Talented thespian Dana Delany hosted the 15th annual Les Girls Celebration at the Avalon in Hollywood on Sunday, Oct. 11.
This wildly popular cabaret supports the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, and featured a wickedly funny evening of entertainment by celebs who donate their time and talent.
Some of these included Chaz Bono, Abigail Spencer, Eric McCormack, and Kirsten Vangsness of “Criminal Minds.”
Science magazine called NBCC President, Fran Visco “the most influential non-scientist in the field of breast cancer research.” They have been responsible for nearly $3 billion dollars in grants, and helped elevate the disease to an issue of national significance. Keep up the good work girls!
The LA Opera opened their 30th season with the double bill of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi (staged by Woody Allen) and starring Placido Domingo as the Sicilian gentleman.
A bit out of place in Florence, but smarter than the whole crew of “mourners.”
After a brief intermission, Placido donned his tuxedo, to conduct Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci. What a guy! Tenor Marco Berti was an impressive Canio; but we were overwhelmed by Soprano Ana Maria Martinez, from Puerto Rico, who portrayed his unfaithful wife, Nedda. Her soaring soprano and sparkling personality was enchanting. An evening worthy of welcoming back our own L.A. Opera to our city!
Meanwhile, I can’t wait to see the production of the new tragi-comedy Hillary & Monica, written and produced by Victor Bardack (“The Great New Wonderful”) and Edward Michael Bell (“The Jesse Owens Games”). This hilarious comedy is directed by award-winning Joel Zwick (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding” – the highest grossing romantic comedy of all time!)
“Hillary & Monica: More Than Just the BJ,” is a hilarious tale about two ambitious playwrights who want to tell their version of the story. This play has been in development for a year and has tried out different cast members, including very big names in the film and stage arena.
As publicist, Edward Lozzi stated: “Hillary & Monica will be opening at a theater or voting booth soon. But neither of these two ladies are expected to attend.”
