibeck Directed by: Jordon Hudson Dates: Thurs, July 6 – 8:00pm NO SHOW Friday, July 7 Sat, July 8 – 8:00pm Sun, July 9 – 4:00pm (Special Matinee showing!) Thurs, July 13 – 8:00pm Fri, July 14 – 8:00pm Sat, July 15– 8:00pm Location: Master Arts Theatre75 77th Street(Formerly Vee St.)Grand Rapids, MI. 49548 just 2 blocks south of 76th off Division SW (click here for a MAP and DIRECTIONS!) http://www.masterarts.org/contact.html Ticket Prices: $8.00 general admission $6.00 for students WITH ID. SEATING IS LIMITED! Tickets can be purchased at the door or reserved by calling Angie at 450-6841. For more information, email us at ekaperformers@yahoo.com, visit ekap.cjb.net or contact Angie at 450-6841. 7/1/2006 11:17:47 AMIf you are in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area, here are the musicals you can expect to see around town in the month of July. If there are any musicals not currently listed that are in the West Michigan area (I only focused on Grand Rapids), please feel free to add them. After all, this group celebrates the musical in all forms, not just in film. We've already discussed the Fantasticks in a previous convo, but I'll repost the information here. Heritage Theater presents: THE FANTASTICKS (featuring our illustrious group leader, Ms_Maxwell) The Fantasticks is playing at Spectrum Theatre throughout the summer. Shows are in the blackbox, which is on the second floor. (And you'll be just several feet from the performers no matter where you sit!)Dates: June 29 (opening)July 7, 15, 23, 26, 27August 4,5All shows are at 8PM, except for Sundays, when they're at 3:00. Call 234.3358 to reserve your seats! (The blackbox only sits 50!) Circle Theater presents MOBY DICK! THE MUSICAL (which is not at all about the whale, really) July 20-22, 26-30, August 2-5 Circle Theatre1607 Robinson Road (corner of Plymouth and Robinson)Grand Rapids, MI 49506Box Office: 456-6656 (Noon to 5 p.m. weekdays).Business Office: 632-1980 (9-5 weekdays) East Kentwood Alumni Performers (EKAP) presents: CLUE: THE MUSICAL (featuring the other group leader, me, pippin06) Advertisement: CLUE- the musical - NEW LOCATION! Who dunit? You dunit? RESERVE YOUR TICKETS FOR CLUE TODAY. Trust me when I say "seating is limited" Are you curious what happens when a popular board game of mystery and murder comes to life onstage!? Musical Mystery Murder with lots of Laughs! East Kentwood Alumni Performers proudly presents: CLUE the musical A musical comedy based on the Parker Brothers board game and blockbuster movie. Come see the show...or better yet! See the show AND play the game. *New Autographed "Clue" Board games will be raffled off at the shows!* Who: East Kentwood Alumni Performers theatre company CAST:Mr. Boddy: Robert Blaszak Detective: Angie Bajalieh Miss Scarlet: Aimee Hampton Colonel Mustard: DeMarcus Brooks Miss Peacock: Amy McDaniel Mr. Green: Cory Wolf Mrs. White: Kylie Piette Professor Plum: Sterling Heibeck Directed by: Jordon Hudson Dates: Thurs, July 6 – 8:00pm NO SHOW Friday, July 7 Sat, July 8 – 8:00pm Sun, July 9 – 4:00pm (Special Matinee showing!) Thurs, July 13 – 8:00pm Fri, July 14 – 8:00pm Sat, July 15– 8:00pm Location: Master Arts Theatre75 77th Street(Formerly Vee St.)Grand Rapids, MI. 49548 just 2 blocks south of 76th off Division SW (click here for a MAP and DIRECTIONS!) http://www.masterarts.org/contact.html Ticket Prices: $8.00 general admission $6.00 for students WITH ID. SEATING IS LIMITED! Tickets can be purchased at the door or reserved by calling Angie at 450-6841. For more information, email us at ekaperformers@yahoo.com, visit ekap.cjb.net or contact Angie at 450-6841.