Broadway World Curtain Call 2006- Page 1

[Winston22]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 2:55am

Hello darling mortals. It is I, Winston. You remember me, don't you? Well, I remember you! I can't believe it has been a year since we last visited. I have been busier than Richard Maltby, Jr. and Graciela Daniele trying to save a sinking ship. I have been asked by Big Al upstairs to restage the touring version of THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN'. I didn't have to "think twice" about this one, I just had to find some "dignity" and wouldn't you know it, I started to feel "just like a woman." It will begin it's bus and truck in Anchorage, Alaska at the Maguyuk Elementary School Multipurpose room, which is appropriate, since Maguyuk means "howler" in Eskimo, and there hasn't been a "howler" like TIMES since, well, I don't think I've seen a bigger stinker in my life. But we are making changes and have a great cast. The adorable Michael Arden will be joined by Will (Lennon/High Fidelity) Chase (Somehow we just KNEW he would be available), Hugh (Lestat) Panaro and Jarrod (Ring of Fire) Emick, who was just so happy we asked him that he dropped his job at the Container Store right in the middle of a sale. You will be happy to learn that Lady Elton John will be rewriting most of the songs so there is a slight chance that they might actually sound as if they belong in a Broadway Musical, but only a slight chance. We should all get along famously as we all have one thing in common, bad agents! As soon as it is over I will be " Knock, knock, knockin' on Heaven's door" once again!
So come up and see us if you get a chance. I mean to Alaska, not Heaven.
Enough about me...back to you earthlings.

I did manage to find the time to keep an eye on all of you, though. Now, if there is one expression I hate it is "The more things change, the more they stay the same." But you people certainly proved that there is some truth in that old adage. In 2006 there was so much that was reminiscent of the previous year, I was halfway tempted to post 2005's "revue" again and call it a day, but just a few things struck me as meriting mention. So here for all it is worth to you, and I am sure it is not much, are my thoughts on Broadway World 2006!


