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 Jean
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6/7/2003 | posted: 7/13/2005 at 4:59:26 AM ET
Someone on sondheim.com's finishing the chat is reporting that their local news said that Bernadette's Odessa concert (Aug. 5) has been postponed indefinitely.
Love to spread the rumor--off to NY now, type you later.
http://www.sondheim.com/community/index.php?topic=2831.260
oh my:
http://www.mywesttexas.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=14850023&BRD=2288&PAG=461&dept_id=475621&rfi=6
see ya
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 Sister Rose
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I'm not surprised - I had a feeling that something would happen - but am kind of glad because airline prices are too high to go in August! haha - Yes I'm the eternal optimist and when she finally does perform there I will get to go. 
"Anyone who stays home is DEAD!"
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Karen
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5/3/2002 | posted: 7/13/2005 at 9:00:47 AM ET
The Ector season is really falling apart. Isn't Gypsy rumoured to be off, as well? I think they just tried to start off with far too ambitious--and expensive--a schedule. You need to build up to these things gradually.
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Anonymous
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129.1.100.x | posted: 7/13/2005 at 1:07:27 PM ET
Heard she cancelled because she's exhausted and her voice isn't working so well these days.
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 moljul
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| posted: 7/13/2005 at 1:42:04 PM ET
Or the more logical explanation
http://www.oaoa.com/news/nw071305c.htm
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 TalkinLoud
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5/3/2005 | posted: 7/13/2005 at 4:40:18 PM ET
well that is all so dramatic! poor bernadette! i'm sure she doesn't want her name being tied up in all this mess!!! OY!
Izzy
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moljul
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| posted: 7/13/2005 at 4:49:33 PM ET
I'm not sure it makes much difference to her. She doesn't come across as doing anything wrong in the article. Clearly the theater planned a season they are not yet capable of handling. As Karen said you have to built up to such a lofty line up. I guess they thought the publicity was enough but it isn't. I think Mr. Georges age and lack of experience is showing. You don't plan that many big names unless you already have the money in the bank. Bernadette isn't going to work for free.
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 leebee
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| posted: 7/13/2005 at 5:44:47 PM ET
Nor can the orchestra, bus drivers, technicians, piano tuners and ushers be expected to work for free either!
We had a local theater director who did a similar thing years ago - put a huge amount of hope into a very impressive season line up, but practically nothing in terms of logistics and managment. This resulted in nothing ever seeing fruition, very frustrating.
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Karen
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5/3/2002 | posted: 7/13/2005 at 8:28:55 PM ET
Well, I just went back and read the entire 28 page thread on sondheim.com, that Jean linked too. Wow, fascinating stuff. There could be a whole book written eventually on the behind-the-scenes machinations at that theater this season. Possibly I'm the last one to read it, but if you haven't, take a look.
I probably shouldn't say this, but the term that keeps popping into my mind is "con man." Wouldn't it be funny if our anonymous poster was Tony Georges?
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Jean
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6/7/2003 | posted: 7/15/2005 at 10:14:35 AM ET
Raise your hand if you're surprised:
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/94035.html
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Karen
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5/3/2002 | posted: 7/15/2005 at 11:09:19 AM ET
Oh man, what a travesty!
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jmslsu01
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However, says the Mail, Buckley cancelled when she heard that Georges had cast his own mother in the show. And his hairdresser.
Oh, my!
Jenn
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 roselouise
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pennsylvania | posted: 7/15/2005 at 5:00:11 PM ET
Im not suprised that Ms. Friedman backed out, although I bet she would've made a good
Mama Rose (not as good as Bernadette, of course!) I wonder if Daisy Eagen will stick it out to play Louise. Speaking of Maria Friedman, has anyone on hear listened to the London recording of The Woman in White? I liked it a lot more than some other ALW works.
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piccadilly
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http://www.oaoa.com/news/nw071605a.htm
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Karen
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5/3/2002 | posted: 7/16/2005 at 10:35:35 AM ET
The most striking quote, from the latest news story posted, is Tony Georges's statement about Bernadette's cancellation, "This is news to me at this time. I am disturbed to hear that she would make that choice, but Ms. Peters is very independent and no doubt has reason."
At first it seemed really funny, but when I realized how truly bizarre and delusional it was...it didn't seem so funny anymore.
How on earth did this kid manage to talk his way into being put in charge of all that money (reportedly $2 million)? Such an unholy mess.
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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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