PARTY LINES : ALEXANDER LIVES UP TO HIS `PROMISES'.Byline: Barbara De Witt De Witt, uninc. town (1990 pop. 8,244), Onondaga co., central N.Y., a residential suburb of Syracuse. Daily News Fashion Editor ``Promises, Promises'' opened Thursday at the UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX Freud Playhouse with an all-star audience who gave a standing ovation for the Reprise re·prise n. 1. Music a. A repetition of a phrase or verse. b. A return to an original theme. 2. A recurrence or resumption of an action. tr.v. ! production of Neil Simon's musical from the '60s. For those who only know Jason Alexander as the schleppy character in TV's ``Seinfeld,'' take note. Alexander has a whole lot more talent that's evident in his song-and-dance role in ``Promises, Promises.'' But it was no surprise to the show-biz folks in attendance, including friends Tyne Daly Tyne Daly (born Ellen Tyne Daly on February 21, 1946 in Madison, Wisconsin) is an Emmy Award and Tony Award-winning American stage and screen actress. Personal life Daly was born into a creative family; she is the daughter of actor James Daly. , Sarah Jessica Parker, costume designer Bob Mackie Robert Gordon Mackie (b. March 24, 1940 in Monterey Park, California) is an American fashion designer, best known for his costumes for Cher and for The Carol Burnett Show. Mackie is also known for his exclusive designs of dress for high-priced Barbie dolls. , Dana Delany, Bea Arthur, Joan Van Ark Joan Van Ark (born June 16, 1943) is an American actress. She is known for playing Larry Hagman's sister-in-law Valene Clements Ewing beginning on Dallas and then on the spin-off series, Knots Landing, as Michele Lee's best friend and neighbor. , ``Lost in America'' star Julie Haggerty, Jack Carter (you knew him from ``The Ed Sullivan Show'') and Leila Kenzle from ``Mad About You.'' After the show, they stuck around for a wine and cheese party, schmoozing with cast members and Premiere! folks, who included artistic director Marcia Seligson, show director Stuart Ross, president Claire Rothman and board member Bob Klein, all of Los Angeles. More music magic was heard at the Cabrillo Music Theatre where Kevin Parcher of Camarillo was honored with the theater's Stagelighter Award for his musical contributions to the Ventura County community. Recognized for his spirit, assistance and support, Parcher has served as assistant musical director for several seasons and directed more than 50 local productions. For information on the theater group's new season, which opens with ``South Pacific'' at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza is a performing arts and administrative center located in Thousand Oaks, California. It was built in 1994 on the former site of "Jungleland" at a cost of $63.8 million. , call (805) 497-8613. Women with a few good deeds under their belt will be honored Sept. 20 at the second annual Victorian Tea and Woman of the Year Awards, but let's hear it for the nominees. The Zonta Club of Burbank has selected Linda Wolf, Sydney Heins, Cele Burke, Libby Nardo, Marsha Ramos, Carole Toffel, Goldie Bemel, Cherie Sprosty, Terry Campbell, Marva Murphy, Marissa Rosoff, Arne Pearson and Betty Trempe for their ``moral fiber, volunteerism and commitment to the Burbank community,'' said awards chairwoman Cheri Combs. For tickets, call (818) 846-2330. Across town at the Playboy Mansion in Holby Hills, Playboy magazine publisher Hugh Hefner opened the gates to his famous mansion last week to welcome September Playmate Nikke Schieler into bunnyland. It was a splashy splash·y adj. splash·i·er, splash·i·est 1. Making or likely to make splashes. 2. Covered with splashes of color. 3. Showy; ostentatious. See Synonyms at showy. soiree soi·ree also soi·rée n. An evening party or reception. [French soirée, from Old French seree, from seir, evening, from Latin with plenty of guests - including several past Playmates - arriving in flashy cars. For the most part, it was a tame evening. Even Hefner acknowledged that back in the days when he was a single man, the parties were more raucous. But this is the play-it-safe '90s, and it was exciting just to be there and stroll the parklike grounds, look at the peacocks on the loose and nosh on lamb, sausage, shrimp, chicken and mini egg rolls. Among the guests were Schieler's family, including her husband Ian Ziering, who stars in Aaron Spelling's popular TV series, ``Beverly Hills, 90210,'' as well as Bill Maher, Jared Leto, Grant Show, Jerry Buss and Joe E. Tata Joe E. Tata (born September 13, 1936) is an American television actor. Perhaps best known for his recurring role (1990 to 2000) as Nat, the owner and operator of the Peach Pit diner, in the TV Series Beverly Hills, 90210. . CAPTION(S): 4 Photos Photo: (1) Fashion maven Mr. Blackwell, center, received the Norm Crosby Goodwill Ambassador Award from Norm Crosby, left, and Florence Henderson at the City of Hope National Medical Center City of Hope is one of 39 NCI-designated Cancer Centers and is located in the city of Duarte, California. City of Hope comprises an ambulatory and in-patient cancer treatment center as well as a biomedical research facility known as the Beckman Research Institute and the City of Hope gala. The cancer research benefit held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel raised more than $65.8 million. (2) Joining in the applause for former President George Bush at the 84th anniversary of the City of Hope National Medical Center gala are chairman Gil Schwartzberg and wife Debbie, left, and City of Hope president Charles Balch and wife Carol. In the background is former City of Hope president Ben Horowitz. More than 400 City of Hope chapters from 209 cities across the country attended the black-tie event. Lee Salem/Daily News (3) Schmoozing at the Playboy mansion are ``Beverly Hills, 90210'' star Ian Ziering, left, Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner and September Playmate Nikki Schieler. Myung J. Chun/Daily News (4) Alvaro and Marta Villa of Chatsworth, left, chat with Colombian Consul-General Carlos Bernal and Alicia Clark at the Hispanics for L.A. Opera reception. The opera season officially opens Sept. 3 with Umberto Giordano's classic ``Fedora'' featuring soprano Marian Ewing and Placido Domingo. For tickets, call (213) 365-3500. Lee Salem/Daily News |
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