Questions for Roxy, Dollypop and any other loooong time theater patrons - Page 2

[Hellob]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:19pm

FindingNamo said: "Hellob, send the questions to Dollypop too, I think he's been going to theater even longer than Roxy!!!  I know he has stories.  His history with Hello Dolly is fabulous.

 

 

 

 

 

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I didn't know that. I can edit the name into the thread title and edit my OP to include. I was only aware of Roxy being a long going attendee. Thanks! 

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:21pm

It is a rather dubious distinction of being the older one.

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:30pm

Yay!!!!!!!1!!!!!!!

[gypsy101]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:32pm

I thought Dollypop hadn't been on this site in a long time...

[Hellob]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:32pm

Mr Roxy said: "It is a rather dubious distinction of being the older one.

 

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I think it's awesome that you and some others have had so many experiences. 

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:37pm

It is a double edged sword if you know what I mean.

 

Hey Greased will you sleep better tonight with this info?  You are a piece of work. Glad you left this thread as you said you would.

[Hellob]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:37pm

gypsy101 said: "American Music Awards

 

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Hahahaha cuz he's old, right????? OMG, you're soooooo hilarious. Being old is like the funniest thing ever!!!!!!!! Like why is he posting now??? Isn't he supposed to go to bed after Wheel of fortune, you know cuz he's old!?! Haaaaa. 

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:40pm

How is this thread even real?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:40pm

"Dolly was around when the ancient Greeks were performing the classics as new works."  I chuckled when I read this Roxy.  I wonder how Dolly will respond?   I admire those who have been on BWW since the beginning.  People like Roxy and Dollypop are like the Professor Dumbledores of this site.  I am eager to see what they write about...whether it's about a classic show or something more current.  Yes, there will always be detractors.  It seems that their reason in life is to second guess or belittle someone.  I've dealt with a few...some I've placed on the ignore list.  Roxy:  "Don't let the bastards get you down."

 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:45pm

Dolly pop took Elizabeth to Starbucks again and had another "incident" and hasn't been heard from since.  

[ChiTheaterFan]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:51pm

I love hearing about people's theater memories. It is so great the way you can carry those happy moments with you. Thanks for sharing Roxy. 

 

Hellob re your question about long running shows, Wikipedia keeps a list. (You may know that already, but if not, I thought it could be of interest.)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_longest-running_Broadway_shows

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:52pm

I do not watch Wheel of Fortune. To Patti my wife said maybe I need to whip out my invisibility cloak.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 11:10pm

Old people don't go to bed after Wheel of Fortune.  That's stupid.  They go to bed after Judge Judy.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 11:12pm

Do not watch her either. Truth be told, I generally go to bed after midnight. That is what happens when you have Wheaties for breakfast and you eat your greens with dinner.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 11:17pm

Mmmm.  Greens, greens, and nothing but greens: Parsley, peppers, cabbages and celery, asparagus and watercress and fiddleferns and lettuce...

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 11:21pm

Nope .

[After Eight]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 11:24pm

Hellob,

 

Since I'm one of those loooong time theatre goers, I'll try to respond to your questions.

 

1- Past audiences were better dressed and had better manners. No automatic standing ovations after every dud that came one's way.

2- There were twofers (discount coupons). No lottery/rush back then, at least that I was aware of. I don't remember when they first were implemented. Actually, with but a few exceptions, I've tried to expunge from my memory all things theatrical post 1971 or so. Would that I could have succeeded!

3- Price-wise, it seems far less accessible now, certainly for me!

4- Remember, in the good old days, there was no internet to inflate hype to monstrous levels. Nor was the theatre agenda-driven by the powers-that-be. But in their own time, shows like Oklahoma!, South Pacific, and  My Fair Lady caused considerable fervor. The difference is, in their case, it was deserved!

5- It has tarnished the quality of Broadway, for sure.

6- As far as talent is concerned, probably not. As far as intangibles such as charisma, personality, etc., then yes.

7- I'm not sufficiently versed in economics.

8- Shows like Mary, Mary, My Fair Lady, Hello, Dolly! and many others caused me happiness untold, and left an indelible impression on me.

9- Remember the scene in Our Town when Emily goes back in time? The pain was unbearable. So would it be for me, considering the devastation wrought upon our theatre since the wonderful days of yore. I'll cherish the past in my memory.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 11:25pm

10-And now A8 pretends he sees everything so he can say it's nothing compared to the early 1900s.  But he just makes it up.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 11:26pm

Number 4 is  a good point.

Updated On: 2/18/16 at 11:26 PM

[Hellob]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 11:34pm

After Eight said: "Hellob,

 

 

 

Since I'm one of those loooong time theatre goers, I'll try to respond to your questions.

 

 

 

1- Past audiences were better dressed and had better manners. No automatic standing ovations after every dud that came one's way.

 

2- There were twofers (discount coupons). No lottery/rush back then, at least that I was aware of. I don't remember when they first were implemented. Actually, with but a few exceptions, I've tried to expunge from my memory all things theatrical post 1971 or so. Would that I could have succeeded!

 

3- Price-wise, it seems far less accessible now, certainly for me!

 

4- Remember, in the good old days, there was no internet to inflate hype to monstrous levels. Nor was the theatre agenda-driven by the powers-that-be. But in their own time, shows like Oklahoma!, South Pacific, and  My Fair Lady caused considerable fervor. The difference is, in their case, it was deserved!

 

5- It has tarnished the quality of Broadway, for sure.

 

6- As far as talent is concerned, probably not. As far as intangibles such as charisma, personality, etc., then yes.

 

7- I'm not sufficiently versed in economics.

 

8- Shows like Mary, Mary, My Fair Lady, Hello, Dolly! and many others caused me happiness untold, and left an indelible impression on me.

 

9- Remember the scene in Our Town when Emily goes back in time? The pain was unbearable. So would it be for me, considering the devastation wrought upon our theatre since the wonderful days of yore. I'll cherish the past in my memory.

 

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GREAT answers! I agree with the blanket standing ovations, it makes it meaningless. I don't do it if I don't feel it. Good point regarding the past, who knows if it would hit you the same way since you were at a different place in life. I guess it could actually ruin the memories. Wow, to see Oklahoma and MFL!!! How exciting to see Julie at that point in her career. Thanks for sharing. 

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 11:36pm

One day it will please us to even remember today.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 11:37pm

By Jove, that is pithy.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 11:46pm

I strive for pith.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 2/18/16 at 11:49pm

I gathered that. Good show .

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 2/19/16 at 12:05am

Holy mother of God this thread is still alive?!?!?!????