Christopher Gurr

2010

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Ocean Brewing Co: My Red Sunshine…
Aug 31st
Ocean Brewing Co: …and Suzanne’s Dragon Spit...
Aug 31st
Ocean Brewing Co: Mmmmmmmussels…
Aug 31st
RT @HESherman: …new doc: AFTER THE STORM re: production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND in post-Katrina...
Aug 31st
Off to Laguna Beach today and the Pageant of the Masters tonight. Ought to be interesting…
Aug 31st

Buying Local: Not Food but Actors...

This is not a new situation for actors residing in the other theatre centers of the country, but the...
Aug 31st
RT @theendless: There is a bride and groom in the balcony with us at Spamalot!...
Aug 30th
Puran’s Restaurant: Fresh bread & pepper purée.
Aug 29th
Puran’s Restaurant: …argula salad..
Aug 29th
Puran’s Restaurant: …and calmari frite....
Aug 29th
Puran’s Restaurant: “I’m just...
Aug 29th
Puran’s Restaurant: “…that cool...
Aug 29th
RT @bobbyllew: Quick call out to N American #carpool viewers. Morning. There’s a brand new ep...
Aug 28th
More from @RealDMitchell Soap Box series. Is it wrong that I find this funny? http://bit.ly/34Mifa
Aug 28th
I’ve 3 adult things I should do today. And by “adult” I don’t mean...
Aug 28th
It’s clearing a bit over Los Feliz. Safe to wander out to the studio & get started on the...
Aug 28th
Good smoky morning to you all. 1st sips of coffee & 1st unfollows in my new AM ritual. Trimming...
Aug 28th
RT @ccaggiano: WSJ on “cursed” Hilton Theater http://tinyurl.com/nyp3bc [as usual, Manny...
Aug 28th
I think once one has had their daily dose of Manny Azenberg [see earlier RT] one is prepared to face...
Aug 28th
Using Google Earth to “walk” around my soon to be upper west side neighborhood. Starting...
Aug 28th
The wine, the triscuits, and the 82% Scharffen Berger have brought me to my knees. Am now crawling...
Aug 28th
Watch Watch
Another lovely video podcast episode of David Mitchell’s Soap Box. This time, on spelling....
Aug 28th
David Mitchell's SoapBox: A Bit Blue
Aug 28th
Coaching in 15 & I’m pounding black coffee like there’s no tomorrow. My college...
Aug 27th
I am knackered (see that @GottaLaff ? I can use British words, too) & headed off to bed....
Aug 27th
One of the best audiences of our entire @CTGLA run tonight. Wow.
Aug 27th
Here’s my interview with ChivalryToday.com’s Scott Farrell - I come in @...
Aug 27th
Must leave here, soon. Mothers are negotiating w/ their children. The scones, unlike the mothers,...
Aug 26th
Home to do ph interviews for Spamalot @BroadwaySD & @BroadwaySanJose. Cesar Milan in the...
Aug 26th
RT @nestruck: Morris Panych writes in to the Toronto Star: http://bit.ly/4hsUi
Aug 26th
Do you have a 1970s Schwinn Stingray we can use for The Kite Runner? DM @arizonatheatre. (via...
Aug 26th
One latte down, one black coffee & a ginger pear poppyseed scone to go. - Photo:...
Aug 26th
My favorite line I’ve overheard so far from the Dog Whisperer taping in the backyard:...
Aug 26th
RT @TheRockinFox: Spamalot at the Tilted Kilt! Tonight you can watch Monte Python & The Holy...
Aug 26th
One interview down, one to go: John Orr of the Palo Alto Daily News for the @BroadwaySanJose dates -...
Aug 26th
RT @dwell: Architect convinces contractors to salvage reusable parts during deconstruction w/...
Aug 26th
Just off the phone with delightful SDSU student, Allie Daughtery, of the Daily Aztec. Flogging the...
Aug 26th
Visit @TheTiltedKiltSD for a chance to win tix to SPAMALOT & invitations to the cast party &...
Aug 26th
And that’s it for the interviews today. Nice chat with John Orr of the Palo Alto Daily News...
