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Photo Flash: Richard Skipper Celebrates Carol Channing's 97th Birthday at the Laurie Beechman Theater

By: Feb. 05, 2018
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A grand time was had by all when Richard Skipper celebrated Carol Channing's 97th Birthday. The Laurie Beechman Theater (Kenny Bell, Producing Artistic Director) and Russ Woolley presented the prince of live entertainment along with a cavalcade of stars equipped with brilliant songs and enchanting stories of Broadway and the woman of the hour, Carol Channing.

The show featured Christine Pedi, Diane J. Findlay, Wendy Scherl, K.T. Sullivan, and the venerable Lee Roy Reams. Richard Skipper Celebrates LEGENDS like no other! Now get ready to celebrate the celebrator! Sunday, February 11 starting at 1:00 p.m. (doors open at 12:15 p.m.), at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, Russ Woolley will present HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RICHARD! A BIRTHDAY BASH HONORING Richard Skipper. Richard has no idea of the line-up, so this will be his own THIS IS YOUR LIFE.

An all-star lineup of guest artists praise, reminisce, and just plain chat with Richard. The Laurie Beechman Theater is located at 407 West 42nd Street (lower level of the WEST BANK CAFE). Online reservations a must at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/1023767

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The stars came out for Carol thanks to Richard! (photos provided by Jay Michaels Arts & Entertainment)

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Richard Skipper

Photo Flash: Richard Skipper Celebrates Carol Channing's 97th Birthday at the Laurie Beechman Theater  Image
Christine Pedi

Photo Flash: Richard Skipper Celebrates Carol Channing's 97th Birthday at the Laurie Beechman Theater  Image
Diane Findlay

Photo Flash: Richard Skipper Celebrates Carol Channing's 97th Birthday at the Laurie Beechman Theater  Image
Wendy Scherl

Photo Flash: Richard Skipper Celebrates Carol Channing's 97th Birthday at the Laurie Beechman Theater  Image
Lee Roy Reams, Richard Skipper, and K.T. Sullivan.

Photo Flash: Richard Skipper Celebrates Carol Channing's 97th Birthday at the Laurie Beechman Theater  Image



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