WilliamM

I guess we can eliminate several states and one country from our guesses as to where you live!

@TruHart1, I only live 90 miles from NY, and have not bought a ticket.

It is difficult to order a soft drink in the local Starbucks where I read the paper some mornings.

I saw the play with the same cast. I sent a PM to Avalon last night explaining why I disagree with the review.

The brief description of the play is very different from what you wrote above.

I do not remember the plot of "Uncle Bob," but you have it mixed up with some other play. I saw "Uncle Bob," in New York.

Very early in QAF, Gale Harold played a straight role off-Broadway in a play called "Uncle Bob." I don't remember, Mr. Harold talking to audience members after the play. Rupert Graves has appeared on Broadway several times. Mr. Graves is usually quite willing to chat with fans after performances.

Sometimes the interaction between the straight guys is interesting too. The three amigos (Malcolm, Eddie, Reynold) we're interesting. The week after his season ended, Eddie wrote on Facebook about being almost naked on national TV for most of the episodes.

Christian Balic, Spain

I saw Merman in Gypsy twice. The musical was written specifically for her. Ethel played Rose for two years in New York and then for at least six months on tour. The original cast album is Merman at her best vocally, but you do not get a sense of her ability as a comic or a tragic figure during Rose's Turn. I saw Daly and Peters in revivals. I suspect you had to see Merman in person to fully appreciate her, so nothing against others who played Rose.

Peggy Lee could sing blues and jazz (for jazz, try her live recordings at Basin Street East in New York).

Then Ethel Merman might belong on the list since Gershwin, Porter, Berlin and Sondheim wanted their lyrics to be heard before Broadway singers used mics.

Have a bit of empathy for men or women who may have reacted differently (especially to a more prolonged sexual assault).