May 8, 2002     

NOTE FROM JEFF:

A few weeks ago, there was an open call in New York City for
male pianist/singers for the upcoming Broadway musical “Movin’
Out” - the story for which was written around a couple dozen
Billy Joel songs (a la “Mamma Mia!” and ABBA).
Your maestro auditioned! I didn’t get a callback, but I
did have a great time and met some very talented guys.

The Top 9 Things Overheard
at Auditions for “Movin’ Out”

9> “I know he’s bitter, but did he have to get Rosie O’Donnell to
play Christie Brinkley?”

8> “What’s up with wardrobe? Can’t they tell my tie’s too wide?”

7> “Excuse me, Mr. Joel, I have a question about your music I’ve
been meaning to ask you for years.”
“Yeah, kid, what is it?”
“What the f*ck is a real-estate novelist?”

6> “Jeez, and I gained weight, smoked three packs a day, and had
all my hair pulled out for *nothing*.”

5> “‘AIDS, crack, Bernie Goetz’… kinda sounds like my old
neighborhood in Chelsea!”

4> “Poor Alexa Ray. She got her dad’s looks and her mom’s
talent.”

3> “I realize you’re looking for another show, but are you sure
you could really make the love scenes with Christie seem
genuine, Mr. Lane?”

2> “I’m sorry, Mr. Folds, there can be only *one*.”

and the Number 1 Thing Overheard at Auditions for “Movin’ Out”…

1> “Well, I was in a New York State of Mind, so I told him to go
f*ck himself.”

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Credits:

Selected from 31 submissions from 11 contributors.
Today’s Top 5 List authors are:

Reid Kerr, Carthage, TX — 1 (2nd #1!)
Slick Sharkey, Miami, FL — 2, Banner tag
Matt Kall, Cleveland Heights, OH — 3, 4
Andy Grosser, Boston, MA — 5
Whit Watson, West Hartford, CT — 6
Michael Scott Shappe, Richfield, MN — 7
Dave Berman, San Francisco, CA — 8
David Toth, Charlottesville, VA — 9
Brian Foster, Fairfax, VA — RU list name
Bill Martin, Los Angeles, CA — Topic
Jeffrey Anbinder, Hollywood, CA — Maestro