February 2012
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SMASH Episode 1: Abridged →
Have you guys seen this website? They take Big Broadway shows and re-write them? Hilarious!! Read this one from the first episode of Smash!!
NY1 Theater Review: “Lysistrata Jones”
Check out the review from the Off-Broadway Production:
http://www.ny1.com/content/ny1_living/theater_reviews/140696/ny1-theater-review—-lysistrata-jones-
FAQ : How'd the name Lyssie J -- come about?
Doug always spoke of Lyssie — with no nickname - as Lysistrata Jones. He even had a file with the full name on his computer When Paul Downs Colaizzo came on board as associate writer of Sister Act every time he’d see the file on Doug’s Computer he’d shout out “Lyssie J!” Paul’s cool like that. The next time Doug did some writing on the show, he...
vestopfan4ever asked: I'm soooooo sad you all closed! I was planning to go see it in March when I go to broadway, and now i'll never get to!!!! I hope the cast album comes out soon, because the small clips i hear make me so anxious for the rest.... Any change for a libretto as well?
January 2012
10 posts
Lysistrata Jones - A History
BroadwayWorld.com recently did a special called Flashback: LYSISTRATA JONES’ Journey to Broadway. Lyssie J has a very interesting past, take a look ….
The show started in the Dallas Theater Center in 2010 and it was called GIVE IT UP. Seen here is (L-R): Katie Boren, Patti Murin, Andrew Rannells and Carla Duren.
The show then moved to off-Broadway in early 2011. It was...
Lysistrata Jones is loving Cynthia Nixon right...
Cynthia is a big fan of Lysistrata Jones and after seeing “Wit” ya’ll Lyssie is one big Cynthia fan. After “Sex and the City”, “Rabbit Hole” and “Wit” we’re left wondering — just how incredibly talented is she? Get to the Friedman and CHECK MISS NIXON OUT!!!!!
Visit www.witonbroadway.com for information!
WatchBefore he was a Broadway star and booking the new Ryan Murphy series, Andrew Rannells was Mick Jackson in Dallas. Here he is being cut off too early by the morning Dallas tv host.
WatchIt all started two years ago in Dallas …
Yes that’s Andrew Rannells before he put on Mormon underwear Yes, that’s Telly Leung from Godspell Yes, that’s Patti’s husband Curtis Holbrook as Xander
snakesandoaks asked: Is there ANY chance of a soundtrack release? All I want is to throw more of my money at you guys : ( And you know; hear really great songs.
A Letter from Lonny Price to Douglas Carter Beane
Dear Doug,
The playbill for Lysistrata Jones has been sitting on my desk for weeks in order to remind me to write to you to tell you how terrific I thought the show was. I saw the Saturday night before it closed, and was knocked out by it. The book was smart and funny, (and about something!), the songs were terrific, Dan’s work was flawless (I’ve written to him to tell him so), and...
WatchCheck out this show stopping number performed by Patti Murin!
BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Seth's Broadway Chatterbox... →
Seth Rudetsky isn’t Amazeballs, he’s Amaaaawzballs!
December 2011
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"Fresh and Original!" -Kevin Sessums
Author, editor and actor, Kevin Sessums on Lysistrata Jones. I went to see a preview of the new musical Lysistrata Jones last night at the Walter Kerr Theatre on Broadway. It was an utter delight. It lifted my spirits. The young cast - especially Patti Murin, Josh Segarra, Jason Tam, and Lindsay Nicole Chambers - was amazingly talented. The show got its start at the Dallas Theatre Center and...
November 2011
12 posts
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Everything You Always Wanted To Know About The...
OK, kids—we have some exciting news! Now that we’re “in production,” Play-By-Play is getting a brand new spin. Drum roll please … This is your all-access, backstage pass to the world of Lysistrata Jones, so GIVE IT UP for the official production blog! We’ll be taking you behind the scenes at the Walter Kerr Theatre for the latest and greatest from the cast. Photos, flip cams, musings and...
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Broadway Gets Its GED And Goes To College
Douglas Carter Beane’s words of wisdom about the collegiate musical, past and present. And a word to the wise, he’s included some spectacular clips of true gems, so be sure to click on the screengrabs below to check ‘em out! … Boy, Broadway sure loves its forms and settings, doesn’t it? All you have to do is say “Backstage,” “Cruise Ship” or “Fish Out of Water” and the musical titles all start...
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On Savoring and Relishing
The Cast of LYSISTRATA JONES and Jerry Zaks at the Gym at Judson.
Jerry Zaks, when something is going well, is fond of stopping and just announcing to the room, “Everyone. A dream is coming true. Stop and savor. Relish.” Now, I assumed this was just the ploy of a very seasoned director trying to manipulate everyone in the room. But today, the first day of performances...
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WatchThe cheerleaders of Athens U. just put together this special message to the newly-single Kris Humphries…
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How you know you're a child of the 90s...
A trip down memory lane. Nostalgia hitting me pretty hard right now…
thedreamcalledlife:
If you played with Barbies,
Polly Pockets,
Beanie Babies,
Tamagotchi,
Slip N’ Slide,
And Furbies,
Listened to the Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, NSync and the Spice Girls
On Hit Clips, a Boom Box, or a Walkman,
...
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The, like, best thing you'll watch today
We’re all totally guilty of talking this way. Maybe it’s about time we speak with some more conviction… you know?
At least we’re cognizant of these superfluous colloquialisms that inhibit our ability to fully articulate ourselves… right? Haha, I won’t bombarde you with any more rants. After all, it is a Monday. #mondays
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WatchNo idea why this video is all the sudden resurfacing all over the internet, but what an increeeedible story - you go, Jason McElway! And how awesome that he went to “Greece Athena High School” here in upstate!?!? ATHENS U. REPRESENT!
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Who's Who In My Crew
It’s not easy to gather and share all of this super-helpful knowledge on my blog… and it’s no secret I’ve had to enlist the help of my friends from time to time.
I’m no Clarissa-Explains-It-All nor a gossip queen, but here’s the 411 on everyone in my posse: http://lysistratajones.com/about/whos-who/
Just wanted to share some love for my peeps!
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Sports in Musicals - HELP!
So… I’m in my History of American Theater class… I know, filling out that arts and humanity credit. And the professor sees me walk in late in my uniform and says, “Quick, Blondie, name a number from a Broadway musical that has basketball in it.”
Well, long story short, my dad used to be an actor and when I was a little girl he did a tour of Promises, Promises—the theater geeks...