Billy Haines Musical

Billy and Cranberry celebrate.  But is it too soon?

There's a new musical off-Broadway combining the life of William Haines with the story of twentysomethings trying to find their way (and themselves) in New York.  I have no idea how much of Billy makes it into the actual play, but reviews so far are mixed.  I'd love to hear from anyone who has the chance to see it!

Looking for Billy Haines

Billy

Keep reading after the poem for an update - and a contest!

Witty, impish, brave,
Loved to misbehave.
On screen,
His boyish appeal
Guaranteed to steal
Each scene.
He switched his career
Later on - his dear
Desire;
Designing instead,
Each floor plan, each spread
Inspired.
In his time, unique
Unafraid to speak
Aloud
Of the way he lived:
Honest, sensitive,
and proud.




William Haines

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Not everyone who reads this blog recognizes the stars I write about - so I'm going to start including a link for more information about them. There'll be a link added to the previous poems, too.

And now...a little contest! The first person to answer this riddle correctly gets to choose whom I write about next week. Ready?

William Haines' best friend was someone he rose through the ranks with when just starting out. What was his/her name - and what nickname did Billy call him/her by?

Good luck!