Wot!! Nobody told me it was Eileen's birthday! I've got to get her something... I got it. How 'bout some nice flowers?

*sigh* I keep waiting by the stage door, night after night, waiting for Eileen to come see me in Three Days of Rain... What good was it to send Livia back to Italy when my true love isn't here... *sigh*

I feel guilty interuptting birthday celebrations. Happy Bday All!, but just wanted you guys to know that Jonathon Firth will be in the NBC movie Leprechauns on Sunday night. You probably already knew that, but thought I'd add it in. Continue on with Bday celebrations!

Eileen, they say that Scorpios are the super sleuths of the Zodiac, so I sleuthed around for something for your birthday...

I found these:

Thanks so much for your kind wishes, Lucie, Lidya and Esbee! Heide, so *that's* where you went while I was in the ladies room! I thought I noticed that whistle around your neck... Won't you please, please, please, please, please ask Paul whether life is sh*t because the Jets are sh*t or if it's the other way 'round? Bollocks! What beautiful (or as we say in Joisey, boootiful) sparklies, Moon! And that dove is welcome to spread the news as long as he doesn't spread anything else. Karen, Karen, Karen! It's about time Chicowgo gave those bovines some time off. Love the penguins! Simon, darling, we don't need the book. I'm a qualified medical consultant :-P Love the Monty Python pics. He's not looking for my present but for an albatross. Or where the Ministry of Silly Walks is located. Or where the Twit Olympics are being held. Thanks for the flowers, though! Love the hat! Brian, so glad to see you don't have a gun...no, I won't be there to see Walker or Ned with their NY accents this time, either :-( but I shall live vicariously through my fellow droolers. Thanks, all!

Happy Birthday Eileen!

Damn! What happened here?

Sorry...

May you have many happy ones!

Thank you, Gi! Hmmm, that big brown eye looks vaguely familiar...

you didn't think I was done yet, did you? ;-D I need some tender loving care. Won't you lay your qualified medical consulting hands on me, cara mia?

EILEEN'S BIRTHDAY?! and no one told me???? You know what that means, don't you? Yes, the Spanish Inquisition!! Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!! Now fetch the Comfy Chair: We're really going to have a good time on your birthday, Eileen!

You can't keep a good sow down when there's a party!

Bruuuuuuce just might show up later, but I found all your *other* favs to provide the entertainment

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EILEEN to be washed down with a little

C'mon, Eileen, how long do you think I can wait for you?

Awww, Adrian, baby, who put in your sutures? He did a great job! Wot? Now he wants to cut the girl in half?! Time for a new roomie. IIInnnnquisition! Now let me take my seat. BTW, how'd you get my picture? What's a drool party without Spam? Piggy better stay away from that can. Not that any meat'll end up in there--just, well, *other* things. Love the musical entertainment. Hit it, fellas! Coming, Paul! And that's how I reacted when Ray Lucas threw an interception in the end zone to lose the last home game. Thank you, Karen! LOL! Am off to have cake and bubbly... [hic]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EILEEN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EILEEN Don't let this fool you on election day. You won hands down - everyone voted you most likely to have a happy Birthday today. I add my vote to theirs!

LOL! Another great party! How did you ever survive the Spanish Inquisition, Eileen? Feliz Cumplea�o! ;-)

Thank you, Evelyn and Marcia! And thanks for the reminder, Marcia. Let's see, that's Colin Firth for president, right? No? Not an American citizen....Senator, then? Congressman? Mayor? Chairman of my neighborhood association? On second thought, he smolders too much for politics!

Of course, you get Lei'd just like the rest. I secured the services of Colin for this honor...( actually, private advisory position or under secretary of something seems appropriate *grin*

C'mon Eileen! I came by to wish you a happy birthday, love...don't I get some of the bubbly?

Eileen!! Happy, happy birthday. I hope you had a great day. I am racing to get here at the 11th hour as usual, but technically it is still 11:30 p.m. in NJ as I post this so I hope this can count as a bona fide birthday greeting. I know it's not nice to ask the birthday girl to share, but would mine hurrying Paul along to the cities that haven't seen him yet? He seems to have gotten stuck sightseeing in NYC. Surely he must be ready to see a bit more of the U.S. by now? We're certainly ready to see im :-).

