What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?- Page 4
What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Mamie
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/26/04
#75re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 10/15/04 at 2:02pm
I don't know if you can count these as 'props' exactly .... but a lot of shows have various things that fall from the ceiling - eg large glitter palettes came down in the revival of "Follies", autumn leaves fell during one scene in "Invention of Love", etc. I try to get hold of at least one or two (or a handfull if it's small) of these and I place them in a small plastic bag inside the playbill for those shows. It probably sounds silly, but seeing those things can take me right back to the show and the scene where they appeared. (They also don't take up much room.)
Included with this was a packet of colored streamers and glitter that came down in the final performance of "Cats". I also have the Playbills from the second to last show (for the public) and the final show for the invited guests. I also have the special program made for the final performance AND the "Cats" disposable camera that was given to each guest at the party following the finale.
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mamie4 5/14/03
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mamie4 5/14/03
#76re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 10/15/04 at 3:39pmI have the Sally Bowles shotglass used by Natassa in the original revival cast, the harmonica (signed) used on opening night at Tommy, the life sized wooden Minksoff door with Alice Ripley in character as Betty Schaefer, a communist mask from the original Miss Saigon, a beer bottle signed by Bebe Newirth from Here Lies Jenny,and the opening night gift at The Producers from Thomas Meehan to cast members...a corci limosine with The Producers stamped onto it.
#77re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 10/15/04 at 4:40pm
"Excuse my ignorance, but how do you get these things?"
We took our posters off of the theater doors.
You aren't feeling overwhelmed are you?
#79re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 5/14/09 at 3:33pmI have Galinda's training wand and two buttons off of the emerald city guards' jackets in Wicked. I had two train tickets, a letter home from a hollywood blonde, and one of uncle jocko's card's from gypsy, but we gave it as a gift from a few of us in the cast to the director of our production of Gypsy
#80re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 5/14/09 at 3:50pm
I have a streamer from La Boheme, several word cards from Spelling Bee, and for Christmas I got several of the "OG" notes and the newspaper from Phantom.
*loves old threads*
I had a tossed orchid from Mandy Gonzalez (as the guru in Lennon), until it rotted.
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Mamie
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/26/04
#81re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 5/14/09 at 3:50pmI recently added a cannon ball from Billy Elliot to my mini-collection. After 'Maggie Thatcher' shot the cannon into the audience, she fired one ball to the cast at stage right and then one to stage left. Carole Shelley was standing on that side and caught it. Then they all turned to the audience to try and get them to sing along with "Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher". I was sitting on that side, in the 2nd row, and I was (apparently) the only one singing. Carole motioned for me to hold my hands up and she tossed the ball to me. (I've already promised it to a young Billy fan who's been wanting to catch one of those balls for a long time. Now he gets one direct from Billy's grandma!)
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mamie4 5/14/03
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mamie4 5/14/03
jacobp
Featured Actor Joined: 12/6/05
#82re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 5/14/09 at 3:53pmI have vanessa williams prosthetic nose and chin from Into the woods revival in a gold leaf frame. One of me prized possessions
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#83re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 5/14/09 at 4:11pm
I own a finale costume from the original production of A CHORUS LINE. Here's a picture of it.
#84re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 5/14/09 at 7:45pmI have a bobby pin from Hairspray! Second time I saw it I was sitting in the third row, Tracy shook her head wildly and it landed in my lap!
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#85re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 5/14/09 at 8:09pmProp letter from Spring Awakening.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
lstbutifulgrl2
Broadway Star Joined: 10/10/07
#86re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 5/14/09 at 11:35pmI have a signed "Roger" Act 1 shirt, and a signed "Angel" act 1 shirt from RENT, i also have the phone booth frame that was on the tree on the set, as well as random matchbooks and guitar picks.
