Ann Hampton Callaway, Christina Bianco, TCM, and MORE!

Happy Birthday, Frances Bavier 

Loving kindness is greater than laws; and the charities of life are more than all ceremonies. ~ #TheTalmud

Happy December, Everyone! December 14 is the 348th Day of the year. 17 days remain until the end of the year. It is National Egg Nog Month!  Happy Birthday to Patty Duke, Laurence Naismith, Lillian Randolph, Dan Dailey, and Frances Bavier.
LaStrada opened and closed on Broadway (1969) Michael Bennett's Ballroom starring Dorothy Loudon opened on Broadway (1978)
Onward Victoria opened and closed on Broadway (1980)
Revival of The Apple Tree opened on Broadway (2006)
Shrek opened on Broadway (2008)

Today, I celebrate everyone's art. Today's social media engagement: Leave a comment in the comments section and share and let's keep the next 24 hours upbeat!   Have something to promote? Post it here! Now, go out and so something nice for someone without expecting anything in return!

Celebrate the gifts you have to offer the world! Did you do your Morning Pages? Have no clue what I am referring to? Today, celebrate your crazy ideas and surround yourself with those who will support those ideas! Make it a great weekend! Recommended reading: Carve Your Own Road by #JenniferRemling and Joe Remling.

Today's Top 10 Things On My Mind

1. Ann Hampton Callaway - The Streisand Songbook

Ann Hampton Callaway - The Streisand Songbook
Wed/Thu, Mar 11 and Mar 12, 2020 at 7pm
Carpenter Performing Arts Center
6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815

Singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway celebrates the music of one of America’s most powerful musical artists, singing timeless classics from five decades of Streisand’s multifaceted career. Callaway puts her pop/jazz spin on the unforgettable songs of the Streisand songbook in a musical portrait of the iconic performer.

2. Famous For Her Barbra Streisand Impersonation, Christina Bianco Pushes Streisand Aside to Play Funny Girl
PARIS — The words are all in French, and they are all raves. Translated into English, they sound like this: “stunning,” “dazzling,” “radiant,” “lyrical,” “phenomenal,” “powerful,” “moving,” “bubbly,” “funny,” “a delight,” “a role that fits her like a glove,” a performance that “can without fading hold comparison with Barbra Streisand.” (Read MORE)

3. TCM to mount 48-hour tribute to Robert Osborne

Robert Osborne, the late Turner Classic Movies host, will get a send off in style from his network: TCM announced Tuesday that it will dedicate 48 hours of programming to honor his legacy. Airing all day March 18 and 19, the two-day tribute, Remembering Robert Osborne, will feature an extensive collection of the long-form interviews Osborne conducted during his 23-year

tenure with the network, including: Excerpts from Private Screenings and Live From the TCM Classic Film Festival. A special edition of Private Screenings featuring Alec Baldwin interviewing Osborne on the host‘s 20th anniversary at the network and Osborne‘s first TCM introduction for Gone With the Wind.  Read MORE

4. Doris Dear Returns For Her 2019 Christmas Special
Acclaimed drag queen and 2 time MAC Award winner singer, Doris Dear, announces the all new "Doris Dear 2019 Christmas Special"! The Doris Dear Christmas Special has quickly become a holiday tradition in NYC. Each year Doris Dear fills her "Rumpus Room" with friends and shares stories, traditions and songs of the season.

From new takes on holiday classic songs to exciting original compositions, this show always brings smiles, laughter and cheers! Read MORE

5. Sidney Myer lights up Pangea at the pinnacle of the month, New Year’s Eve.

The day before, on December 30, Rachelle Garniez throws her popular “Farewell Party” – her fourth annual countdown of the amazing musicians who left us in the last 365.
NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH SIDNEY MYER
Cabaret arch-angel Sidney Myer headlines Pangea’s New Year’s Eve festivities in back-to-back shows at 8pm and 10:30pm.  The New Year’s Eve edition of “Sidney Myer Live!” is a new evening of stylish specialties and signature songs, with music direction by Tracy Stark on piano and Matt Scharfglass on bass. 

The show piggybacks on Myer’s dazzling string of sold-out shows at Pangea, his newfound performance home since 2018, where he has sold out four separate engagements, three of which were extended by popular demand.
“Sidney Myer Live!” for New Year’s Eve -- Tue Dec 31, 2019, two shows, at 8pm and at 10:30pm. $135 for the early show and $165 for the late show.  Includes 3-course dinner, and a half-bottle of Prosecco per person.

