Where to even begin? The place was packed and I haven’t seen that many cameras at an event in a long time, but the D’Angora’s have become part of the fabric of Broadway and Off-Broadway with their tireless enthusiasm and fund-raising efforts during hard times for others and, in addition to their producing life, have taken on the Herculean task of running the West Bank Cafe and the David Rockwell redesigned showroom.
They’ve already begun booking the room and you can check out who’s playing in upcoming dates here.
Bryan Batt, André De Shields, Ariana Debose, Matt Doyle, Joe Iconis, Lorna Luft, Jack Malone, Andrea McArdle, JJ Niemann, Lauren Patten, Christine Pedi, Emma Pittman, Jelani Remy, Nina West, Lillias White and Chip Zien. Musical Direction was by Ben Rauhala and the room continually erupted as stories and songs showered the invited audience and Laurie Beechman was remembered. It was a very successful and soul satisfying evening and even Danny Whitman showed up, representing Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, to thank everyone for their support.
So, now that they are “officially” open and operational, go visit West Bank Cafe, so conveniently located, for a delicious meal and “come to the cabaret” and see some fantastic performers.
I hope these photos give you a sense of the combustive energy in the building, both upstairs and downstairs, last night…
Tom D’Angora
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