From today’s Globe and Mail:
The power of television being what it is, many more people probably know Michael Healey as an actor in CBC’s continuing legal series, This is Wonderland. But Michael is also the enormously successful author of The Drawer Boy, almost certainly the single most-produced Canadian play in history. Last year, the play was mounted 24 times in the United States alone. Not incidentally, it earned Healey gross royalties of $1.2-million. This year, it may do even better. A new production is about to open at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, N.J., starring veteran actor John Mahoney (Frasier). That, of course, is across the river from Broadway, where the show is likely headed next. London’s West End is also interested.
I guess I could sue him for brain damage from all the times he stuffed me in a sleeping bag and shoved me down the stairs.
Wow. I was jazzed when Dan became a Doctor and John became a successful salesman and Michele rolled a couple monster homes while rising in the ranks at Foothills General. Now I’m like…super jazzed (I never claimed to be half the writer he is, ok?)! Congratulations Mike!
PS: Faitful readers… I think Dad and I will be on this episode of TiW. Keep a sharp eye out for my chin or hand.
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Sue them for financial grief!
I bet Alison had a few choice words. But she seems to be doing well with her “Bitter Girls” Review.
You should know, brother o mine, that the Globe piece was utter bullshit. I’ve made nothing like that on the play. A completely made up number. I thought it was funny, until Alison called…
Your brother wrote “The Drawer Boy”? Geez, Ted, even I’ve heard of that play. You’re like, famous once removed or something.
That’s the only quote worth watching Legally Blonde for… I almost spit my juice at my poor iMac
LOL
I object!
(smiles at camera)
I want you to show me your (pretend?) legal briefs.
I removed those rather unproductive comments. I’ve been getting lots of hits because of the “Buzz Bunny” post.
Looks like the computer lab at St Christian’s School for Emotionally Disturbed Children was unlocked.