A purr-fect Substack, my sister. What fun memories you brought back and loved the videos of the Cats commercial and David Letterman. You were a fabulous Grizabella and I love that Nicholas got to be reared as a baby there and actually get residuals from that commercial! Thanks for making each of these so rich and full of stories, pix and videos. Love each one of them!
What a great read, Liz! That commercial is a core memory having been in this TV market my whole life! You and Dan are ageless - miss you all! Hope to see you both soon.
I guess it’s hip to diss CATS now ( thanks to the movie?) but it’s was a big big deal in the day. And seeing you as Grizabella was a wonderful moment in my musical adventures.
This is such fun read, even better listening to it. We’ll always remember how you let us borrow props from the show for Rachel’s Cats themed birthday. Great to catch up today.
What a gem of a memory! (No pun intended!) I had no idea! I’m such a sucker for Cats and all its nostalgia… as I say, throughout my childhood I say it 9 times and twice in London, I’m sure I saw you in NY! Loved this read. Cheers to the Heaviside layer. 💜
What a great post! CATS with Ms. Buckley was my first Broadway show! And of course, Ken and I have seen you sing it live. LOVED your show at the Plaza Theater and looking forward to seeing your sister this weekend!
Wonderful post, Liz. What marvelous memories, not only career but family ones, too. I sent you a DM just now--seems appropriate that my November message revealed itself just in time for your "Cats" issue. I see SallyAnn Swarm's autograph on your poster--she's a lovely friend, and I think Heidi Stallings and I overlapped briefly in the 1st National.
Thanks for giving me an excuse to travel to the past for a moment.
I love that you shared all these memories with us. Had no idea you were in CATS for so many years. Brava!
Wondering your opinion of the Jellicle Ball if you have seen it. I have only seen snips but the revisioning looks perfect for the young people of today along with giving credit to
Great post, Liz, and thanks for the … um, the recollections! Safe travels for the next few months - we’re in crazy times. (PS Wonderful to see Dan last month at PC - more memories!) 💕💕
Our mutual friend Tommy Taylor always refers to his condo as "the house Cats bought"! And he doesn't regret a minute of the experiene either. Thank you for this great issue!
A purr-fect Substack, my sister. What fun memories you brought back and loved the videos of the Cats commercial and David Letterman. You were a fabulous Grizabella and I love that Nicholas got to be reared as a baby there and actually get residuals from that commercial! Thanks for making each of these so rich and full of stories, pix and videos. Love each one of them!
Thank you, my sister. Somewhere I have a photo of you backstage at Cats with David Hibbard and me.
I remember that shot! Hope we find it one of these days!
What a wonderful post, Liz! And those pics of you with Nicholas ❤️
Thanks, Jolene!
Liz, there is a well known saying about Weber that he often steals melodies.
If you listen to Memories closely, it is Ravel's Bolero. Sing it and you will hear what I mean.
Janet Cantor
What a fun Grizabella story. A great read. Thanks
Thanks, Ken.
What a great read, Liz! That commercial is a core memory having been in this TV market my whole life! You and Dan are ageless - miss you all! Hope to see you both soon.
Thanks, John. We miss you, too!
I guess it’s hip to diss CATS now ( thanks to the movie?) but it’s was a big big deal in the day. And seeing you as Grizabella was a wonderful moment in my musical adventures.
Thanks, Jim.
This is such fun read, even better listening to it. We’ll always remember how you let us borrow props from the show for Rachel’s Cats themed birthday. Great to catch up today.
LGM!
Always love your delightful posts.
On another subject. The Knicks are amazing! Hope that is some comfort, given the Mets poor start!
Thanks, Mary. The Knicks are looking great. My Mets have won 4 in a row so fingers crossed they can turn their season around.
What a gem of a memory! (No pun intended!) I had no idea! I’m such a sucker for Cats and all its nostalgia… as I say, throughout my childhood I say it 9 times and twice in London, I’m sure I saw you in NY! Loved this read. Cheers to the Heaviside layer. 💜
Nine times? WOW! Just like, Dan!
What a great post! CATS with Ms. Buckley was my first Broadway show! And of course, Ken and I have seen you sing it live. LOVED your show at the Plaza Theater and looking forward to seeing your sister this weekend!
Loved singing Memory at the Plaza Theater.
Wonderful post, Liz. What marvelous memories, not only career but family ones, too. I sent you a DM just now--seems appropriate that my November message revealed itself just in time for your "Cats" issue. I see SallyAnn Swarm's autograph on your poster--she's a lovely friend, and I think Heidi Stallings and I overlapped briefly in the 1st National.
Thanks for giving me an excuse to travel to the past for a moment.
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I love that you shared all these memories with us. Had no idea you were in CATS for so many years. Brava!
Wondering your opinion of the Jellicle Ball if you have seen it. I have only seen snips but the revisioning looks perfect for the young people of today along with giving credit to
The voguing of back then.
It’s a terrific, inventive production.
Great post, Liz, and thanks for the … um, the recollections! Safe travels for the next few months - we’re in crazy times. (PS Wonderful to see Dan last month at PC - more memories!) 💕💕
Thanks, Martha. Great memories for all of us.
Our mutual friend Tommy Taylor always refers to his condo as "the house Cats bought"! And he doesn't regret a minute of the experiene either. Thank you for this great issue!
Ha! I love working with Tom. I need to send this to him.
WOW! I thought I knew a lot about your career, but I guess not! This was a great read; thank you for sharing YOUR memories!
So glad you enjoyed it. It was very fun to write.