Podcasts about ziegfeld theater

There have been numerous reviews since the play's beginning. And, today the stunning play is being performed worldwide and upheld as one of America's greatest musical-theater achievements. “Show Boat” was a testament to the courage of composer Jerome Kern, lyricist and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II, and producer Florenz Ziegfeld. In an era of “willful nonsense,” they attempted a complicated musical narrative epic with challenging themes and many storylines. It was the first time that serious black and white characters held the stage together as equals. Cap'n Andy's show boat, the COTTON BLOSSOM, travels up and down the Mississippi for decades, folding in its wake his brittle wife and glowing daughter, Magnolia, and her doomed romance with a gambler husband, along with a troupe of complicated supporting characters. Among them is Julie, a performer on the boat whose mulatto roots are revealed; because marrying a white man is against the law, she is forced to leave the COTTON BLOSSOM and spirals downward in an alcoholic fog. Her story intertwines with the romance of Magnolia and her ne'er-do-well husband as they are separated and united over several decades. Yet the most important character of all wasn't even on stage. “Ol' Man River” was a serious song, about the destiny of the mighty Mississippi and the people it encompasses. When it docked at the stunning new Ziegfeld Theater, the show gave audiences the same values Ziegfeld had offered for two decades: a huge cast, comic songs and dances, black actors performing with white actors, breathtaking design, soaring music, overwhelming spectacle, all burnished to a golden sheen. But this time, it had a story, an American story, a story with heart. “Show Boat” was an out-and-out hit, running 572 performances and proved so beloved by audiences and so lucrative for Ziegfeld that he revived it as early as 1932. It has been revived half a dozen times since and filmed three times. PBS Image www.stageflaves.com https://youtu.be/v_rB9-CJTPs --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brewspoursandsipsdotcom/support

What does the passing of Luke Perry have to do with the 1991 Oliver Stone classic, The Doors? Let's listen in as Jim and Teal make the connection for us. They take you back to March 1st, 1991, and opening day of The Doors at the legendary Ziegfeld Theater in NYC. What starts out as an innocent trip uptown, becomes a film endurance test. After the story, stay tuned as Jim catches up with a Teal recommendation, Blue Ruin. It's another revenge-thriller. Will Jim rise from the ashes and give it a thumb's up? Listen and find out!  

This week we've got a special Halloween treat with filmmaker Bill Scurry returning to the podcast to watch The Rocky Horror Picture Show for the first time at last year's 40th anniversary screening at the Ziegfeld Theater. Join us as Bill experiences Rocky the way it's meant to be seen -- with Barry Bostwick and 200 screaming, costumed fans. After the screening, Bill and I talk about Rocky Horror as the first movie "meme,"  Tim Curry's enduring greatness, whether or not it's actually a "bad" movie and much more.  Follow Bill on Twitter and check out his short film work over on his website. Here's an episode of his series No Talking During the Movie about Liquid Sky, a film (like Rocky Horror) that played at NYC's Waverly Theater.  Here's a nice piece on the cultural and social significance of Rocky Horror. And, hey, why not read about the late, great Ziegfeld Theater?  Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. You can also get the show on iTunes and Stitcher. Or paste the RSS feed into the preferred podcast player of your choice to get new episodes when they're released.

A podcast about podcasts? How metatextual. Dave and Brandi pay tribute to Bowie, cover Comedy Month at the Ziegfeld Theater, and return to the world of Minecraft. The post Pod Bay Doors appeared first on The Dark Corner Podcasting Network.

Movie Meltdown - Episode 329 This week we welcome back epyon5 to discuss The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Not only do we talk about the film itself, but also personal memories of our experiences as well as the impact the movie had on society and the lives of it's devoted fanbase. And as we remember that when you're a teenager EVERYTHING is the end of the world, we also mention... The Vogue, Richard O'Brien: time traveler, Hammer horror, hangin' out with people in their underbritches... and yelling obscenities, it had one screen, Sci Fi, being theatrical, being progressive, Tim Curry, Star Wars, a presentation in English class, a virgin spelling bee, The Ziegfeld Theater, subtle nuances, at 3 o'clock in the morning they will not serve you mashed potatoes, schlocky horror, Pi, getting turned into a shoe store, GG Allin, a scathing review, 4711, Jim Steinman, Barry Bostwick, comic book effects, Funko Pop!, The Full Monty, Oakley Court, it makes my heart hurt, Jim Sharman, the amazing Kool-Aid machine, Legend, George Clooney, working your way up the space ladder, George Lucas, Spike and Mike, a totally dorky guy, everyone wants to be Batman, MST3K, the Godfather of transvestite aliens, 50's saxophone playing rock 'n roll, Patricia Quinn, faking an orgasm, the simpler they are the more memorable they are, Dark City, I'm pretty... ok, breaking down barriers, Richard Nixon, dressed as a set piece, Meat Loaf, Starlog, the intricate plot, Bad for Good, Susan Sarandon and are all Tatianas crazy? Spoiler Alert: Obviously, spoilers for The Rocky Horror Picture Show on this episode. So for any virgins still left out there, go (to a theater and) see it NOW... for spoiler-free listening. "All these horrible things your parents tell you not to do, this one night a week - it's ok to do it... and you can be, whatever you want to be!" For more on epyon5, Google "epyon5" or you can follow him on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/epyon5/For more on the documentary of devoted fans, go to: http://www.rockyhorrorsavedmylife.com/