6. Rising Broadway star Colin Cunliffe -- with Lance Horne on piano and Ray Cetta on guitar --

takes charge of the 3rd Monday of the month with a new series of shows mixing the intimacy of late-night piano bar with precision stagecraft, vocal fireworks and outré hilarity.  Since he captivated us this summer as part of Pangea Pride, Colin has become one of our favorite talent instigators able to draw a crowd with the barest of means.  In a city that’s in desperate need of community, Colin and his confrères are the perfect antidote to our ennui and isolation.

“Colin Cunliffe and Friends” – Mon Dec 16, at 8pm.  Cover $25.

For information or to order online, visit www.pangeanyc.com or call 212/995-0900. Pangea is located at 178 Second Avenue (between 11th & 12th Streets). (Source for Pangea Items: Beck Lee) 

7. Hillary Rollins Presents MaryJo Mundy In THE RIGHT TO CABARET At The Gardenia Supper Club

Hillary Rollins Presents: MaryJo Mundy in "The Right to Cabaret" Monthly Residency continues at The Gardenia Supper Club in West Hollywood. with 2nd night, Saturday, December 21st, 2019. 

Tickets are $15 plus a 2-drink minimum. Advance reservations suggested (seating is limited): RSVP @ 323-467-7444. Read MORE (Source Ralph Lampkin Jr.)

8. Celebrating their 11th anniversary, Urban Stages presents their annual fundraising event in support of the Urban Stages Arts & Education Outreach Program. The concerts range from Classical and Jazz to Opera and Musical Theatre and more. 

9. A Christmas Carol opens on Broadway to rave reviews!

Campbell Scott and LaChanze in A Christmas Carol Joan Marcus

The limited run of A Christmas Carol by Tony-winning Harry Potter and the Cursed Child playwright Jack Thorne officially opened at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre November 20. Directed by Matthew Warchus, and featuring 12 Christmas carols, the new version of Charles Dickens’ well-known classic stars Campbell Scott (House of Cards, Dying Young) as Ebenezer Scrooge. 

A Christmas Carol is produced on Broadway by Tom Smedes, Heather Shields, Nathan Gehan, Jamison Scott, Catherine Schreiber, Peter Stern, Xin Wen, Cornice Productions, Jack Lane, Instone Productions, Nancy Gibbs/Joseph Longthorne, Mark Lonow & JoAnne Astrow, J. Scott and Sylvia G Bechtel, Walport Productions, Alexandra Weinstein & Tobi Pilavin Weinstein, Propaganda Productions/42nd.Club, Beth Lenke/Wolfstone Productions, CHK Productions/ Louise H. Beard  and Seriff Productions, Mark Lippman, Fiona Howe Rudin/Sammy Lopez, David Lambert/Shawn Arani, Brian Mutert & Derek Perrigo/Gary & Reenie Heath.

10.Birthday Remembrance ~ Lee Remick (1935-1991)

"I don't quite know what stardom means. It was never something I went after, as such.  I love to work; I always have, and I love trying to do the best... I'm really a housewife who is incidentally an actress." - Lee Remick

Now, go and do something nice for someone without expecting anything in return!

Thank you all! Here's To a Great End of 2019/Beginning of 2020

A Few Audience Testimonials about Richard Skipper Celebrates

So there I was, working to generate an audience for my Ahrens and Flaherty show to be performed in

Los Angeles, and at the same time creating an entirely new show with Alex Rybeck for The Beach Café (Movie Nite). The shows were only 3 weeks apart. Having worked with Richard Skipper before and been blown away by his commitment and skill as a marketer, I nonetheless, decided to try to save a bit of money and do it myself this time. GREAT LESSON to be quickly reminded that trying to save money was draining my life energy with the amount of time and effort I was putting into doing something I’m not even good at, and best left to the experts. Richard is that person for me. I TREASURE him. He’s got a quick mind, is never-endingly creative and invested in my success, and most important,

