Last week was great. Not only did an army of pink shirt wearing families come from Becky's hometown ( i think the # was actually over 300 and were shipped in a fleet of buses). But, we also had a great party, hosted by Becky's parents at the ST. PAUL HOTEL.....which involved even more people from her hometown.
It also gave us a week of Andreas as BROOKE WYNDHAM, which then end capped with Tiff Engen going on as well for 2 performances. Check out her smoking courtroom outfit!!!!!!
She did amazing---and she never covered it on the BWAY so I think she has now played everything except Callahan.Sunday night, not only did we sadly say goodbye to Kate Rockwell----with a great party at the W Hotel, but also got to see MAMBO'S COMBO at BUNKERS. They are amazing, if you have never seen them. They are a staple of the TWIN CITIES, and from what I am told have played there every Sunday and Monday night since the beginning of time. They have all played with PRINCE (or insert the symbol), seeing as how its his hometown, and Jellybean(his guitarist) is also there every night. And if you have never heard Margaret Cox sing, you have missed out on some musical brilliance!!!! Needless to say, I went back again monday night.
Also, Monday brought a tour of the GUTHRIE---which is the most beautiful theatrical complex I have ever seen. Its open all day to the complex ( their motto is YOUR new Guthrie Theatre), and my college bud David Alpert ( who was Asst. Dir on the GUYS AND DOLLS revival and is Asst. Dir. on the new Kushner play there) gave me the V.I.P tour. Its breathtaking!!! Google it!
But back to FUNK.....
From what James Sampliner our Music Supervisor told me, who is back in town for a cleanup tomorrow, this is the home of FUNK. George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, and all the P-Funk AllStars came from here. Without the TWIN CITIES, we would have no funk!!!!!
Last night Lauren got to go on for Margot as we await....( cue the horns) .....putting RHIANNON back into our show, and cleaning up our dance numbers from start to finish. Thats right kiddos, the PMS GIRLS are back intact!!!!!
What also came this week was the notice that Alex Ellis will be leaving after Chicago ( so warm up your KAte/CHUTNEY routines if you want to be out here) and the arrival of our new Vacation Swing---Casey Leigh Thompson. She was in the BWAY company as it closed last fall.
Lastly, I want you all to know that we are doing a Cabaret while we are in Chicago.
It will be at SIDETRACKS on Monday June 1st. It will benefit both BCEFA and a local charity ( which I don't know the name of).
So, wait for more details on that!!!! I think tickets will be $20 and feature most of the cast!!!!!
But back to FUNK.....
From what James Sampliner our Music Supervisor told me, who is back in town for a cleanup tomorrow, this is the home of FUNK. George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, and all the P-Funk AllStars came from here. Without the TWIN CITIES, we would have no funk!!!!!
Last night Lauren got to go on for Margot as we await....( cue the horns) .....putting RHIANNON back into our show, and cleaning up our dance numbers from start to finish. Thats right kiddos, the PMS GIRLS are back intact!!!!!
What also came this week was the notice that Alex Ellis will be leaving after Chicago ( so warm up your KAte/CHUTNEY routines if you want to be out here) and the arrival of our new Vacation Swing---Casey Leigh Thompson. She was in the BWAY company as it closed last fall.
Lastly, I want you all to know that we are doing a Cabaret while we are in Chicago.
It will be at SIDETRACKS on Monday June 1st. It will benefit both BCEFA and a local charity ( which I don't know the name of).
So, wait for more details on that!!!! I think tickets will be $20 and feature most of the cast!!!!!
Alex is also going to be VIV all week....so expect Tiff and Andreas swapping off all week.
Til then friends.....
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Just wanted to say I saw the show tonight and you all did such a phenomenal job! I was hooked on it this summer after watching the MTV's search for the next Elle Woods, and had been looking forward to this very day for what's seemed like years. It was VERY well worth the wait, and certainly every penny spent. Thanks for putting on such a great show, and good luck in the rest of the tour.
Oh, and Rhiannon, you did such a fantastic Margot tonight! I'm glad I was able to catch you in your first performance!
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