Shortly
past 8 pm the lights were dimmed and the stage at the intimate
theatre was set with that nice piano and comfy chair. Out
comes Ms. Arthur to uproarious applause (just by walking
onstage). Her hair impecably done, and out comes that familiar
voice that we all have loved for a long time. She spoke candidly
about the ups and downs of her career, the experiences lived,
the lasting friendships she has retained, and hilarious if
not colorful and maybe at times a bit off-color anecdotes
of legendary figures such as Tallulah Bankhead & Mae West,
about studying drama along side Harry Belafonte, about Tony
Curtis, her incredible friendship with Angela Lansbury, etc.
All done with taste, poise and her magnificent timing.
Ms. Arthur sang, told jokes, and shared unselfishly with her sold-out audience, proving once more the reasons why she has such a following. We were an interesting audience because we were all ages and origins. I got the thrill of the night when unbeknownst to me, Betty White pauses to pose with a young man for pictures and acknowledges me. She's got beautiful and youthful eyes.
Ms. Arthur sheds twenty years when on the stage, you'd hardly know her age. Mr. Goldenberg stole many a hearts with his charm and talent. She performed The Man In The Moon in almost identical manner, the way she had done in the film version of Mame along side my all time comedic idol, Lucille Ball. A dream come true.
I'm very glad I had the opportunity to attend her performance and gala reception afterward. Thank you Kevin for keeping us fans informed about her endeavors. To say that to be in her presence is awe provoking, is an understatement. She is one of the truly legendary ladies of the entertainment field.
Edyn
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