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March 9, 2010
Happy Birthday to Jennifer Walsh (10), "Princess" Greenwood (12), Steve
Austin (13), Marcia Sternin (15), Lynn Haydis (16) and Kathleen Harper
Jones (17th).
I did have a chance to catch the final weekend of SPELLING BEE at the
Foothill Music Theater. Delightful show. I had never seen it before but I
could not imagine a better production. Sat with a smile on my face the
whole way through.
Have heard nice things about LADY BE GOOD, but won't see it until March
27, now playing at the Theater on the Square. Call 800-838-3006 for more
info. Tabard has announced its five show season next year highlighted by
DRIVING MISS DAISY with James Creer directed by Doug Baird and FOLLIES in
Concert directed by Diane Milo. Those should be "don't miss' shows.
West Valley Light Opera opening this week with SWEET CHARITY has also
announced its season: WHITE CHRISTMAS, SPELLING BEE, and a Rodgers and
Hammerstein musical which was their last musical together.
Bill Starr will direct Lyric Theater's CAROUSEL next year. He sure
works a lot. Suunyvale will do SWEENY TODD, GODSPELL, ANNIE, and CABARET next year.
I think they have selected their directors already but no confirmation of
that. Add Don Masuda to the current show URINETOWN. That cast is sure
having fun. Woodminster Summer Theater is doing HAIRSPRAY, THE MUSIC MAN, and PAINT
YOUR WAGON.
Interesting article in the MERCURY NEWS about the San Jose Rep's
future on Sunday. It seems the City's auditors do not expect it to last
past the summer. Jim Reber who founded the Rep is still in there fighting. It is
interesting to note that some of the smaller companies in the area are doing
fine , but the two major companies AMT and the Rep both have had such
financial problems.
I would be very interested in seeing how successful the Broadway in
Concert Series is doing. I did notice some local talent recently in THE
MUSIC MAN. John Musgrove as the Mayor, Annmarie Martin as Mrs. Paroo, Mary
Elizabeth Enmann as Mrs. Shinn, plus ensemble members Mike Hugill, Patrick
Kelleher, and Brad Handshy. I didn't know any of the other people. MOST
HAPPY FELLA opens this weekend.
Dining at Bella Mia last weeks was birthday boy, Gary Daum.
See you "On Down the Road!"
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