So did anyone else read this article in the NY Post??? Who can tell me what is wrong with it??? It makes me wonder if Deborah Orin does any research before writing an article....
B'WAY TO LIGHT UP W. GALA
By DEBORAH ORIN Bureau Chief
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January 13, 2005 -- WASHINGTON — President Bush's inauguration is going Broadway — with the gorgeous voice of Tony-winner Kristen Chenoweth, plus the tap-tap-tapping of the Radio City Rockettes.
Chenoweth, who won a Tony as Glinda the Good Witch in "Wicked," is a special favorite of Bush and wife Laura. "They just love her singing," said inaugural-gala organizer Cynthia Grubb.
Chenoweth will sing a Diane Warren song from her new "Borrowed Angels" album "as a tribute to all of those at home and abroad who have so tragically lost their lives," said her agent, Jill Fritzo, who declined to say if the star is a Bush backer.
The organizers say performers aren't required to be Republicans, and they've gone for an eclectic mix of soul, rock and Latin music stars, as well as a few sports celebs like NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Contrary to some reports, raunchy Kid Rock, who has split with ex-"Baywatch" babe Pamela Anderson and dates a porn star, won't be headlining a youth concert organized by the president's daughter Barbara Bush.
The Bush inaugural committee says Kid Rock — a Bush backer against Democrat John Kerry — was never booked to perform, although conservative groups were up in arms about the possibility.
Kid Rock's agent didn't return calls.
The youth concert, next Tuesday, will feature "American Idol" winner and soul singer Ruben Studdard, plus the previously announced JoJo, Hilary Duff and 3 Doors Down, and ex-Giants football player Jason Sehorn.
Chenoweth and the Rockettes — who were a hit when they danced at Bush's 2001 gala — will star next Wednesday at inaugural-eve festivities.
So will the classic R&B group the Temptations, rockers Boxkar, country singers Kenny Chesney and the Gatlin Brothers, actor Gary Sinise and racer Earnhardt — beloved by the "NASCAR dads" who were seen as a key to the 2004 race.
A salute to the military on Tuesday will star actor Kelsey Grammer, 2004 Miss USA Shandi Finnessey, Latin singer Gloria Estefan, soul singer Bebe Winans and country artist John Michael Montgomery singing "Letters from Home."
New Yorkers coming to next Thursday's inaugural ball — they're organized by region — will get to dance to the music of the Pat Dorn Orchestra and the Texas band Doppleganger.
The ball catering to homestaters from Bush's Texas get the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Beatlemania, Dance Express and Tyrone Super-T.
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
