SHOWS
CABARET, at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway, 2024
PARADE was a show that continues to have a tremendous impact on me. I was thrilled to be part of the Producing team of PARADE as it was one of the most incredibly moving and heartwarming love stories, set against a sinister backdrop of ungodly evil. The “Amazing Talents” of Alfred Uhry, Jason Robert Brown, and Michael Arden were fully realized on the stage!!!
The difficulties Lucille and Leo Frank faced, brought them together and truly made them stronger as a couple. Micaela Diamond and Ben Platt brought them to life in such an extraordinary way. The entire cast and crew were just superb. I’ve been listening to the cast album since the show closed and it has kept the story alive for me.
My association with PARADE has inspired me to get involved with other shows of that genre. The latest one being FAREWELL MISTER HAFFMANN, which opened at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath, UK, to wonderful reviews, and ran through September 23, 2023. The plan would then be to go to London’s West End, or tour and then possibly go to the US.
On Stage at the Tony’s as PARADE just won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical 2022-2023, the excitement was palpable.
..Left: A Collage of PARADE’s Family and Friends at the Exciting Tony Awards Night Celebration.
The WHO’S TOMMY, on Broadway, 2024
Right: A Collage of The Who’s TOMMY Family and Friends at the show’s opening night and party.
Clockwise – from top: The incredible Creative Team that helped make PARADE a huge success: Michael Arden, Director, Alfred Uhry, Book Writer and Jason Robert Brown, Music & Lyrics.
…Right, Micaela Diamond & Ben Platt, (Lucille & Leo Frank), having fun on the Red Carpet Opening Night of PARADE.
… And Yours Truly, Merrie L. Davis in front of PARADE’s Marquee at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre on the opening night. So proud to be part of the Producing team that helped bring PARADE and its important message to Broadway.
Top: Red Carpet Ready…at The Who’s TOMMY opening… Joining me, Robin Gorman Newman and Barbara Gallay
Right: A Collage of The Who’s TOMMY Family and Friends at the show’s opening night and party.
Clockwise – from top: Yours Truly with, Ali Louis Bourzgui, ألف شكر @ali.louis, who has taken on the role of TOMMY and is doing an excellent job of making it his own. As Des McAnuff, I#desmcanuff, the director was quoted as saying. during a TV interview with Ali, “he is wise beyond his years”..and he is only 24.
