Jerusalem on Broadway with Mark Rylance

If you get the chance to see any play in NYC, I recommend Jez Butterworth's, Jerusalem. I've seen it twice so far and plan to see it again. Wow. And wow. I think Mark Rylance conveys such understanding of the human condition in any part he plays, that he touches every emotion again and again.

I saw him for the first time in Le Bete with Joanna Lumley and David Hyde Pierce. I laughed for 30 minutes non-stop with tears.

The character he plays in Jerusalem in no way seems like the same person who I saw in Le Bete.

I told him on Sunday that he is my favorite actor and I wasn't joking.

And don't be fooled by the title. It's rural life in England and all the characters in the play are exceptional.

Seeing plays like Le Bete and Jerusalem remind me why I've always been a writer. They inspire with profound words presented by gifted actors. Thank you all for the hours of entertainment!

'That Championship Season Ends on Broadway'

Tuesday, May 31, 2011



That Championship Season Ends on 5/29/11


Sunday was pretty steamy in more ways than one when Chris Noth, Jason Patric and Keifer Sutherland came out to bid everyone a sweet farewell after their final performance of 'That Championship Season.' Before coming out Chris Noth and Jason Patric leaned out the windows above; shirtless. Wonder what people passing by thought about that when they looked up? Chris and Jason were especially wonderful and Chris even kissed my friend. She admitted today that she finally washed her cheek.

What are they looking at? Above, in the same windows they were hanging out of, shirtless, was the photographer who had been taking pictures of them earlier.

Daniel Radcliffe

Before the month ends, I'd like to share several fabulous experiences I've had this month.

On May 9th, at the 92nd St. Y, Daniel Radcliffe was interviewed by Jordan Roth and I was lucky enough to be there. We were not permitted to take photos, but Daniel and Jordan are pictured on the link below from that
magical evening.

http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/05-2011/photo-flash-daniel-radcliffe-and-jordan-roth-at-92_37139.html

I haven't seen 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' yet, but
I'll be sure to write about it when I do. I did see 'Jerusalem' with Mark Rylance, for the 2nd time and do plan on seeing it again. I have a few pics with Mark...

Well here's one.
But back to Daniel. He was so engaging and fun to listen to. Jordan would ask him a question and he would be off and running for 15 minutes on his answer. As a huge Harry Potter fan, it is thrilling to see the person who portrays that character so perfectly. I saw him in Equus on Broadway and he is multi-talented. My very favorite answer he gave was this:
Jordan asked him about winning the role of Harry from the thousands who had
tried out. Daniel said he had played an orphan 3 times and he thinks he got it because he has "orphan eyes." 

So if you can, and have  not seen, "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," I would make a point to get there.

And don't miss Jerusalem either. I plan to see that one again and again.

Stay tuned for other May adventures before May becomes June.
I did have an excellent movie and Broadway attending kind of month.

Betty White

On Friday I had the extreme good fortune of meeting Betty White. It was
truly a thrill. The line was wrapped around the block; people of all ages,

but mostly young. When I got to her
she said, "You've been waiting in that line a long time." That voice! I said, "You are so worth it." And she said, "No. I'm really not." And she grabbed my hand. (Yes, she really is!) Her book is a fast, fun read with great pictures. She ponders why, since she was the oldest, is she the only remaining 'Golden Girl.' I think because she still brings so much fun to so many. Thank you, Betty White! You are a treasure!

It's a gorgeous fall day. The sun is shining bright. The leaves have been sprayed into vibrant colors, and the world has wonder.

I finished Dan Brown's book, The Lost Symbol today. It's a page turner. Still hold Martin Millar as my favorite of the year. I love Lux the Poet, The Good Fairies of New York, Lonely Werewolf Girl, Milk, Suphates and Alby Starvation.

Here were some very interesting things I researched and discovered today.

Biorhythms. I love them. I always check them when I want to see something such as two actor's chemistry together, or why I feel less than jubiliant one day. It's really fun and I find almost never wrong. So here's today's discovery:

I love to watch Weeds and found it very interesting that three of the main characters have the

same birthday of November 18th. That's Romany Malco (Conrad), Elizabeth Perkins (Celia), and Kevin Nealon (Doug). Strange, huh?

Here's the really fun one with the biorhythms: Mary-Louise Parker and Demian Bichir (Nancy and Estevan).....their bios are: 99.07 physical, 94.39% emotional, and 92.84% mental. I know when I have bios like that with someone, there is a crazy connection.

After that, I had to check a few more like I always do and with Twlight The New Moon coming out I checked those two: Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson (the on and off screen duo). Here's what their biorhythms are: 99.07% physical, 99.37% emotional, and 92.37% mental.

And just if you were wondering which you probably weren't but Brad and Angelina are 100% physical. I had to check them as soon as I saw Mr. and Mr. Smith.