Alice Kane

Well, it is the first musical I/we did that re-opened Theatre In The Park, now called Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS). Only in the chorus, but it wet my stage appetite to try dancing in the next one. And I did. Dancer & Chorus in My Fair Lady (1970)... And.....I was pretty good at it, lol! I bet it was a spectacular re-opening! And there's no such thing as "only in the chorus!" What made those old shows so memorable was that they were "the whole package." Each performer - layer upon layer of talent - came together to create what is now called Broadway's "Golden Age." (By the way, NW, I can SO see you as Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady! Any chance of TUTS bringing that old favorite back?? I LOVED doing the role of Louise in Carousel waaaaay back when....but I've "AGED OUT" of the role! Alice

Bravo! Keep acting in all the school plays/musicals you can. You're not only building great memories, but setting yourself up for all that's ahead! Alice

QUOTE<> "Gorgeous" is a perfect word for the "Carousel Waltz" (and for so much of the score)! (With great expectations, I saw a revival at Lincoln Center, but sadly, only the beautiful music saved the production from being 'so-so.') Alice

"A drink or TWO!?!" STARFLYER 360: when one drink is too many and a thousand not enough" (Actually, I'm glad I don't live nearby -- I'd probably feel compelled to give it a try.) Alice

Break a leg DarienPoint!! I bet the reviews will be great! Alice

Terrific TR, Andy! Thanks! And your "Airborne shot," "Gridded Lights" and "Midway" photos are quite eye-catching! Alice

Thanks, NW! So, are you surprised? Pleased? I'm reasonably happy...though a part of me wishes there were more 'memorable tunes' breaking out of Broadway. Ah well....I've got to honor the Past, but celebrate the Present and the Future. Speaking of!!!......Do you have the book Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway Revolution by Todd S. Purdum? Can't believe I almost missed this. Sounds amazing! P.S. My cousin just saw the revival of Agnes of God and said it was terrific! I saw the original with Amanda Plummer, but I'm sure I'd enjoy seeing this play again. A+ theater! Alice

Hi Kristen. I confess I'm not a big fan of American Idol, but I DID tune in to see its Tribute to Disney, last night. I was curious to see what songs from which films were performed. Did you see the show?...and, if so, what were your favorites - both SONGS and PERFORMERS? Do you have a special singer you support? Alice

As I tweeted on TPR, I'd only ride this if I could say, "Gee, the people down there look like ANTS!" But getting real, I would ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO give this world's tallest StarFlyer a try. It's probably as close as I'll ever get to flying without a 'fuselage' or medication! Alice ("Take one Dramamine and Fly.")

Wishing "Big Airtime Forever" to the Creators of this Poll of Distinction! It will be the perfect 'go-to' for holiday planning! Alice

Thanks, NW. I'll definitely enjoy that interview with Nathan Lane! Quite a show!! Quite a role! (Tho I'm not surprised by the casting. The majority of those who've made their mark in comedy are exceptional in drama.) Alice

Break a leg DBru! And congratulations! I'm not that familiar with Spring Awakening, but will now check it out online. (Love how you've combined your passions for theater AND roller coasters! If you were just a tad closer (I'm in NYC), I'd definitely be in the audience.) Alice

Steel Vengeance was for certain the main attraction - but THE FOG was an awesome 'co-star' in your super photos and videos! (A scene-stealer!) Thanks for sharing the contagious fun of a killer coaster. P.S. So...for human body curiosity....does this ride "take out the kinks" - or "put them in?!" Those "bunny hops" look like 'mini-slingshots.' Alice

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For the first question: only the theme parks? Don't get me wrong i love Japanese theme parks but i like shopping there better so it would have to be the seeing shows one. Hamilton here i come! Second: Ron Chernows book about Alexander Hamilton. It has good info. For kids there are good books called where is, what was, what is, who is, and who was books. They are small biographies about things (the one about Hamilton was bad tho i refused to finish it ) It was a speech everyone in the fifth grade had to do and the topic was inventions that have improved the quality of life. After I won the school competition I moved on to the Learning Community competition, after giving my amazing speech on the smallpox vaccine won that too. \\ Thanks Kristen for your well-thought out answers! I will definitely have to read Ron Chernow's book about Alexander Hamilton. I just checked out the reviews online, and readers have wonderful things to say about it. He sure was an amazing Founding Father! No wonder the show, Hamilton, is a continuing Broadway sell-out! Congratulations on winning the Learning Community speech on the smallpox vaccine. You definitely have a creative mind for Science. Have you checked out the Giant Microbes website? https://www.giantmicrobes.com/us/ It sells plush, stuffed microbes of all kinds. It's a VERY funny site and has the greatest information on over 150 microbes, cells and germs - from the brain to measles to Ebola to E. coli! (I have the little E. coli 'guy.') I've learned (and laughed) so much, reading through this site. I even have adult friends who collect these little 'critters.' If you haven't seen this unusual, fun website, I think you'll really enjoy it. Alice P.S. Shopping (and eating!) in Japan must be awesome. Your mom said that you have begun to try sushi (mainly tuna). Applause to you for trying out new foods! (Now, you have to convince your mom and dad to check out the fun of sushi!)

Outstanding report and fun photos! Thanks for sharing your adventures in these parks. I wasn't very familiar with them and loved being able to enjoy a 'new' theme park experience! (Even without my umbrella.) Alice

HI KRISTEN (KT!). Congrats on your very own Forum! .....And here come some questions! * This may be tough to answer. Would you rather: A) Spend a couple of weeks in NYC going to see any and all Broadway and Off-Broadway shows? OR B) Spend a couple of weeks going to Theme Parks (including Europe and Japan)? (If your answer is "BOTH!," that's okay. I totally get it! Ha!) * And NOW an easier question: There are some wonderful WWII (and WWI) history books. Your mom said you really liked history, so I am curious to know if you have any favorite historical novels and/or non-fiction? ALICE P.S. Congratulations on your awesome Speech Award!! What was your topic? (Speech and Drama were my favorite activities when I was in school. And they still are as an adult....many, many years later!)

