Andy Cohen's Blog

Broadway Magic

June 04, 2007

Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3

Last night I immersed myself in roller skates and Livvy Neutron Bomb at the Helen Hayes Theater where I caught a preview of "Xanadu" starring my pal Kerry Butler. You may remember the sublime Butler from her role as Penny in the original cast of "Hairspray". You also really may not, but that's about you.

"Xanadu" has been in the "news" the last few days because Kerry's co-star literally broke a leg the other night. He might've twisted his ankle but the fact is he's out of the show and it must go on and there is chaos and buzz and replacement casting and new roller skates to be fitted.

The show is based on the movie that has no plot and great music. I can't tell you a whole lot more about the show other than I love disco, Olivia, ELO, roller skates, and Kerry Butler, so I had a blast last night.

After the show we went backstage, hugged Kerry, met all the chorus boys, and hightailed it to Perilla to feast on the smooth stylings of Harold D, who celebrated his 30th birthday this week.

We arrived at 10:30 and the place was packed. I had the steak and we all shared the cuddle fish and pork belly and crab salad and more. Harold said the new crop of chefs this season look great to him, but you can read all about that on his blog.

Back to Broadway... According to a big ad in the Times, there's a "Power Couple" joining the cast of "Chicago". How exciting that Melanie and Antonio are joining the show, huh! Uh oh, it's actually Lisa and Harry. And by Lisa and Harry, I am talking Rinna and Hamlin. In what continent are they a power couple? Perhaps they are a power couple in Japan, where hideous, butchered, fleshy lips might be considered a Western Delicacy.

READ MORE > >

 

Comments

Buck wrote:

I love Kerry Butler! i saw her in Opposite of Sex!

posted on June 21, 2007 at 3:50 PM

Nick wrote:

Was just reading thru your archives...I saw Xanadu the night that the lead actor broke his ankle. Kerry is a friend of a friend, we went to see her...the show was fantastic. So funny, who can't help love roller skates and disco balls. Fun!

posted on July 25, 2007 at 6:29 PM

Post a comment

(If you haven't left a comment here before, you may need to be approved by the site owner before your comment will appear. Until then, it won't appear on the entry. Thanks for waiting.)






 

Send to a Friend

E-mail this entry to:


Your email address:


Message (optional):



Andy Cohen Blog Archive

Who's Andy?

News, tales, musings and more from OUTzone's exec-about-town, Bravo's Senior Vice President of Production and Programming.


E-mail Andy

Andy's Recent Posts

April 24, 2008

Jackie Has Me Feelin'

You know what I'm gaga for? Snoopy, Sunshine, Diet Coke, the B-52's, needlepoint, a good melody, and Jackie Warner! Click through for part two...

April 7, 2008

Viewer Mail

Congratulations to the last lady standing, Miss Holly. I love it that she won with that huge hairpiece on. America made her super, who else...

April 7, 2008

Deviled Egg

Last night, former TOP CHEF host Katie Lee Joel was toasted at the Hudson Hotel book party for her new cookbook, THE COMFORT TABLE. It’s...

April 2, 2008

Smart People

There were a lot of Smart People - and even more dumb people - at last night's Cinema Society do for the premiere of "Smart...

March 27, 2008

Bronnie

What is it about Bronnie that makes me want to stick out my tummy when I am between them? That's what I can't help but...

March 25, 2008

Top Chef Cookbook

OK chitlins, I know y'alls are freaking because tonight's episode of Real Housewives of New York City is hilarious and dishy and fun. And I...

March 21, 2008

Mailbag Friday!

I hosted the Make Me a Supermodel reunion yesterday and felt like I was 72 years old with those kids. None of them know what...

March 20, 2008

The HRC Event

It's gonna be one of those days. So while I gots to do my day job, I leave you with a video clip bound to...

Confessions of a Corporate Lesbian

Penny loafers, a new wife, and a job in cable TV: being a lesbian ain't what it used to be.

Daniel Vosovic

Vosovic, a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC and alum of "Project Runway," shares fashion tips and trivia.

Dennis Hensley

Driven to Distraction

A weekly tally of the things that keep him from getting stuff done.

Arjan Writes

On the pulse of what's hip and happening in music.

Jesse Brune

Getting Things Done

Trainer + Chef + Hottie = One busy boy.

Guest Blogger

An OUTzoneTV favorite, someone who is sexy, smart and can not only write a complete sentence or two, but can make us laugh, cry, and get angry.