This was a day off. Needed it. The throat is a little raw; I have been talking since I got to New York. It was time to shut-up. Today I didn’t even answer the phone.

Last Friday I thought opening night was really near because my wife found “the” dress to wear. I did not know I would be needed on my day off to help her shop for “the jewelry”. It seems to me, in the years we have been married, I have purchased a lot of jewelry for her, and I am sure she still has most all of it. Evidently none of the previous stuff works for opening nights on Broadway.

I have had my outfit picked out and ready since early March.

We went to see “Jacque Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris” at the Zipper Theater tonight. What a great show. I was a fan of the show when it was around years ago, but whether you have seen the show or not this is the production to see. The Zipper is the perfect theater for this show and this is a fully realized production. The cast and director have found a depth to Brel that has never been seen before.

Okay it is Opening week for The Two and Only, family and friends are arriving every day. I am also hearing from friends who will not be here but have sent their wishes. Some I don’t know how to respond to but right here.

Thanks LaDean, good to hear from you. Let me know how I can write you

Mr. Ivy - Murph, Paul, Lori and I only have your old e-mail and it keeps bouncing back.

Wylie … Roomie. You can’t keep a secrete I know you too well.

Lurch... It is time to come to New York again. They have chicken and beer here.

Miss Carlisle you were at my gypsy run through. Thank you so much for coming I am sorry I missed getting to say hello.
As you were,
Jay