As promised in our first episode, George Schlichter joins us today! Friends since college - Gary, Roscoe and George share memories and a few laughs in this lucky Episode 13. They went to Illinois Wesleyan, Gary and Roscoe majoring in theatre and George in English. George talks about his college stage debut in Waiting for Godot. They have all been roommates at various times and have tales to tell. George and Roscoe were sharing an apartment in Chicago in 1993 when Roscoe made a brief but successful return to the stage. A highlight was his role in Bailiwick Repertory's Don Juan on Halsted. Tony Adler's review suggested that Roscoe's character "deserved a sequel all to herself." (read more here) Roscoe describes having found the unexpected ability to move like Margot Fonteyn in 5-inch heels. His rave reviews for this and other roles during his comeback were very exciting. He remembers George calling him, "the toast of two continents." Roscoe gives an update on his circus training. We got the Actor's Gymnasium's fall class brochure and Roscoe wants to take Contortion. George is not sure Roscoe has conditioned properly for such an undertaking.They talk about the shocking August 6 GOP debate, featuring 10 of the 19 primary candidates in prime time. George thinks Ted Cruz looks like Joe McCarthy. Listen to hear who he think Trump resembles. All very disturbing. Roscoe makes a prediction about who will be the Republican nominee. Cultural Updates: Gary has been to see Writer's Theatre's great producion of  Doubt, set in the Glencoe Union Church. Our friend Geoff Barr, who works at Writer's, gave us a tour of the outside of the new theatre under construction, scheduled to open in March. Looks like it's going to be gorgeous. We can't wait for the new season. They are doing Company! HMS Media invited us to a live taping of a Kander & Ebb revue for a national PBS broadcast in February. The song selection was a little bizarre; we're guessing "lesser known" Kander & Ebb. Still the performances were fantastic, especially from 2015 Tony award nominee, Kate Baldwin! This event was the setting for a hilarious encroachment incident involving a 5-year old in our row. Which leads us to other dismaying displays of complete lack of theatre etiquette. George tells us that people are texting even in church! Kiss of Death:   Blaze Starr: Icon of Burlesque read her fascinating obit The film Blaze, starring Lolita Davidovitch and Paul Newman, was based on her memoir. Here they are with director Ron Shelton at the New York premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater.    

Ralphie on Twitter: twitter.com/ralphieaversa "Ralphie Tonight" covered red carpet arrivals at the world premiere for "The Giver," starring Jeff Bridges. OneRepublic penned "Ordinary Human" for the film, and lead singer Ryan Tedder shared a quick word with us outside of the Ziegfeld Theater. We later ran in to Ryan at the after party; of course as the DJ was spinning "Love Runs Out."

