I started to say "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" - but for some reason I couldn't finish the thought.

8. (1997) Paul Nolen and Grace Gonglewski in "The Real Thing" at the Arden Theatre Company, directed by James J. Christy.
9. (2002) David Straithairn in "Every Good Boy Deserves Favor," staged by Jiri Zizka with the Philadelphia Orchestra.

(Guess I needed 5 posts for this string, in the end.)

6. (2016) Michael Pedicin and Sarah Gliko in "The Hard Problem," directed by Blanka Zizka at the Wilma.
7. (1977) Paxton Whitehead and Donald Ewer in the Philadelphia Drama Guild's production of "Travesties."

3. (2000) George Tynan Crowley, Ian Merrill Peaks and Mark Alhadeff in the Wilma's "The Invention of Love."
4. (2008) David Chandler and Barnaby Carpenter in "Rock and Roll" at the Wilma.
5. (2014) Maxwell Eddy and Thomasina Coverly in "Arcadia" at the Lantern Theater, directed by Kathryn MacMillan.

(2) Many Philadelphians have engaged with Stoppard's incredibly rich body of work. Below is a small sampling of these visits & productions.
1. (1996) Stoppard speaking at the University of Pennsylvania.
2. (1977) Barry Sattles & Daniel Oreskes in "Rosencrantz & Guildenstern" at The Repertory Co.

Many people enjoy incorporating role-playing fantasy gear (such as riding crop, French maid outfit) in light S&M. So long as both partners give full consent, no harm is done.

But . . not sure about letting the dogs watch, tbh.

(The safe word is: "Shouts & Murmurs")

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Well . . . . Shillington PA is John Updike country, after all. Anything could happen. #RabbitRun

Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, the pride of Center Valley, PA, was the onstage orchestra for "The New Yorkers.

Waring had already recorded one of Cole Porter's most iconic songs from the show, "Love for Sale," for RCA Victor across the river in Camden NJ.
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The entirety of Chapter 28 in Ethel Merman's memoirs:

(The pangram that day was PETTIFOG. That is not a word . . . I will not relitigate the matter, nor accept any appeals. Harumph.)