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Heart to Heart
Andy Cohen dishes on the season premiere of Matchmaker, and a memorable night at the theater.
Oct 20, 2010Tonight is big! Patti Stanger comes to NYC to "help" the single women of NYC. As soon as they get a dose of her strong medicine, the ladies might want to send her packing, but it all makes for must-see matchmaking on the Season 4 premiere of The Millionaire Matchmaker tonight. Patti and Hoda are on Watch What Happens Live this Thursday at 11, btw.)
Last night at the Walter Kerr was one of the best nights of theater I've ever had. It was a staged reading (directed by Joel Grey) of Larry Kramer's unbelievable early '80s AIDS lament The Normal Heart starring Broadway superdirector Joe Mantello (in his return to acting), John Benjamin Hickey, Victor Garber, Glenn Close, Patrick Wilson, and Jack McBrayer.
The play is as prescient today as it was then, and for many more reasons. It's about when to fight and when to shut up, about love, and about living and dying, and about equality. And it's about so much more. The performances were just stunning, and I was especially moved by Mantello and Hickey. Joe Mantello was born to play his part, though I wonder if he'll ever really come back onstage for good. (We can hope.)
The night was to raise money for Friends in Deed, NYC's Crisis Center for people with life threatening illness and their family. It was founded by Mike Nichols and Cy O'Neill as a response to the AIDS epidemic; it became a vital place for anyone touched by the disease. Last night's play was especially profoundly connected to FID. With St. Vincents Hospital closing recently, the city and its people need FID more than ever, and the organization needs support more than ever in these lean times. (Full disclosure: I'm on the board.)
Have a good day everybody.
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Bravo, please don't let Tereasa leave. She needs the money and she is worth evey peeny. I love Tereasa. She represents what most people are dealing with these days, short on cash, and her beautiful girls, and she represents a family who is struggling but will survive. Most kids see parents going through divorce in these situaions, and have a dark view on marriage. We have to show the new generation, that people can work through their problems and save marriages.
Will Patti find a nice girl for Albie?
Loved you on The Today Show!
Andy, I like Patty's show- but find it very ironic - that she herself can not "match" a partner- and not once has a marriage or long term relationship been shown on the show... sorry- but seems like a farce.
My Grandmom and I bond over your show. We both watch and text during it and whenever we see eachother we always have to gab about the real housewives AND how great we think you are! Thought you might like to hear that you are bringing generations together :)
Andy, Is the rumors true that Teresa has not been signed yet for another season of RHONJ?
Andy, Please,please bring Bethenney back! She is the best!
Also, I've looked everywhere and cannot find out who's on Watch What Happens Live! tonight?!?!
Nevermind, just re-read your blog and see that it's Patti and Hoda on tonight. duh. sorry.
by the way, I really am not a fan of Millionaire Matchmaker. Patti's voice is like nails on a chalkboard. I will watch the episode with the Manzo boys....luv luv luv me some Albie...too bad he's straight, huh Andy?
Schedule by Bravo
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THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY
A VERY JERSEY CHRISTMAS
10:00 AM ET
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THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY
AULD LANG SYNE FOR AN EYE
11:00 AM ET
I remember seeing that play done at my college. The power went out and they did the last half by candle light. You are right about FID and the loss of St. Vincents. Every time I walk by there it makes me sad to see it all boarded up.
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