delegating the marketing to his more-than-capable hands left me time to fully immerse in my work as a performer -- and sleep. Yes, turns out sleep is important for performers. Not to mention he was far more effective. Thankfully he was available to jump in and take over for Movie Nite. And turns out spending the money (and he is extremely reasonable) saved me in the long run by making wiser decisions based on his advice, and the benefits of Richard’s work doesn’t end when the show is over. Oh no, it reverberates. He has become as essential to me as having a music director. Truly. -Ann Kittredge, NYC

with Musical Director Bryon Sommers

Richard Skipper's recent one man show, "From Conway to Broadway," is a wonderful, creative job of musical theatre storytelling. The mood, the pace, the songs and anecdotes--all made for a great evening of theatre. The Conway section brought back a lot of memories--Florence Epps and "Molly Brown" and his performances on the front steps of Conway High School. And his first experiences of New York were hilarious! Thanks for creating this show and sharing your talent and your story.

-Doug and Vicki Bell, Conway, SC 

I enjoyed Richard Skipper's show so much. How he remembers all the things he has done in such

with John Sefakis of Dancers Over 40, Hosting 11th Annual Legacy Awards

detail is amazing. It made me feel like I was on his journey With him!
-Debbie Collins Bedell, Conway SC

With grateful XOXOXs,

 

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This Blog is Dedicated to Morey Amsterdam who was born on this day. 

Ben Rimalower, Ann Hampton Callaway, and Leslie Orofino are all doing shows!

Fred Astaire and Judy Garland rehearsing for Easter Parade

Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.
- Albert Einstein, German-American physicist (born 1879, transitioned this date in 1955)

Happy April 18th!
April 18 is the 108th day of the year. There are 257 days remaining until the end of the year. 
It is a beautiful day here in New York and as I began today's blog, I was listening to Ethel Merman's Disco Album. The track playing is I Got Rhythm to be exact!
If that doesn't get one energized, nothing will. 
I hope all that read this had a great spring holiday, whatever you celebrate. 
 
What a stunningly beautiful weekend we had. Plenty of nice weather and only a few raindrops. All in all, perfectly lovely. What would make it even nicer is if I got to see YOU soon at one of our events. I miss you! 
That's what today's blog is about. I hope that all of my readers will find the time to attend at least one of the shows mentioned here. PLEASE tell them you read about it in my blog!

Ann Hampton Callaway can't wait to unveil The Ella Century at Birdland tonight through this

Ann Hampton Callaway

Saturday, with shows at 8:30 and 11! She is inspired to be celebrating one of the most extraordinary people of the 20th century. This shy girl who overcame a childhood no one should endure, who didn't have the beauty queen looks expected on the band stand, went on to become our beloved "First Lady of Song," selling over 40 million records and winning countless awards including 14 Grammy's and The National Medal of the Arts.
Please join Ann, Matt Baker, Dean Johnson, Tim Horner and  Benny Benack III for a feast of exciting music laced with story and love in honor of Ella Fitzgerald! For tix call (212) 581-3080.
 Ann Hampton Callaway — the “…superbly intelligent, singularly creative pop-jazz stylist who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Streisand, Ronstadt, Shirley Horn, and Dianne Reeves...” (JazzTimes) — returns to Birdland with an exciting show kicking off Ella Fitzgerald’s centennial year. Callaway explores the breadth of Ella Fitzgerald’s repertoire in a show titled “Ella Century” including fresh takes on classics such as, How High the Moon, Mr. Paganini, and Every Time We Say Goodbye.

Ben Rimalower tells me that he is so excited to join Mark Cortale's roster of talent for the Provincetown Art House Theatre this summer. But you can see him right here in New York next Monday April 24 when he begins his spring extension of the Patti Issues/Bad with Money double bill.
I hear tickets may be available on Goldstar.

"A classic/crazy/funny monodrama that crashes through the wall of 'too much' into a realm pretty close to art." - Jesse Green, New York Magazine (February 2017)

And guess what! Ben is one of my guests in Richard Skipper Celebrates...September 10th! SAVE THE DATE! 

Celeste

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Great restaurant and Bar...food can be ordered at the Bar.
Beautiful surroundings.
Free Valet Parking under building.
Celeste is really enjoying her gig there. Sound system is nice.The food is great and the staff are professional. Best Meatballs she's ever had besides her own. Picco Tavern on Facebook too.
http://piccotavern.com
(Lexington and 3rd Ave.)
Saturdays from 8 to 11 pm.
Reservations: 212. 582.6900. There is a lot of strife in the world right now and we have to celebrate whenever and however we can.