Aug 26th
Trails Cafe: Hiding out - again - from Cesar Milan,...
Aug 26th
Trails Cafe: One latte down, one black coffee & a...
Aug 26th
Hiding out - again - from Cesar Milan, who’s taping at my house this morning. - Photo:...
Aug 26th
Off soon to have an LA b’fast w/ PSS from the cast of Wicked. He’s playing @BroadwaySD....
Aug 26th
Passing through the farmers’ market on the way to b’fast… - Photo:...
Aug 26th
…gonna stop back through here to do some shopping after we eat. - Photo:...
Aug 26th
RT @hotdogsladies: Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorem goes into a bar & orders a joke....
Aug 26th
Farmers Market: Passing through the farmers’ market...
Aug 25th
Farmers Market: …gonna stop back through here to do...
Aug 25th
Head’s starting to throb from today’s sun. Which will help more? A) Guinness B) Advil C)...
Aug 25th
Thanks, @seabisquick. The voice of reason. I’m guzzling water and heating up the Indian food....
Aug 25th
I would murder a jar of decent lime pickle just now.
Aug 25th
Back from a great hikesoakswimsoaklayoutsoakswimnapreadnapswimsoakhike @ my secret hide out in the...
Aug 25th
And, @JugShop, I didn’t even take my GPS. I must say the quality of the hike was better w/o...
Aug 25th
Just had lunch with three good friends from college. They came to see me in the skit. We were the...
Aug 24th
You tell me when and *I’LL* pick up. As long as you don’t mind being stupid early.
Aug 24th
RT @craig_martin: Have you got your Indie Travel Podcast Magazine subscription yet?...
Aug 24th
Enough of this tweeting. One mo’ sho’ & it’s the day off! Headed to the high...
Aug 24th
RT @HESherman: […] must-read novel of theatre folk […] Quasi-thriller set among actors...
Aug 24th
RT @chrisguillebeau: Nepal s: a monkey jumped on my breakfast table and tried to steal a banana. i...
Aug 24th
Denny’s Restaurant: Hollywood Area: Trying a...
Aug 23rd
Just Instapaper-ed the bejeezus out of the Sunday NYTimes, now it’s time to put down the...
Aug 23rd
Prime Minister Izzard? RT @Ihnatko Eddie Izzard’s marathon battle - Times Online...
Aug 23rd
Trying a slightly dufferent prep for this afternoon’s skit. - Photo: http://bkite.com/0b5Bk
Aug 23rd
RT @GottaLaff: ‘Truth’ vs. ‘facts’ from America’s media...
Aug 23rd
Oh, look: they have a twitter presence: @politifact. “Follow, follow, follow…”
Aug 23rd
Slowly getting on the outside of a quad-shot latte as I start another Dance of the Crowns & Fat...
Aug 23rd
Send In the Skinny, Juggling, German Clown - http://instapaper.com/zH468t5G [a fellow traveler]
Aug 23rd
Spent some time with press from San Diego after the matinée, including @SDentertainment. Lovely...
Aug 23rd
Relaxing at the Los Feliz pad and Mat is grilling burgers. Mmmmmmmm. Then back to @CTGLA for the...
Aug 23rd
RT @3amjosh: Les Paul, Chasing Sound, available to watch for free on Hulu http://bit.ly/1KiHd
Aug 23rd
And part the 2nd from @nigel1492: http://bit.ly/kf7cb The things he gets up to backstage @...
Aug 23rd
More Spamot backstage magic with @nigel1492: http://bit.ly/PpXQ0
Aug 23rd
Before I go onstage… LA peeps: best downtown donut. Discuss.
Aug 23rd
RT @sidehike: @Ihnatko Thank’s for: “Failure isn’t an option. It’s actually...
Aug 23rd
Denny’s Restaurant: Hollywood Area: Not sure how I...
Aug 22nd
Denny’s Restaurant: Hollywood Area: Fueling up for...
