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re: If it's news you want, I was advised to post this

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wordnix 10:51 pm UTC 12/18/08
In reply to: re: If it's news you want, I was advised to post this - wordnix 10:43 pm UTC 12/18/08

Side note: While that's not exactly a ringing endorsement coming from a paragon of dishonesty, take it from one who knows that Haase settles for nothing less than the best.

> Wacko here, telling you that while Mr. Haase is no
> bullshit and has credentials the size of the Titanic, I
> doubt anything will come of his translation, which is not
> to say anything about his writing ability, but more to do
> with Jim's people and the way they handle shit.
>
> > How do we know that someone isn't just fucking around with
> > you? Between you and Wacko you've come out with some
> > absolute belters and unless I see something on Playbill or
> > Broadwayworld, then I have to take it with a pinch of
> > salt.
> >
> > > By a New York producer at my Steinman website. I thought I
> > > would post this here before anyone else can. This is all
> > > totally kosher btw., as far as I know.
> > >
> > >
> > > QUOTE:
> > >
> > >
> > > "Tanz Der Vampire: Das Musical" by Jim Steinman, Michael
> > > Kunze and Roman Polanski continues its dance across the
> > > globe in 2009. Forthcoming productions include an opening
> > > in Belgium and the Netherlands and revivals in Tokyo and
> > > Vienna.
> > >
> > > In the midst of this development, New York
> > > writer/director/producer Richard Haase has approached
> > > composer Jim Steinman with the view of writing A New
> > > English Acting Edition "Vampire Killers". Steinman has
> > > given Haase authorization to move ahead and Bat Out Of
> > > Excess is the first party to see Richard's script. The
> > > completed script will be submitted to Jim Steinman,
> > > Michael Kunze and Roman Polanski for approval.
> > >
> > > Haase, one of the fastest working writers in the
> > > entertainment industry, has developed vast amounts of
> > > projects in his 30 year tenure, including a forthcoming
> > > modern adaptation of "The Phantom Of The Opera". He
> > > reassures fans this is a faithful English translation of
> > > the German cult musical phenomenon.
> > >
> > > Thanks again to Mr. Haase for giving Bat Out Of Excess
> > > this rare opportunity and privileged exclusive. I thought
> > > the script was Fantastic!!! Here's to hoping for the
> > > ultimate redemption of "Vampires" on the English stage.
> > >
> > >


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