Leslie Orofino

Countdown....In 2 Days....Thurs. April 20 at 7:00. Go celebrate Cole Porter with Leslie Orofino and her fabulous trio. Daryl Kojak on piano, Boots Maleson on bass and Rex Benincasa on drums. Directed by Louis Pietig and dedicated to Julie Wilson. Don't miss out. Call 212- 757-0788 after 4 pm today or go to www.donttellmamanyc.com. Details www.leslieorofino.com.


Congratulations to Dan Goggin! The Little Sisters of Hoboken are coming to the small screen! The first episode of NUNSENSE: the TV Series debuts April 25. Learn more and sign up get an email when it's available to watch at nunsensetv.com.

Thank you, Tina Marie Casamento Libby for posting this on
Facebook today:
As a new show opens daily this season, remember to go and see shows for yourself before relying on reviews. This was the 2003 review for WICKED:

An “overproduced, overblown, confusingly dark and laboriously ambitious jumble,” ruled Newsday. “The show’s twenty-two songs were written by Stephen Schwartz, and not one of them is memorable,” wrote The New Yorker.
Perhaps The New York Times carried the most damning review: “Wicked does not, alas, speak  hopefully for the future of the Broadway musical.”
And Clive Barnes on LES MIZ in 1987:
"...found the score monotonous, the book full of "brutish drama and tear-stained sentiment" and the show in general "instantly disposable trash."
One man's "disposable trash" is more than a million others "treasure".

As an industry, let us embrace the art we are creating, and accept that Art is subjective. Buy your tickets, and enjoy this incredible season!
Bobbie Horowitz returns on May 15th on the latest installment in her  MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs) series, It's Just a Number, and I'm in it celebrating Peggy Eason! Also being feted that evening are Rian Keating and Tex Arnold! Can't wait!

Caissie Levy and Patti Murin
(Photo: Disney Theatrical)

Frozen Broadway Musical Sets Its Cast; Rob Ashford Aboard In Choreographer Shuffle. He has replaced Christopher Gattelli. Caissie Levy will play Elsa, and Patti Murin will play Anna. Disney’s new musical is aiming for a spring 2018 Broadway bow. They topline a principal cast that includes Jelani Alladin as Kristoff, Greg Hildreth as Olaf, John Riddle as Hans and Robert Creighton as Duke of Weselton.


Cabaret Cares is the not for profit organization that helps and assists children, teens and youth living with HIV and AIDS. This series that benefits Help Is On The Way Today a non for profit created by cabaret producer Joseph Macchia, Cabaret Cares is a ongoing monthly series that was created to benefit Help Is On The Way Today a non for profit organization that helps children, teens and youth living with HIV and AIDS. Once a month a new show is created and can feature Broadway show casts, up and coming talent and many of the New York Cabaret Community.Cabaret Cares 12 will be hosted by John DeMarco, winner of the 2007 MAC Award for Jazz Vocalist and 2008 MAC Award for Best Jazz Record. Lead singer
for Follies Bergere in Paris and Las Vegas and has played all the major cabaret rooms throughout the country.

Also Performing are Julie Gold, SIDNEY MEYER,KAREN SAUNDERS, MICHELE BALAN,  and TONY CORRAO.

 

Life is so much better when you stop caring about what everyone thinks, and start to actually live for yourself!!

Sit back! A new news cycle is about to begin!

Announcing that I have two shows left in Richard Skipper Celebrates this season...May 20th and June 18th (Father's Day). We will take off July and August and will return on September 10th and play once a month through January...All brunch shows except January 31st 7PM show celebrating Carol Channing's birthday with an all star cast! Thank you, Kenny Bell and Russ Woolley!

Thank you, to ALL who are mentioned in this blog for showing me that it is up to ME to lead by example!

With grateful XOXOXs ,

 

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One of World War IIs most famous pin-ups! (Broadway's 4th Dolly, Betty Grable)

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Great time, great fun, great host, great guests.
-Eileen Slater: Woodbourne, NY

Announcing Next Edition of Richard Skipper Celebrates...May 20^th Laurie Beechman Theater 1PM Brunch Show

Let's Celebrate: May 20^th at 1PM at The Laurie Beechman Theater. Russ Woolley proudly presents Richard Skipper Celebrates The Music of World War II. Richard will be joined by Diane J. Findlay, Sue Matsuki, KT

-Eileen Slater: Woodbourne, NY

KT Sullivan

Sullivan...AND a Mystery Guest All under the musical Direction
of Michael Lavine with Jeff Carney on bass and Don Kelly on Percussion . This is a 1PM SHOW! (90 minutes) At The Laurie Beechman Theater Reservations a Must! Please Reserve Today. 