Thanks, Marcia, Lidya and Jana. Jana, Paul's in NYC because we football fans need his counsel in the worst way. He might be heading to Cleveland or Atlanta next, though :-D Heck, even they won last week... OK, Lidya, you've stumped me. Who is that? And what's he wearing on his head?

OK, Lidya, you've stumped me. Who is that? And what's he wearing on his head? Looks like a cross between Eric Idle and Rufus Sewell on a very bad day.

Happy (Belated) Birthday, Eileen. Sorry I missed the party. Hopefully by next year's I'll have mastered html images -- wishful thinking, indeed:-) Want the Jets to win again? Get ridda Parcells. Worked for the Patriots:-D

Okay, gossip queen here, but did anyone know that Emma Thompson is pregnant? There is a pic of her on the London Times looking very preggers? So Willoughby is to be a daddy! And KB and HB-C are history, oh joy!

Laura, you are sooooo behind in your gossip. ;-D However, the notice about Leprechauns was appreciated. Wonder if Jon will be third leprechaun from the left? ;-D

(Karen) Laura, you are sooooo behind in your gossip. ;-D However, the notice about Leprechauns was appreciated. Wonder if Jon will be third leprechaun from the left? ;-D UGH! I AM THE LAST ONE TO KNOW ANYTHING!!! I didn't know ET was preggers, not one iota. Happy for her though! It's gonna be a beautiful baby;)

Thanks, Susan. Images are easy if you use Netscape. Re: football--IMO it has more to do with the quarterback than the coach. And you know where Pete Carroll used to work, don't you?

Eileen, that's the Irish guy who sing the song "Come On Eileen," you must remember it! On Gossip: Rupe has bought a 2 bedroom condo in South Beach. (Thought you might like to know this Karen ;-)

Why? Has he advertised for a flatmate? ;-D Actually, he should be here filming now. Am on the lookout. No Parking Movie Location signs are posted around the corner for four blocks. Will find out tomorrow what that is all about. BTW, I read that Jocelyn Moorhouse is a producer of the film. Should I go looking for her to ask about ATA? ;-D She must love being back in Illinois, but at least she's in the city this time!

Should I go looking for her to ask about ATA? Yes! And when you find her, throw a few rotten tomatoes, or eggs.... ;-D

(Eileen) OK, Lidya, you've stumped me. Who is that? Sorry! I should have explained! Moon is right. It is the guy who sings that song named after you. I tried to add sound but alas, I could not. Now I think I sould have gone with this guy...much better, mmmm... Meet me at The Cottage, dearest Eileen...

Do you have the sound file, Lidya, or know where it is on the web? It can be done.

Next Birthday is for Nan on Nov 22, if we can get her to lurk...

Sad news to report. Ian Bannen of Waking Ned Devine (and my fave The Flight of the Phoenix), has died in a horrible car crash in Scotland. He was a wonderful actor and will be missed.

Yes, sad news, Laura. Here's some news that should make Evelyn ecstatic. Sunshine is nominated for Best European Film...although I don't understand how a film that hasn't been shown yet anywhere in Europe and I thought was really Canadian qualifies?? ;-D From the Guardian: The contenders for this year's European film of the year - a title won in London last year by Roberto Benigni's Life is Beautiful - have been announced, with among them two British-made films. The winner will be revealed at the 12th European Film Awards in Berlin on December 4. The eight nominated films are Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts' Notting Hill (UK); Dogme love story Mifune (Denmark); Pedro Almodovar's All About My Mother (Spain); Istvan Szabo's Sunshine (Hungary) with Ralph Fiennes; Cannes winner Rosetta (Belgium); teenage lesbian romp Fucking Amal, aka Show Me Love, by Lukas Moodysson (Sweden); Moloch by Alexandr Sokurov (Russia); and Tim Roth's attention-seeking child abuse drama The War Zone (UK).

Yeah...I am delirious ...now all we need is a distributor for the US!! I don't understand how a film that hasn't been shown yet anywhere in Europe and I thought was really Canadian qualifies?? ;-D SUNSHINE opens in Germany in December.UK in March. However....among the strange provenance for films... NOTTING HILL, a British Film? Since when? Isn't that stretching it a bit? Let's see now... Does this mean that SLOW is a French/Nigerian film?:-D

NOTTING HILL, a British Film? Since when? It is. I didn't think there was any disagreement about this one.

