tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624202296902021856.post1207871205566105860..comments2023-10-24T06:23:18.703-07:00Comments on Teddy Bear In A Suitcase: Reading Old Fashioned MusicalsEllen Kahanerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777484584414330364noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624202296902021856.post-9370386069318318972008-01-12T22:24:00.000-08:002008-01-12T22:24:00.000-08:00OK, full disclosure here: I am old enough to reme...OK, full disclosure here: I am old enough to remember 78's and record changers (a 78 held just a bit of music, so you would stack up a whole "album" full and they would drop one by one--when you were done with the first half, you turned the whole stack over and let the changer do it's magic on the balance of the album. A big favorite was my parent's copy of The Mikado, and when I found that they owned a book with the full librettos of all the G&S shows, I was hooked! There is much to be said for reading those operettas/musicals.<BR/><BR/>One thing I love about G&S is that it is interesting and humorous to a young person, but with layers that are differently appreciated with more knowledge, allowing them to be heard repeatedly with new insight and enjoyment. Even someone of Sylvia's age will enjoy Pirates of Penzance or HMS Pinafore.daddiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18203130533744741364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624202296902021856.post-18219791875373755032007-12-16T06:54:00.000-08:002007-12-16T06:54:00.000-08:00Both these trips sound so magical, such a time out...Both these trips sound so magical, such a time out from the insanity of the pre holiday season. Sylvia is close to being a more experienced theater-goes than I am at 61! What a great thing to do with a kid (and for oneself - not to mention with friends). Having grown up in New York City, I've always been somewhat ashamed at how little advantage I've taken in my life of theatrical offerings. Whenever I do get myself in gear I vow to "so this more often".I imagine Sylvia won't have this problem when she grows up - it will be such a natural part of life to go to the theater, museums, musical performances. I love having the book references at the end - something to keep the spirit going at home.deedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06656190640572446678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624202296902021856.post-14388037452370381282007-12-11T14:20:00.000-08:002007-12-11T14:20:00.000-08:00I admire your commitment to exposing Sylvia to the...I admire your commitment to exposing Sylvia to the good things in life! I have to get out more... I actually love Meet me in St. Louis. It was one of those movies that was on once a year when I was a kid. There is nothing complicated, nothing dark. Just about as different from my life as could be!Sybil Archibaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16121993825575093047noreply@blogger.com