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Annie's Daddy Warbucks is Splendid, by George
BY DISH CONTRIBUTOR SCOTT ARTHUR:
George DvorskyGeorge Dvorsky’s favorite roles seem to be reluctant father figures who warm to juvenile charm. “I guess it comes with age. In High School I was voted the man who would be the best father.” said Dvorsky. He recently appeared as Captain Von Trapp in the TUTS production of The Sound of Music and now plays the lovable tycoon Oliver Warbucks in the current production of Annie. Dvorsky, who has the looks and voice of a prime time Robert Goulet, has to shave his head for the iconic part,. “Because I do a lot of work in Houston, it has been my honor to get to know President and Mrs. Bush. Barbara called and asked me to lunch a week before the show started so that she could still see me with hair” he laughed.
Annie was first produced as a Broadway musical in 1977 and ran for nearly six years, winning nine Tony Awards. Signature songs “Tomorrow” and “It’s a Hard – Knock Life” are still crowd pleasers. Dvorsky thinks that the Depression – era show is still popular because it fills a void. “We’re at a point in this country where we need more optimism and love. People relate to the economic times portrayed on stage and the need for a more positive attitude.” he said. “And it’s not played like a cartoon. The characters, the problems and solutions are all real.”
Dvorsky has played this role on more than one occasion and admits customizing his interpretation of the character based on the age and appearance of the actress playing Annie.
“The last time I was Daddy Warbucks, Annie was twelve years old. I played the role strong and supportive. The Annie for this production is nine and a little smaller. Her name is Sadie Sink, a Texas native and very talented. I’ll play Daddy a bit more sensitive and not so overpowering. My favorite song in the show is “Something Was Missing.” It’s just me and Annie – and very sweet.”
With more than a few Broadway shows under his belt, Dvorsky compares audiences along the big White Way to theater goers in Houston. “I love Houston – it’s a theater town. The audiences are always warm and very savvy.” he said.
Leapin’ Lizards. Don’t wait until “Tomorrow”. Tickets are available now by calling 713-558-8887 or CLICKING HERE Annie shows at the Hobby Center March 20-April 1.
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Annie was adorable! The sets were amazing, the cast all on the top of their games! There are a few scene stealers but you will have to see the show to see who they are! Here's a hint, One is furry and the other is about the same size as the first!
We laughed and cried and cheered, the audience was really into it! Even all of the kids were wtih the show right up to the end, which ended around 9:30 pm.
It's so easy to take these characters into cartoon/caricature mode but these actors kept it right in line wtih fun! Ms. Hannigan's voice is BRILLIANT! She has such control and the notes she hits will give you chill bumps!
Daddy Warbucks tennor voice and quirky personality really bring humor to what could be a dud in the show. He was charming!
Make sure to make your plan to see the show before it runs away! It closes on April 1st!
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Guys and Dolls is an Odds on Favorite
BY DISH CONTRIBUTOR SCOTT ARTHUR:
Some things never get old – they just get better. Such is the case of the new original production of Guys and Dolls at the Hobby Center running through October 7. This musical is all TUTS – and the quality shows.
As a plot review – here is the story in a nutshell: When chronic gambler, Nathan Detroit, finds himself in need of funds to support his floating craps game, Save-a-Soul Missions ultimate good girl Sgt. Sarah Brown, becomes the center of a wager between gamblers Nathan and Sky Masterson. Saddled with an additional distraction, Nathan must keep his long-time show-girl fiancé, Adelaide, from finding out about his continued gambling while dodging a trip down the aisle and the police. Throw in a pack of dancing gamblers and all bets are off with this golden age swing-era musical comedy and winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and Best Musical Revival
1981 beauty queen (Former Miss America) Susan Powell plays Sarah and is no stranger to the TUTS stage.
“I love working in Houston – and I love to eat Tex Mex,” she said. The Oklahoma native lives in New York and is excited about the cast. “98% of them are from New York.”
This Damon Runyon classic is her favorite musical. Powell has played the role several times in her 30 year career and loves the extremes of the character.
“In the beginning she is so righteous and then she gets drunk and becomes just the opposite. I love this role – and I play a great drunk!” she laughed.
Indeed, she fits into the cast like a well tailored glove, entertainingly sliding from “good girl” to “good time girl” with little effort.
Chasing after Brown’s affection is Sky Masterson, performed by Joseph Mahowald. Audiences will remember Mahowald most recently from 2010’s 9 to 5 as Franklin Hart, Jr. He has also appeared in Broadway’s Jekyll & Hyde and Les Misérables.
Acting in the role of loveable chronic gambler Nathan Detroit is Matt Merchant whose regional credits include the title role in Bye Bye Birdie as well as Beauty and the Beast and Carousel. Starring opposite Merchant is longtime Broadway professional Jen Cody as Miss Adelaide, Detroit’s fiancée for 14 years and lead entertainer at the Hot Box. Cody last appeared at TUTS as Bonnie Latour in Anything Goes and lists Cats and Beauty and the Beast among her Broadway credits.
Guys and Dolls officially starts Sept 27 CLICK HERE for tickets!
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Marty Ambrose, Dean of Traffic...and Everything Else
Houston is full of amazing history and that includes radio and television history. The man that actually started the act of traffic reporting anywhere started it right here in Houston and his name is Marty Ambrose. No doubt you've heard his peaceful, joyful voice over the air waves while you were stuck in traffic somewhere and instead of feeling road rage, you felt a smile break across your face because of the smile you heard in his voice. Marty has recently retired from the job he loves because he has been diagnosed with ALS. If you would like to learn more about the disease or help to raise money for research please CLICK HERE.
