Rain, rain go away come back some other day. At beginning of June the Hawaiian Cultural Center had their annual picnic in Central Park. Inspite of the rain, we were entertained with chanting, hula dancing, lei making and lots of food. My first time attending I was reintroduced to all the dancers from Robert Cazimero's hula workshop I attend at the end of May. I'm sure you will all be proud to know I made my first lei, peach colored roses with baby's breaths with a tea leaf background. Aloha.

Wanted you all to know that the Germany producer of Jesus Christ Superstar, Walter Schuerman was sending the entire company on holiday to Mallora, Spain for two weeks. That was a gift because they had extended their contracts for 3 more weeks. They will be opening in Munich, Germany at the end of this month. A wonderful new concept in theater. We like that.

Have been to Washington, DC quite a bit lately. Besides meetings, got to see A Class Act at the Studio Theater with LAURIE KRAFT, (Barbara-2001 Tour) who played Linda, and George Fulginiti-Shaker, my MD for South Pacific, carried the orchestration and baton extremely well. It was an excellent production and I was so please to know that ED KLEBAN 's (Lyricist ACL) legacy continues to played all around the country. Cousin Irene and her husband James Soo gave a barbacue on Father's Day on a sunny day in New Jersey. Meanwhile, back in New York it was raining cats and dogs. So, what's been happening with you all?

MARRIED: J. ELAINE MARCOS (Connie-Visa tour) married Alex Smuk on Thursday, June 12. She met Alex on the Superstar Tour in Europe, where she was assistant director and he was PSM. They will have a Church Wedding in Toronto Canada next year. Congratulations to you both. I will be at the wedding; will keep you all posted.

LOST: Paul and Drew Geraci.
LOST: Where is Wanda Richert?

THOMMIE WALSH (Bobby-original) will be directing GODSPELL at the MUNY Opera this summer. LISA GENERO will be his choreographer. Right now, he is preparing for that big stage by planting all kinds of plants in his backyard Upstate NY.

JESSICA BROKOWSKY(Diane-regional) who was also one of my singers in the European tour of Superstar is now playing Diane in Sharon, Conn. She writes that she's happy to be doing the show with FRAN LEIBERGAL, JILL SLYTER, MARK MARTINO and of course under the direction STEPHEN NACHAMIE.

FRAN LIEBERGAL(original-assistant conductor) tells us her son Kyle has been accepted by University of the Arts in Philadelphia and will be starting as a freshman in the fall. We also think we have another Frank Sinatra on our hands. Good luck to you Kiel, another ACL Baby.

STEPHEN NACHAMIE (Paul-regional) e-mailed us to say his production of CHICAGO is doing well in New Hampshire, and he's just getting ready to open ACL in Sharon,Conn. Good luck Stephen and glad you are doing so well. (Website here)

PATTI FORD (Val-Nikko) sent us a photo of her new baby, who says "HAPPY SPRING EVERYBODY." LILAH, is also a ACL baby. Patti's husband, WHITNEY WILCOXSON, was on the Nikko tour also. Click here to see beautiful LILAH.

MATT JOHNSON (Zach- Atlantic City-Nikko tour) says he's back from Brazil and still into his Disc-jocky thing.

RON GUARNIERI (PSM-Nikko Tour) let' us know: "Yes, it's almost 3 years in the same apartment - so it's time to move! Please update your address books and phone lists effective July 1st, 2003." Anyone needing this information just write to me.

DEV JANKI ( Paul-regional) who choreographed the 2001 CONCERT OF EXCELLENCE (COE) at Lincoln Center, has just been honored with the prestigious LUCILLE LORTEL AWARD for his choreography on ZANNA DON'T. Dev will be directing and choreographing this year's COE on November 3, at Lincoln Center's New York State Theater. Congratulations Dev! He also is choreographing Broadway Bares.

PETER BARRY (MARK-London) e-mailed us to let us know he will be going back to Tokyo to do his 5fifth season at the Showa University seminar. He'll be there in July and we know that's the RAINY season.

JANI K. WALSH (Cassie - regional) Artistic Director on LION KING in Hamburg, Germany e-mailed us to check in and say all is going well with her and her production.

JENEFER LEWIS (Vicki-2001 tour) sent us an ad for the show she will be opening in, PIECES OF ASS on July 10 at THEATER 80 on St. Marks. Click here to read some of the ad.

LARRY BLANK (MD-Los Angeles) always lets us know what he's up to. He writes, "I've been busy doing a lot of orchestrating for various projects. Two songs for the Boston Pops tribute to Jerry Herman, two songs for TV's American Idol, a show about Cesar Chavez in Chicago and I conducted for Tommy
Tune and The Manhattan Rhythm Kings in Atlanta. Subbing for Tommy's regular conductor, Michael Biagi who was busy doing MAME at North Shore. Now off to London for the new show and conduct for Donna McKechnie at Pizza In the Park and then back to LA for a little respite until the phone rings again. Happy summer everyone.
Larry B.

New York reporter Robert Tunstall always keeps us informed:

Thank you Robert for your word of wisdom as always.

Well, do I have nerve or not. Waited in line at Barnes & Nobles for 1 hour to get Richard Chamberlain's book SHATTERED LOVE. Richard now lives in Hawaii and so I took a photo of my friends Robert Cazimero and Mike Hewitson (who works for Elton John) We had a short but wonderful conversation and he gave me a special extra word or two on my personally signed copy. Love you Richard. Didn't
you just love Dr. Kildare.

Well, that's it till next month. Would love to hear from you and find out what you all have been up to. Please write me at baayorkATachorusline.org.

in loving spirit,

Baayork

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