Which character was Ian Bannen?

NOTTING HILL, a British Film? Since when? It is. I didn't think there was any disagreement about this one. I thought it was a Paramount film....with British co-star and director,located and filmed in Britain ,.... but American-produced. Was SIL a British film too?And The Winslow Boy? What's the criteria? I thought it was the producers.I can see that MLSF is a Scottish film OK.As was Mrs. Brown.

Ian Bannen was most recently in Waking Ned Devine. He was the "other" guy, not the skinny little guy pretending to be Ned. NH was definitely British - produced by Working Title Films. On this one there is no quibbling. SiL was not. I don't think anyone has mentioned TWB being British and might account for the lukewarm reception it is getting. ;-D

NH was definitely British - produced by Working Title Films. On this one there is no quibbling. Sorry. A thousand apologies to you and the British film industry. I even liked it...but "Best Picture"? Non.

FOR COLIN, LIVIA AND ALL OUR BRITISH FRIENDS

Do you have the sound file, Lidya? Karen, I found a sound file through Altavista, but it was not available when I tried it, so I gave up. Thank you for asking.

that's the Irish guy who sing the song "Come On Eileen," you must remember it! But of course! *hits self on forehead* Thanks, Moon...and thank you, Lidya :-) Meet me at The Cottage, dearest Eileen... Be right there! *blushing furiously*

As I was humming Eileen's song while doing my laundry this morning (!), I finally remembered who did it. Dexie's Midnight Runners. Am I right?

Yes, Heide, you are correct. You must've been watching VH1's Where are they now;)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TINEKE!! We're ready to party here so I'm serving up the pizza... without pineapple ;-D And you can bring the beer. Any of these will do...

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear Tineke, Happy Birthday to you I hope you have a lovely day Tineke, see you on Thursday.

Buon Compleanno Tineke! Joyeaux Anniversaire! Happy Birthday! Have a Rune reading before going to that special party tonight. http://www.facade.com/attraction/runes/index.facp

It must be too early for the fireworks. (I know I did everything right!)

happy birthday to you tineke ,,,, miss you hope to see you ssssssoooooooooooonnnnnn!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TINEKE, See ya' on Thursday

Happy Birthday Tineke! (I wish I was going to see you on Thurs!) *Whaaa!* Have a wonderful time- xoxox EsBee :)

Happy Birthday Tineke! Here's something for breakfast: Also, some treats for lunchtime dessert: Some sweet things for your tea: And after dinner you might like: And this is to take before bedtime: Just make sure you don't have them all in the same day! ;-)

Thanks all!!!:-) Karen, the pizza looks delicious (pineapple's not that bad!!) and I now know it tastes just as good as it looks. As for the beer; I think I'll have a Kwak:-) Moon, I can see the fireworks!! I could use them half an hour ago. We had no electricity for about an hour. (I was convinced that after all my computer problems -first computer itself, then network card, then internet connection- nothing more could possibly go wrong!) I was reduced to candle light studying. Gi, I could easily eat all of that in one day! YYUMMMMMMM! And thank you Ann, Evelyn, Esbee and Rebecca!!

Happy Birthday Tineke You cannot imagine how difficult this is in telnet to properly celebrate the festivities.

Tineke, I've come all the way to the Netherlands looking for a nice Dutch girl... ...only to hear that you're not going to be here much longer? That you're on your way to London? Aargh! *sigh* The least I can do is wish you a very happy birthday!

Happy Birthday, Tineke!

Oops, fix that font color! That's what I get for trying to be fancy.

Happy Birthday, Tineke! We're counting down the hours with you 'til your London trip. Have a wonderful time.

Happy Birthday, Tineke! I hope you have a great time in London, and thanks in advance for your detailed report for we, the Firthless few :-).

Have a Joyous Natal Day Tineke! Isn't it nice to have friends to help you celebrate? From the *Other* Karen

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TINEKE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are you going to TDOR this time.

Boo hoo... many of the cows were auctioned off for charity today. Some on the internet and some at a live auction conducted by Sotheby's. My baby, Ferragamoo (the Marilyn cow) went for $70,000! On the news tonight, they said the Uncle Sam cow went for the most: $90,000. I think the total amount raised for charity was about $4 million. Now 34 other cities are planning to do cows or other animals as a public art showing next year.

