tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post5591670161337182685..comments2024-03-29T04:16:43.389-04:00Comments on Reggie Darling: Dinner and a Show at the Café CarlyleReggie Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04044215790585354363noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-39405163295228940142014-11-05T23:02:46.713-05:002014-11-05T23:02:46.713-05:00Help! I am going to Cafe Carlyle soon. My son has ...Help! I am going to Cafe Carlyle soon. My son has invited his father and I to experience a jazz show. I'm terrified we will dress inappropriately. Would you please tell me what exactly is appropriate dress for the evening? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-70815069260440551232012-01-25T16:15:06.978-05:002012-01-25T16:15:06.978-05:00It is great to read such a appreciative review of ...It is great to read such a appreciative review of Cafe Carlyle. It is my all time favorite hotel and Cafe. I've been going there since the age of "four" when my Father was a VP for Pan American. It is New York at its finest and they have worked hard to keep it that way. Woody allen plays jazz there Monday nights during the summer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-39420751687601107712010-10-23T13:42:24.011-04:002010-10-23T13:42:24.011-04:00Sounds like a heavenly place to spend an evening.Sounds like a heavenly place to spend an evening.SKY PRINCESShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754246852792388695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-86401200838682446352010-02-28T18:57:36.093-05:002010-02-28T18:57:36.093-05:00Hello P in Phoenix,
So glad you liked her show. T...Hello P in Phoenix,<br />So glad you liked her show. Tony Skrelja (the Cafe's manager) said that there is huge interest in Ms. Stritch's return engagement, so you are well-advised to book as soon as possible...<br />Thanks for letting me know that you liked Ms. Ebersole's show,<br />Rgds, ReggieReggie Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044215790585354363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-11458329660974826032010-02-28T16:46:24.351-05:002010-02-28T16:46:24.351-05:00As a follow up - Ms. Ebersole was a delight! Her ...As a follow up - Ms. Ebersole was a delight! Her Scottsdale show was nearly sold out, and the audience had a great time. <br /><br />Now we've heard Elaine Stritch is coming back for more of her Sondheim show at the Carlyle, and we're counting pennies to see if we can swing a trip...<br /><br />P in PhoenixAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-43122460917746690262010-02-17T23:57:42.053-05:002010-02-17T23:57:42.053-05:00Alas, the only time I made it to The Carlyle was o...Alas, the only time I made it to The Carlyle was on a trip to N.Y. to see the famous "Gates" in Central Park. Unfortunately my husband lost his battle with counting how many martinis he consumed. Needless to say the evening lost some luster but I will never forget that room!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-54494585623920960582010-02-16T00:15:01.606-05:002010-02-16T00:15:01.606-05:00LPC: In order to be mistaken for one of the Russia...LPC: In order to be mistaken for one of the Russians you'll need to be in head-to-toe Dolce & Gabbana denim with gold lame accents...and yes, the louche crowd was fun...rather too much fun, it turns out!<br /><br />Anon 8:24: the lobby is one of the best in town! Thanks. I hear that it was pretty spectacular when decorated by Dorothy Draper, too.<br /><br />Anon 12:04: Ms. Ebersole really is delightful, thanks for your comment.<br /><br />Lindaraxa: I saw the estimable Mr. Short at the Cafe Carlyle in the 1980s, so I am fast in your footsteps!<br /><br />P In Phoenix: Thanks, you are in for a treat when you see her in Scottsdale.<br /><br />Mrs. Marciano: Thanks for your comment. Do check out the Cafe Carlyle's offerings, they feature marvelous performers. I shall most definitely look in to the Dizzy Room at the Time Warner Center, a great suggestion. I have a funny story about an exchange between two patrons at the Met opera that I heard years ago that I am afraid isn't printable. I've been thinking about posting it, but haven't figured out how to do so and still remain a "civilized" blog...Reggie Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044215790585354363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-84272494977418692902010-02-15T20:40:48.621-05:002010-02-15T20:40:48.621-05:00I only wish we would have the time to see Christin...I only wish we would have the time to see Christine Ebersole this month at the Cafe Carlyle. My husband and I also enjoyed her so much in Grey Gardens. The Carlyle is a wonderful, intimate venue that makes for a wonderful evening out on the town. We enjoyed seeing Jane Monheit on our last visit there. Your post reminds me to stay on top of their schedule and plan another evening soon. <br /><br />Reggie, if you enjoy jazz, you might try Dizzy's Coca Cola Club at the top of the Time Warner building in Columbus Circle. The setting is magnificent and the line-up is always top-rated! <br /><br />We did have a Valentine date at the NYC ballet at Lincoln Center for Swan Lake, which was amazingly beautiful - the music, the costumes, those bodies! However, I did think of your "Theatuh..." post, as the woman seated next to my husband, rather than offering a hearty, "Bravo!" was hooting and hollering as though she was at a football game. It was a bit disconcerting, I must say! It just goes to show you, nowhere is safe these days!<br />Mrs. MarcianoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-2693743843782836632010-02-15T18:21:32.127-05:002010-02-15T18:21:32.127-05:00I'm so excited to read your review- we're ...I'm so excited to read your review- we're seeing her one-night-only performance of this same show in Scottsdale in a couple of weeks, as soon as she closes at the Carlyle.<br /><br />I only wish I had the chance to see her at Cafe Carlyle, the intimacy of that gorgeous little room makes you feel as if you're part of the show. <br /><br />P in PhoenixAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-55824441547246062252010-02-15T14:56:45.946-05:002010-02-15T14:56:45.946-05:00I'm afraid to mention I saw Bobby Short live a...I'm afraid to mention I saw Bobby Short live at the Carlyle in the late 70's lest I fall into the wrong category! S'Wonderful has to be my all time favorite of all his songs.lindaraxahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-32550609398288412142010-02-15T00:04:25.138-05:002010-02-15T00:04:25.138-05:00Regis gave Ms. Ebersole a rave review as well, on ...Regis gave Ms. Ebersole a rave review as well, on Regis and Kelly the following morning. She is a treasure and has only ever made it a wonderful and worthwhile evening for me, whenever I have seen her -- on Broadway, off Broadway, Cabarets, you name it, alothough lousy writing in some of her guest sitcom rolls have left me shaking my head. :) Thanks for the review, and the great photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-8385130521822961692010-02-14T20:24:29.956-05:002010-02-14T20:24:29.956-05:00I love the Carlyle. I worked on it's refurbish...I love the Carlyle. I worked on it's refurbishment. Wonderful lobby by Thierry Despont, too. Happily, it is one grand old institution in New York that has survived.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-79881658366486248442010-02-14T09:55:35.676-05:002010-02-14T09:55:35.676-05:00Wonderful. Especially the usual crowd at luxury ho...Wonderful. Especially the usual crowd at luxury hotels. I have to wonder into which category I fall. I will pretend to be Russian, next time. I can't help but rather like the sound of the louche crowd, however.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.com