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Farinelli & the King
Belasco Theatre
7 Dec 2017
Just saw Farinelli and the King with Mark Rylance as King Philippe V of Spain and Sam Crane as the castrato singer (with countertenors Iestyn Davies and James Hall sharing the actual singing). Very nice production brought over from London's West End.
Guggenheim Christmas Party
Guggenheim Museum
5 Dec 2017
Annual Christmas Party for employees and volunteers of the museum with Marlene, Tina, Philippe, Virgil and Seth.
Madama Butterfly
Metropolitan Opera
6 Nov 2017
Anthony Minghella’s production is sleekly stylish and includes Bunraku puppetry used to portray Cio-Cio-San’s child. Hui He portrayed the title role convincingly.
West Coast Trip
San Francisco, San Jose, Russian River, etc.
26 Oct - 2 Nov 2017
Visit with relatives and friends: Halloween at the Castro; Brunch at The Trident, Sausalito with Mark & Allan; overnight at The Cottages, Guerneville, Russian River; Family Reunion in San Jose; Lunch at The Slanted Door with Irene & Rene, Rorie & Caloy, etc.
Florida Jaunt
Delray Beach
18-26 October 2017
Fun at Kings Point at the Singing Workshop and Sociables; Birthday breakfast for Tim at The Original Pancake House with Phil & Manny; Birthday dinner for Tim at Lilo's; Lunch at the Bistro with Oscar; Dinner at Fratelli's with Tim.
Matthew's 16th Birthday Party
St Mary's Children's Hospital
16 October 2017
Attended my niece's son Matthew's 16th Birthday party. Matthew was diagnosed with Sly Syndrome since birth and has since lived at St Mary's Hospital for Children. Even with all his medical problems, Matthew has always been a happy, smiling, lovable child.
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M Butterfly
Cort Theatre
13 October 2017
Dinner at Iroha with Virgil then spent some touristy time on Duffy Square in Times Square before going to see M Butterfly at the Cort Theatre. Clive Owens stars.
Calder: Hypermobility
Whitney Museum
11 October 2017
This exhibition of Calder's mobile art adds a rare opportunity to experience the works as the artist intended: in motion. Lunch at the Chelsea Market with Art & Cherrie and Zardy.
Mahjong with Friends
Bob & Luz's, Kendall Park
7-8 October 2017
Mahjong and Filipino food with Perl & Joe, Bob & Luz, and Puricha.
Guggenheim Museum
Art & China After 1989
6 October 2017
Modern Art in China after Tiananmen. Opening Night party with Marlene and her French teacher, and Terence.
Les Contes d'Hoffmann
Metropolitan Opera
4 October 2017
Vittorio Grigolo and the rest of the cast were terrific.
Blessing of the Animals
St John the Divine Cathedral
1 October 2017
The procession of various animals from a camel to a skunk, and of course a lot of dogs, was something to behold.
Charm
Lucille Lortel Theatre
30 September 2017
Based on real life transgender woman who started a charm school in Chicago.
Torch Song
Tony Kiser Theatre
27 September 2017
Michael Urie, Mercedes Ruehl and the rest of the cast were terrific!
Michael Moore: Terms of My Surrender
Belasco Theatre
27 September 2017
Michael Moore was on point regarding our country's situation and Trump.
A Clockwork Orange
New World Stages
25 September 2017
Very interesting cast, choreography. Jonno Davies as Alex DeLarge was perfect for the role.
SF Opera: Girls of the Golden West
Peter B. Lewis Theatre @ Guggenheim Museum
22 September 2017
Great to see composer John Adams and librettist Peter Sellars talk about their new collaboration which is scheduled to premiere at the SF Opera in November. Two arias were performed.
The Climbers
Metropolitan Playhouse
8 September 2017
Mildly entertaining and very loooooong.
La Traviata HD
Metropolitan Opera
4 September 2017
Modern version of the opera, nice singing by Sonya Yoncheva, Michael Fabiano and Thomas Hampson.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Delacorte Theatre
10 August 2017
Very entertaining version of the Shakespeare comedy.
Visionaries: Creating a Modern Guggenheim
Guggenheim Museum
9 August 2017
Very entertaining version of the Shakespeare comedy.
Prince of Broadway
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
8 August 2017
Nice musical numbers from previous shows like Cabaret, Follies, Company, The Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, Kiss of the Spider Woman, etc.
Randall's Island Walking Tour
Randall's Island
3 August 2017
Joined Terence and George on a walking tour of Randall's Island sponsored by the Randall's Island Park Alliance, learning about its history and overview of its facilities: green space, ball fields, etc.
Asian Galleries
Metropolitan Museum
27 July 2017
Spent a few hours at the museum with Phil and Manny.