I thought of you Karen, when I saw on the news that chicago was auctioning off the cows.

They gave us all a great time, didn't they? :-)

Who got Odalisque?

Perhaps, there's something of Wessex's for sale (a sparkling codpiece)? Somebody ring for the catalog and let us know. From Empire: Shakespeare For Sale 12/11/1999 Finally we have the answer as to what to get the person who has everything - a swan-shaped bed. No? Then what about a life-sized stuffed bear? All this and more is on offer in an unusual auction taking place later this month. A British company, Shakespear 2U Limited is selling off a bunch of theatre props, including items used in Shakespeare in Love and the upcoming Kenneth Branagh opus Love's Labour's Lost. Amongst the items on sale are a couple of punts (that's flat-bottomed boats to those of you who didn't go to Cambridge) that were used in our Ken's flick and a series of scrolls, papers and swords that were probably handled by Gwyneth Paltrow. The sale takes place in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire on 20 November and anyone interested can get hold of an auction catalogue by calling 0171 405 5501. Film fans have another sale to look forward to on 9 December when Christies auctioneers in London have their annual Film and Entertainment auction. The most popular items are likely to be that blue door from Notting Hill (a snip at �4000), a bullwhip from Indiana Jones and the famous checked gingham dress worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz.

Sounds like fun! Go for it, British Firthfans! :-)

From The Times today The Big Play SUMMERFOLK IT IS almost closing time for the year's finest production, Trevor Nunn's revival of a worthy sequel to The Cherry Orchard. While Chekhov's masterpiece ended with the destruction of both the trees of its title and the genteel way of life they represented, Gorky's Summerfolk involves the new middle classes living in the villas where blossom and aristocratic maidens once bloomed. Unlike Chekhov, Gorky had a communist agenda to promote. Hence, the summer residents, played by Jennifer Ehle (above, with Michae Bryant) and Patricia Hodge, find themselves delivering righteous orations. Yet this hardly matters, given their fine acting and that of a top-rate cast which includes Roger Allam and Henry Goodman. Gorky's view that a self-indulgent bourgeoisie is betraying its proletarian roots is severe, but the cast manage to humanise the restless, sometimes hilariously quirky characters they play.

How satisfying it must be for Jennifer's mother to see how talented her daughter is. I hope to see this play when it comes to Broadway. Do I see an Ehle get-together taking place?

I hope so Heide. My only worry is that it will lose some of the intimacy of the Donmar, do you know the theatre where it will be playing in New York, Heide? How big is it?

Don't know yet, Ann, but I'll find out.

But Summerfolk isn't playing at the Donmar.

Got some info on The Real Thing, Ann. It was in the NY Times Friday. I think we knew it was going to be at the Belasco, didn't we? As reported back in July, the hit Donmar Warehouse revival of Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing will come to Broadway in early spring. After a Jan. 13-March 18, 2000 stint on the West End, the comedy-drama arrives at the Belasco Theatre in March 2000 and opens there in April 2000 for a 20-week limited engagement, according to the Boneau/Bryan Brown press office.

The Real Thing was, though!!

Twenty weeks should be all summer. Plan your holiday!

Thanks Heide for the above. We hope to come over in July, hope we can meet up with everyone.(and hope it will still be playing!!,I'm sure it will)

The Real Thing was, though!!

Ann, the Belasco Theatre is mid-size, about 1,000 seats, I'd say. Certainly not the intimacy of the Donmar, but any port in a storm, I suppose. I have a NY Times article from last Friday in which it was announced. Much praise for Jennifer and Dillane, citing their "immaculate" reviews in London. Stoppard is quoted briefly. If you all haven't seen, let me know and I'll post.