I must say I was impressed with your talent and skill once again. So I salute the members of Broadway World who have put their hearts and souls into performing this year. In New York, Robbiej had a huge hit with his love song to Tommy Kirk, illustrating why he is known as the most talented man not on Broadway. Likewise, the uber-talented David Gurland who proved once again that Madonna ain't the only one who's a real mutha. Sweet, innocent little Eddie Varley got down with the funky ones in the hit show INTO THE WEEDS, stealing the spotlight from veterans such as Annie Golden, James Naughton, and that girl who usually has her hand up the ass of some puppet. Congrats to our little songbird, Do_Re_Milla for keeping the torch song burning. Classy. And of course the incomparable Marc Shaiman gloriously returned to Broadway, this time in the spotlight to show us all what a cheeky guy he really is. Perhaps a bit TOO cheeky? Lunge time, Shaiman. Jerby was still Fully Loaded or was that half-baked? Keep working on it, hot stuff, and one of these days someone might be opening the doors for YOU! shermanslave always seems to have an iron in the fire, and unlike a lot of people who are "working on something" that's "going to be great," Mr. Slave seems to create AND present. Winston's singing telegram pillbox hat is off to you, shermanslave, and your little dog, too. And since his arrival in New York, everyone is waiting with baited breath for Borstalboy (who is such a cutie...would that I were single!) to make his debut! Out on the other coast erikaamato blew Gabriel away (and believe me, I know about blowing Gabriel) as Reno Sweeney in ANYTHING GOES. The fact that she disappointed her fans Elphaba and DG by not coming out and signing is a pity, but really, can you blame her? Those boys were more enthusiastic than any teenaged girl at a James Barbour show. Erika then traded in her sailor suit for a cape and a wimple and sent many a little girl to bed with nightmares as the Evil Queen in the SNOW WHITE ON ICE show at Disneyland. Who would have thought that a woman would prove to be the evilest Queen on Broadway World? And let's not forget Erika's album, available for sale through Pay Pal. She sure knows how to sell! If you haven't heard it, you MUST buy it. (Note I said BUY, as in PAY FOR as in "Girl Gotta Eat!")
Chanticleer's production of THE NIGHT THOREAU SPENT IN JAIL was hailed as a milestone in Ohio High School mediocrity and Windy City Actor brought some class to the Chicago stages with a standout performance in THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH. I know a few who would like to sink THEIR teeth into WCA! And a few more who would like to see Chanticleer spend more than a night in jail.
You all have proven that talent doesn't stop at the footlights, either. The Ballet Master of Chicago helped to stage what those who had the chance to see it describe as "one of the most magical evenings in a theatre"one is likely to experience for quite a while, with the Joffrey's production of CINDERELLA. Unfortunately, Glebb's dainty foot didn't fit into the glass ballet slipper so he worked his magic from behind the scenes. And our Northern Neighbor, Link Larkin Wanabe decided after a disastrous showing at the open call for the film version of Hairspray and a nearly as disastrous showing in the Broadway World Idol Contest (see below) that he should concentrate more on his scenic design and will now be known as Peter Larkin Wanabe. We can only assume that Stagemanager2 actually stage-managed. Michael Dale and Dollypop contributed nicely to the main page of Broadway World with insightful interviews and reviews and the hot and spunky Orion made a splash with a couple of well attended showings of his fantastic and disturbing paintings. But I have to say the artiste who has brought the most joy to the board (if only because you can experience his art without leaving your computer) is n69n, who's digital renderings of Broadway shows have brought Hirschfeld into the digital age and put smiles on everyone's face.
But by far the most exciting display of raw talent (not to mention chutzpah and delusion) has to be the "Broadway World Idol" contest. It's nice that the moderators didn't go out of their way to notify the listening audience that the contest was "unofficial," very, VERY unofficial. They have produced many quality and substantial entertainments with real live stars of the stage under the Broadway World banner, and yet they resisted the urge to say, "This isn't us! It's just a goof!", which raises the question: WHY NOT? For months a baker's dozen of Broadway World members were kept waiting. And waiting. Just as on the FOX version of Idol, there were some very talented and hardworking singers who tirelessly contributed to the excitement, keeping a positive and supportive attitude, even when faced with the harshest criticism. There were a few who just couldn't take the heat and had to "excuse" themselves for varied and flimsy reasons. One "singer" actually felt it would not be fair to the others if he were to stay in the contest because of his "professional" standing and graciously bowed out. How noble of him to realize that the others would have NO chance of winning if he remained and so he stepped down; yet another jewel in his crown of self-important arrogance.
And again, as on the FOX version, the Judges were not without their own scandals. In-fighting and bitch slapping almost derailed the whole shebang. But brave and supportive Type-A-Tiff took up the challenge and continued valiantly on, knowing how important it was to these few people who were sending in new voice clips every week. To Tiff's credit the finale FINALLY came! And the winner was...um...First Place went to...err...
Oh screw it, never mind. So let's all get together and do a giant cyber "wave," for all of the talented members of Broadway World, just as long as there are smelling salts for Liotte in case she passes out.


People have prayed to me asking, "Winston, Broadway World, what is it good for?" Well, some might say, "Absolutely nothing! Huh!" but as Scott Nevins has shown time and again, Broadway World is, among other things, a free billboard for selling anything you might have to shill. Got a show to promote and no budget for advertising? Go to Broadway World and start a "Hey, I just saw this GREAT show..." thread. Got a web site that needs some hits? Mention it on Broadway World and it will take on a life of it's own. Have you entered a contest and want everyone to go vote for you? Is it your mission to get bootleg copies of performances into the local multiplex so people don't have to go to a legitimate theatre? Got a Christmas ornament you want to make a profit from? Shill it on Broadway World. In fact the moderators are considering starting a Pay Pal service that can be accessed right through the board (Erika, can you give them a hand here?) And THEY won't take a cut of the proceeds, unlike some.


