December 2009
15 posts
On the 6th Day of Christmas....
….we had a holiday party between shows. With so many new cast members; it was a good chance to get to hang out with them. In the pictures below, you can see Mike, our newest Billy up from Sydney. Casey and Erin Whyland joined us for the celebration; what a nice surprise!
Merry Christmas!
I got the best present ever - three consecutive days off! I have really had time to catch up on sleep and spend time with all my family. We are leaving in a few minutes for dinner at my cousins’ house but I wanted to wish everyone a happy holiday. Below are some funny shots my dad took this afternoon at home.
Anyone know when this was taken??
Birthday Lunch at Westway Diner
Whose birthday? Billy’s! Or at least Billy as my other self!! 2 years ago, I played the role for the first time on the Victoria Palace Theatre stage. To celebrate, Mom took Alex and I out for lunch….and bought me a longer pair of sweatpants. I’ve grown so much - in both senses of the word. I could take up a page here thanking all the people who have made this journey...
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Oh Canada, Oh David!
David Alvarez was honored for his achievements by the Canadian Consulate Monday night Dec. 14th. The reception was held at the NY home of Consular General, Dan Sullivan and some of the BETM cast attended. Canadians Kate Hennig and Liam Redhead were there for the festivities. Stephen Daldry was on hand to give a shoutout for David’s work. David surprised us all by taking a seat at the piano...
Happy Trails Tommy!
It was a scene of many mixed emotions last night as we said our good-byes to Tommy Batchelor. We are all so excited for this fantastic opportunity for him to take on Chicago but we will really miss his great personality, his easy-going manner, his never-failing sense of humor….and all the tricks he has up his sleeve.
Best of luck to you Tommy, my friend and fellow Billy. May our paths...
Central Park Conservancy Salon
Monday, Dec. 7, Ron Pobuda graciously opened his home again for a benefit to support Central Park. Broadway performers were invited to attend the gala and sing around the piano, with part of the night’s proceeds going back to Broadway Cares. I had chosen to sing ”Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and then just before I left Wantagh, I found out Bobbi Eakes had picked the...
