Roger Smith
(Video/Photos: Magda Katz)
By: Sandi Durell
The iconic Ann Margret was on hand to graciously say “thank you” and a lot more when given her beautiful new Rolex by Liza Minnelli as Broadway & Beyond celebrated Theatre and Dance, in this 28th Anniversary Jubilee of Career Transition for Dancers on October 8th.
The evening was attended by the social set, supporters and industry professionals. There were many heartfelt testimonials to CTFD (Career Transition for Dancers) throughout the evening.
Some of the evening’s performances included Randy Skinner & Sara Brians in “Begin the Beguine,” a Tribute to Danny Daniels with Dule Hill, Jason Samuels Smith and Jimmy Tate; a Hip Hop Segment with Jayson “B-boy Mouse” Vesquez; an “On The Town” – “Subway Ride/Dream Coney Island The Great Lover Displays Himself” highlight dance sequence and from Dresden Semperoper Ballet – Benois De La Dance winner David Dawson performed by Nataliya Sologub & Raphael Coumes-Marquet.
Broadway was represented by Orfeh – “Last Time I Cry” and by Andrea McArdle “Tomorrow,” along with “At the Ballet” with Kelly Bishop, Hollie Howard and Christiane Noll.
Then it was off to a gala dinner at the New York Hilton for more celebration!
