Production of “Cats” and India films polling on Monday Morning Diary (March 21)

 

by Sam Juliano

Spring is being ushered in with excellent weather in the Metropolitan region.  Meanwhile the world remains in the grip of barbarism in the Ukraine, an unconscionable affront to humanity that has many of us on daily vigilance.  Lucille and I express our deepest condolences to Bill Kamberger, our dear friend and brilliant editor of Paradise Atop the Hudson on the loss of his soulmate Guy Wolf, who passed this week.  Bill also tabulates our international film pollings. We met the charismatic, larger-than-life, positive energy-purveyor Guy in Manhattan last year and had an unforgettable time. Our heart is breaking for Bill. He was truly blessed with his classic relationship. R.I.P. Guy.

The Films of India polling, which has attracted limited participation has been extended, dure to Bill’s loss and the hop more people will cast ballots.

I just have not been able to get moving on Irish Jesus in Fairview, as so much has been going on, and I am preparing for the local library presentation and signing for Paradise on Wednesday, March 30th.  I must heed the encouraging words of my great friend and muse Valerie Clark in getting back in the saddle!

Cats at State Theater in New Brunswick!

Lucille and I attended a Broadway-level production of the iconic stage musical Cats Saturday night at the State Theater in New Brunswick, where our extraordinarily-talented nephew, Eric Lampmann was the solo flutist, tenor sax and clarinet player for a production that has been traveling around the country for over eight months. Once again we were reminded what a great score this show boasts, and no degree of “nose in the air” dismissal will ever convince me otherwise. Eric is a young man with quite a future ahead of him! (He is shown with Lucille and her sister, Elaine Lampmann, Eric’s mom).

Wishing everyone a fine week.