A brilliant performance by Tyne Daly at the Friedman Theater.  The writer- Terrence McNally has
superbly captured the remarkable story of the opera diva - MARIA CALLAS, in 'MASTER CLASS.
As she instructs a new breed of opera singers, Maria reminisces about her relationship with Aristotle
Onassis. The once again on and off romance is filled with fire and passion- will he marry her? should
she have his baby?  As she recaptures her moments on stage at La Scala, we are forever immersed
in the music of Verdi,and Puccini, While the real voice of Callas is heard on recordings, Ms. Tyne
deliberates her past delivering an amazing, and fascinating  powerful performance!!!BRAVA!!!!!

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I went to this performance with  * R A N D Y    B  I  R  N  E  R *   who passed away August  21
RANDY was 22 years old and was passionate about theater; we went to Joe Allens afterwards his
favorite place. He had done surveys for the Theater League. I already miss him.
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There is no greater place to be but in New York for the July4 fireworks:
At the wonderful home of Bennet Kremen:

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The Federalist Society held a magnificent garden party to honor Judge Michael Mukasey, Former Attorney
General of the United States at the gorgeous mansion and estate of Justice Ute Lally and Mr. Lawrence Lally
in Centre Island, Oyster Bay, Long Island - a perfect day for a lawn party and barbecue.

                                                            Mrs. Ute Lally , her son , me

                                                                      Kevin Hanratty & friends

                                                                       more friends
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BROADWAY BARKS (BOW WOW) Every year you can adopt a dog at Shubert Alley.
Mary Tyler Moore and others host the event!

 

BEST PARTY IN NEW YORK GOES TO FRANK BREUER - CHEF MAGNIFICENT

BEST BETS THIS SUMMER   *    SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK - ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL - DELACOURT THEATER; * ***Rosencrantz &Guildenstern Are Dead- at the Midtown International  Theater Festival

 AT THE POETS DEN,   309 East 108 STREET   IN AUGUST presented by Raphael Benavides, the famous DIRECTOR   ANGELICA TORN      Presents "SOLDIERS SONG"   written  by Jim Cohen and Joanner Lee Drexler Cohen  - the music was already written and for his birthday, Joanne wrote the story.  --I cried!