One Sabella on stage and one in the house. David's famous brother, Ernie Sabella, was on-hand to lend support as well as to just plain have a great time. (here he is pictured with Richard Skipper) Photo

From: Photo Flash: John Kander Celebrated By Richard Skipper And Company at the Laurie Beechman Theatre

John Kander's NYC birthday bash started with a heartfelt speech by Chita Rivera shown via video at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in Times Square. Richard Skipper Celebrated the legendary composer and surviving half of Kander & Ebb, the great masters that brought us a canon of fine musical works that include Cabaret, Chicago, Steel Pier, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, and Woman of the Year among others.