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GH Nurses’ Ball 2023 Part Two: The Curtain Comes Up and Lives are On the Line
The General Hospital Nurses’ Ball continued on Wednesday’s episode and it was time for the music and the drama to kick into high gear.
After Bobbie (Jackie Zeman) and Maxie (Kirsten Storms) open the show, the nurses including: Felix (Marc Anthony Samuel), Deanna (Dioni Michelle Collins) and Amy (Risa Dorken) perform, along with Dr. TJ Ashford (Tajh Bellow), to the song “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers. TJ shows the attendees that not only does he have a good bedside matter, but he can carry a tune, and do a little choreography to boot.
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The 2023 Nurses’ Ball would also be the first without former GH head nurse Epiphany Johnson taking the stage, since she just passed away in story (and in real life, GH recently lost its beloved Sonya Eddy). Not to be forgotten, Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) pays tribute to her friend and mentor.
Linc (Dan Buran) is getting more creepy backstage causing major problems for Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez). Later, Brook Lynn admits to Chase (Josh Swickard) she feels bad for signing the NDA that Linc gave to her.
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At the safehouse, Lucy (Lynn Herring) is all up in her feelings as she watches the ball, and continues to be upset she is not there in-person. After she exits to her room, Anna (Finola Hughes) tells Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) she wishes she were at the ball too, because it always makes her feel closer to Robin.
Leave it to Valentin to cheer her up … he finds a tiny piano in the attic of the safehouse .. how convenient? Next, he gets close to Anna on the floor and serenades her. As the song continues, the visual morphs into a fantasy-like sequence of Anna dancing with Valentin while he croons. This gives viewers not only the chance to hear James Patrick Stuart sing as part of the Nurses’ Ball episodes, but to see Finola Hughes dance.
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Back at the ball, Jordan (Tanisha Harper) and Molly (Haley Pullos) give TJ props for his performance in the opening number. As they celebrate, Jordan notices that Molly and TJ are not drinking alcohol. They admit they are trying to conceive a baby. Jordan is thrilled.
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Next up and hitting the Nurses’ Ball stage are Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Trina (Tabyana Ali) who perform the Maren Morris smash hit, “The Middle”. Spencer (Nicholas Chavez) comes upon Trina post-performance, and gives her major kudos and throws a bit of shade Josslyn’s way, saying that Trina did much better than Joss during the musical number. Backstage, Josslyn is confronted by Linc just as Brook Lynn comes upon the scene.
Back at the safehouse, Lucy admits to Valentin and Ann, that earlier in the day, she secretly stopped by the Metro Court to check on the ball. They become gravely concerned. Lucy swears no one recognized her. She goes on to say she had the car service pick her up and drop her off down the street.
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Immediately, Anna says they have to leave the safehouse. As the trio exit, a shot is fired Valentin’s way as Victor’s (Charles Shaughnessy) plan is finally coming to fruition.
What did you think of the musical performances from Wednesday’s episode of the GH Nurses’ Ball and the story thus far? Share your thoughts in the comment section below, but first, in case you missed it, check out Trina and Josslyn singing “The Middle”.
The performers were cute and talented. Of course I didn’t recognize any of the music and Spencer making such a big deal over Trina’s singing as he watched through his rose-colored glasses. They make such a big deal over him, I wondered why he wasn’t strutting his stuff on stage? I’m worried about Joss now that Brook Lyn’s old agent has set his sights on her. What a piece of crap this guy is, no woman’s safe near him.
Spencer is messy, no question. Due to his sad, strange and thoroughly dysfunctional upbringing, he lacks a compass when it comes to expressing loyalty. Spencer wasn’t reacting to Dex as an elitist but rather, as a loyal friend who instinctively knows that Dex was instrumental in hurting his best friend. And he’s so brilliantly played by Chavez. Dex was on the job and probably should not be throwing back cocktails. The one who irks me the most is Carly’s mini-me. Joss has incarnated her mother’s worse traits-she is sanctimonious, judgmental with zero self-awareness of her own moral failures. She cheated on Cameron but orally rewrites history when she claims that she didn’t become involved with Dex until after she broke up with Cameron. Britt saves her life on the docks but Joss abandons her so she can have hot survival sex with Dex. Then she keeps quiet about Britt’s heroics and her involvement with the crime. And yet, like with her mother, the story arc takes a nose dive and Joss doesn’t face the consequences of her actions. There is no comeuppance, therefore no viewer satisfaction. So she’s able to wag her finger and holler in Spencer’s face from her white tower of sanctimony.
