Questions for Roxy, Dollypop and any other loooong time theater patrons - Page 2
Questions for Roxy, Dollypop and any other loooong time theater patrons
Questions for Roxy#25
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!
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Questions for Roxy#26
Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:21pm
It is a rather dubious distinction of being the older one.
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Questions for Roxy#28
Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:32pm
I thought Dollypop hadn't been on this site in a long time...
Questions for Roxy#29
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.
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Questions for Roxy#30
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.
Questions for Roxy#31
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.
Questions for Roxy#32
Posted: 2/18/16 at 10:40pm
How is this thread even real?
Questions for Roxy#33
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."
Questions for Roxy#34
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.
Questions for Roxy#35
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
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Questions for Roxy#36
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.
Questions for Roxy#37
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.
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Questions for Roxy#38
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.
Questions for Roxy#39
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...
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Questions for Roxy#41
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.
Questions for Roxy#42
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.
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Questions for Roxy#43
Posted: 2/18/16 at 11:26pm
Number 4 is a good point.
Questions for Roxy#44
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.
"
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.
Questions for Roxy#45
Posted: 2/18/16 at 11:36pm
One day it will please us to even remember today.
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Questions for Roxy#47
Posted: 2/18/16 at 11:46pm
I strive for pith.
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Questions for Roxy#49
Posted: 2/19/16 at 12:05am
Holy mother of God this thread is still alive?!?!?!????
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