'Hairspray' Composer, Teasing Out Success

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'Hairspray' Composer, Teasing Out Success

Posted: 7/17/05 at 5:26pm

Great article on Marc Shaiman in today's Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/15/AR2005071500363.html

I read the article 5 times to make sure I didn't miss the reference in there to BroadwayWorld, his online home, but then I realized there wasn't a reference to BroadwayWorld in there, and I cried a little. Other than that, a great piece.

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Posted: 7/17/05 at 5:30pm

sorry Rob, the writer was clearly intimidated by your site and your looks

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Posted: 7/17/05 at 5:38pm

There, there Rob. I'M SURE Mr Shaiman never meant to slight you/us. (His survival skills w this board are revered almost as much as his abilities as a composer/dogowner) It was probably some off handed editorial decision for length/security. (Yeah that's the ticket...)

P.S. Yeah it is a great article!

Updated On: 7/17/05 at 05:38 PM

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re: 'Hairspray' Composer, Teasing Out Success

Posted: 7/17/05 at 5:54pm

OUTSTANDING three page article!! Quite a lovely read!

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--Aristotle

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re: 'Hairspray' Composer, Teasing Out Success

Posted: 7/17/05 at 6:07pm

Terific article. But just one question......

42 ???????

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re: 'Hairspray' Composer, Teasing Out Success

Posted: 7/17/05 at 6:45pm

what's the question Dame Smith?

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Posted: 7/17/05 at 6:46pm

The article is wonderful... In between the Broderick home decor wit (which is just so fun and full of simile) and the charm of the subject (who we all are lucky enough to occasionally experience quasi-first hand), I really enjoyed the read.

And I have to know who Walli's publicist is, because that lovely young thing is getting more press than most popstars!

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Posted: 7/17/05 at 8:01pm

even The Washington Post cannot ignore the charms of Walli Woo...although rumors of her leaking the Karl Rove story are unconfirmed

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Posted: 7/17/05 at 8:02pm

42? Uhum

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Posted: 7/17/05 at 8:05pm

Damela, your 42 question is still unclear

he states I was 42 when the show made me a Tony winning big deal...what is your question??

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re: 'Hairspray' Composer, Teasing Out Success

Posted: 7/17/05 at 8:06pm

Marc, would Scott mind if I moved into your apartment?

Lovely article!

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CCM '10!

Updated On: 7/17/05 at 08:06 PM

#12

re: 'Hairspray' Composer, Teasing Out Success

Posted: 7/17/05 at 8:06pm

Honey. I am only busting your chops. You know I would do you in a second. Wether your 42, 32, or 62. You look delicious.

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Updated On: 7/17/05 at 08:06 PM

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re: 'Hairspray' Composer, Teasing Out Success

Posted: 7/17/05 at 8:09pm

no problem busting my chops, it just wasn't clear what chop you were busting (still isn't!!)

#14

re: 'Hairspray' Composer, Teasing Out Success

Posted: 7/17/05 at 8:10pm

Oh dear god. I was trying to give you a hard time about your age. I was kidding. I was trying to have some good nature fun with you.

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HUSSY POWER! ------ HUSSY POWER!

Updated On: 7/17/05 at 08:10 PM

#15

re: 'Hairspray' Composer, Teasing Out Success

Posted: 7/17/05 at 8:14pm

you mean, busting my chops about my age like "you're OLDER than that, bitch" or "I didn't know you were that OLD, bitch" or...

please try to be more clear when you post...a generation looks to you as an elder statesman

actually, quite a few generations look to you as an elder statesman...MANY, MANY generations

xox

#16

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Posted: 7/17/05 at 8:17pm

LOL. Allright. i will be nice. Great article Marc. I always wish you good things. Now can we get back to the part where I said I will still do you in a second?

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Updated On: 7/17/05 at 08:17 PM

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Posted: 7/17/05 at 8:27pm

Yea to you Marc!

BIG HUGS

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Posted: 7/17/05 at 9:36pm

That was a great article about a great and hugely talented artist ! To quote ABBA, Mr. Shaiman, Thank You for the Music !

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Posted: 7/17/05 at 9:42pm

Nice write-up, Play Mama!

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Updated On: 7/17/05 at 09:42 PM

#20

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Posted: 7/17/05 at 9:58pm

I was in Philly this weekend and saw the Hairspray ads for next months run. Damn that Marc must be way rich by now.

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'The Devil be hitting me!'--Whitney Houston

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Posted: 7/17/05 at 10:03pm

What a sweet article!
I kind of feel bad for Ree though

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Posted: 7/18/05 at 7:54am

sssh, she is looking over my shoulder right now...

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Posted: 7/18/05 at 8:22am

AMAZING interview, but they always are fun and candid because Marc is the real deal, he knows who he is and understands the gifts we get and how to use them.

HAIRSPRAY in Philly! I'm gonna take my Mom, Dutchie Varley, the original Edna (she's got the Baltimore/Philly accent to boot!) who will love the show.

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Posted: 7/18/05 at 8:33am

Eddie, let me know when you are going in Philly and I will do my damndest to be there that night...meeting Dutchie would be AMAZING!!

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Posted: 7/18/05 at 8:40am

DONE! I swear you'll both fall in love and plotz, I'll throw in Right Said Rick too...for the post-show fun!

Updated On: 7/18/05 at 08:40 AM