| Tony outs a big star
My husband wondered more than once last night why I was watching the Tony Awards, especially since I will probably never see any of the plays or musicals, unless they make their way to a city near me. I guess it's the one night I get to feel like a New Yorker. The musical performances they stage give me some taste of what shows I would watch if I ever made it to the Big Apple. Ever since seeing the original cast of "The Lion King" on Broadway, I told myself to make a point to come back. And yet I missed "Aida," "The Producers," "Mamma Mia!" and "Avenue Q." If I manage a flight out to New York, "Spring Awakening" and "Company" are definitely two I'd make sure to catch this time. Oh, and I'd be in the front row for "Curtains," the last musical written by the great songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb.
News From New York State Housing Finance Agency
ALBANY, NY (06/21/07; 1749)(readMedia)-- Karen A. Philips was confirmed today by the New York State Senate to become a member of the board of directors of the State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA). "Karen brings tremendous experience in building communities to the SONYMA board," said Governor Eliot Spitzer. "Her perspective will be very valuable as we expand opportunities for working families to achieve homeownership. I commend the State Senate for confirming her nomination." "Karen will be a tremendous addition to the SONYMA board," said Priscilla Almodovar, President and Chief Executive Officer of SONYMA. "Her long experience in urban planning and development and her exemplary record of building housing in the Harlem community are just the kind of expertise we need at SONYMA." Ms.
Gammage director shares her experience as a TONY voter
Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, 54, is executive director of Arizona State University's Gammage, which means she is responsible for bringing Broadway shows and other performances to the venue. She is also the only Arizonan who gets to be one of the voters on the TONY awards. She shares her experiences during this year's TONY voting in New York City. Thursday, June 7 .
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