Breaking up in real life is hard to do. But even a cyber-break up can hurt. Just ask the poor souls who have had to part ways with a loved one this year. It was hard to keep up with who was friends with whom from week to week. "BFFL" became mortal enemies; "Friends with privileges" found themselves without a helping hand. Gift horses were looked in the mouth and then turned into glue! Many virtual couples had falling outs, it seems. But the Queen of the Dump Truck was NYadgal, who saw so many friends kick her to the curb she didn't know which end was up. We all know she had it coming. When the pink drinks dried up did you really expect anyone to stay around? Well, that's the way the cookie crumbles.
"IHeartMyGeek" doesn't anymore and now she is stuck with a screen name that not only reminds her of her awful, smelly ex, but since everyone seems to love to give everyone nicknames, she has become known simply as "Geek". Karma?
Winston finds it odd that the only couple that seems to be getting along these days are papalovestango and GalJoey, (who papa once described as "That bat(blank) crazy, conspiracy theorist and tin-foil hat wearing practitioner of hatred on a scale not seen since Pinochet's (may he rest in peace) best days and resident liar-in-chief") who finally decided that hiding their true feelings for each other was futile and have been in a cloud of bliss we haven't seen since that old geezer Glitzguy swiped the toddler Pip from his cradle. Mission Position Accomplished? I think so. Dollypop and Mr. Roxy should take a hint from these two former foes and just get a room already. Of course, Mr. Matt and his Sexy Spaniard are still working on the wedding plans. If immigration red tape, same-sex wedding laws and MamamiaSammy would cooperate they could be on their honeymoon by spring.
But it is not just the cyber humans who suffered from being replaced on the Social Register. Oh, how the mighty cur have fallen. Once the Queen of the Doghouse, Woo Shaiman no longer is the Board mascot. Like many flash-in–the-pan celebrities, some younger and prettier pup that goes by the name of Tranny has replaced Woo. A litter of other mutts that tried unsuccessfully to dethrone Woo are named Miss Holly, Bailey, Xander, Tobey, Logan and Al Dente, collectively known as the Board Bitches. They will be nipping at Tranny's paws to be the next CDotD (Celebrity Dog of the Day). Take Bob Barker's advice and have your pet spayed or neutered, it will make the Shaiman household feel a little better. But be careful if you neuter a bulldog. Apparently that makes them rabidly mad and they have to be put down like Old Yeller. Ooops. Spoiler alert! Sorry.


Of course all this fickleness could be caused by substance abuse. If you happen to think things are a little dull when you're reading BWW, just sit back and wait for the liquor stores to open somewhere on the globe! What is it with you people and your liquor? Yes, there was wine at the Last Supper, but Jesus would weep at the amount of guzzling that goes on with this crowd. Now if you want to drink, fine, but may I suggest that when you do imbibe you turn off the computer? So many of you got into trouble by Posting Pickled that the virtual temperance society had to step in. The secret to drinking while on line is MODeration. And although you might think it is Pure Brilliant Entertaining banter you are posting, it isn't. Jose, can you see?


One sweet thing that strikes me about your little cyber family is its willingness to accept advice on practically any subject. Broadway World is one-stop shopping for all your decision making needs. You all seem to know just what to say and when to say it. If someone is too lazy to do a little research and make an informed decision on "What show should I see?" "What soundtrack should I buy?" (Um, HELLO it is called a CAST RECORDING!) "Should I dump my boyfriend? Should I have my boobs done? Do you think I should be gay? What is this lump under my arm?" You are always there to help each other out with the most difficult and mundane decisions a person would ever have to make. You are saving each other a lot of heartache and quite a few dollars on medical bills. Who needs Doctors with friends like you? Perhaps the moderators can open a Broadway World Pharmacy?