DISH Publisher Lori Freese spent a lot of time in radio in Houston and was honored enough to be included in the Roast and Toast of Marty Ambrose that took place on June 18th at the KUHF studios. When we say it was an honor to be included, the room was filled with the who's who of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame Inductees, former and some up for nominanation currently. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Radio Hall of Fame Inductees, Emmy winners, Edward R Murrow winners and so much more. To say were were in awe is an understatement.
We are going to publish Brent Clanton of CNN 650's speech to Marty because it was so beautiful and made all of the points we could ever consider making.
Thank you to Scott Arthur for putting this amazing event together!
No matter where you are in Houston (or most major Radio markets), Marty's the guy who created the network of observers, reporters, and "traffic personalities" that now provide you with up to the minute commuter intel each morning and afternoon.
It's incurable, and he knows it, and so do we.
It's rare that you get the chance to tell someone how much they've meant to you over the years, but on Friday night (6/18) a few of Marty's closest, longest, oldest, bestest friends converged on the Channel-8 TV Studios to pay tribute and roast The Dean of Traffic Reporting.
Some of the comments were hilarious...a few were scandalous...but all were heartfelt. There wasn't a dry eye in the house.
Here is my homage:
Ed Shane hired me to work for him at KODA-AM (1010) in 1975, and one day he called me at home and asked whether I’d have time to do traffic reports for his morning show as I commuted from Spring Branch to the University of Houston.
I was estatic…and a little intimidated. (For all you young-pups in the room, this was before cell-phones; to do a traffic report, you either had to have a two-way radio, or a pocketfull of quarters and a working knowledge of the locations of a thing we used to call a “pay-phone.”)
Marty Ambrose was running Houston Traffic Central in those days, out of a one-room efficiency apartment in the 2016-Main high rise, overlooking the Pierce Elevated. He invited me to come have a look at their Operation, and I was amazed: scanners and two-way radios packed onto every shelf-surface they could arrange…phones and cords stretched all over the room, and giant, dry-erase boards covered the walls that didn’t hold shelves, for near-instantaneous posting of the latest traffic conditions…as heard on the radios and scanners.
Reports were performed live, eyeballing the dry-erase boards, and a huge, analog clock with a sweep-second hand. I was mesmerized.
I learned a lot from Marty…never worked for him…and in fact, he fed traffic reports to me in later years when I was a Radio morning show host.
I am still learning from Marty Ambrose as he addresses his struggle with ALS with grace, good humor and humility…and a sense of purpose. And one other thing: Marty’s not a Bible-thumping evangelical firebrand. But the sermons he’s preached as he has lived his life are more resounding and profound than anything you’d hear from the pulpit on Sunday.
Marty—I thank you for your kindness…I salute you for your courage…and I am proud to count you as a friend.
KTRK News Anchor Dave Ward has more below.
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The Hard Rock has a Soft Spot
On Thanksgiving Day, Houston’s Hard Rock Café will continue a tradition that has spanned 19 years. Although the famous theme restaurant will be closed to the public, the staff, management, friends and families donate their time to cook and serve turkey and all the fixings to homeless Houstonians. DISH-Houston.com is proud to be a sponsor this year. DISH Publisher Lori Freese,
I've been blessed enough to have had the opportunity to participate in this wonderful tradition for the past 5 or so years so it was only natural to become a sponsor. The Star of Hope is an amazing organization. The folks who are in residence there work very hard to change their lives for the better. To get to serve them in this way that helps them to feel special during a time when feeling special isn't a daily experience is just an honor.
About 250 residents of Star of Hope’s Transitional Living Center and the downtown Women and Family Emergency Shelter will be treated to the meal along with a visit from Santa – complete with gifts. Around half of the 250 attending will be children.
Hard Rock Café General Manager Alfred Cardenas loves this time of the year:
“Our motto is Love All, Serve All – I can’t think of a better way to express that philosophy than by helping homeless families during the holidays.”
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Texas Radio Hall of Fame
Here is the list of this year's inductees and it includes DISH'S former radio partner SCOTT ARTHUR!!! We could not be more proud over here at the DISH offices! Congrats to Scott and the rest of the Houstonians on the list! DISH also worked with JP and Lana! Our old friends Dudley and Bob in Austin are also amongst the esteemed group! If you would like to attend the Texas Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony click HERE to purchace your tickets!
Again CONGRATS to ALL!!!! You all deserve this amazing award!
Scott ArthurKEYH/KQUE/KIKK Houston
Bill BaileyKIKK/KTEM/KELP Houston
Randy Brown(ChristopherHaze) KNUS/KFJZ/KRLD Dallas-Fort Worth
"The Dudley and Bob Show"Dale Dudley/Bob FonsecaKLBJ-FM Austin
Cathy Forsythe (Deceased)KTRH/KACC/KILT-FM Houston
Harold GunnKILT/KNUZ/KPRC Houston
Lana Hughesand J.P. PritchardKTRH-AM Morning News Team Houston
Larry KaneKXYZ/KLBS/KNUZ(Deceased) Houston
TM ProductionsTom Merriman Dallas-Fort Worth
Dr. Bruce NelsonKNUZ/KFTX/KENR Houston/Corpus Christi
Paul RayKUT-FM Austin
Colonel St. JamesKILT/KLOL/KRRW Houston
Chuck ScottKIKK/KRBE/KNUZ Houston
Thompson Creative- Susan Price Thompson and Larry Thompson Dallas-Fort Worth
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