Her Name Is Barbra and On Sunday She Is Being Celebrated

April 24, 2019

Her Name Is Barbra and On Sunday She Is Being Celebrated

I am simple, complex, generous, selfish, unattractive, beautiful, lazy, and driven.
-Barbra Streisand

Today is Barbra Streisand's birthday and I have spent the day immersed in her music. She truly does make my soul soar. She is someone who should be celebrated daily and I don't think a day goes by in which I don't hear one of her songs.
For the past few years around this time I write about impresario Clifford Bell's LA celebration in LA for Project Angel Food. I was even asked to participate this year but due to my crazy schedule these days, I was unable to attend which kills me and it kills me even more because of the friends and cast that I'm missing by not being there. I think this should be done through Concert Window and they could make even more money!
If you are in LA Sunday night, GO! GO!! GO!!! You will thank me and it's all for a good cause!

The ORIGINAL Funny Girl, Fanny Brice

Barbra, if you see this, let's talk!
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
OUR NAME IS BARBRA 2019: A Benefit for PROJECT ANGEL FOOD"
Featuring the legendary Liz Torres ("The John Larroquette Show", "Gilmore Girls" "Phyllis"), Shawn Ryan (America’s Got Talent) Charlotte Crossley ( Hairspray on Broadway/ OG Harlette) Elaine Gibbs (X Factor) PEGGI BLU (Star Search/ American Idol Coach). Kirsten Holly Smith ( Forever Dusty) KELLY MANTLE (RuPaul’s Drag Race) UNCABARET’s Beth Lapides and Mitch Kaplan, Teresa Tudury,
Jane Kinsey, ANGELO DIVINO, CHASE MASTERSON, STEVE MASTERSON, SUSAN EDWARDS MARTIN and sooo much more!!
Tickets still available (but going fast!) at www.catalinajazzclub.com
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PROJECT ANGEL FOOD

Project Angel Food is honored once again to be the beneficiary of the 21st Annual Concert of Our Name Is Barbra at the legendary Catalina Bar and Grill! This exciting evening will feature L.A.'s most popular musical artists, from the worlds of Broadway, Cabaret and the Recording Industry.

Go listen to these phenomenal voices as they perform songs associated with the iconic BARBRA STREISAND to celebrate her birthday and to raise money

for one of the most beloved service organizations in Los Angeles, Project Angel Food.

Sunday, April 28, 2019

7:30 PM

Catalina Bar and Grill

6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028

General Admission $25 (Plus Two Item Minimum/Minimum waived with full dinner)

VIP Admission $100 (Preferred Seating, Dinner, and FREE PARKING!)

Purchase your tickets TODAY!

Thank you in advance for your support!

Art does not exist only to entertain, but also to challenge one to think, to provoke, even to disturb, in a constant search for truth.

-Barbra Streisand

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year—and has returned to Broadway in a vibrant new production—will be celebrated at the 92Y May 4–6 as part of Lyrics and Lyricists.
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Adam B Shapiro (Fiddler on The Roof) in yesterday's Easter Bonnet competion

Now, go and do something nice for someone without expecting anything in return!
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Thank you all! Here's To a Great Tomorrow

Russ Woolley Proudly Presents

Richard Skipper Celebrates

Returns for A Special Presentation on May 5th with Richard Skipper Celebrates May Flowers

A Few Audience Testimonials for Richard Skipper Celebrates Events

Richard Skipper is one of the finest interviewers. Not only is well informed and asks questions

Celebrating Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella and Lesley Ann Warren

that are not the norm, but he is most considerate of his guests. He is funny, kind and appreciative of all his followers, guest and friends. I had the great pleasure of meeting him at one of his events and all the above is true. Thank you Richard Skipper

Marian Mundorf, NYC

Richard's interview with Tom Wopat was personable and fun...I love how Richard tuned in to Tom, along with knowledge as to where Tom will be performing in the near future. It was thrilling as to how Richard remembered Tom presenting Richard with his first MAC award...You never know what exciting revelations turn up on these fascinating interviews...

Yvonne Marie Mcquade NYC

Richard and Russ, your show was spectacular. I have enjoyed many a Sunday in your theatrical care, and the two of you understand the point of putting together a show -- it is to ENTERTAIN!!!!!!!! It was on the one hand so well produced and directed that an audience immediately feels taken care of, but then the consummate mastery of Richard's hosting skills to embrace the audience and the moment(s) and harvest such humor and pleasure from the unexpected. Do I really have to wait until May for another one? LOVE this series, and so grateful for the laughs and the heart. Thank you.

-Ann Kittredge

Stay Tuned for Exciting Things in The Coming Months!
Russ Woolley Proudly Presents
Richard Skipper Celebrates May Flowers on May 5th Laurie Beechman Theatre. This is the last show in this series...For Now
featuring Dawn Derow, Ann Kittredge, Judi Mark, Sue Matsuki, Reggie Whitehead, and special guest stars Mark Nadler and KT Sullivan
Bass: Skip Ward
Sax: Andrew Gutauska
Drums: David Silliman
AND Tracy Stark
Tickets Now On Sale! Wear Blue, Green, or Purple for great photo ops!
https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10403396

Sue Matsuki

RESERVATIONS A MUST!

With music, reminisces and an afternoon of fun and show business! 90 minutes of merriment and excitement . . .As we Celebrate the Present, we Honor the Past!

When and Where:
Sunday, May 5th - 1 PM, Doors open 12:15

THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE, 407 West 42nd Street (lower level of the WEST BANK CAFE) Producer: Russ Woolley $30 ticket plus $20 food/beverage minimum - exquisite and reasonably priced food and drink.

Richard Skipper has assembled a great cast to Celebrate and honor . . . RICHARD SKIPPER has become synonymous with "feel good entertainment of the highest quality". For decades Richard has entertained thousands and celebrated the careers of many of Theatre Row’s finest and most honored stars… The afternoon will prove to be an event where all will arrive and leave with smiles! This will be similar to the old-fashioned TV specials and series where we get to chat with and honor this Entertainment Icon.

Tickets NOW on sale! Reserve TODAY to ensure your seat!

This Show Is Also Made Possible by Wright Bros. Real Estate, Nyack New York

With grateful XOXOXs,