Happy Tuesday everyone! Can you believe summer is almost over? Where does the time go?!
First off, a huge thanks to my friends Paul, Dave, Vic, Kevin, Ian, David, Laura, Kaia, Pete, and CJ. Great times at the NEW "W" Hotel in Toluca Lake - always a pleasure! Hope you guys got home alright, and are busy settling into normal life! See you next time!
Second, why did I entitle this post, "The Great White Way"? Well, on Saturday, I was asked to photograph East West Player's One Night Only fundraiser, and the theme was BROADWAY. Showcasing the many Asian American actors/actresses that have graced that "great white way" in some of the most popular musicals ever written. Everything from "Wicked", to "Flower Drum Song", to "Miss Saigon", "Ragtime", etc. In some way or another, there has been an asian brother or sister on those casts, and Saturday night, some of them came back to their "roots" here in L.A. to share with the audience their immense talents. What a night! For a solid 90 minutes, the audience was captivated with stories about Broadway productions, how each actor got their start, their trials and tribulations, etc. Not only was it entertaining, but there was a bit of "schooling" being done as well with the stories being told. Wish you could have been there! If you were unable to attend, here are a few photos from that awesome evening. Enjoy!
Lastly, yesterday, Helen and I went to the Grammy Museum here at L.A. Live, by the Staples Center. We've been wanting to go for some time now, and we finally made some time to do it. Amongst their collections of Grammys and the artists who have won them, they had memorabilia, history lessons, music set ups, and much more for a really cool time! You could play drums to Bob Marley, or even "strum" a guitar to some rock music! Everything to unleash your inner rock star!
My favorite, (here it comes) was the Michael Jackson exhibit, highlighting some of his most memorable costumes and outfits over the years, as well as handwritten lyrics and music. Although photography wasn't allowed, somehow or another, these photos ended up on my iPhone (Hmmm, wonder how those got there?!)...
Looks like a plain old suit doesn't it? This was the suit MJ wore on the cover of "Thriller" (pictured behind suit).
Any of those jackets, costumes, look familiar? I think so!
Mike sure was the showman. Check out the intricately decorated jackets. Long live the king!
First off, a huge thanks to my friends Paul, Dave, Vic, Kevin, Ian, David, Laura, Kaia, Pete, and CJ. Great times at the NEW "W" Hotel in Toluca Lake - always a pleasure! Hope you guys got home alright, and are busy settling into normal life! See you next time!
Second, why did I entitle this post, "The Great White Way"? Well, on Saturday, I was asked to photograph East West Player's One Night Only fundraiser, and the theme was BROADWAY. Showcasing the many Asian American actors/actresses that have graced that "great white way" in some of the most popular musicals ever written. Everything from "Wicked", to "Flower Drum Song", to "Miss Saigon", "Ragtime", etc. In some way or another, there has been an asian brother or sister on those casts, and Saturday night, some of them came back to their "roots" here in L.A. to share with the audience their immense talents. What a night! For a solid 90 minutes, the audience was captivated with stories about Broadway productions, how each actor got their start, their trials and tribulations, etc. Not only was it entertaining, but there was a bit of "schooling" being done as well with the stories being told. Wish you could have been there! If you were unable to attend, here are a few photos from that awesome evening. Enjoy!
Broadway artists Marcus Choi, Sandra Allen and Mark Oka
Long legs of Broadway!
These two, (L-R) Alvin Ing and Sab Shimono are LEGENDS on both stage and screen.
These three (L-R) Alvin Ing, Gedde Watanabe, and Telly Leung have all been in "Pacific Overtures" and sang one of the signature songs from it.
Another Broadway veteran, Jodi Long.
Merle Dandridge.
Spectacular night! And for a great cause like East West Players! If you love theater and the arts, then definitely support the terrific work being done there. 
Long legs of Broadway!
These two, (L-R) Alvin Ing and Sab Shimono are LEGENDS on both stage and screen. 
These three (L-R) Alvin Ing, Gedde Watanabe, and Telly Leung have all been in "Pacific Overtures" and sang one of the signature songs from it. 
Another Broadway veteran, Jodi Long.
Merle Dandridge.Lastly, yesterday, Helen and I went to the Grammy Museum here at L.A. Live, by the Staples Center. We've been wanting to go for some time now, and we finally made some time to do it. Amongst their collections of Grammys and the artists who have won them, they had memorabilia, history lessons, music set ups, and much more for a really cool time! You could play drums to Bob Marley, or even "strum" a guitar to some rock music! Everything to unleash your inner rock star!
My favorite, (here it comes) was the Michael Jackson exhibit, highlighting some of his most memorable costumes and outfits over the years, as well as handwritten lyrics and music. Although photography wasn't allowed, somehow or another, these photos ended up on my iPhone (Hmmm, wonder how those got there?!)...
Looks like a plain old suit doesn't it? This was the suit MJ wore on the cover of "Thriller" (pictured behind suit).
Any of those jackets, costumes, look familiar? I think so!
Mike sure was the showman. Check out the intricately decorated jackets. Long live the king!Thanks for visiting. And if you're an MJ fan, let me know! If I get enough replies, I'll post my MJ autograph! Woo hoo!!!
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