I am all for cultivating hobbies, but the board was inundated once again with more photos this year than Life, Look and the National Geographic combined. (For those too young to remember, Life and Look were photographic styled magazines...or so I am told.) There were pictures of every vacation shot known to tourism. Seeing vacation photos from a family or friend is bad enough, but we don't really know you. Do you think that makes it MORE fascinating? Guess again.
And people were in such a hurry to show us pictures of themselves, any old picture, that they didn't even take the time to find the best. At least I HOPE these weren't the best. Some were the ugliest and most unflattering snapshots since Nick Nolte's arrest. Remember how much cuter Isabella turned out to be once someone pointed out that her first avatar made her look cheap? Oh, and Jerby, Sandra Bernhard called, she wants her sneer back. Even on her it doesn't look good. And who was the cheeky guy who got in trouble for posting foto-faux-pas from the set of the Hairspray movie wardrobe department? If only theatrediva90210 had been a dresser on that Hairspray set, things would have never gotten out of hand.
And speaking of photos and hands, how much longer must we endure that Old Hands thread? Old is right. RobbO can occasionally land a funny jab, but even he is recycling the material. So let's NOT see a show of old hands no more. K?
And can we PLEASE put a ban on posting photos of our children? Even when they are masquerading as adults pretending to be drunk and lecherous, we know they are children and it is creepy.


2006 was another year for the citizens of Broadway World to continue exploring their uneasy relationships with food and their own bodies. There was much "weighing in" on the long-running Broadway World Weight Watchers thread and smaller, more focused threads like "Caloric Confessions" in which the writer needed only write "Ginger Snaps for breakfast" to tell the reader all he or she needed to know. Not surprisingly, there was near-constant serving of virtual food in many folksy threads, ("Yummy, have some fresh coffee cake I baked," "Thanks, it smells delish!"), where the best dieters in the land managed to stay strong and not even pretend to eat imaginary food ("No I couldn't, I'm on a diet!"). The biggest losers indeed! You even had your own cyber-chef until he decided he wanted to settle down and write fiction instead. But I must say that if Mominator's cookies are as good as they look, she should be opening a Mrs. Mominator's Cookies in malls across America.
And why is it that when some people lose weight it only emphasizes the fact that their head is so damn big?
But the award for the bravest weight watcher goes to Grover's Corner Yenta, who after a lifelong struggle has finally found the courage and has the opportunity to take some life altering action. Brava, Yenta, and the whole Broadway World is pulling for you. In fact, AbbaRabbit is hard at work on your recovery blanket, and Mamie already has a prayer thread started for you, and of course, dear Boobs is compiling enough chuckles to see you through the roughest days, so sincerest congratulations and good luck!

But Yenta, before you give out too many details about your procedure I want to give you a piece of advice. And this goes for EVERYBODY so listen up! First, people, let me say that we care. We really do! We all want you to be healthy and happy. If you are feeling blue we will cheer you up. If you are under the weather we will send you well wishes. But we don't really need to know that you had a tube up your urethra, your uterus scraped, your boils lanced or what time your last bowel movement happened and what it looked like. Seriously, we don't want to hear those things from our dearest friends so why would you think we would want to hear it from you?


I stuck my head in the snake pit a few times this year and what do you think I saw? There was the same old venom being spewed, day after day, post after vile post. Would SOMEONE please tell old Etoile and even older SueleenGay that it just isn't funny? At first it seemed that Cranky Namo was kinder and gentler for most of the year until he took down that guileless Mormon woman who loves Patrick Wilson with one stab of his sting ray barb. Crikey! It was shocking even to cynics. Finding Namo, did you ever find what was up your butt? However, I must say that it must be a very lonely snake pit, as it looks as if some of last year's asps have moved over to the Deluxe Sandbox unveiled right next door. There's nothing quite like watching playground Social Darwinism at work. When the "kids" decide they don't like a playmate they've been so nice to in the past, they shove him/her to the ground and jump on top of her/him in what is commonly known as a Pig Pile. The way it works on most playgrounds is the pigs at the top level have no idea what the victim at the bottom did to deserve such squishy treatment, but they know they better pile on if they don't want the same fate. One of the most attacked victims of a piggy pile this year was the blessed RTFan, a true friend of you-know-who, who was persecuted because of her devout beliefs that all gay people are sinners and going to Hell and that Richard Thomas is the best and most versatile actor ever to blatantly marry a beard. Free speech, people, free hateful speech. Leave the simpletons alone! She was sent to keep an eye on all of you heathen and look at the kind reception she received.


