Friday, January 14, 2005

A long time ago, in a theater far, far away...

Mark Hamill is currently on the cover of this month's Vanity Fair as a part of a big Star Wars layout (he and the other originals have been relegated to the inside of the inside flap). We all know him as Luke Skywalker, but did you know he can sing 'n' dance? Aside from the obligatory Muppet Show appearance, Mark originated the role of Tony Hart in Harrigan 'n Hart for three days in the early eighties, garnering a Drama Desk nomination for Best Actor in a Musical.

He also did several off-Broadway plays.

My connection to Mark Hamill and Broadway was when my husband and I went to see Damn Yankees with Jerry Lewis at the Marquis Theater.

As we were standing around waiting to go in, I spotted Mark also waiting anxiously to go in and hear Jerry Lewis say "Laaadies!!". My husband caught glimpse and proceeded to stare at poor Mark non-stop (I think my husband was under the influence of the dark side of the force) until he got uncomfortable and walked away (Mark, not my husband). So I too can say I've seen Mark Hamill on Broadway...

Husband rebuttal: In my own defense, I spotted Mark Hamill at the theater, and I was unaware of the passage of time as I realized that I was a few feet away from LUKE SKYWALKER, HERO OF MY CHILDHOOD. I just don't see how I can be blamed.

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