Salutes the lasting contributions of Professor Emerita Florence Birdwell (1924-2021), beloved alumna and 67-year veteran of the OCU voice faculty, born 101 years ago this month! In 2024, NATS named first prize in its annual National Musical Theatre Competition in her honor noting: “Florence Birdwell taught her students how to transform from a singer to an artist. She taught them to understand and empower themselves, to celebrate life, pain, and love, and to communicate what they had to say in order to better connect both with themselves and with others… Florence Birdwell was a giant. If we continue to listen to her, we and musical theatre will be better.” Brava!
The incomparable @ruthieannmiles (thank you @thesamtsui @caseybreves 👏) @lctheater last night and @girlfran for the video
My algorithms are rough, ya’ll. Yours? How have we, as a country, allowed ourselves to be divided so fiercely? How dare we allow anyone to come between us and our own families, our own communities (thankfully, in my case, my family and I are strong, but I am in constant witness of the opposite for so so many). How have we lost the ability to use our own moral compass, our own thoughts, but instead race onto platforms or turn on constant opinion news to “find out” how we should feel? Who we should fear? Let’s learn to trust ourselves again, learn to listen to our better instincts…the ones that tell us to be humane. We aren’t as stupid as some might hope. If we want to be treated with dignity and respect, we must reciprocate. It’s simple really. If we are angry, we must stop and think about why and when it truly started. How dare we allow ourselves to be manipulated. I won’t. I know how I feel about people, all people, especially the ones who are feeling the most lost. I am confident about my dedication to love and life and empathy. So I’m out for a while. This is not the real connection I need right now. As for me and mine, we will love and listen and trust and hope and welcome. Face to face. And we will stay whole because of it. #peace.
Thank you #Maine. You heal me. #swipe #familytime❤️
Thank you #Maine. You heal me. #swipe #familytime❤️
Thank you #Maine. You heal me. #swipe #familytime❤️
Thank you #Maine. You heal me. #swipe #familytime❤️
Thank you #Maine. You heal me. #swipe #familytime❤️
Such a fun night celebrating @downtonabbey_official Grand Finale premiere with so many of my @gildedagehbo family in attendance. Bestie @juliefoldesi as my date!!! Styling: @emilysanchezstyle Dress: @naeemkhannyc Shoes: @guiseppezanottimens Bag: @christianlouboutin Rings/bracelet: @ara_vartanian Earrings: @effyjewelry @gettyimages Hair: @lindsayblockstyle Makeup: #tanyarae
Such a fun night celebrating @downtonabbey_official Grand Finale premiere with so many of my @gildedagehbo family in attendance. Bestie @juliefoldesi as my date!!! Styling: @emilysanchezstyle Dress: @naeemkhannyc Shoes: @guiseppezanottimens Bag: @christianlouboutin Rings/bracelet: @ara_vartanian Earrings: @effyjewelry @gettyimages Hair: @lindsayblockstyle Makeup: #tanyarae
Such a fun night celebrating @downtonabbey_official Grand Finale premiere with so many of my @gildedagehbo family in attendance. Bestie @juliefoldesi as my date!!! Styling: @emilysanchezstyle Dress: @naeemkhannyc Shoes: @guiseppezanottimens Bag: @christianlouboutin Rings/bracelet: @ara_vartanian Earrings: @effyjewelry @gettyimages Hair: @lindsayblockstyle Makeup: #tanyarae
From showstoppers to sweet stories, @suttonlenore @kelliohara with @NatSymphonyDC brought Broadway to life at Wolf Trap like never before. Broadway music in DC | Musical theatre hits | Musicals in the DMV | Musical theatre shows | Broadway near me
#Mother @victoriajclark with me @lctheater Photo credit: #Alywonderly My band! @liptongram @pete.donovan.music @gene.lewin @mairidp #antoinesilverman and @mattbecktwenty 👏👏 My man! @gregnaughton1 of @thesweetremains Photo credit: @girlfran
My guy @gregnaughton1 joining me for his original #TheSunWentOut with @mattbecktwenty on guitar.
#whoscoming to @satisfieddoc which is in theatres next week!!!! I’m so proud to have been a part of this beautiful soul’s story. @reneeelisegoldsberry bares that soul and reminds us all that love wins. Love of artistic passion, love of family and faith and so much more. Please come see @satisfieddoc live in theatres Sept 30 to Oct 2 only!! Link in my bio. I’ll be in attendance for a talk back with Renee Sept 30th. Tickets are almost gone!. @auraentfilms @amblin @fathomenterainment @hamiltonmusical @satisfieddoc @chris.bolan @StickFigureProductions @lin_manuel @audramcdonald @melissahaizlip_ @satisfieddoc
I’m obsessed. Saw @caseybassy and friends play tonight after seeing the incredible @thehughjackman @mcknightcenter. Wowzers. Mind blown!! @suttonlenore and I play tomorrow.
I’m obsessed. Saw @caseybassy and friends play tonight after seeing the incredible @thehughjackman @mcknightcenter. Wowzers. Mind blown!! @suttonlenore and I play tomorrow.
Our #SuttonKelliShow is joining the @york_symphony this weekend at @appellcenter to celebrate The Strand Theatre’s centennial year!! Go to @eventticketscenter to get your tickets. @edsciotto @andrewresnick18 #michaelrafter and maestro @lawrencegolanconductor 👏
#bradlee #internationaldogday ❤️❤️❤️
#bradlee #internationaldogday ❤️❤️❤️
#bradlee #internationaldogday ❤️❤️❤️
#bradlee #internationaldogday ❤️❤️❤️
And now she is 12. My sweet, funny and kind girl. #happybirthday
