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Great performances
it was finally time for my 9-yearold
Morgan and 7-year-old Addy
to strut their stuff in dazzling costumes
onto the stage at the SUNY
Old Westbury auditorium.
The venue was packed to
capacity with proud parents and
grandparents. I sat in my center
row orchestra seat; my daughters
had been sure to be the first parents
to stand on line to buy their
seats the moment they went on
sale. The tickets were, after all,
available on a first-come, firstserved
basis.
I positioned myself to take a
video of Addy’s performance. As
her group appeared, I had to
search the group of 20 girls to
find her. Since she wears glasses,
I thought, it would be easy to
find her, as she was right there on
my side of the auditorium. I used
my iPhone and zoomed in on
her. I felt so happy to have captured
her in all her glory.
But, within a short while, my
bubble burst as I proudly showed
my daughter Elizabeth the video.
She said “Mom, Addy didn’t wear
her glasses when she performed.
You got the wrong girl!”
Thankfully, nothing could
detract from Addy’s joy and the
broad smile on her beautiful face
beamed brightly as she took in
all our compliments.
Morgan has become such a
pro; she performed in two dances
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screamed and
cheered at
each one.
I’m in awe
at both girls
and their
comfort in
performing
before hundreds
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student Jonah
remember how hard it was for
everyone to play together.
I salute his band teacher and
Jonah for the many hours of
practicing they put in. Jonah was
only one of two French horn
players in the band; they stood
up and played their short piece
perfectly. I was so happy, so
impressed, that I cried.
When I asked him if he’d continue
Grandma!”
A musician has been born!
The Argyle Theatre reopens in Babylon
Since becoming the publisher
of the 109-yearold
Long Island Press, I
have had the opportunity to
meet many talented people and
explore places on Long Island
that I’ve never visited before.
We created in the Press a
“Destination” series to introduce
our readers and me to towns and
villages on the island. Babylon
is a charming gem of a town,
with multiple dining spots from
waterfront seafood restaurants
to ice cream shops.
This month we featured
Babylon and their newly
restored Argyle Theatre, which
showcased a revival of the classic
Broadway musical “Guys and
Dolls.” Run, don’t walk, to see it!
I’ve loved “Guys and Dolls”
since performed in a production
of it while I was in camp.
The show has survived and
endured through many revivals
over the years because of the
lovable Damon Runyan characters,
wonderful songs and
music, and lively dancing.
I sat transfixed in the Argyle’s
comfortable plush seats as my
favorite songs were belted out
by a polished mesmerizing cast.
I fell in love with them in the
roles I’ve loved for decades. They
made me feel and believe that a
mission lady could fall in love
with a gambler, and Adelaide
could get a cold waiting for
Nathan Detroit to marry her!
The show-stopping number
“Sit Down, You’re Rocking the
Boat,” in which gamblers in the
mission sing their hearts out, is
my favorite part of the show —
and it had the audience roaring
with applause. A great theatre
moment.
The Argyle has been lovingly
restored by the father-andson
team of Mark and Dylan
Perlman. They believe that
Long Island deserves first-class
theater outside of Manhattan
and they have invested to see
it begin.
“Guys and Dolls” was the
first in a strong season of show
revivals in the months ahead
with “Hairspray” coming July
12, followed by “Peter and the
Starcatcher” on Sept. 13; and,
later this year, a musical retelling
of “The Hunchback of
Notre Dame.” They also have
big shows lined up for 2019,
including “Spring Awakening”
opening on Jan. 17 and, later
on, Mel Brooks’ hilarious musical
“The Producers.”
In between the musical productions,
the Argyle will also
feature comedy nights.
Call them at 844-631-LIVE
(5483) for more information.
You will be as impressed as I was
with the quality of the production
from sets, to singing to dancing
with a talented equity cast.
There is even plenty of free parking
only steps from the theatre.
I hope you enjoy it as much
as I did!
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It was a week of powerful performances,
from my grandchildren’s
dance and music
recitals to the professional performance
of my favorite classic
Broadway musical, “Guys
and Dolls,” at the newly restored
Argyle Theatre in , which will
feature live performances.
After so many hours of practice,
real stars.
That brings
me to my pride
in 9-year-old
Jonah’s performance
on the
French horn in
his school band’s
recital. Having
played violin
in my fifth-grade
string group, I
next semester, he quickly
responded, “Of course,
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