2007 Ready or not here we come!
There really is no place like New York City for New Year’s Eve–at least millions of people seem to think so. The crowds in midtown Manhattan begin immediately after Christmas Day and the whole nature of New York entertainment changes. The holiday bustle becomes a hustle and everyone converges on Times Square. Every year during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, as I return to my office in the Actors Equity Building in Times Square, I am astounded by the sheer number of people in the area. Tomorrow, on January 2nd as we return to business as usual, the crowds relax and New York is ready for a New Year. I do find the end of the year lists fascinating–Best movie/Best Play/Best Broadway Show/Top Ten Whatevers of 2006. Here is my list of “mentions” in the entertainment industry:
- Best of Broadway that I saw this year!All of the elements of theatre came together in this stunning production-funny, innovative, shocking and with one of the bests casts I have seen in a while. It did highlight the pointlessness of bloodshed and show ironically how a man can care for his cat but still be immune to killing his fellow man.
New TV Shows: Studio 60 (Does this just appeal to those of us with a knowledge of the entertainment industry?) and 3 Lbs (Yes, another Dr. show but a fabulous one and Stanley Tucci is sexy!)
Grey Gardens on Broadway! Christine Ebersole channels Little Edie!
Old TV Shows still strong: Lost (My friend Pat McCorkle started me on this one and I am truly addicted! The addition of one of my all time admired actors Michael Emerson only made it better! (He gave me the chills on The Practice in a short lived role so I am so happy to see him in a major role on this series)
and Gilmore Girls (It makes me want to live in a small town in Connecticut.)
Clint Eastwood (simply for being Clint Eastwood and all he represents–what an amazing man and career)
Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada and Mother Courage
Angelina Jolie and Bono for their contributions to the world.
Elaine Stritch for the laughter.
Dublin - I finally made it there this year! Book of Kells, The Abbey Theatre, the people and the pubs!
and the list goes on . . .