Many of you went a-wandering this year. Elphaba went to Prague, Pal Joey went to Italy, Miss Pennywise went to Paris, and papalovesmambo went to Ohio! Tres chic! Very nice! However, traveling with family and friends is supposed to be a time for relaxation, getting away from your everyday life and experiencing a culture that is new and exciting. Seeing sights you can't see from your own window, eating food you can't have at your corner deli. So why would ANYONE travel to Europe just to check in on Broadway World at every possible moment? Were these people posting from the McDonalds in downtown Dresden? I must admit the use of children to smuggle illegal wine through customs was a brilliant move, even if some might find it tacky, but as that old hooker colleen_lee would say, "Money is like a whore, it don't much care who it goes with." But where DO you hide a bottle of liquor on a small child? And if you are only going on vacation so that you can brag all about it, why don't you send ME next time and you can stay home and scan images from an old travel brochure into a "My beautiful vacation pictures" thread. We won't know the difference. But can anyone tell me, what DO they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Dresden?


And on a more positive note, it was nice to see so much teaching going on around your world.
Not only has KelRel become a fully certified member of the teaching community; she has even managed to avoid becoming an old bitter fart, like Dollypop. Unfortunately, Zepka may not be so lucky, but we can hope. And I am certain little Liam has found a true mentor, as his spelling has improved eemenslee. And I cannot forget the unofficial board librarian, Margo Channing who continues to inspire and awe us with her well of knowledge from which she is only too willing to offer a sip to anyone who asks. Three cheers for the teachers of Broadway World, except for the old fart, of course. And to him I simply say, "Retire, already! You are not doing those kids any favors."

Here is an exercise that might help you to build your vocabulary. Try thinking up new words to replace the overused "random," "awesome," "spot on" "solid" "amazing," "gah," "eep," "coo" and "koo". Why not try working in "vainglorious," "stupefying," "grand," " recherche," "glorp," "blee" and "twah"? You'll be glad you did, and your teachers will definitely notice!


And what of all the bucking broncos that leapt at the chance to see a couple of cowboys get pokey with each other. "Brokeback Mania" swept the board in the early New Year, with endless threads devoted to the movie popping up like saddle sores. BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN touched the hearts and minds of gays and straights alike, unless of course your name was Finding Namo or Kringas. Those two cold-hearted 'mos broke their own backs tirelessly executing a smear campaign against this film. Thank goodness these two were in the minority and that posters like eslgr8 made sure the board was aware of even all sorts of Brokeback minutia, both real and imagined, including the DVD release of MAKING LOVE (finally! If you have ever wondered what gay life was like in the early 80's GET THIS FILM, it is a time capsule.) You've come a long way, gay babies! And thank you, Brokeback, for all the sexy cowboy avatars you inspired!
The BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN vs. CRASH Oscar race left the board in a bit of a pickle for the implicit notion was that you couldn't support one without denigrating the other. Ultimately, sides had to be drawn and each poster had to decide for him or her self whether or not he or she wanted to be a homophobe or a racist. Me? I was rooting for MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA, but was happy to see Jordan Houston, Cedric Coleman, and Paul Beauregard FINALLY win. It was long overdue and "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp" is one of their best songs ever. Congrats, guys! I really had to feel sorry for Cruel Sandwich, who not only was torn as to which film was the best of the year, but the best of ALL TIME. Luckily for him, he was able to start enough movie threads to ease his mind regarding Homo Cowboys and the Racists Angelinos. And, of course, once EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH opened he forgot all the hoopla over Jake and Heath and moved on to his Dane Cook and Jessica Simpson obsession. And a special thank you to Capnhook for keeping us up to date on YA' CAIN'T QUIT ME NOW, the BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN film musical coming soon! Have you seen their new logo? It is HOT!

