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 Jean
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6/7/2003 | posted: 7/16/2005 at 10:42:52 AM ET
Karen I think you put your finger on something--several weeks ago, with the "Sweeney Todd" story, I thought he was simply saving face with his statements. Now I think he may be (1) in complete denial (2) living in a very unhealthy fantasy world.
Either way, I feel sorry for the people of Odessa-Midland--who knows if they will ever see quality theater.
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 Mandy
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8/14/2003 | posted: 7/16/2005 at 11:09:22 AM ET
I agree with both of you 100%. Something just isn't right with the comments this guy (Tony) is making. They seem completely unrealistic. I feel bad for the patron who said that his money wouldn't be refunded for a few weeks. Unfortunately, his comment about bankruptcy may turn out to be true.
This guy really seems "not all there" and appears to be taking no blame and/or responsibility for any of it. In fact, it appears as though he is putting the "pressure" back on the original performers to make good on a deal that apparently never happened (except in his own head.) That's just not right.
I, too, feel bad for the people who were so excited about what could have been a great season of theater in their hometown.
"Let's admit one thing right upfront: With the possible exception of Bernadette Peters, not everyone stays young and cute forever." (NYPost 2/2/05)
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Jean
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6/7/2003 | posted: 7/17/2005 at 1:30:56 PM ET
I don't know the date of this news item from the tv station, KWES in Midland, but it is probably July 15:
http://www.kwes.com/kwes/newsitestories/newsectorproblem.htm
Maybe if he sends Maria flowers she'll come to Odessa...
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Karen
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5/3/2002 | posted: 7/17/2005 at 3:05:15 PM ET
It's now entered the realm of outright fraud. People can go to jail for those type of financial shenanigans. I hope he has enough of the money left to hire himself a good lawyer.
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Anonymous
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216.82.207.x | posted: 7/17/2005 at 9:08:52 PM ET
his dad is a lawyer. just heard there would be no production of gypsy either. Equity won't allow him to give contracts anymore.
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Anonymous
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216.82.207.x | posted: 7/18/2005 at 4:11:57 PM ET
http://www.mywesttexas.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=14850023&BRD=2288&PAG=461&dept_id=541499&rfi=6
this was in the newspaper yesterday. This guy is delusional.
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Karen
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5/3/2002 | posted: 7/18/2005 at 6:28:23 PM ET
If he continues to advertise the concert this way, he's almost begging to be sued.
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Anonymous
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216.82.207.x | posted: 7/19/2005 at 1:02:44 AM ET
he is begging to be put in jail. It is fraud.
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 SingOutAnnie
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Bradenton/Sarasota, FLA | posted: 7/19/2005 at 9:36:54 AM ET
Sounds like a real huckster -- like the guy I hired to put a new roof on my house last year and who didn't show and didn't show, and had my money.
The Bushies will probably hire him...
(sorry, but couldn't resist the political comment since he's in Texas and Midland is involved too.) 
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Jean
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6/7/2003 | posted: 7/19/2005 at 11:14:06 AM ET
http://www.oaoa.com/news/nw071905c.htm
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Karen
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5/3/2002 | posted: 7/19/2005 at 1:34:05 PM ET
After reading the latest news story, my question is, if Ector Theatricals is a non-profit isn't Georges required by law to provide a public accounting statement of his revenues and expenditures? He makes it sound as though it's purely optional and based on whether he feels "comfortable" doing so. That can't be correct.
I see that the bounced checks are already being turned over to the district attorney.
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Jean
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6/7/2003 | posted: 7/21/2005 at 8:00:39 AM ET
I guess this news story from KWES is from last evening (?):
http://www.kwes.com/kwes/newsitestories/newsectorshow.htm
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Jean
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6/7/2003 | posted: 7/21/2005 at 11:15:53 AM ET
http://www.oaoa.com/news/nw072105c.htm
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Jean
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6/7/2003 | posted: 7/22/2005 at 8:35:12 AM ET
http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=4063
http://www.kwes.com/kwes/newsitestories/newsectorproblem2.htm
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Jean
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6/7/2003 | posted: 8/3/2005 at 7:53:10 AM ET
Let's hear it for Tony:
http://www.mywesttexas.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=14967776&BRD=2288&PAG=461&dept_id=475621&rfi=6
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Mandy
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8/14/2003 | posted: 8/3/2005 at 10:47:54 AM ET
Cinderella in Odessa
"Let's admit one thing right upfront: With the possible exception of Bernadette Peters, not everyone stays young and cute forever." (NYPost 2/2/05)
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