I'm Kind of A Big Deal. . . in Japan

So, remember how I told all ya'll about a show I put together in New York. Well, I never got around to posting the videos. . . til now.

So, for your enjoyment, here are a few of my faves.
It was such an amazing time, and I am so grateful to my talented sista's for doing this with me!
(Christine Dwyer, Lara Janine & my ru-bu-fu Jen Talton)
And none of this would have happened without the incomparable Katie Thompson, who astonishes me every day (did I mention last week she performed at the White House for the First Lady and the New Cabinet? Yeah, I know her!)
Oh, and of course I must shout out to Barbara Anselmi who stepped in to play for half our show the night before the concert!!! Thank you Thank you!
So, without further adieu. . .

Our opening Number, was an idea in my head that was genius-ly brought to life by Katie and the girls. . .


Here's my emotional moment. . . a pop cover written by Marie Digby, it's "Miss Invisible:


Lara and I both played Elphaba in Wicked in Japan. So, we decided to battle it out to discover who is "The Best Elphaba Ever."


We decided to pay tribute to the iconic and life altering music of En Vogue. . . of course in our signature style!

I wasn't going to post this because I'm a perfectionist, but this one's for Erin. It's a little song for my family's new settlement in the Pacific Northwest. I may not drink it, but it sure is funny.
Here's Starbucks, by Michael Mahler:

Closing out the show, we had to give it up for our genius musical director KT!
So, here with one of her original songs is "I Will. . . (Kick Your A**)"
Disclaimer: This song has minor profanities that may not be suitable for all audiences. . . ie to my nieces and nephews, stop watching now ;)

We're Kind of A Big Deal. . . In Japan

The time has come!!! As many of you know, I have been working on this cabaret for the past few months, and now we are ready to rip of the band-aid and see what we've got. . .
But with the Talent involved on this, it's sure to be genius! Katie Thompson musically directing, my fellow Elphaba Lara Janine, my roommate and Rent star Jen Talton, and her tour mate Christine Dwyer. If you're in New York on March 2nd, you absolutely must come to the Laurie Beechman Theatre at 9:30pm and watch us throw down!!! Hope to see you all there!


Thanks to Peter Chen for his photography skilz!!

My Amazing Grandparents

My Grandparents having been coming to New York for Christmas for the last 10 years. This year was no exception, and while they were in town, I got spoiled silly! We went out to amazing restaurants, did a little shopping, and spent lots of quality time together. I have been so grateful to get to know them over these last few years, and I look forward to the years to come!

With my adorable Grandpa, Bob!


My stylish Granny Nikki! (The necklace I have on in the pic she made for me!)


Bob with Vernon who they've been friends with for over 40 years! He lives here in NY! These guys are so funny together!


I miss you guys already!

Lululemon Athletica

As most of you know, I work part time for an amazing company called Lululemon Athletica.
It's a yoga-inspired fitness wear company, but it's so much more than just a clothing store.
I love working for this company because it inspires me to do more with my life, even while just working part time. Through their goal coaching and mentoring, free group fitness classes anywhere (which means they pay for me to take dance, trapeze, yoga classes, etc.) zero tolerance "no gossip" policy, and amazing employees, I feel constantly motivated every time I step through those doors.

I was asked to take photos for this month's window display, and had the best time doing it. The idea morphed and changed several times in the process, but the basic idea was based on a quote from the New York Times.
"Whatever can be done, will be done. Will it be done by you or to you? Choose."
The photos feature every day heroes, an army of Lulu's marching out of the darkness and into the future and Lulu product featuring the phrase, "Breathe Deeply."
All that is juxtaposed against the "What" in the quote. The mannequins are covered in various derogatory terms. One man covered in words like "Ugly, Stupid, Fat," and a arrow with the work "Tiny" pointing down to a certain region. He is holding a sign saying "BE CONFIDENT." There is a couple featuring the words "Cheater, Liar, B****," holding a sign saying "BE HONEST." And another mannequin wrapped in red tape with words like, "Mortgage, Student Loans, New Car," holding a sign saying "BE RESPONSIBLE."
Below are shots of the completed project.
If you get a chance to head over to Lincoln Center, my work will be on display through all of January @ 64th and Broadway.














below with Brandon, one of my favorite Lulu's out in front of our finished window at 2am!