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Two cars passing on the highway

Michael has been on LA this week, and now he’s headed home to Vegas as I’m now driving in to LA for a video shoot tomorrow. On the phone with each other we realized we were about to pass on the highway. So we stopped on the side of the road for a quick kiss and pic.  As Jerry Herman wrote “it only takes a moment.” We may be facing different directions some times, but we’re still on the same road together 🙂 #Life

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Broadway: A TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL with Vanessa Williams

Michael and I with Vanessa Williams after her glowing performance in
A TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL on Broadway

Michael and I saw the beautiful new production of A TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL last night starring Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr. and the FAB Vanessa Williams.

The nominations for awards are pouring in for the production, and the box office is doing hefty business as the theater community welcomes Cicely Tyson back to Broadway for the first time in 30 years.  The production also marks Cuba Gooding Jr’s Broadway debut and Vanessa’s return to the Broadway stage since her gorgeous performance in SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM three years ago.

 

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL is Horton Foote’s masterpiece about memory, mortality and the undeniable, universal yearning for home.

The Wall Street Journal calls TRIP, “is unforgettably excellent. I’ve never been more deeply moved by a theatrical production of any kind.”

The Associated Press says “The casting here is splendid. Not only is Tyson feisty and funny and glowing with inner light; Vanessa Williams is politely savage as her preening daughter-in-law, icy without becoming a dragon. Cuba Gooding Jr. nails the kind man unfortunately caught in the middle of these two women. The care and love all the creators have for this play pours out from the stage.”

EW wrote about the show “Tyson gives an awe-inspiring performance. She sings, she dances, she does everything but cartwheels. She’s well matched by Vanessa Williams – wickedly funny as her bossy daughter-in-law.”

As regular readers of TRR know, I’ve known Vanessa for years; and I am very proud of Vanessa for her work in the play.   Her role as “Jessie Mae Watts” is deceptively difficult as she sets the tone and environment that incites Cicely Tyson’s character to head home to Bountiful. Vanessa drives the entire beginning of the play with constant business and energy.  And she brings the pitch perfect touch of humor to the role, as only Vanessa can.

Make sure you see A TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at the Stephen Sondheim Theater on Broadway.  I loved it, as did the sold-out audience I saw it with.

For more info, visit the show’s official website.

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Michael at the White Party in Palm Springs

So, my husband Michael is at The White Party in Palm Springs this weekend working with Chippendales lead singer (and this year’s The Amazing Race silver medalist) Jaymes Vaughan, who is this year’s Ambassador of the White Party.

As always, there are a ton of parties and very sexy men.

BUT  – Michael just sent me these pics capturing the “highlight” of his weekend – his word.

The still fabulous – she just doesn’t age, does she? – Madame is “Dame of the White Party 2013” and Michael was beside himself to meet her.

She looks amazing, doesn’t she?  Click on the pics for larger view.

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Las Vegas: Oscar night at HRC fund raiser

A little bit of silliness with Michael and I as we arrived at the Academy Awards viewing party this past Sunday at the fab Share Night Club in Las Vegas that raised funds for the Human Rights Campaign.

Great party; great spirit of fun watching the awards. Great way to enjoy the Oscars.

Next year, find an Oscar event near you, and go help a great cause & enjoy the party atmosphere.