I don't want all of you people in New York to think that you are the center of the Universe. In fact, some of the best Musical Theater was done outside of your little island. Not to mention some of the best parties that accompanied the performances.
The picnic grounds of the Ravinia Festival in Chicago were swarming with Broadway World members all decked out in their summer best and ready for a wild time. The fact that Patti Lupone is said to have given one of the best performances of the year as Mama Rose in GYPSY is but icing on the cake compared to the parties that took place in that fabulous park. Just strolling by the beautiful lakes and streams I caught a glimpses of brdlwyr and his children, K9, KY, CBGB, and STBQ, recreating the entire Dainty June and her Farm boys number. brdlwr was as sweet a June as you have ever seen! And how he ever got joekv99 to agree to wear that cow suit is beyond my comprehension. The sight of Chinkie Azn Jai and SorryGrateful strolling hand in hand under the weeping willows was a beautiful thing to behold.
And it was so much fun to read all the reviews of the show. I particularly liked the people who only HEARD the performance and felt that was enough to criticize. Who knew you could tell that Patti was nowhere near as good as Peters, Lansbury, Daly or McArdle by hearing her performance piped through speakers while sitting on the grass swatting mosquitoes and drinking wine?
But THE party of the year happened in our nation's capital. While Christine Baranski was opening new windows and doors at the Kennedy Center, Miss Pennywise was opening HER doors to anyone who wanted to pop in and meet her and her fabulous family! And what a party it was. Mamie, Jane2, Bluemoon and a slew of others partied all night long to show just how young they felt. Jane regaled with stories of seeing the original production of Auntie Mame and auditioning for the role of Gooch! (They said she was just a little long in the tooth for it though, bad news for Jane, good news for Peggy Cass) And did we even get ONE picture of that soiree? No! And although everyone agreed what a beautiful house Penny has, Jane2 said her favorite room was the bathroom and would have spent even MORE time there if it were possible. If only she had had her camera with her.


Some of you are so organized it is scary. But the top prize for anal retention has to go to everyone's favorite psychedelic psychologist, iflitifloat, who took the time to begin a project that would color code board activity, from shilling to paranoia. Her intentions were certainly noble, unfortunately, the mixing and matching of the colors that resulted from cross referencing and muti-labeling, caused many to become nauseas just thinking of the clashes and ultimately the color codes not only managed to make quite a few of our heads spin, but also managed to ruffle a few feathers (or was it bulldog fur) causing the board's beloved Meltdown thread to be locked. Keep it puce, kids, but don't mix the magenta with the burnt orange whatever you do. But before I close the door on the color wheel of feelings, can anyone tell me what color is it when the armchair psychologist snaps and drops the "F-bomb" on another poster?


I must make special mention of the tireless posters who never give up the fight of having every Broadway show recorded, even the, how should I put this? ... not so well received shows that no one in their right minds would pay a cent for, let alone ever listen to. High on my list of favorites is the indefatigable bryan, whose life's quest is to see every musical recorded and every OBC LP released on CD. I love him. No one should go through life without being able to hear me sing "Perfect for an Opera!" Unflagging in his convictions, we can only hope that someday his wishes come true, because much like one of the shows he's hoping for, these recordings "ain't supposed to die a natural death." And Heaven bless BSoBW whose crusade to see that The ThreePennyOpera revival was recorded made bryan's efforts seem almost normal by comparison. You light up my life.


To all the members of your group who seem to have flown the coop we wish a fond adieu, to you, and you and you...some of you return from time to time, and are always welcomed, but let us remember mary_ethel, newyorkniq, Bway Theatre11, Beergoggles, popcultureboy, Once a Dancer, Marquise, and Shamrockboy. Also MIA from time to time? KMF NYC, Love, Carla, BT, AndyHardy, Plum, Raggypoo, PrincessMimiChica.... I hope you are all well and happy. Don't be gone too long; I don't know WHAT the board would do without you. But there are a few that must be given special mention. Our most heartfelt goodbyes must go to Corine's Corner (rumored to be returning but don't hold your breath till you are blue in the face...even Corine wouldn't do that, at least not on the first date), and to Jarico, the hot Spaniard, whom I assume mamamiasammy will let out of the basement in time for his wedding. That reminds me, Toda la gente era muy triste cuando Iris Chacón se parecía desaparecer.
Now be honest with me, has anyone discovered where our missing Undi ended up? Probably under a cushion or behind a couch somewhere right under our noses. Or was she buried in the sandbox? If you have any idea of her whereabouts, please have her give us a sign that she is fully recovered from her mishap. But our biggest loss this year was the popular, talented and mysterious Mr. Brendan Stryker. Was there ever one so loved? Was there ever one so fun and adventruous? Was there ever one so beautiful? No, that is not a rhetorical question. I really want to know...was there really ever one?


