beethoven

I saw this last night on 45th street. (Excellent sight lines in the orchestra, especially for an older theater.) I was very disappointed by my inability to decipher the Irish dialect. I missed a lot of the plot and most of the jokes. The people behind me laughed uproariously at some of the lines, while the people on either side of me sat as stone-faced as I did. I don't usually have this problem, but it totally spoiled the play for me. Most of the audience appeared to love it, judging by the applause at the end. It's a long play -- 3 hours and 20 minutes -- with lots of plot twists and turns in the last 20 minutes, some of which I still can't figure out because of the strong accents. Beware.

Edwin -- Ricky at Utopia is from Singapore. He's muscular, smooth, and gives a good massage.

Victor is about 6'2 and weighs about 220. (I asked him.) Yes, he's strong, and can give a deep, strong massage. Some people here have complained about that. I can't understand why; if you think he's massaging too deep, all you have to do is tell him -- once. He's very accommodating, and wants to please, as they all do. (After all, they work for tips.) Jerry and Victor, who are totally different in every way, are my two favorite masseurs at Utopia.

I wanted to see Basil today, but I was in a hurry, so I didn't have enough Thyme.

I saw this yesterday at the VERY COMFORTABLE Landmark Theater on West 57th St. in NYC. It's a recent movie with Paul Giamatti and Kathryn Hahn, about a middle-aged couple trying to conceive a child. Lots of good writing, good characters, good acting. I think that most people will like this movie a lot. Got a good review in the NY Times last week, when it opened.

I got a ticket the other day, via Telecharge. Evidently, the entire center section of the orchestra and the first four or five seats off the aisle in both side sections are NOT for sale at $150 (approximately). I bought one of the "cheap" seats in the orchestra, J 10, for about $163 with all those extra charges. If you want a GOOD seat, you will pay thru the nose. I just hope that this lives up to its hype.

I'm not in Chicago and, yes, $200 is a lot for a massage, but somehow I have a feeling that it's a VERY interactive massage. If I were in Chicago, I'd take the plunge. I like the pic where he's looking at his phone and wearing the red towel. Nice bulge!

Bryan Cranston won an Olivier for his performance in this drama, based on the 1970s movie with Peter Finch. Previews on Broadway begin next month, and it opens in December. Tickets are quite expensive, and I've resisted buying one until I know more about it. Has anyone seen this in London? Anyone know about it?

RJ in Kissimmee is THE BE ST!

First, I have never seen Mark, nor do I know of him, but the one review on the site is funny: "I would like to say that he gave me the best massage ever." Did they delete the rest of the review? "But, unfortunately, I can't say that, as it wasn't a very good massage. But I would have liked to say that he's a great masseur." (Just poking fun at the grammar; I repeat that I don't know this guy at all.)

A friend of mine saw it and liked it. Has anyone seen it?

This is the first time I've seen the word "homosexuality" used in the text of an ad. He promises "the intimacy of male to male intimate touch." And the massage can be "clothing optional!!" I assume that's for his straight clients, if he has any. Wasn't "Blue Velvet" a song by Bobby Vinton? Or was it Johnny Mathis? "She wore blue velvet......."

May I reverse the question? Are there any queens in spas?

Yes, "THE" Jerry is back at Utopia. Do it!

What is "an intuitive triple Scorpio?" I assume that's desirable?

Victor is a favorite of mine. Strong -- if he goes too deep, just tell him! -- nice guy, too.

Anyone have any experience with this masseur? https://rentmasseur.com/awesomeguy

I saw him repeatedly several years ago. I don't really know why I stopped, but I can tell you that he is a really nice guy, knows what he's doing, and can be pleasantly interactive, though not excessively so.

Well, Jake, that says it all! But would you say that he gives a good massage?

https://rentmasseur.com/Mascnyctop Anyone have any experience with him? Six-three, 225 lbs, and has been around the block. Looks tempting!!

https://rentmasseur.com/awesomeguy Anyone have any experience with him? That's a very big banana in his shorts!

Jerry has returned to Utopia. He's been there for about a week. Very reliable information!!

Too bad about RJ; he's the BEST! Sorry that Max was such a disappointment, but does he have a MUCHO banana?

I think this will be difficult to find, as most masseurs will have the air conditioner on if it's a hot day. Can we get a link for Ragin?

Just beware of "tantric." It CAN be a legitimate type of massage, but in my experience, most masseurs who advertise tantric have no idea of what it is, and just say it because suckers will think it's super-erotic. Which I suppose it can be if you are fortunate enough to find a real practitioner of tantric massage.