Holly Wood to Hollywood:)

[mrdreamjeans]

I realized that I haven't asked the always-correct Divine Bovine (also known as gotmoof) to post any photos for me since January 1.

Seldom are changes in venues and cities in such stark contrast as the recent jumps from Wallingford, CT to Spokane, Washington to Los Angeles. Last week, I was in an area filled with natural beauty; this week, I'm in the midst of the bright artificiality known as Hollywood. Check out the difference in venues, the scenery and a couple of candid shots from the stage... on and back...


The Spokane Opera House. You can see part of the city's
Riverfront Park reflected in the glass of the theater.



Scenic Spokane, Washington's Riverfront Park.



This photo was taken just before the final Spokane performance on Sunday night.
The pretty lady in the photo was my wonderful dresser Kathi.



I took this photo of Bradley Dean who plays Che in "Evita" during sound check.
And yes... he's always this intense. :) He rocks in the role!



Marquee of the Historic Hollywood Pantages Theater,
host site for the Academy Awards for years.
In the foreground is one of our dancers Halden Michaels,
right after the first performance on Tuesday night.



Pool Side at the West Hollywood Ramada Plaza
(Nick-named by my friends in DC, the "Ram it Inn".)
Wish you were here! No, really!

Comments

[gotmoof.livejournal.com]

Well, just call me your photowhore and see how much mileage I can get out of THAT too.

[bearfuz.livejournal.com]

You put the "HO" in pHOto. :-)

[gotmoof.livejournal.com]

Look who's talking, Mr Naked...

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

LOL! You know, you do good work. You ought to consider a career in computers and technology some day:)

[bearfuz.livejournal.com]

I own my ho-ness!

[gotmoof.livejournal.com]

Ho-Ho-HO!

[gotmoof.livejournal.com]

Gee, really?! Its so obvious!! I don't know why I didn't think of that before!!!

[tbone1961.livejournal.com]

kind of partial to that third photo..HHHHMMMM

For some reason, Mr. Dean reminds me of Charleston Heston in any of those biblical movies....

And how purdy. Rainbow umbrellas by the pool.

[musicbearmn.livejournal.com]

you just made my whole day...........it was nice to see pictures of the home stompin ground again.............my mother and stepfather live 2 blks from the Opera House.

[crunchmd.livejournal.com]

The pool umbrellas are just Tres Gaye.

[bruinwi.livejournal.com]

Can't wait for the travelouge book.

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

Hmmmmm... Kathi is might pretty:)

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I enjoyed Spokane immensely. I took some wonderful pictures of the Falls. I also liked that they have kept most of the older buildings in downtown intact and repurposed them. HUGS!

[tbone1961.livejournal.com]

well..........

handsome, talented, intelligent, AND humble....

you're single why again??

August is only a few months away now!!!! Okay, about 6, but almost can use one hand to count it down!!

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

As is the entire hotel and the town of West Hollywood. Rainbow flags everywhere among other symbols and signs of gaydom. You should have seen the looks on the faces of the Chinese Philharmonic Orchestra when they checked into the hotel last night.

This isn't the favorite stomping ground for our straight crew and musicians either. (I have to admit, I would rather be staying anywhere else...I think the plasticity of the people is contagious:)

[musicbearmn.livejournal.com]

when I was growing up that was a BIG fight. When they did the redevelopment for Expo 74 they really fought to save the bell tower in the park (that was part of a HUGE train station, in fact the whole Riverfront Park was train tracks). We lost some wonderful downtown bldgs to fire when I was a kid, but overall good things have happened.

Sounds like I may have quite a crew coming down to see you in Des Moines next year :0

and, Tim is such a great guy. Getting to know him better---just as goofy/moofy as I am :0

[ciddyguy.livejournal.com]

Wow, more great photos, thanks to gotmoof.

Again, another great photo of you. Mmmm... But that dancer outside the Pantages is yummy too.

Spokane does look like a pretty place and it looked like you had decent weather there. Nice.

Thanks for posting another installment in your "travel" log. :-)

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I heard yesterday that Montreal might be extended. We'll see...

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

YAY! I hope you mean this year. We play Des Moines this Fall:) Hugs!

[tbone1961.livejournal.com]

YIPEE!!!!

[sflonestar.livejournal.com]

Very nice photos, Neil. I think I mentioned to you that I usually stay at that hotel when I am down in LA. It's centrally located and there is a lot of nightlife and nice restaurants nearby.

BTW, I will be seeing pianist Lang Lang and the China Philharmonic at Davies this Sunday. At least they won't be in shock now when they hit SF! LOL!

[musicbearmn.livejournal.com]

yes this year.........I'm so dense.....!

[gotmoof.livejournal.com]

What colour is your hair when you don't shave it? ;-)

[musicbearmn.livejournal.com]

it's blonde.............**giggle**

[gotmoof.livejournal.com]

GALINDA!!!

[musicbearmn.livejournal.com]

oh darn....my secret's out now.....

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

Well, I have no one to blame but myself for disliking WeHo so much. I haven't gone to any clubs, I stay in my room (which I dislike...contemporary, all mirrors and not very clean) and I've eaten mostly at IHOP. I find the area pricey and I really don't like the sample of gay men I'm seeing on the streets and in the hotel. Just not my cup of tea....

As to the Chinese Philharmonic, it was a huge group. I estimated more than 80 people checked in at once. They seemed very organized. They must have played their concert here, then checked into the hotel, because they left on four buses this morning. I hope you enjoy the concert!! Hugs!

[sflonestar.livejournal.com]

I giggled when I saw them! So West Hollywood!

[sflonestar.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear that you are not enjoying WeHo. I agree its not everyone's cup of tea. Don't become too much of a hermit though. Get out and have some fun! It's good for ya!

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I am thinking of trying to put together a book titled "Let's Get This Show on the Road" (a line from "Evita")... subtitled..."Essays on the Touring Life" once I've completed this 15-month period. What do you think of the idea?

[bruinwi.livejournal.com]

I LIKE it!

Combined with your photos, I think it would provide a unique perspective that would appeal to a number of people, both in and out of show biz.

We hear about the stars, but rarely, if ever from the chorus, and NEVER from those on the road.

Go for it!