Doubt: Ron on Broadway III

[doobrah]

Sorry about starting a new thread about a play that's already ended... but the "II" thread wouldn't let me post or even quote! And frankly, that thread needs a fresh start.

I am still trying to recover from NYC and I've been back since Sunday night. So I've got a lotta catching up to do here. Thanks Mags for the kinds words. Back atcha!

So you've heard about our drunken adventure with George the stagehand. Let me backtrack. Mags joined me & mom at Hurleys at 7:30ish, and she had to catch up to our Margaritas with a big ol' glass of wine. And it was like old home week with the Giggle Girlz. So by 7:45 after the tortoise waiter had finally brought the bill, we moseyed across the street, took some photos under the sign (here's mom & Mags)



and went into one of the most beautiful theatres I have ever seen. We all know that Ron's performance was great. As I am not a particularly religious person (understatement of the year), it took me a bit to get into the sermons.

Ron is in such command on stage it took my breath away. At the start of the scene when he's in the locker room, there were some latecomers being seated. He stood there waiting for them to get seated, and gave them a look like they were late to class before starting his monologue. How great was that!

From our 6th row seats, I almost LOLed when I saw Ron's feet. Mouse, your Sideshow Bob description came fluttering into my head.

Eileen Atkins was great. Between her, Ron & Adriane Lenox, it was like watching a three-way championship tennis match. Jena needs a few more turns as the ball girl.

So we made our way out afterwards and resumed our comedython. Part of what was so funny was that the other dozen or so people clutching their programs at the stage door were so stone-faced. That made us laugh every time, too. And we joked around with the driver, and the piza delivery guy, etc. Yes -we are two three wild and crazy gals!!



So we wait. Finally I get to take a photo of Maggie's ear and Our Favorite Blond. Look how interested he is while Mags gives him her dissertation on the origins of the ink pen! I'm soooo jealous.


And she's got him laughing. Smile!



Now Maggie gets to wield the camera. Here's Ron & Doobrah!!



Now let me get all girlie. When he was signing my program, I went ahead and put my arm around his waist and asked if I could get a photo with him. He said, "wait til I finish signing this." Lucky for me, Mags pen didn't work so good, so I got to hold on for a while. ;D And he felt gooood. Nice and solid. Substantial. OH!!! And he smelled nice and clean and was perfectly clean shaven. And his skin looked better than it ever did on BJ last year. I would have never thought he could look any better, but in person, he's even better looking than I would have ever guessed.



But even all that wasn't the highlight of the trip. The next day after buying tix for "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (highly recommended), we saw David Hyde Pierce (Niles) leaving the "Spamalot" theatre. Now that was a treasured moment.


NOT!!!

(edited for something I forgot to put in because I was distracted at work! Jeez, how dare they interrupt me while I'm doing this important business!)

[doobrah]

And if you ask nicely, I'll even post a photo of what looks like Ron sneezing!

[rducasey]

Oh Doobrah, thanks for that report of your time at the theatre, and what great pictures you got of you, your mom and Ron! and as well, Maggie that is a great pictures of you and Ron, too. I can't believe our favorite blond dude has the same shirt in white as well as black. Your mom looks like so much fun, Doobrah. Thanks for sharing.

[maggiethecat]

Hey, doobrah, you've got me laughing all over again.

Uh . . . maybe I wouldn't have such problems with cameras if I could learn how to put my glasses on straight?

Thanks again -- it was a blast.

[dogma]

doobrah said:

And if you ask nicely, I'll even post a photo of what looks like Ron sneezing!

how nicely shall i ask,,, it is such a daunting task
a sneeze in the breeze is something i avoid,,
all the people with cooties is scary thought for sure
so i will wear my mask when i take the nyc tour

i wish and wish i could've been there
but it's so nice to see all the pix that people share

i have always wanted an earlobe shot, and the one of
mags is as close as it got

but on and on i drivvle,, with a huge heartfelt sigh
no more broadway pix of r/e,, my oh my oh my

[doobrah]

Oh, OK, here it is. He's not actually sneezing; it just looks like it.



Gesundheit!!

[shmeep]

Doobrah, you're delightful! You and that mom of yours. And what wonderful photos! Yes, even the shots of Mags, who hates to be photographed, were gorgeous and it looked like you were all having a lot of fun. The one of Ron sneezing (or doing something not quite normal) almost made me do a spit take all over my keyboard. Thanks for the levity and the fun description of a great day. Karma




...and I would have been excited to have seen David Hyde Pierce. Always found him strangely attractive. And I really must see Spamalot at some point.

[bjobsessed]

dogma said:

doobrah said:

And if you ask nicely, I'll even post a photo of what looks like Ron sneezing!

how nicely shall i ask,,, it is such a daunting task
a sneeze in the breeze is something i avoid,,
all the people with cooties is scary thought for sure
so i will wear my mask when i take the nyc tour

i wish and wish i could've been there
but it's so nice to see all the pix that people share

i have always wanted an earlobe shot, and the one of
mags is as close as it got

but on and on i drivvle,, with a huge heartfelt sigh
no more broadway pix of r/e,, my oh my oh my

Dogma, that is the most creative way I've seen anyone beg for a picture. I love it! Karma to you.

Thanks for the great story and the pictures.

Now actually have a good picture of Maggie too. The one I took was not the greatest of either of us. I'd post it, but I think she'd kill me.

[Deleted]

I'm at work, I'll post more later but wanted to say AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad you had these moments and for sharing them.

OY! Duty calls, be back later!!

Again, thank you and I'm sooooooooooo happy for you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mlm828]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience and those great photos.

Too bad mags is such a terrible photographer -- NOT!

[Duchess of Lashes]

It certainly does look like all three - make that four - of you had a time to remember! Humor obviously played a huge role in your evening and that was evident throughout your post. Made me laugh just reading it!

What I find so great about the pictures is that we finally have faces to put with our "names."

Thanks for sharing!

[Dreamfire]

doobrah said:

Thanks so much for sharing. And I LOVE this photo you posted!!!! Actually I love them all, and this one is very special.

I appreciate the chance to vicariously enjoy time with Ron. If I ever have to do a six degrees of separation to RE myself I can now, go....who was on the same board as Doobrah who gave RE a cuddle outside the theatre on closing night of DOUBT in 2006!
;D
PS now it was Ron, right, not that Father Flynn?

[Katryna]

Thanks for posting your absolutely wonderful Doubt experience. It sounds like you all had such a great time. And your pictures!!! Fabulous! I love the sneezy one!! Like LL said - it's great to be able to put faces with names. And that's a great pic of Maggie, whose face I already know!

[Duchess of Lashes]

And I think your photographic skills - unlike someone whose name we won't mention - make you a very close second to Kathy and her camera for candid shots!!

Once again the beauty of pictures without the hat!!

[Deleted]

Doobrah gets a karma just because! Your pictures are totally awesome!! You all look so great and happy in them - I'm so glad you shared your story - drunkards!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! Was it altar wine you were drinking, Maggie???

I'm so happy you got in to see the play and have a stagedoor memory of a lifetime - and backstage, too!! Very cool! Thank you again for a super memory you've so graciously shared!!!