Dex is drinking tequila shots, then performing in the stripper act. That doesn’t seem like things he should be doing as “Sonny’s bodyguard”. Especially when a hitman of “unknown origin” was trying to kill them just last week. If another shooter had made their way into the Nurses Ball, what was Dex going to do, whip a gun out of a secret pocket in his boxers??
GH has some very talented cast members. I especially liked the opening number and it was good to see the characters that we don’t see very often. I thought Valentin’s singing to Anna was beautiful . He’s very talented. Overall this year’s Nurse’s Ball has not disappointed. Though I’m fearful of what Victor has planned.
Priscilla S…My favorite act during the Nurses’s Ball has been Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) singing to his love and dancing partner, Anna (Finola Hughes). Both come to these roles naturally…JPS is the son of one of the singing British duo, Chad and Jeremy, and Anna stared as a dancer with John Travolta in the movie Staying Alive.
Who wrote the song “If you believe in love” sung by JPS? Was it an original?
James Patrick Stuart wrote that song himself.
Thanks!!
Boy, that Gladys is a piece of work, poor Sasha when she finds out, knowing her she’ll blame herself. I would like to see her and Cody get together, if it can’t be Chase.
I hate Gladys with the passion of a thousand suns. Why the hook killer had to kill her son, and not his mother, is a travesty of justice.
Harry,
Thanks, for writing this. I thought the same thing, why they took that lovely man instead of his bitch of a mother!
Gladys sure can be annoying, but Bonnie Burroughs plays her to the hilt. With her move of framing Cody, it looks like we might be nearing the end of the road for her time in PC. I’d be surprised if the writers thought they had a long-term character when they first introduced Gladys, but she was the best thing to come out of the lackluster Dev storyline. Bonnie not being included in the 60th photo shoot is another indication Gladys might be headed back to Bridgeport in the near future.
You’re right, Steve. Bonnie reminds me a bit of the actress who first played Opal Gardener from AMC. Both characters are/were wince inducing and played by incredibly by very talented actresses.
Does anyone know the song title from chase and blaze?
does anyone know the name of the song that Chase and Blaze sang today
I want to know this too !!!
This remark came from another Harry as I would never use three exclamation marks. As F Scott Fitzgerald one said,” Never use exclamation marks. It’s like laughing at your own jokes.”
Great quote Harry – feel free to switch to OG Harry. I had to change mine due to interlopers using Steve.
I never knew that’s what OG stood for! Ahem, please ignore that exclamation mark. It’s just a pesky interloper trying to make a fool out of me (not a hard endeavor).
I tried Google my question about 40 different ways and nope.
The song selections were pretty awful this year.
2 days to go. I’m hoping for a performance surprise. We need something to liven the show up. It’s the 60th. We should get a GH Legend who can entertain (I can name at least 4).
I think that the cast songs should be more popular. The song Blaze and Chase sang was ? Love the actors but song choice nope.
The opening number and Trina/Josh songs are both huge hits. Chase/Blaze was an original. Ned (or Eddie Maine) will perform before it’s all over.
Thought we’d get a Rick Springfield (Eli Love) performance or maybe even a John Stamos (Blackie Parrish) sighting. Instead, we got a flashback to Felicia as a clown.
Do you know the name of the Chase/Blaze song or who wrote it? I liked it.
The only one I liked so far was Trina and Joss, and even that wasn’t great. There are too many extras and people we don’t even know. I hope it gets better…
Well I am mostly bored and disappointed. As Beth said, too many unknowns and maybe I’m OLD fashioned but there’s nothing like a romantic love song or Jazz number that everyone can relate to as they did the previous years. Liesel and Franco, Ava’s You Don’t Own Me, Sonny and his Dad signing The Summer Wind, WOW! Sorry, Maxi’s kids and Ooma was way too long and more like a backyard talent show.
Violet
The kids’ magic act was mainly just a plot point to have Liesl’s disappearance not be an obvious kidnapping. She’s not one to go quietly.
Was the “Devil in Disguise” song also an original?
If not, who is the artist?
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”
Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.
Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.
Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.
Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.
Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.
The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.
PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)
According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”
Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.
Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.
In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.
Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.
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