Aug 22nd
RT @ccaggiano: Blog Post: A Little Night Music - With Lansbury and Zeta-Jones? - http://shar.es/BlWf
Aug 22nd
4 show weekend here @CTGLA, including a mini press junket btwn today’s perfs w/ SD reporters...
Aug 22nd
Just used iPhone app Bump for the 1st time. Odd & very cool.
Aug 22nd
Right now, mud & nothing else. In 5 minutes, 40 pounds of fake chainmail & Mrs. Galahads...
Aug 22nd
Another happy, vocal audience @CTGLA. We seem to have tapped a new & enthusiastic group of...
Aug 22nd
Casey’s Bar & Grill: Hoffmann, meet Guinness....
Aug 22nd
Casey’s Bar & Grill: Ahhhhh… and a packet...
Aug 22nd
Honda Ya Japanese Restaurant: Moved on to yakitori joint...
Aug 22nd
Honda Ya Japanese Restaurant
Aug 22nd
Honda Ya Japanese Restaurant
Aug 22nd
Honda Ya Japanese Restaurant
Aug 22nd
Honda Ya Japanese Restaurant
Aug 22nd
Honda Ya Japanese Restaurant
Aug 22nd
Honda Ya Japanese Restaurant
Aug 22nd
Hiker folks: I am giving up on Garmin. Support is non-existent, etc. What to replace my eTrex Vista...
Aug 21st
I’m taking my ETA Hoffmann homework and going to a pub. I know it should be a rathskeller, but...
Aug 21st
With an eye towards being “at liberty” soon, I’m relaunching my pro site. In...
Aug 21st
RT @travelzoo: Spamalot @ Ahmanson Theatre in LA is now 50% OFF! Tix just $20 for midweek...
Aug 21st
Head for the Falls, then keep going: Shaw Fest brings on the Coward - http://bit.ly/NlW6C
Aug 20th
Interesting & intense arts funding discussion going on among my Neighbors to the North:...
Aug 20th
RT @blainehogan: What every artist must learn is that even the failed pieces are essential. - Rob...
Aug 20th
Another great @CTGLA audience for Spamalot tonight. Real listening, very vocal. I think Deals on...
Aug 20th
Author/Director Arthur Laurents Calls Out West Side Cast For Calling Out :...
Aug 20th
NYTimes - National Geographic Society selling vintage prints http://budurl.com/8p4m
Aug 20th
If I were in NY, I’d go: http://budurl.com/vzrz 1/2 of @MarinAndJason plays thru Sun @ the...
Aug 19th
Whoa - either in 4 minutes or 1 hr 4 minutes (the NYer site has 2 times posted) David Sedaris is...
Aug 19th

New York TImes : Treasures From an...

Can you imagine having some of these images as part of your life? “The National Geographic...
Aug 19th
Lots of Python fans in the audience tonight. And one very groovy mama, feeling no pain, who stood up...
Aug 19th
Baked goods! The @CTGLA Development Fairies sent us baked goods! Mmmm… Now I need coffee.
Aug 19th
RT @HESherman: […] here’s some interesting video material from our friends @TCG (Theatre...
Aug 19th
This is fun - hit @repstl ‘s stream to get a tweet-by-tweet of a typical first day of...
Aug 18th
RT @repstl: Barnes: “It is always our challenge, as artists, to begin all over again with...
Aug 18th
RT @HESherman: As B’way’s Little Mermaid closes […] hear Alan Menken play &...
Aug 18th
Monty Python Reunion! Monty Python Reunion! Monty Python Reunion! http://budurl.com/ag93
Aug 18th
And so we start week 7 of our 9-week run of Spamalot @CTGLA. @BroadwaySD, @broadwaysanjose,...
Aug 18th

Monty Python Reunion!

The New York Times ArtsBeat Blog announces a reunion of the boys - at least the ones who are still...
Aug 18th
RT @tikilala: i want to take a nap on the back of a duck.
Aug 18th
RT @SteveOnBroadway: Carrie Fisher’s Wishful Drinking begins on B’way in just over 1...
Aug 17th
RT @SteppenwolfThtr: Steppenwolf Artistic Director Martha Lavey to head Theatre Communications Group...
