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by Linda Amiel Burns photos by Maryann Lopinto On Sunday evening, September 27, 2015, the Cutting Room was packed with fans of the legendary pianist, composer and arranger Cy Walter, to celebrate his Centennial and CD released by Harbinger Records that has been in the planning for many years. This joyous event…
by Linda Amiel Burns Julie Wilson On April 28, 2015 The Mabel Mercer Foundation, headed by KT Sullivan, presented a warm tribute to the much-loved cabaret legend Julie Wilson who died at age 90 on April 5th. Wilson’ career spanned eight decades from films, TV, recordings, theater and dazzled audiences in nightclubs and cabarets. The Town…
L to R: Leslie Kritzer, Darius de Haas, La Tanya Hall, Billy Stritch, Jeffrey Schecter, Klea Blackhurst Photo credit: Richard Termine by Linda Amiel Burns There are so many great songs written about New York and the 92nd Street Y Lyrics & Lyricist Series latest program on March 21-23, 2015 was a love letter to the…
by Linda Amile Burns Lights, camera, action! Making his L & L debut, the multi-talented performer, playwright Charles Busch presented and hosted a dazzling program of music and song entitled “Here’s To The Girls! – Hollywood’s Leading Ladies” on February 7-9, 2015. He put together a terrific creative team with musical director/arranger John McDaniel…
Andrea Martin in Conversation with Nathan Lane by Linda Amiel Burns The 92nd Street Y launched its new season of TALKS with 2 Tony winners in conversation – Nathan Lane interviewing Andrea Martin about her new book, “Lady Parts.” What is TALKS? According to the series description at the 92nd Y, it is about…
Debbi Whiting and KT Sullivan photos by Maryann Lopinto by Linda Amiel Burns On Monday evening, June 23, 2014, a full house of fans of the legendary singer Margaret Whiting gathered together at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall to celebrate her life in song. Hosting was Margaret’s daughter Debbi Whiting and KT Sullivan,…
Sheldon Harnick accepting Award from Chita Rivera photos by Maryann Lopinto Town Hall raises the roof to honor Fiddler on the Roof’s 50th birthday, composer Sheldon Harnick’s 90th, Folksbein Theater celebrates 100th The National Yiddish Theatre – Folksbiene is in its 100th season and celebrated that milestone along with 50 years of Fiddler on the…
Steven Lutvak, Jefferson Mays, Lauren Worsham, Lisa O’Hare, Bryce Pinkham, David Cote, Robert L. Freedman + Darko Tresnjak (rear) MURDER MOST FUN: A Conversation with the Team Behind “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” at the 92nd Street Y. By Linda Amiel Burns On Sunday, May 11th the 92nd Street Y presented a…
Bass: Pete Donovan; Piano: Jeffrey Klitz; Clarke Thorell; Leslie Kritzer; Ted Sperling; Sax, Todd Groves; Violin, Antoine Silverman Photos by Richard Termine Lyrics & Lyricists at 92nd Street Y – Ziegfeld Girl: The Many Faces of Fanny Brice by Linda Amiel Burns This is the first time that the 92nd Street Y’s Lyrics and…