Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Congratulations, Neva!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


                                  Early in 2017, David and I went to a service at  The  Actors' Temple in Manhattan, where I  met one of its members, and a favorite performer of mine, Musical Theater Legend, Neva Small.  She was as charming and gracious as I could  have imagined.

                                    Later that year, on the evening of  June 14, David  and I  were at Feinstein's 54  Below,  where  Neva was hosting and narrating a concert version of  the show that made her a legend--1967's "Henry, Sweet Henry."

                                    I  still  recall that evening, and how wonderful it was to hear people sing that  score  live--my only chance, thus far.

                                     I  bought with me my  copy of the  Original Cast Album, with the show's  poster on the cover.  After the performance,  I gave  it  to  Neva,  asking her to sign it,which  she  graciously  did.  The album is now framed, and hangs on the wall, in the foyer of our apartment.

                                       When I met Neva in the temple,  we learned her daughter,  Barbara Fetig, was getting married that next week.

                                         Well, guess what, darlings???????????????

                                          Four years later, Neva is  now  a grandmother!  Barbara and  her  husband, Patrick  Cline, (no relation to Patsy, or  is he?) recently had a baby girl,  Neva's granddaugher, whose name  is  Ellie.

                                             Welcome to  the world, Ellie, and  congratulations,  Neva!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                               You are still  a  legend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                    
 









4 comments:

  1. Congratulations indeed.
    What a fortunate child. She will have a wonderful grandmother!

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  2. Victoria,
    Indeed, she will. And perhaps
    will inherit her artistry!

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  3. I'm sorry, but why does every web photo of Neva make her resemble Rhea Perlman's slightly more attractive sister? Not a great look on anybody, talented as they may be.

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  4. Sweetheart,
    Maybe it is the hair style.
    Honestly, I never thought of Rhea
    when I see Neva.
    I have met her at the Actos Temple,
    through Daivd, and she is lovely
    and gracious!!!!!!!!!!!

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