Photo Coverage: LOVE, LOSS & WHAT I WORE Opening Party

By: Oct. 02, 2009
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LOVE, LOSS and WHAT I WORE, an intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, is making its world premiere for a 12-week run at New York's Westside Theatre. The play celebrated its official Opening Night yesterday evening, Thursday, October 1st and BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there!

The rotating cast includes Mary BirdsongCapathia JenkinsLisa JoyceJane Lynch and Natasha Lyonne, Samantha Bee, Tyne DalyKatie Finneran,Natasha Lyonne and Rosie O'Donnell. The second cast (October 21 - November 15) includes Mary BirdsongTyne DalyLisa JoyceJane Lynch and Mary Louise Wilson. The November 18 - December 13 cast includes Kristin ChenowethLucy DeVitoCapathia JenkinsRhea Perlmanand Rita Wilson.

LOVE, LOSS, and WHAT I WORE, a collection of vignettes and monologues directed by Karen Carpenter, is based on the best-selling book by Ilene Beckerman, as well as on the recollections of the Ephrons' friends. Like the popular book, Love, Loss, And What I Wore uses clothing and accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and often poignant stories that all women can relate to.

The complete design team for LOVE, LOSS, and WHAT I WORE includes Jo Winiarski (Scenic Design), Jessica Jahn (Costume Design), Jeff Croiter (Lighting Design), Walter Trarbach(Sound Design) and Maria Verel (Make-Up Design).

A portion of the production's proceeds will benefit Dress for Success, a charity that provides work clothing and job support for low-income women. Audience members will be invited to donate their gently-used purses and other accessories in the theatre lobby.

Tickets ($75.00) are now available via Telecharge.com (212-239-6200) and in-person at TheWestside Theatre Box Office (407 West 43rd Street). www.LoveLossOnStage.com

Photos by Linda Lenzi

Photo Coverage: LOVE, LOSS & WHAT I WORE Opening Party
Rosie O'Donnell

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Playwright Nora Ephron, Rosie O'Donnell and Playwright Delia Ephron

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Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron

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Tyne Daly

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Tyne Daly and Producer Daryl Roth

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Tyne Daly and Daryl Roth

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Martin Short and Nancy Short

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Martin Short and Nancy Short

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Delia Ephron, Nora Ephron and Daryl Roth

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Chelsea O'Donnell, Rosie O'Donnell, Parker O'Donnell and family friend Sophie

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Chelsea O'Donnell, Rosie O'Donnell, Parker O'Donnell and family friend Sophie

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Author Ilene Beckerman

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Natasha Lyonne

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Natasha Lyonne

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Rosie O'Donnell and Natasha Lyonne

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Samantha Bee

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Samantha Bee

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Author Geralyn Lucas

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Geralyn Lucas

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Katie Finneran

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John Barrett and Katie Finneran

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Katie Finneran and Geralyn Lucas

Photo Coverage: LOVE, LOSS & WHAT I WORE Opening Party
Katie Finneran, Tyne Daly, Samantha Bee, Rosie O'Donnell and Natasha Lyonne

Photo Coverage: LOVE, LOSS & WHAT I WORE Opening Party
Katie Finneran, Tyne Daly, Samantha Bee, Rosie O'Donnell and Natasha Lyonne

Photo Coverage: LOVE, LOSS & WHAT I WORE Opening Party
Katie Finneran, Tyne Daly, Samantha Bee, Rosie O'Donnell and Natasha Lyonne

Photo Coverage: LOVE, LOSS & WHAT I WORE Opening Party
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