Melinda's Board: Re: Re: Re: Re: I'm too mad to even think of a subject line....

Date: 06/4/02 03:29:33 PM
Name: Christine
Email: daydreemer247@aol.com
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: I'm too mad to even think of a subject line....
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I know he's a playwrite people, so get off my back! I simply meant that more often than not audiences associate "Broadway" with musical theatre; performers such as Bernadette Peters and Gregory Hines are more recognizable to those that do not come to NY very often, or see many shows, but still love Broadway and theatre. When I said, "Please tell me what Steve Martin has to do with Broadway," it was meant in a retorical manner. I know he is associated with Broadway, I just meant in comparison to those that have been there for audiences to watch (the actors, not the playwrites) and associate with theatre.
Now, I've lived in NYC my entire life and I feel this way; and it is just my opinion, so get over it!

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I'm not saying anything bad about Steve Martin; he happens to be a brilliant man and one of my favorite actors/comedians. All I was saying is that to have him host the TONY's is not very logical when compared to people like Bernadette and Gregory (who are more associated with theatre).

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Steve Martin is a playwright. This year there is a very successful production of one of his plays. So he does have something to do with theater.

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I completely agree! Just wait until Bernadette is getting her third TONY for GYPSY next season; then let them say she's not a ratings grabber!
I thought the show was a vast improvment on last year's, and Bernadette and Gregory's duet was terrific.
& please tell me what Steve Martin has to do with Broadway!!!!!! Come On!

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Read what this guy Gary Smith (the exec. producer of the Tony's said):

"Smith wanted (Nathan) Lane back this year or Steve Martin, who has handled similar duties for the Academy Awards. He settled for Bernadette Peters and Gregory Hines, gold-plated theater stars if not exactly ratings-grabbers."

That REALLY pisses me off!!! He SETTLED for Bernadette??? Who does this guy think he is?? OMG!!! He'd rather have Steve Martin?? I can't stand it!!! Oh, and Bernadette isn't a ratings grabber?? Ask a Bernadette Peters fan... JERK!!!

Dana

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