I want to take a moment and talk to you all about something that is very difficult for me to bring up, as I have been both a victim (Lizzy Curry, that restraining order is still in effect!) and a perpetrator (Cheyenne, why won't you return my calls???!!!) but it must be addressed no matter how uncomfortable it makes us.
There is a difference between being a supportive fan and frightening the crap out of a star. You know what I am talking about. Going to the stage door for a photo or an autograph, going up to a favorite performer on the street and saying how much you enjoyed them in their show, that is perfectly acceptable behavior. Most people would love that little bit of attention and praise. However, going to the stage door more than once, starting numerous threads and posting every little move an actor makes, referring to them as if you are on a first name basis is NOT appropriate behavior for a sane adult.
I am sure Mr. Wilson, Ms. Maddigan, Ms. D'Abruzzo, Mr. Pascal, Mr. Young, Ms. Strickland, Mr. Jbara, Mr. Esparza, Orfeh and Ms. Amato appreciate all of your support, but come on, Phantom2, even the Dowager Maddigan isn't THAT enthusiastic about Tina's career. And Beacon, you might want to check out HARD CANDY to see what pushing someone over the edge can do. And in the case of nomdeplume and Phantom2 we even have stalkers stalking stalkers!
"There was a sweet actress named Maddigan
Whom P2 tried to make "fad" again.
With Macho devotion,
He overdid the promotion,
Now poor old Tina's just sad again."
Then there is the odd case of Miss Liotte, a stalker of entire SHOWS! "Miss Liotte, your word is 'able'." "Could you use it in a sentence, please?" "Miss Liotte was known as a stalker of question-able taste." Enough already! You are scaring these poor people. Now leave them alone!


Continued in the next post...my I am long winded!


Updated On: 12/17/06 at 02:55 AM

[Winston22]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 2:57am

Finally, I must give a special tip of my halo to the tireless moderators, whoever they may be, and anyone else who has contributed interviews, videos, photo coverage, and good old dirt to make this site what it is; Rob, Craig, Ben, Linda, Walter, too many to mention... There were quite a few lovely advancements to the technical side of Broadway World and I am sure each one of them was a nightmare in planning and execution.
After years of pleading for a board where people can talk about real issues with out all the silly banter and prattling of immature and self-centered posters, the Moderators finally relented and gave us an Adults only board. Only they call it "The Student Board." Congratulations to everyone who posts there for keeping things focused and mature. Well done, "Adults," who knew? Now if someone would just go into that banal thread and let luvtheEmcee know of its existence.
There is the brilliant "Showcial Networking" where obsessive fans can gather in the privacy of their own little corner of the world and discuss anything without bothering those who couldn't give a rat's ass. Bravo!
Craig brings us right into the action of opening nights and puts us right onstage and in the dressing rooms with Broadway World TV.
Mr. Brockman is also the sweet soul responsible for the highly amusing and often insightful Celebrity of the Day thread. Another noble idea that suffered alternately from class to crass, but ultimately ran out of steam...or posters who were really interested in what kind of cookie the CotD would be. And in the end posters such as cheezedoodle were refusing the honor, TWICE! It was a nice idea that had it's moment, but in the end was twisted into something dirty, as is so often the case on that board.
And with the closing of Corine's Corner, the fabulous Restaurant Guide that has always been a wonderful part of Broadway World may finally get the recognition it so well deserves.
 