"Sometimes on the strip, the dreams you come in with, ain't the dreams you leave with" ~Rock of Ages
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"Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss." ~Rent
"I'm a butterfly, trivial and small, and in the greater scheme of things, I don't mean much at all." ~The Story of My Life
"Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss." ~Rent
#87re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 5/15/09 at 12:17amI have a pair of dance shoes that were worn in "Carrie".
"A coherent existance after so many years of muddle" - Desiree' Armfelt, A Little Night Music
"Life keeps happening everyday, Say Yes" - 70, Girls, 70
"Life is what you do while you're waiting to die" - Zorba
RockabyeHamlet
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/1/05
#88re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 5/15/09 at 12:37amSondheimBoy.... I have a friend who would worship at your feet for owning those shoes...
"I wouldn't let Esparza's Bobby take my kids to the zoo...I'd be afraid he'd steal their ice cream and laugh."- YankeeFan
"People who like Sondheim enjoy cruelty."-LuvtheEmcee
"People who like Sondheim enjoy cruelty."-LuvtheEmcee
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#89re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 5/15/09 at 5:58am
"Excuse my ignorance, but how do you get these things?"
We took our posters off of the theater doors.
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Honestly? I simply asked a favor of one of the actors I had become friendly with to bring me a prop. I was the seeing the show a few days later and simply reminded him with an email. He actually brought me two...one from that days matinee and the evening show we'd just seen. (Mine was a letter from SA.)
I have it "on display" in my classroom. My students LOVE it, even more so now that the tour (which is good, but not great with the exception of Blake Bashoff) is in town.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
husk_charmer
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/19/06
#90re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 5/15/09 at 7:16am
morosco-
That's a pretty sweet costume to have...have you tried it on? Cause I probably would.
Not really a prop/costume, but I have a lot of press stuff from the Chorus Line gala back in 83, and some random invitations to varying important performances.
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#91re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 5/15/09 at 7:24amI have several "Repent" stickers from the original production of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.
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! :-)
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#92re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 5/15/09 at 7:45am
morosco-
That's a pretty sweet costume to have...have you tried it on? Cause I probably would.
I wish I could fit into it. Too small for me.
#93re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 5/15/09 at 8:11am
Tobias's costume from the final performance of the 2005 revival of "Sweeney Todd".
Updated On: 5/15/09 at 08:11 AM
hairspraydude1962
Leading Actor Joined: 7/20/09
#94re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 9/28/09 at 5:52pmI own a Ultra Clutch hairspray can used in Broadway "Hairspray." Even though it may not be Broadway, I also own one of the Dynamites' outfits from the movie.
#95re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 9/28/09 at 6:00pmI own a telephone from the 9 to 5 supply room (merchandise stand).
#96re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 9/28/09 at 6:15pm
I have a Rose from Chicago.
The letter Glinda sends to her mother and father (my dearest and darlingest momsicle etc..)
A "Singing Box" from Avenue Q ("hes gonna find his purpose) :P
"Everything in life, is only for now"
-Avenue Q
#97re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 9/28/09 at 6:18pmI have a page of the "Sherry" sheet music prop from Jersey Boys signed by the real Frankie Valli.
#98re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 9/28/09 at 6:30pm
"The letter Glinda sends to her mother and father (my dearest and darlingest momsicle etc..)"
I have Elphaba's letter. You complete me.
kchenofan's computer is broken right now. This is her fridge. Now, you can leave a message, but say it slowly, so I can write it on a post-it note and stick it to myself.
#99re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 9/28/09 at 6:34pm
I have
- Mimi's Stash from Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway
- 2 Thongs signed by James Carpinello from Rock of Ages
- A Bag of "Dennis Dupree's Glitter" from Rock of Ages
#100re: What Broadway show props/costumes do you own?
Posted: 9/28/09 at 8:04pmI have Belle's locket from BATB (the real one...not the replicas they were selling at the gift stand) and the "Nanny Wanted" letter from Mary Poppins, signed by Ashley Brown
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