Profile for Cat Guy

So happy I was able to see this production of "Carousel" (twice). There wasn't anything about it I didn't like. Renee Fleming was wonderful. My best to all involved.

"Promises, Promises," London, 1969. It holds a special place in my affections because it was the musical that introduced me to the incomparable Betty Buckley. In 2019, when I see Betty's "Dolly" (which, I am confident, will be my favorite interpretation), half a century will have passed. Much has happened in those 50 years, but my appreciation for the talent that is Miss Buckley has never wavered. Thank You !!, Betty Buckley.

Rosie had a heart attack a few years ago. Since then, she has done wonderful work to help educate the public, especially women, about heart health. As a three-heart-attack survivor myself, my respect for her knows no bounds.This afternoon, she was interviewed on MSNBC about tonight's protest. She is committed to equality for all, smart, articulate and funny....all the things Trump is not. Doesn't matter if he's "home". He will get their message. Knowing how much he hates Rosie, I'm waiting fo...

Live feed https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Watch-Broadway-Protest-The-White-House-LIVE-on-BroadwayWorld-20180806

Rosie O'Donnell and others. Tonight. Good for them.https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/broadway-stars-rosie-odonnell-bring-music-protest-white/story?id=57059244

I have spent many happy hours in Paris, and plan to visit again soon. But, there has been an increase of anti-GLBTQ sentiment in France that is very discouraging. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/paris-hosts-gay-games-amid-surge-anti-gay-aggression-france-n897916

In January, I'm taking the train up to Los Angeles to see her perform at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Very excited. I'm confident she will stay busy beyond Dolly.

DAME said: "Cat Guy said: "I have never attended a Betty Buckley concert on the West Coast or near-West Coast that wasn't sold out.....and I've attended many. Don't underestimate her name recognition beyond the Broadway Zip Code. She is extremely popular throughout the country, and has remained so for more than half a century. I am sure that the touring production of "Dolly" will succeed on her reputation alone."That is not true. " I state what I have experienced, and you call me a liar?

SmokeyLady said: "When I saw her at the Wallis Center maybe a year ago they closed off the balcony and moved people down to the orchestra. Not anywhere near sold out. So lets not get delusional here."And let's not get rude here.

I have never attended a Betty Buckley concert on the West Coast or near-West Coast that wasn't sold out.....and I've attended many. Don't underestimate her name recognition beyond the Broadway Zip Code. She is extremely popular throughout the country, and has remained so for more than half a century. I am sure that the touring production of "Dolly" will succeed on her reputation alone.

dashingdaisies said: "Maybe an even better conversation would be the even broader topic of when fan obsessions go too far?"How do you know so much about this person? Perhaps you are the one with an obsession.

This name change was absolutely the right decision. Broadway will survive.

Dollypop said: "I know times have changed but I always have difficulty with these posts " Then stop reading them.

Last night I watched the recent film "Goodbye Christopher Robin". It is the story behind the writing of the "Winnie the Pooh" books by A. E. Milne. This recording was featured, and immediately I recognized the singer to be Al Bowlly. I'm happy to know that Mr. Bowlly is still remembered all these many years after his passing.

Here in Southern California, PBS is showing a new documentary series: "10 Streets That Changed America". Tonight's episode, to be repeated later in the week, profiles Broadway. Perhaps it is, or will be, available in your area. https://www.curbed.com/2018/7/5/17537514/broadway-pbs-streets-wilshire

Here is ten years of a forum dating back to 2006 asking the same question. Perhaps you participated? The general consensus seems to be: dunno. One suggestion is that Michael Caine was the singer.http://www.soundtrackcollector.com/forum/displayquestion.php?topicid=7598

On July 6th, in the "Betty Buckley" thread, you wrote that you hope to see her in the "Hello, Dolly" tour. So why the dilemma now?

PalJoey said: "I've always thought it was the 1930s British sing Al Bowlly, from Mozambique. No?" Glad to know I'm not the only one familiar with Al Bowlly. I have much of his music on my MP3 player and listen to him often when I'm out exercising. If he isn't the singer in question, then I don't know who else it might be. Sadly, Mr. Bowlly was killed in the 1941 London Blitz.