Re: What Did You Watch? 2024-05-31 (Friday)

Adam H. Kerman <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:

BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:

I attended a performance of REEFER MADNESS in Hollywood last night. It's a
musical comedy that became a feature film and is now back to a play again.

Is the music any good?

Nothing spectacular musically, but the tunes are catchy and the lyrics
are pretty funny.

It's also where Kristen Bell got her start, playing Mary Lane in both L.A.
and New York, then reprising the role in the Showtime feature film. She's
now one of the producers of the stage play and was there last night--
sans the Dax beast-- for its premiere performance.

Heh. She must have found the correct combination of sigils to keep him
away.

Is she someone you ever encountered doing "threats to celebrity" work?

Nope. First time seeing her in person for me. We had the higher-tier
tickets so we got to attend the little after-party/reception in an
outdoor pavilion next to theatre afterward. Chatted with her for about
30 seconds before she moved on to more interesting people.

Other celebrities I spotted in the audience-- SWAT's Shemar, John Krasinski
and Emily Blunt, and Dakota Johnson.

Was Shemar shirtless and dancing?

If only!

Notable cast members were Thomas Dekker, John Connor of THE SARAH CONNOR
CHRONICLES, and Nicole Parker from MAD TV, HOT IN CLEVELAND, KEY & PEELE and
US .

Cool

Parker was the standout of the show. She did a fantastic job.

A couple of the other cast members listed soaps on their bios. I didn't
recognize them but Ian and Suzee might:

Darcy Rose Byrnes  - THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS (Abby)
Alex Tho - GENERAL HOSPITAL