Aug 17th
Hurray! More good people getting good work: Ted Deasey is starring in the tour of The 39 Steps:...
Aug 17th
RT @dwillcoxBSD: Looking for something to do next Monday? Check out the fund raiser cabaret w/...
Aug 17th
RT @LarryHogue: Excited that Tour de Fat is coming to San Diego Oct. 3! http://bit.ly/43EQYL
Aug 17th
Money Back Guarantee on a play? What? http://budurl.com/x6uv
Aug 17th
RT @HESherman: Allison Janney of @9to5themusical […] on the New Downstage Center:...
Aug 17th
RT @twitchhiker: http://twitpic.com/e93d7 - “Because every great adventure begins or ends at...
Aug 17th
One of my favorite people in the world, Ted Deasey, is starring in the new tour of The 39 Steps....
Aug 17th
RT @dwillcoxBSD: Just 4 fun - check out the abusive Frenchman from SPAMALOT on our website -...
Aug 17th
First cup of coffee. So very good. Two shows today @CTGLA. 1 & 6:30 with an interview for the...
Aug 16th
It’s been too long since I’ve had a good micro brew. LA peeps: what’s your local...
Aug 16th
RT @Dizsiz: Hysterical episode 13 outtakes from @TheBatterysDown!!...
Aug 16th
RT @burningman: Thinking of buying Burning Man tickets via 3rd party? Cool. Just don’t get...
Aug 16th
RT @MarchMoon: @ChristopherGurr “I love Goat Hill Tavern. Divey w/ 100’s of beers on...
Aug 16th
RT @offalchris: Pouisson fra diavolo, zucchini waffle, grilled blossoms & local honey.
Aug 16th
RT @Dizsiz: SPAMALOT #SIP. Minstrel modelling session. That’s one of my housemates, Paula. ...
Aug 15th
Din Tai Fung Restaurant Inc
Aug 15th
Din Tai Fung Restaurant Inc: Food that comes with...
Aug 15th
Din Tai Fung Restaurant Inc: …instructions...
Aug 15th
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Aug 15th
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Aug 15th
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Aug 15th
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Aug 15th
Word is, this is the last put-in of the tour. I’ll believe that when I’m on the plane...
Aug 15th
Now the NYTimes is covering this? RT: @SteveOnBroadway fracas over casting director @DECasting...
Aug 14th
RT @wendmagazine: remember, National Parks are free this weekend! who’s getting out to play?
Aug 14th
RT @craig_martin: …The Indie Travel Podcast teaser is live at http://su.pr/33fUBi <- have a...
Aug 14th
Tonight’s after-show moment brought to you by Triscuits, Sabra Roasted Pine Nut hummus, and...
Aug 14th
Watch Watch
Through this video from The Indie Travel Podcast folks (Linda & Craig Martin - great people!) I...
Aug 14th
Tonight’s performance is brought to you by Santa Cruz Dark Roast Peanut Butter (smooth),...
Aug 14th
Bon voyage to @FactionTheatre - May you be well-favoured and speak very shrewishly…
Aug 14th
RT @bjdavis: 1945 Code of Ethics for the Theatre http://bit.ly/199IJq
Aug 14th
Watch Watch
I like this. And not just because of the kilts. 500 Clown It’s the last quote in the video...
Aug 13th
This is my dear friend, Neil Barclay, in the Shaw...
Aug 13th
Time to go get shot by Prince Herbert’s arrow. It’s a living. A damn fine one, at that.
Aug 13th
Back in the Spamalot saddle tonight. I promise to be quiet in the wings. Promise. Shhhhhhh…...
Aug 13th
Backstage at the Ahmanson: More from the boys in the cast of Spamalot:
Aug 13th
RT @theatermania: Monty Python’s Spamalot To Receive Regional Premiere at Drury Lane Oakbrook...
Aug 13th
Great post by playwright Theresa Rebeck re: “conventional” v. “experimental” work & our...
Aug 13th
RT @Dizsiz: Celebrating @TeraLeeP’s bday with a GIANT cupcake at intermission....
