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A grand Broadway evening

- Johnny Litton -

November 21, 2010 | 12:00am

“Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you only spend it once.”

— Lillian Dickson

It was a glittery gathering filled with the captivating tunes from world-renowned Broadway musical classics as the Friends for the Cultural Concerns of the Philippines (FCCP) recently held its annual ball with the theme “Smash Hits of Broadway with Friends” at the Makati Shangri-La. Led by its president Beth Cristobal, director and overall chairman, the tireless and endearing Mabel Abaño, chairperson Yoli Ayson and co-chairpersons Marissa Fenton, Thelma Gana and Baby Ortiz with your columnist and the lovely Pam Ayson as hosts, the affair was a huge success with the enchanting musical numbers and heart-warming messages. Guests were transported to the theatrical streets of Broadway in New York as Cocoy and Denise Laurel, as well as D’Angelos and some FCCP members performed songs such as On My Own from the musical Les Miserables, Some Enchanted Evening from the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic South Pacific and The Impossible Dream from the hit Man From La Mancha among many others. An unending evening of dancing and merry-making made the fascinating event one memorable chapter in FCCP’s 31 years of existence through the help of the generous sponsors philanthropist Imelda Cojuangco, Lorna Laurel, Esther Vibal, Skylove Recreation House, Bayantel and Infinity Insurance. Happy anniversary to FCCP and congratulations to the people behind this magnificent celebration! May you continue to nurture and develop the talents of our future artists! Cheers!

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Raffy Abello and Pops del Rosario.

Advance birthday greetings to Titania Wine president Tita Trillo and Sari Cojuangco, Nov. 22; Rose Orbigo and Felipe Salvosa II, Nov. 24; Sharon Azanza and Basil Ong, Nov. 25; Belinda Litton and Antonio Cojuangco, Nov. 26; STAR president and CEO Miguel Belmonte and Guatemala Consul Mellie Ablaza, Nov. 27.