$30 Cover and $20 Minimum per person

Diane J. Findlay

You Never Know Who You Might See There and what might happen!

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Sue Matsuki

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This afternoon is also made possible by Wright Bros. Real Estate, Nyack, NY

*Previous Mystery Guests have included Anita Gillette, Hilary Kole, Melba Moore, Stacy Sullivan, Jana Robbins, AND Seth Sikes

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Raising Our Voices in Song AT THE SAME TIME!

My January 20th 2017 Wish: One of my favorite songs is Ann Hampton Callaway's At The Same Time! This song has become my mantra: Could everyone SHARE this now and promise not to post anything negative for the next hour! Also, do not respond to negative posts...As a matter of fact, hide them from your feed. I have 5,000 friends on Facebook. Let's ALL rise our voices in song!

Words and Music by Ann Hampton Callaway

Think of all the hearts
Beating in the world
At the same time
Think of all the faces
And the stories they could tell
At the same time
Think of all the eyes
Looking out into this world
Trying to make some sense of what we see
Think of all the ways we have of seeing
Think of all the ways there are of being
Think of all the children
Being born into this world
At the same time
Feel your love surround them
Through the years they'll need to grow
At the same time
Think of all the hands
That will be reaching for a dream
And think of all the dreams that could come true
If the hands we're reaching with
Could come together joining me and you

We must protect our fragile destiny
In this precious life, there's no time to borrow
The time has come to be a family

When it comes to thinking of tomorrow
Think of all the love
Pouring from our hearts
At the same time
Think of all the light
Our love can shine around this world
At the same time
Think what we've been given now
Just think what we could lose
All of life is in our trembling hands
It's time to overcome our fears
And join to build a world
That loves and understands
It helps to think of all the hearts
Beating in the world
And hope for all the hearts
Beating in the world
There's a healing music in our hearts
Beating in the world At the same time
At the same time

Ann Hampton Callaway Upcoming Appearances:
A Tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes with The Baltimore Symphony, Tony DeSare and Frankie Moreno -
Thu, Jan 26, 8 pm | Strathmore 

Fri, Jan 27, 8 pm | Meyerhoff 
Sat, Jan 28, 8 pm | Meyerhoff 
Sun, Jan 29, 3 pm | Meyerhoff 
Tonight through Sunday, Ann is singing The Streisand Songbook with The Grand Rapids Symphony. Tomorrow, she will endeavor to do her first Facebook Live post some time between 12 and 12:20 as she sings The Women's March

Let's celebrate our differences instead of pointing fingers at THEM

Song at The Grand Rapids Event at Fountain Street Church. 
Ho HERE for additional appearances.  

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As I am writing this blog, I'm listening to Julie Reyburn's wonderful CD, LIVE FROM FEINSTEIN'S. The track playing is her SING medley and I am reminded that on what many are calling this very dark day, it is now more important than ever that we SING LOUD AND PROUD and that we KEEP AMERICA GREAT THROUGH OUR ART!
Julie is returning to cabaret once again!She'll be bringing back Fate is Kind (the show that won her the MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs) and Bistro Female Debut Award back in 2001, to Don't Tell Mama on Saturday March 24th @ 7pm and Saturday April 22nd @ 7pm.She 'll be adding some more relevant material of the day to the show and the original music director for the show, Mark Janas will be joining me. I'm excited to be getting out there again and singing.....xoxox
We Shall Overcome! Mahalia Jackson

Judy Garland - Battle Hymn Of The Republic (The Judy Garland Show) 

Cher - Believe

The inauguration of President Donald Trump is at hand and for many of us in the world of theatre (and the arts in general) we are already feeling the storm of oppression that will most certainly engulf us. The announcement of Trump’s plan to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts has already given us a mighty blow. 