Aug 12th
RT @Dizsiz: Me and Gurr are in this! RT @ocpac Cast members from Monty Python’s Spamalot have...
Aug 12th
If you didn’t get enough here’s more of @dizsiz and I chatting away @ocpac about our...
Aug 12th
Watch Watch
Darryl Semira and I chatting about our roles in Monty Python’s Spamalot for the good people of...
Aug 12th
RT @BWAYinTucson: Great article about show reviews: http://tinyurl.com/nrx5x6
Aug 11th
I watched the @ProfBrianCox episode of @bobbyllew ‘s Carpool 3x since my 1st viewing last...
Aug 11th
The glory of @bobbyllew ‘s Carpool is in great evidence w/ guests @Sharon_Corr and...
Aug 11th
Even though I’ve tomorrow night off, I rethought my hiking plans. I’m in the zone...
Aug 11th
Watch Watch
I’ve been enjoying actor/presenter Robert Llewellyn’s web video series since I found it...
Aug 11th
RT @Dizsiz: Just made a new Spamalot album on facebook.
Aug 10th
RT @BWAYinTucson: SPAMALOT goes on sale Friday at 10:30am! Get out your coconut horse hooves and get...
Aug 10th
Figaro Cafe: A lovely salmon tartar
Aug 10th
Figaro Cafe: Ben’s onion soup. Mmmmmm…
Aug 10th
Figaro Cafe: Michael’s duck. And when I say...
Aug 10th
Figaro Cafe: Ben’s short ribs. And when I say short...
Aug 10th
Figaro Cafe: I like this place…
Aug 10th
Figaro Cafe: Chocolate soufflé. Oh, my.
Aug 10th
Figaro Cafe: Tarte de pomme…
Aug 10th
Figaro Cafe: Frisée salad avec poached egg & lardons of...
Aug 10th
Where the boys are? Right here Waiting in line for the 4:15 of Julie & Julia. Soooo many...
Aug 10th
Worked in theatre, bought a ticket, or done any customer service? Enjoy: Jack In A Box by...
Aug 9th
Oh, dear: this from @dizsiz - LA Spamalot Dressing Room Dance Party. A Who’s Who of people I...
Aug 9th
Good night, tweeps. If y’all could chant/pray for me that the dance of the car rental goes in...
Aug 9th
Attack of the Theater People
Aug 9th
RT @MCCisNauseous: JACK IN A BOX: The Alpha Actor Ep. 2. Featuring Spamalot & Gossip...
Aug 9th
Walking for one year and the hair that grows along the way - http://budurl.com/3d4p - a very fun...
Aug 8th
Realized that, when I’m back in LA for our layoff week, I could see both Parade & August:...
Aug 8th
Watch Watch
I love this travel video. Found it on Leo Laporte’s tumblr site.
Aug 8th
Nice piece on NPR tonight - http://budurl.com/jyq2 - about the new DVD of RSC’s Playing...
Aug 8th
In Denver? : Only 3 more chances to see AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY @DenverCenter! Estelle Parsons on...
Aug 8th
Strange to have a single show day after a double show day, but that’s the reality this week....
Aug 8th
Rock Sugar: Another lunch with Patrick… Mmmm....
Aug 8th
Rock Sugar: Asparagus & green beans in black bean...
Aug 8th
Rock Sugar: Ginger fried rice avec egg…
Aug 8th
Rock Sugar: The egg is busted…
Aug 8th
Rock Sugar: The chicken tika…
Aug 8th
Rock Sugar: … And the Malaysian shrimp.
Aug 8th
Oh dear. Looks who’s twittering: @johnkovaleski
Aug 7th
RT @BroadwaySD: WICKED Cast to host a late-night benefit cabaret performace at Baja Betty’s...
Aug 7th
Great interview w/ Scott Farrell of Chivalry Today. He’s thought about Spamalot in ways...
Aug 7th
Waiting for the phone to ring for a Spamalot Interview for the San Diego run. And there it is…
Aug 7th
RT @theclimbergirl: @coyotecolorado … they should hook up with crumpler bags, who measure...