So thanks to all the moderators, both the "known" and the numerous "secret." You have a very difficult job running this nut house. It can't be easy and I am sure you get nothing but grief for it. But God is watching and told me to tell you, "Good job! Now can you fix that darn search engine?"
 
 
So until next time, Amigos, keep the arguing and the banal threads down to a minimum. Be kind to each other and have an awesome...er, SPLENDIFEROUS, New Year! Ta ta.

[justagirl2]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 3:10am

THANK YOU. This was an insomniac's dream.

[alterego]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 6:32am

Brilliant.

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 7:04am

Wow, pretty supersized this year. And he/she/it managed to mention probably half the board.

Well done.

Updated On: 12/15/06 at 07:04 AM

Posted: 12/15/06 at 7:20am

that made me so very happy!

[RobbO]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 7:23am

now i know for sure who winston2/winston22 is. however, i miss 2005's edge. and how come i was only mentioned three times this year?

[dirty rotten guy]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 7:35am

Whoa. :O

[PalJoey]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 7:49am

who papa once described as "That bat(blank) crazy, conspiracy theorist and tin-foil hat wearing practitioner of hatred on a scale not seen since Pinochet's (may he rest in peace) best days and resident liar-in-chief"

I think you meant to say "WHOM papa once described as..."

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 7:51am

hey RobbO...our dogs were mentioned..how exciting is that? Poor Girly didn't even get a mention, AGAIN. Thanks for that Winston...it's always a pleasure...I'm gonna post a special Chuckle just for you on Monday....my Holiday gift to you.

Updated On: 12/15/06 at 07:51 AM

[harris007]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 7:56am

i didnt get one either, seeeesh talked about eevryone elses pets, but NOOOOO nothing bout mine

[ALittleNorthofKansas]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 9:22am

Not to steal your moment harris but two years running and I haven't been mentioned. However I nominated cheezedoodle the second time for COTD so in a very obscure way I'm in there. Am I that much of an attention whore that I have to seek recognition by proxy. Yeah that's me.

[Kringas]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 9:31am

Well, I'd hoped my board legacy might be a little more than my anti-Brokeback stance, but it was neat to merit a mention. Thanks, Winston!

And welcome back, RobbO! What did you do the week you weren't on the board?

[wexy]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 9:32am

That was a great read.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 9:33am

Well done, Winston!

Updated On: 12/15/06 at 09:33 AM

[MotorTink]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 9:34am

very interesting. A good way to learn what happened in the months before I joined.

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 10:46am

Though I am completely honored to have received a mention this year, I wonder when exactly I earned the reputation for being an "old whore"....being that I am neither old, nor particularly whore-like (well, relatively speaking on THIS board anyway).

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 10:52am

back on your knees, sister.

[Mamamia Sammy2]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 10:52am

Corine's Corner WILL be re-launching on January 1st 2007.

Stay tuned for more details.

[Calvin]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 11:04am

Dude, I totally went to Iceland. That's, like, 15 percent more exciting than Ohio.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 11:05am

Well, you didn't post a thread with your itinerary, traveling companions, and pictures, did you? How do you expect us to know or care?

[Calvin]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 11:08am

I linked to my blog, even promising semi-nudity. But I never found an Internet cafe in Reykjavik.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 11:08am

Last year's was funnier. I'm disappointed (and vaguely unamused), even if I did get mentioned this year, which I did not last year. But come on, I sat through that whole thing; I should have laughed at least once.

Ah, but maybe there is laughter to be found on the student board. Alas, they have no banal thread.

Updated On: 12/15/06 at 11:08 AM

[Kitzarina]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 11:19am

I was not mentioned, but I think that's ok. Although I guess I was in BWW Idol.

All in all, a brilliant post. We really did have some crazy drama this year

[Calvin]

Posted: 12/15/06 at 11:20am

To harris, girly, kitzy and all those others who didn't get a mention:

To me, you're all part calico choir girl, and part satin dance hall doll, with amber eyes and a dash of hellcat red in your hair. The kind of person that a man wants in his bedroom when he's sick, and is his bed when he's not.

Updated On: 12/15/06 at 11:20 AM