CHIHULY
New York Botanical Gardens
23 July 2017
Beautiful and magnificent collection of Chihuly art glass sculptures in a beautiful setting.
The Traveling Lady
Cherry Lane Theatre
22 July 2017
Funny and entertaining off-Broadway show about a man who tries to appease his parents by hiring a 10-year old neighbor to play his son.
The Play That Goes Wrong
Lyceum Theatre
20 July 2017
Funny sometimes but too much slapstick.
Conservatory Garden
Central Park
19 July 2017
Beautiful oasis in the middle of the bustling metropolis.
The Government Inspector
New World Stages
6 July 2017
Hilarious play of mistaken identity starring Michael Urie.
A Doll's House Part 2
Golden Theatre
4 July 2016
Laurie Metcalf won the Tony for her role as Nora as reimagined by Lucas Hnath, 15 years after she left Torvald (Chris Cooper).
War Paint
Nederland Theatre
28 June 2017
Patti Lupone and Christine Ebersole as competitors Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden.
After Pride Parade Party
Roland's Penthouse
24 June 2017
Nice party at Roland's after the Pride Parade.
Pride Parade
Fifth Avenue
25 June 2017
Annual NYC Gay Pride Parade.
Brunch with Friends
Markt Brasserie
25 June 2017
Brunch with friends before the annual NYC Gay Pride Parade.
Bella: An American Tall Tale
Playwrights Horizons Theatre
24 June 2017
Bella, played by Ashley D. Kelley, is an indomitable woman from Tupelo whose greatest asset is her
derriere.
Dim Sum
Golden Unicorn
24 June 2017
Dim sum with friends at the Golden Unicorn in Chinatown. Woody Allen and Soon-Yi were also there.
Bandstand
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
21 June 2017
Laura Osnes and Corey Cott star in this musical about a band composed of World War II veterans trying to win a contest.
Oslo
Vivian Beaumont Theatre
16 June 2017
Oslo is a thrilling drama about Middle East peace talks during the 1993 Oslo Accord.
NY Philharmonic
Central Park
16 June 2017
Another nice evening of beautiful music under the stars with the NY Philharmonic. Wonderful fireworks at the end of the evening.
Sardinian Pig Roast
Rock Center Café
14 June 2017
Nice Sardinian feast with Barbara and Stuart.
Sunset Boulevard
Palace Theatre
14 June 2017
Glenn Close as Norma Desmond was terrific. Missed her original performance in 1995 as she was a no-show the night I went after a four-month wait!
Present Laughter
St James Theatre
13 June 2017
Kevin Kline in his well-deserved Tony award.
Charles Ludlam's The Artificial Jungle
The Clurman Theatre
10 June 2017
Kevin Kline won the Tony for his role in this Nöel Coward's outrageous comedy.
Rotterdam
59E59 Theatre
8 June 2017
Part of Brits Off Broadway Festival, Rotterdam is about two lesbians one of whom wanted to have a sex change.
Dinner in Chinatown
Shanghai Asian Manor
3 June 2017
Had to have Xia Long Bao tonight!
Pacific Overtures
Classic Stage Theatre
3 June 2017
George Takei stars as the Narrator in this scaled down show.
Hello, Dolly!
Sam S. Shubert Theatre
31 May 2017
Tony winner Bette Middler stars in this fabulous revival.
Dinner with Deanna and Family
Taro Sushi
29 May 2017
Dinner with Deanna, Penelope and her husband. Dessert was at the Chocolate Room.
Whitney Biennial 2017
Whitney Museum
29 May 2017
The Biennial features 63 individuals and collectives whose work takes a variety of forms, from painting and installation to activism and video game design. Warhol, Hopper, Stella, O'Keeffe, Lichtenstein, Benson, Cadmus, Bourgeois, etc. were also represented.
Dinner with College Friends
Marea
24 June 2017
Wonderful dinner at Marea hosted by Bettina, Bernadette and Lulu.
At the Met with College Friends
Metropolitan Museum
27 May 2017
Mini reunion with college friends Deanna Respicio, Linda Ramos, and Lulu Venzon.
NYC Ballet: Red Angels; Varied Trio; Barber Violin Concerto; Polaris; After The Rain; Concerto DSCH
David Koch Theatre
21 May 2017
My luck to be invited by my friend George to this entertaining program when his friend couldn't attend.
First Day of Spring: My Birthday
Tim's Condo: Flanders N
20 March 2017
Tim prepared a magnificent birthday feast for me: Pâté de foie gras crackers, Sauvignon Blanc; Coquilles St-Jacques; Mesclun salad; Steak au Poivre, Veuve Clicquot.
