Laurie, Jaisen, Tim, Kevin and I went to see The American Dream and The Sandbox (written and directed by Edward Albee) at a benefit performance and after party for The Cherry Lane Theatre. I am so proud to be working with this wonderful theatre. It was my birthday, and I can’t think of a better way to spend it than rubbing elbows with Edward Albee, Tamara Tunie, Judith Ivey and seeing this remarkable show.
Here are the highlights:
- The show is awesome. It’s an absurdist take on family, aging in a modern world and personal satisfcation. The cast was amazing, especially Judith Ivey, who was impeccable as Mommy. More on Judith later. I must mention that the boys in the show are total eye candy.
- Janio gave me a Plumber’s wrench for my birthday. Yeah….
- Donna Walker-Kuhne is a TWIN just like me!
- Got to spend some serious time with the unbeliveably talented Katori Hall (Hoodoo Love).
- Tamara Tunie is as nice as she is beautiful.
- Time for more Judith! I got to chat her for like 5 minutes (until a long-haired gentleman who is wayyyy gayer than me interrupted and squealed “Dame Judith Ivey, my love!” then he bowed and kissed her hand. I’m only mad because I should have done that.) We are going to be working with her on Vanities The Musical (coming Broadway this Fall). She is so busy! Directing Soccer Mom to this, then she’s starring as ANN LANDERS in The Lady with All the Answers at Northlight (Chicago, baby!!!) then straight to Pasadena for Vanities, then to Broadway in August. I just love her! I wish she was my Aunt so that I can call her My Favorite Aunt Judy! (No offense, Favorite Aunt Darla.)
Except for having Edward Albee sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to me, I got everything I wanted!
Thanks, Cherry Lane!
Tamara Tunie, Billie Allen and the Always Best Dressed James King