#1
Posted: 3/19/07 at 7:28pm
I love listening to the OBC album of High Spirits. Rest in peace Mr. Gray.
Timothy Gray has passed away
#3
Posted: 3/19/07 at 7:35pm
What a lovely man. He owned a bakery on 8th Avenue for years, St. Famous Bread. He was also gracious enough to come to see a production of HIGH SPIRITS I directed, and stayed to party with the cast afterward for a short bit and then drive some of us home, regaling us with stories of the original production, particularly the uproarious antics of Bea Lilly. R.I.P., Mr. Gray.
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
#4
Posted: 3/19/07 at 7:38pm
Very sad. Sorry I never saw him perform
HS is a show that needs to be revived while we are at it
HS is a show that needs to be revived while we are at it
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#5
Posted: 3/19/07 at 9:00pm
I hate to say this, but... your title rhymes.
Anyway, my prayers go out for his friends and family.
Anyway, my prayers go out for his friends and family.
#6
Posted: 3/19/07 at 11:02pm
Sorry to hear that.
I would love to see High Spirits revived. "Home Sweet Heaven" is one of the greatest songs ever written for musical theatre in my opinion.
Could anyone else see Bernadette Peters as Madame Arcati? It'd be a little different, but I think it could work.
I would love to see High Spirits revived. "Home Sweet Heaven" is one of the greatest songs ever written for musical theatre in my opinion.
Could anyone else see Bernadette Peters as Madame Arcati? It'd be a little different, but I think it could work.
"I believe that art does not exist only to entertain, but also to challenge one to think, to provoke, even to disturb, to engage in a constant search for the truth."
- Barbra Streisand
#8
Posted: 3/20/07 at 12:39am
bwayboi4life, I always imagined Bernadette would make a mesmerizing Elvira, with say Angela Lansbury playing Arcati. (Add David Hyde Pierce and Vicki Clark to fill out Charles and Ruth and you've got a great night for me).
Mr. Gray will be missed and High Spirits is a show to be remembered. (Especially "Home Sweet Heaven").
~Kev
Mr. Gray will be missed and High Spirits is a show to be remembered. (Especially "Home Sweet Heaven").
~Kev
#9
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:49am
Hey, I know this is a long shot...
But Jackie Arrington, if you are reading this, PM me.
But Jackie Arrington, if you are reading this, PM me.
#10
Posted: 3/20/07 at 8:48am
lvpblues, now that you say that, I think Angela Lansbury would make a great Arcati! And David Hyde Pierce would be hilarious as Charles!!! I don't really know about Victoria Clark as Ruth, though. Bernadette probably would make a good Elvira, but no one can ever beat Tammy Grimes singing "Home Sweet Heaven."
"I believe that art does not exist only to entertain, but also to challenge one to think, to provoke, even to disturb, to engage in a constant search for the truth."
- Barbra Streisand
#11
Posted: 3/20/07 at 8:56am
I was wondering how long it would take before this became a HIGH SPIRITS fantasy casting thread. 
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
#12
Posted: 3/20/07 at 9:01am
Very sad news. I had the pleasure of seeing the first tryout performance of High Spirits in Boston many years ago and again in NYC. I love this show and the recording. I never see a performance of Blithe Spirit without the High Spirits score playing in my head 
Regardless of the stories circulated about Beatrice Lillie, she was magnificent and hilarious in performance.
Regardless of the stories circulated about Beatrice Lillie, she was magnificent and hilarious in performance.
#13
Posted: 3/20/07 at 9:09am
Most of the stories Mr. Gray shared with us were highly complimentary to Miss Lillie, detailing some of the brilliant stuff she incorporated into her performances. Apparently, she got bored in long runs and would create hilarious bits of business on the spot. According to Mr. Gray, when the show opened it was running at 2 1/2 hours, by the time it closed it was running over 3 because of the increased laughter. It infuriated Tammy Grimes, who evidently loved to give the same performance every night. A great performance, but never deviating from night to night. But nonetheless, Mr. Gray was very respectful of Miss Lillie in everything he said about her.
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
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