Changing the subject--I found this amusing. From this week's Newsweek Magazine, Buzz section: Ridiculously Premature Oscar Predictions In a big studio year with no Shakespeare in Love lurking about, where's your surest bet for Oscar nominations? The best-actor category: Spacey, Carrey, Russell Crowe and Denzel look like shoo-ins. What's the buzz on the other noms? Out with the Old Warhorse directors (Kubrick, Scorsese, Reiner) struck out. New talents (Spike Jonze, David O. Russell, Sam Mendes) earned respect, and maybe a shot at noms. Which Tom Cruise? Eyes Wide Shut: Shut out. But don't pity Tom--he'll get a supporting nom for his saucy turn in the upcoming Magnolia. Big Guns American Beauty nailed the Zeitgeist--it'll rack 'em up. The Insider skews old and serious, perfect for the Oscar crowd. Big Guns to Come Angela's Ashes screams Oscar movie, if it delivers. Star Emily Watson could finally get a win. Anna and the King: Testing great, with lots of custumes--Oscar loves that. I See Little Statues Sixth Sense was a hit so huge it'll be hard to ignore. Expect a nom for the screenplay, plus one for the kid star.

Thanks Mari, for the information on the Belasco, it doesn't sound too big. I wonder if it is near the theatre where her mother will be playing , I have temporarily forgotten the name of the play. Also thankyou Mari for the offer of the article but I think I have seen it on the JE web page but if it i sa different one I would love you to send it to me.

Ann, the play with Rosemary Harris is "Waiting In The Wings." Starts previewing early December at the Walter Kerr Theater, which is only about 5 blocks from the Belasco! Not sure if the two play runs will overlap in dates, but wouldn't it be nice for our favorite mother/daughter duo if they did? Also, I just checked the JE site and the article is the same one. Sorry, thought I had a scoop. Eileen, handicapping the Oscar race is one of my favorite useless activities!;-) Will be glad to speculate along with you. As usual, it seems as though anything released early in the year has no shot. I am still holding out hope for noms for Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (for Limbo) and Jeremy Northam for Winslow Boy. Long shots both, and I think Sony is too cheap to run decent campaigns for them.

(Mari) As usual, it seems as though anything released early in the year has no shot. I am still holding out hope for noms for Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (for Limbo) Usually true, except for Best Actress noms. For those, they have to scour the barrel dregs. Angela's Ashes screams Oscar movie I'll reserve judgment until I see it. I can *smell* Oscar at 40 paces. So far, only American Beauty gave off that scent.

Totally off the current subject, I just heard from Gi. Darlene has made it to Lisbon and they have hugged and all that good stuff, I am so envious! I will let them tell you the rest of the story...some of it is very funny!

Thanks Heide, Karen and Mari for all the Jennifer sleuthing. A dream come true for mum and daughter to be playing on Broadway. I can tell you Summerfolk was a great moment in the British theatre. It was really the reason I went to London...SLOW was ancillary and 3 DOR was an accident. The ensemble cast was superb,the director, Trevor Nunn (Les Miz) was brilliant....the 4th Act belonged to Jennifer...from the searing, passionate discourse she delivers to the summer people on their complacency to the fracas between her husband and brother....she was on target. The dramatic climax occurs when she says to her husband: " I'm...(beat,...[voice drops])...going...to ..leave....you". One could hear a pin drop in that 1250 seat theatre!!.She had the audience right in the palm of her hand. At curtain call, the ensemble came first, an enthusiastic audience applauded...then when Jennier and Roger Allam stepped forward there was a ground swell in the applause. It was a thrilling, exhilarating moment for me.

Oh no... another remake and I loved The Prisoner and have all of them on tape! Signed, Number 2 ;-D NEW YORK � Director Simon West moved from the video/commercial world to studio features and responded with two hits in �Con Air� and �The General�s Daughter,� which each grossed $100 million domestically. Now, he hopes to bank on that track record to make two films he has dreamed of directing for 30 years. Universal has just completed a deal to turn the 1960s cult TV series �The Prisoner� into a film, and West has signed to develop it as his next feature. He�ll follow with an epic romance called �Shelley� Garden,� which he has set up at Paramount with screenwriter Lloyd Fonvielle (�The Mummy�). �Shelley�s Garden� is based on the life of his grandmother, who had a direct impact on West�s passion for �The Prisoner,� the series about a spy (played by Patrick McGoohan in the original series) kept captive in a village while the government tries to deprogram him. �My father turned me on to the series in the late �60s, and I was so obsessed that when I visited my grandmother in Wales, I made her drive me four hours to the set,� said West. �It was this village constructed by Lord William Clough Reese Ellis in North Wales that replicated these buildings in Italy. Here�s this woman who could hardly walk or see, and I�d make her walk around this village with me over and over again.� West sparked to the project while rights were owned by Propaganda. They passed to USA ilms and just moved to Universal, which bested several other interested studios. The project will be supervised by U prexy Kevin Misher. West said he has worked off and on with Larry Konner and Mark Rosenthal for several years to ensure the film won�t be a cheesy remake. The writing situation is unclear, however, because the project just took root. �I want it to be as radical as that series was back then, with the theme of a man fighting the system after he�s fallen down the rabbit hole.�

Thanks for your report on Summerfolk, Evelyn. Sounds like this performance makes JE a shoo-in for an Olivier nomination, if she isn't nominated for TRT. Or can an actress be nominated in the same category for 2 different roles? Was Roger Allam's performance worthy of an Olivier nom? (More competition for Colin.) Did you have a chance to speak with Jennifer at all? Did you notice any celebs in the audience? I think Tineke mentioned spotting Toby Stephens. BTW, Rosemary Harris opened in "Waiting in the Wings" in Boston this weekend, pre-Broadway. Haven't seen any reviews in the local papers yet, just a couple of interviews with Lauren Bacall.

(Susan)Sounds like this performance makes JE a shoo-in for an Olivier nomination, if she isn't nominated for TRT. Or can an actress be nominated in the same category for 2 different roles? Was Roger Allam's performance worthy of an Olivier nom?(More competition for Colin.) Don't know if one can be nominated for two roles, but it would make one a better candidate.I shall be disappointed if she isn't nominated for TRT. I have always liked her best in period roles, but I must say Tom Stoppard's Annie is my favorite after Lizzie.No I did not get to see her...she was already at the theatre when I arrived and we did not go to the stage entrance afterwards. Roger Allam is no competition for ODB or SD. The NY Times had some pretty weighty comments about SD from TS: "Stoppard said the Donmar production had a more intimate feel from the play's showier incarnation on Broadway. "The Donmar is more on the scale of an Off Broadway house," he said, speaking from London, "and I think this production took its characteristics from that." That includes Dillane's performance, which Stoppard said had "such integrity as to scare the life out of an author." Having seen 3 DOR three times and TRT four..I think Ned/Walker would take it...although I would like to see SD nominated.

(Evelyn) That includes Dillane's performance, which Stoppard said had "such integrity as to scare the life out of an author." I saw that--talk about high praise. From all you've said and the reviews, it's well deserved. I can't tell you how over the moon I am that TRT will be on to coincide with the trip. (Evelyn) Having seen 3 DOR three times and TRT four..I think Ned/Walker would take it...although I would like to see SD nominated. You're giving me goosebumps here, Evelyn. My first thought when they announced the return 3DOR engagement was "Olivier time!" Now if only Richard Greenberg would say something nice. And carry the clout that Stoppard does! ;-)

Now if only Richard Greenberg would say something nice. And carry the clout that Stoppard does! ;-) It would help if Richard Greenberg was a Brit too.:-D However, TRT is a revival and 3 DOR is a first-timer.That might carry some weight...So unusual for an actor to play a dual role in one play....and so well. BTW Donmar Box Office told me that TRT will play at the Albery Theatre on St. Martin's Lane...nr. Leicester Sq.Tickets should go on sale any day....Stay tuned.

I had a feeling it might be The Albery Theatre when I read today that Quartet was to close on the 8th January. According to my Theatre Book The Albery Theatre holds 876 seats, has a Grand Circle, Royal Circle and Stalls as well as a Balcony which must be way up in the gods. Not quite as intimate as the Donmar but perhaps like The Theatre Royal in Brighton, they do not use the Balcony unless the play is particulary successful. Also they are not going to have much time to adjust to The Albery before the Fi st Night.

Major excitement and relief for me. I'm glad I can actually tell people I'm seeing a *different* play than last time. ;-D (while not fibbing too much) I think the panel of Olivier voters should recognize the difficulty of playing two roles and playing them as well as Colin does.

A bit OT... oh dear, the Boston critics don't much like "Waiting in the Wings." They thought R. Harris and the rest of the cast was fine, but Bacall "sticks out like a sore thumb" and the play itself is one of Coward's weaker efforts. Unless some major tweaking takes place, seems doubtful it will still be playing B'way when TRT arrives.