No Strings, music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers, book by Samuel Taylor, is the second production of J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company at Theatre Row. A talented 14 member cast was directed and choreographed expertly by Deidre Goodwin. A novelist played by Cameron Bond meets a model played by Keyonna Knight (both in photo below) in Paris, and they fall in love. Unfortunately, it does not have a happy ending, as they part with no strings attached, Richard Rodgers wrote the music and lyrics alone for the first time, and they are lovely. The Sweetest Sounds is a beautiful song which we hear at the beginning and the end of the musical. It will stay in your mind as you return home. Among the attractive cast, I photographed all the female cast members, including Anne Otto and Heather Klobukowski ( photo below) at the opening night party at Sardi's. It was a delightful evening.

 

I attended a press luncheon at Coco Pazzo, 160 Prince St. for Michael Urie and Drew Droege ( photo below). Michael is producing Happy Birthday Doug at The Soho Playhouse starring Drew. It was a delightful lunch, and the food was delicious. Among the guests were Michael Musto and David Noh.