Nora Who?
Date: Wednesday, June 11 @ 19:38:46 EDT
Topic: UD


Oh yeah, I remember her. Nora Ryan. She was the one who got on her brother in "House of Yes", right? Well anyhow, for those of you who were wondering, this is a letter that Nora sent out today detailing her "goings on". Give it a read...

Hello-
It's been quite a while since I've sent something out and if some of you
are thinking, "How in the world did I get on Nora's list?" I've been
combining other people's lists.  But anyway for those of you who didn't
know, I'm living in New York and working for a theatre organization called,
The League of American Theatres and Producers.  We are a trade organization
for theatre owners and producers on Broadway and all over the US.  Anyway,
life in New York has been treating me pretty well.  My lease on my
apartment in Brooklyn is up in September and I'm thinking about moving in
with some friends in Manhattan.  Although my job isn't necessarily my dream
job, it comes with some pretty nice perks.  I've seen over 40 shows which
for me is amazing and I got to see the filming of Saturday Night Live when
Aston Kutcher and 50 cent were on.  I also ended up at the Movie Premiere
for The In-Laws.  It was pretty neat to be sitting there watching a movie
with the people who were in it.  My company also co-produces the Tony
Awards with were on this past Sunday.  So for the last month, it's been
complete craziness here.  I honestly don't know how it was pulled off,
because the whole process just seems wacky.  Because of the Tonys, there
were all sorts of parties and things leading up to them.  We had an outdoor
concert in one of the streets in Times Square last Wednesday which was so
fun and I got to meet all sorts of people (lots of old 80s stars and
Broadway people but for example... Mark Lyn Baker from "Perfect Strangers"
aka Cousin Larry, Tom Cavanaugh from 'Ed', and Debbie Gibson)  We had a
community party last Thursday and invited all the Broadway casts.  It was
so fun and so cool (for me, being the theatre dork that I am) to be there.
Debbie Gibson again was there and I think it's kind of funny that her and
Neil Patrick Harris (Doogie Howser) are in Cabaret together....it's like a
living "Where are they Now" kind of thing.
The Tony's were absolutely amazing!  The rehearsal was almost the best part
because I got to meet Hugh Jackman and John Lithgow and Danny Glover was
there and Barbara Walters, Alan Cumming, and all sorts of other people.  My
boss is very strange and rather ridiculous, but at the cocktail party he
told me I had to go with him backstage for the pre-telecast portion.  At
first I was annoyed because I thought he just wanted me there to hold his
water, but I ended up getting to walk down the red carpet and be backstage.
Billy Joel won the first award for best orchestrations and he walked right
by me and I was kind of stunned and just blurted out, "congratulations" and
although I didn't get a verbal response, he gave me a sort of what's up,
thanks head nod.  Then I turn around and Benjamin Bratt is standing right
next to me.  I was quite surprised and kind of blurted out "Hey." And he
said "Hi".  and then I said, "How's it goin'?".  He responded, "Fine
thanks."  Then I decided it was time for me to step back a little bit
because I wasn't really capable of conversation at the moment.  But it was
really amazing and I couldn't believe I was backstage of Radio City Music
Hall at the Tonys!  4 hours later, when they were done, there was the Tony
Ball.  And since all I had to eat that day was a bagel and some gin and
tonics, I was anxious for some dinner even though it was 11:30.  The party
was fun but I was kind of tuckered out so I headed home.  It was so great,
I still can't believe I was there.
Next week we have a big concert in Bryant Park.  It's hosted by Melanie
Griffith and Antonio Banderas and actually Jewel is going to sing some
Broadway songs as well.  I don't really know why Jewel wants to sing
Broadway songs or why someone would want to see/hear Jewel sing some
Broadway songs, but nonetheless...she'll be there.
I guess the only other thing is that my last day at this job is August
29th.  After that I figure since I'm in New York, I might as well give this
acting thing a try.  So, I'm going to quit my job and try to be an actor.
I'm pretty excited right now, but I've got a lot to get organized.
For those of you who are in Chicago or the Chicago area, I will be home
from July 2nd to the 13th and I would love it if we could organize some
type of Chicago reunion.  I'd love to see some familiar faces!!

Well this is really long.  It's actually taken me 2 days to finish it!

I hope you guys are all doing well and if you are ever in the mood for a
little New York visit, let me know!  I need a little more UD here in New
York!!

Hope all is well,

Nora


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Nora Ryan
Assistant to the President
League of American Theatres & Producers, Inc.
226 West 47th Street
New York, N.Y., 10036
Work Phone: (212) 703-0203
E-Mail Address: NRyan@broadway.org






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