Lucia Spina from the original cast of Kinky Boots shared some stories and then two compelling 'story songs. 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.