Wrapping up the production of the 3rd season and celebrating being renewed for a 4th. It was, and always is, a pleasure to rock for HBO and the Boardwalk Empire family. This is the set that rolled before the hilarious in-house blooper reel and the dance party mix after that video and words from the show's creator and writer, Terence Winter. Batteries ran out on my recorder so only the rockin' half of the night... Bennie and the Jets - Elton John Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) - Billy Joel Little Wing - The Jimi Hendrix Experience Kashmir - Led Zeppelin The Joker - Steve Miller Band Caravan - Van Morrison If There Is Something - Roxy Music Light My Fire - Johnny Harris Gotta Serve Somebody - Bob Dylan Eminence Front - The Who Fly Like An Eagle - Steve Miller Band Take the Money and Run - Steve Miller Band You Haven't Done Nothin' - Stevie Wonder with the Jackson 5 (Cold Duck Edit) Frankenstein - The Edgar Winter Group Vehicle - The Ides Of March Hey Bulldog - The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - Jimi Hendrix In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida - Iron Butterfly Baba O'Riley - The Who Crosstown Traffic - Jimi Hendrix I've Got The Music In Me - The Kiki Dee Band Bang A Gong (Get It On) - T.Rex I'm A Man - Chicago Thank you HBO. http://www.vulture.com/2010/07/scorsese_winter_and_jagger_tea.html The show: http://www.hbo.com/#/boardwalk-empire Hear the set of 1920's music played at the season 3 premiere party: http://djqoolmarvsounds.podomatic.com/entry/2012-09-11T14_01_32-07_00 Hear the set of 1920's music played at the season 2 premiere party: http://djqoolmarvsounds.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-23T17_53_46-07_00 Hear the set of 1920's music played at the season 3 screening at the Ziegfeld Theater: http://djqoolmarvsounds.podomatic.com/entry/2012-09-10T05_50_21-07_00 Hear the 1st time Marv played a Classic Rock set for HBO, at a wrap party for the Sopranos: http://djqoolmarvsounds.podomatic.com/entry/2008-07-10T17_24_28-07_00 And special thanks to Glenn G-man Holt for sharing some great suggestions that are included in the mix. Together, brothers, we've done: http://themightygman.podomatic.com/entry/2010-06-21T19_32_13-07_00 http://djqoolmarvsounds.podomatic.com/entry/2010-06-21T21_44_42-07_00 http://soundcloud.com/qooldjmarv/ticktockaroundtheclock http://soundcloud.com/qooldjmarv/all-along-the-watchtower-final http://soundcloud.com/qooldjmarv/loves-just-a-kiss-away-gimmie-shelter

Regarding the history of the Ziegfeld Theater.

The additional assignment this time was to create a musical atmosphere for the guests who were entering and seated in the famed Ziegfeld Theater in midtown Manhattan. Unequivocally one of the best sound system and movie houses ever. Those who arrive promptly enjoyed this while they waited for everyone to come in and take their seats. Always - Howard Peterson Pearl O’ Mine – Lyrical Melody - Plaza Theatre Orchestra Lullaby Of The Leaves - Reginald King’s Orchestra That Wonderful Something Is Love - Kate Smith Sophisticated Lady - Glenn Miller & His Orchestra Look For The Silver Lining - Marion Harris Ramona - Ben Selvin and His Orchestra There'll Be Some Changes Made - Ethel Waters & Her Jazz Masters Stardust - Glenn Miller & His Orchestra Together - Regent Club Orchestra Moonglow - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra She's Funny That Way - Ted Lewis Nevada - Dorsey Brothers Orchestra Carelessly - Billie Holiday Sweet Like You - Harry Reser Caravan - Larry Adler I've Had My Moments - Django Reinhardt Let Me Call You Sweetheart - Craig Duncan More Than You Know - Libby Holman Makin' Whoopee - Eddie Cantor Just Like A Melody Out Of The Sky - Cliff “Ukulele Ike” Edwards Peg O' My Heart - Glenn Miller Orchestra Humpty Dumpty - Bix Beiderbecke My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes - Marion Harris If I Had a Million Dollars - Peter Mintun A Precious Little Thing Called Love - Irving Kaufman Sweethearts On Parade - Carman Lombardo Honey - Oscar Grogan You're A Sweetheart - Dolly Dawn & Her Dawn Patrol Collegiate Film Medley: Feel Like a Feather in the Breeze; Y - Peter Mintun Old Fashioned Love (from "Runnin' Wild") - the Georgians Too Sweet For Words - Lovie Austin New Orleans Joys (1st Take) - Jelly Roll Morton It's Only A Paper Moon - Paul Whiteman Come, Josephine, In My Flying Machine - American Quartet Music in the Air Medley: I've Told Ev'ry Little Star; in Ege - Peter Mintun Life Is A Song - Ruth Etting Photo credit: http://instagram.com/p/PNlveHMbCh/ The Season 3 party set: http://djqoolmarvsounds.podomatic.com/entry/2012-09-11T14_01_32-07_00 The Season 2 party set: http://djqoolmarvsounds.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-23T17_53_46-07_00 The show: http://www.hbo.com/#/boardwalk-empire Cool picture of Qool__Marv https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152106398500354&l=27c8e09474 Cool picture of Qool__Marv in technicolor: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152106781010354&l=68dbb83303

Opening night at the Ziegfeld Theater with John Corbett, Agnes Bruckner, Anson Mount, Jack McGee and others