Thanks Canobie Coaster! What a wonderful whirl around Coney Island 2018!! With Coney being my closest 'home park' (I'm in NYC), I love to follow its growth and its wild and crazy vibe. (Or as Jerry Garcia & the Grateful Dead would put it, "What a long strange trip it's been!") Having gone, as a very small child, to the original Steeplechase Park (its last year before demolition), I can never forget the fantasy of that 'place-in-time' (alto I DO appreciate all that is currently underway to continue Coney's heritage -- and thrills!). Nevertheless...walking into the historic Pavilion of Fun -that huge old building of Steeplechase Park - was a joy unlike any other I can recall from childhood. It seemed daunting and mysterious....filled to the rafters with rides quite unlike the theme parks of today. I just recall being transported into a very magical, euphoric land. I actually remember so many of the old rides and would be happy to share any experiences, if anyone ever has any questions. The best thing to do, though, is to go online and follow some of the amazing links that are filled with Coney Island's history and photos/descriptions/videos of the original rides. Just do a search for Steeplechase Park, Coney Island and you'll find so many great shots of a special era. For a look at the original Steeplechase horse ride - in 1911 - BEFORE MY TIME! - check out: Steeplechase_Mechanical_Horse_Ride.mpg - YouTube (Trust me, it was scary for a small kid! Its horses were still 'flying over the tracks' right until its "final race" in the '60's.) Also check out these super images of rides in the Pavilion of Fun - some with videos! https://www.google.com/search?q=coney+island+steeplechase+Pavilion+of+Fun&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS504US504&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj4of2lxLraAhXKjVkKHbXfAkIQsAQIag&biw=1317&bih=829#imgrc=9MSKDHF7yYHHMM: If you'd like to see a charming independent film, The Little Fugitive, shot in 1953 at Coney Island, go to: As for TODAY'S Coney Island, outside of Steeplechase Park, the Cyclone remains my fave experience. Am SO glad it's been maintained so well! Alice P.S. Not to incite political wars here on TPR, but, believe it or not, Donald Trump's FATHER, real estate -ahem- 'tycoon,' was responsible for the 'undercover' tearing down of Steeplechase. And so it goes.....

Image DAR - LOL! Blimey! Can't believe this is the current Camden Town! I remember when all of London's subcultures existed side by side - especially around the Camden Market. It was a hub of counterculture...from the punks to the Roundhouse (which was truly experimental theatre - I remember a play where the cast literally CREPT thru the aisles and climbed onto our laps! But yup....it looks like Walibi has, indeed, been influenced by the NEW Camden Town! (Alas, nothing like the 'old.'...SAD) Alice

Er....um...dy'a think perhaps that Moulin Rouge was the inspiration for this....er....um...."renewed" Main St.?? Alice

MANY THANKS! Sounds delish! Will try. Alice

That's why (spoiler alert?) the cage part in the front is padded, so that when you (want to) devolve to being a little kid, if you slip out of your minimalist seat belt, you'll hit a padding, start crying and screaming, and ride op will then know to get you out, get taken care of, and get you ready to start growing again...and then they get the cage ready for the next one of us wanting to be a "bit younger" again. (Hey, call it a backstory, hmm?) Other than that....you'd then be young enough and GREEN enough to be a fill-in baby for the musical "WICKED", lol! And POUTINE was indeed served at this carnival as well as our annual fair, The PNE. It started as a staple snack food in Quebec, then just headed West in popularity. It's as popular here in Vancouver, as alllll the f-ing SUSHI BARS we got in town! Not that there's anything wrong with that ~ I/we SUSHI! Here's our "around the corner" spot for poutine. Voted #3 of Best Poutine In Town on "Somebody's List", heh. http://www.belgianfries.ca Lots of varieties of poutine there. Awesome fries and dips, too. "A GREEN fill-in baby for the musical "WICKED"" ?!! Yes! I want the part! (Baby's first intro to the Casting Crib.) Am fascinated by all the Poutine selections you have in town! I've only had Poutine once -- on a ski trip to Mont Tremblant. And ALL the on-mountain eateries served tons of Poutine - but it looked nothing like the awesome varieties YOU have. It kinda looked like savory Pablum in a cup -- tho quite tasty! Almost addictive. Alice

...And that's why they invented the ROCK-O-PLANE! NW - (I MUST try the R.A.T! Altho...after spinning...then I'd be a pea-green colored TODDLER!) P.S. I ALMOST asked you "where was the Poutine on the menu?".....but then I wondered if it was mainly an "Eastern" Canadian goodie! Alice

Happy Birthday, YOUNGSTER! Celebrate! Glad you got on the ferris wheel. (You DO know that for every revolution it goes BACKWARDS, you grow one year YOUNGER?!) P.S. Goodness gracious, the PLAYDOME menu sounds waaaay too American in its selections! Hot dogs, hamburgers and fries, Oh My! Alice

ALRIGHTY THEN! Sorry to miss Bette, but couldn't ask for a better replacement! Bernadette Peters is sensational. Broadway is definitely 'back where she belongs!' (Plus, I love the fact that she (and the late great Mary Tyler Moore) has/have put so much effort into hosting and raising money for BROADWAY BARKS, an annual event at Schubert Alley to help rescues. It's such a fun event, and the work she puts into this is so much appreciated. Alice