There is an uncertainty that sits in our hearts with the weight of a lump of steel as we wait to see how his policies and his parade of unqualified cronies continue to infiltrate our lives and affect how we live, love, and create. We, however, as theatre people shall remain undaunted, because we are the hopers, the dreamers, the visionaries, the voices that speak with confidence against oppression, the greatest optimists in the world. Theatre has

taught us, through its challenges and against-all-odds circumstances, an optimism and drive to succeed that should frighten the powers that be. Theatre people are not afraid to use their voice, and I think our time has come to show this country both our resolve and our inherent value. (SOURCE: Mark Robinson Writes Read MORE)

Mark Wallis as I Am Cerial Killer

 

 

On Wednesday night, I'm going to be appearing on stage at The Metropolitan Room. I hope you'll join us! 
“WORD”, the series that celebrates the spoken and sung word, returns Wednesday, January 25 in a glamorous new setting, the award winning Metropolitan Room. Internationally known performance artist I am Cereal Killer! will guide you through an evening of both amusing and challenging work.            
On the bill are performance poets eccentric Hope Weiner and inspiring Aleathia Brown from Unveiled Unlocked, a brand new 10-minute play reading from Bart Greenberg called “The Value of Things”, and a special performance from ME.
Musical guest for the night is New York born “troubadour piano man” Craig Greenberg, returning for

his second appearance at WORD.  I am Cereal Killer noted “The response to Craig’s performance in August was amazing so that I had to ask him back.”
All this, plus I am Cereal Killer’s own pieces commenting on our society in his own inimitable style, and a special prerecorded appearance by Drama Desk winner Jim Brochu.
The show starts at 7pm and tickets can be purchased via MetropolitanRoom.com. The Metropolitan Room is located at 34 West 22nd St., New York City. Tickets begin at $14 with a $25 food/bar minimum (including the Room’s exciting new menu).

Beth Falcone wrote a tune, “We Choose Love,” which she and Ritt Henn recorded back in November. According to the email I got from Ritt, it pained her to hear that many people couldn’t gather with their families over Thanksgiving, because they felt so disheartened. The hope is that we can heal the divide by singing together. This past Monday, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, they produced a video of the tune as a flash mob, directed by Lynne

Taylor-Corbett (she choreographed the movie Footloose), and many, many voices raised in song. Here’s hoping a bit of positivity resonance can go a long way. Give it a look and listen, sing along, & share, share, share!

Swing by WeChooseLove.net and you can hear our original studio recording of the song, as well as a karaoke version you can sing to, complete with the choral voices, for a bit of added oomph on the choruses. Sheet music for the song,

including various choral arrangements for different vocal configurations and age levels, is also accessible from the site. All the files are downloadable, and free of charge.

The video: “We Choose Love NYC Flash Mob”

Thanks for reading and clicking and watching and singing and sharing and supporting the arts in New York City and beyond, and most of all, for choosing love.
-Ritt Henn

Life is so much better when you stop caring about what everyone thinks, and start to actually live for yourself!!

Sit back! A new news cycle is about to begin!

Thank you, to ALL who are mentioned in this blog for showing me that it is up to ME to lead by example!

With grateful XOXOXs ,

 

with Rita McKenzie celebrating the 53rd Anniversary of Hello, Dolly!

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February 12th, 2017

Russ Woolley and Wright Bros. Real Estate, Nyack, NY proudly present Richard Skipper Celebrates...His Birthday...And He'll Sing If He'll Want To! He will be joined by Sidney Myer, Josephine Sanges, Cathy Szabo, and a very special Well Known Mystery Guest...star of stage, screen, and television!
All under the musical Direction of Michael Lavine with Rex Benincasa on percussion and Saadi Zain on bass. This is a 1PM BrUNCH SHOW (90 minutes)  At The Laurie Beechman Theate 
Reservations a Must! Please Reserve Today
RIchard Skipper Celebrates is a tour-de-force cabaret show -- top names in musical entertainment, meet to talk and perform -- songs, stories and recollections of lifetimes and moments in show business.    $30 Cover and $20 Minimum per person ORDER HERE 
Additional Details to Come!
*Previous Mystery Guests have included Hillary Kole, Melba Moore, Stacy Sullivan, and Jana Robbins

Keeping America great through Art!     

Here's to an INCREDIBLE tomorrow for ALL...with NO challenges!

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TILL TOMORROW...HERE'S TO AN ARTS FILLED DAY

Richard Skipper, Richard@RichardSkipper.com