06/18/08

Hello Everybody!

First of all, thank you so much for the congratulatory notes and emails. Robbie has been keeping me updated and I am so moved by all your kind words. I think I am still in shock from Sunday. I wish I could describe accurately the surprise and joy I felt when they called my name. It was a moment I had dreamed about since I can remember but never fully believed would happen. To look out into that HUGE house and see my husband beaming back at me and my incredible (and 90 year old) director on his feet clapping with his hands over his head is a moment I will never forget as long as I live.

Last night (Tuesday) at the show we had SUCH an amazing audience. I am embarrassed to say that when I came out and heard their incredible entrance applause I could not help but cry! I was trying so hard not to but I was simply overwhelmed by the love they were sending us. You could literally feel it rolling on to the stage. Anyway, many thanks to all of you who make live theater possible. This artistic endeavor more than any other (in my opinion) relies on the connection between the audience and the performers and there would be no performers, no show, no Tony awards without YOU!

Many Blessings and many thanks,
Laura

ps...I didn't write an acceptance speech and am sad to say in my flurry of emotion I failed to thank my dear friend Robbie. Thank you Robbie and please forgive me for the egregious error!!