Aug 7th
Whoo-hoo! Our very special Spamalot walk-on guest brought treats! There was much rejoicing. But no...
Aug 7th
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA): The...
Aug 7th
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA): ...
Aug 7th
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA): ...
Aug 7th
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA): ...
Aug 7th
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA): All...
Aug 7th
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA): From...
Aug 7th
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA): ...
Aug 7th
Ahmanson Theatre: Treats from our special guest walk-on,...
Aug 7th
RT @davidvzdj: Today, SPAMALOT welcomes @BroadwaySD @dwillcoxBSD to see the big skit.
Aug 7th
Nickel Diner: Great joint. Great folks.
Aug 7th
Bradbury Building: I love this building.
Aug 7th
Bradbury Building: Architectural find in downtown L.A.
Aug 7th
Bradbury Building: The glass lobby roof.
Aug 7th
No, @annie_bananey, you’re our best giggly civilian by a long shot.
Aug 6th
Most excellent fellow rockin’ a black Utilikilt in the Spamalot audience tonight. Put a smile...
Aug 6th
Ahmanson Theatre: This was waiting for me @CTGLA. Their...
Aug 6th
This was waiting for me @CTGLA. Their the band that played our Spamalot 3rd anniversary party in...
Aug 6th
I’m going to stop, now.
Aug 6th
Of course, I meant “they’re the band. I dint know what “their the band”...
Aug 6th
We’ve another @CTGLA “walk-on” guest watching from the wings tonight. He makes his...
Aug 6th
Just had a great coaching with Spamalot’s own Michael Gribbin - felt good to Sing, with a...
Aug 5th
RT @repstl: Did you know? The $50 million allocated for arts funding in the American Recovery &...
Aug 5th
RT @repstl: During The Great Depression, federal funding for the arts, via the WPA, was .5% of the...
Aug 5th
Time for a grocery run… Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Gelson’s… how many stores...
Aug 5th
RT @Happyhourguys: Historians report that during the Middle Ages each monk was allowed to drink 5...
Aug 5th
Our friends on the Wicked tour down in San Diego are doing a benefit Aug 7: http://budurl.com/7q9z...
Aug 5th
RT @LarryHogue: @ChristopherGurr Hey, and don’t forget “Defying Inequality”...
Aug 5th
Time for a quick shower & then heading in to work. Tonight we start week five of Spamalot in LA...
Aug 5th
Another very responsive Tues night audience for Spamalot here @CTGLA. Tues & Thurs have...
Aug 5th
Wow. Fox Car Rental has gone from tops to major fail, in the twinkling of an eye. And nothing, not a...
Aug 5th
Hoping this Trader Joe’s mushroom/truffle flatbread can restore my SoCal zen, that Fox Car...
Aug 5th
Must go straight home from the theatre & NOT drink of the wine. I’ve a vocal coaching in...
Aug 5th
LA peeps - which library in the area would have the best collection of musical theatre scores &...
Aug 3rd
Up early because The Dog Whisperer is taping today at the house I’m sharing here in LA. They...
Aug 3rd
RT @gowithapurpose: It’s National Farmers Market Week - buy local and buy fresh! Find one near...
Aug 3rd
Just back from a brilliant meal at @OsteriaMozza -highly, HIGHLY recommend it. Tomorrow is the day...
Aug 3rd
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier &...
Aug 3rd
I don’t like knowing when celebs are in the audience. Particlarly funny ones. Whom I admire....
Aug 2nd
Good quote from Stew on Rock and Musical Theatre involving Keith Richards and Mame…...
Aug 2nd
“Rock says, ‘This is who I am, and you have to take me for...”
— - Stew (Sunday New York Times...
Aug 2nd
Pete’s Cafe & Bar: Beet salad…
Aug 2nd
Pete’s Cafe & Bar: …crispy oysters.
Aug 2nd
Pete’s Cafe & Bar: The grand finale: bread...
Aug 2nd
Pete’s Cafe & Bar: Rick Holmes, star of...
Aug 2nd
Pete’s Cafe & Bar: …a pint to stave off...
Aug 2nd