Last updated on June 25th, 2018
Pinch me, please. Bebe Neuwirth is coming to my house on June 23. She’ll give an intimate performance in the music room to benefit PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support). You see, Bebe is not only an amazing actress (“Cheers,” “Frasier,” “The Good Wife,” “Madame Secretary,” etc., etc.) and singer (she played Velma Kelly in the Broadway revival of “Chicago”) — she’s an animal advocate, too! How this event unfolded:
My friend Doug Cohen is the founder of PAWS. Doug’s husband, Barry Brown, is a Broadway musical producer. Together, Doug and Barry worked tirelessly for years to put together a fundraiser to support PAWS’ important mission: Provide task, financial, and informational assistance to pet owners living with HIV/AIDS to ensure that they are not separated from their animal companions when they need each other the most.
When Doug and Barry asked me if I’d be willing to make this house and my piano available for the event, I immediately said “Yes.” Organizations that help people and pets are the kinds of organizations that Mr. Fox and I regularly contribute to.
Live in New York’s Hudson Valley? Wanna meet and hear two-time Tony- and Emmy-Award winner Bebe Neuwirth? Then by all means contact PAWS via the Damien Center by clicking here.
Now please excuse me, because I have two important jobs to accomplish. First, I have to call the piano tuner. Then I must dust the music room!
xKevin
Delores says
How exciting for you and the Silver Fox – and for such a wonderful cause -wish I lived closer-
gail says
It’s a wonderful life!
Carolyn Yost says
Thank of giving your home and time to such a worthy cause.
Patricia Cremens says
Wonderful news. A great cause. Thank you for opening your home for this event.
Janis says
Wow. Wish I lived up north! What a wonderful event with a talented actress, great cause, beautiful home and a charming host. Sounds perfect.
KimH says
How very cool!! Moving on up in the world, you and Mr. Fox. You deserve every happiness. Lots of blessings!
Growing my own says
What an experience to add to the story of your home!
Rosie S says
LOVE her, and love the cause. Have a wonderful event….how fun!
John says
Cool! Such a fan of Bebe’s!
Beverly, zone 6, eastern PA says
Take lots of photos!!!
This will be a banner day for your house and garden.
Mary says
Kevin, this sounds wonderful! In a year and a half, our granddaughter will be attending RPI in Troy, and we’ll be out there now and then to watch her hockey games. I see you’re nearby, or somewhat nearby. Looking forward to meeting you and the Silver Fox someday.
JonBeattie says
How wonderful! Cant wait to see the pics!!
Lynda says
Such an honour! I loved the show Frasier….so funny and I love animals and birds – God’s creations. Hope you have a memorable, happy time with Bebe et al. God bless.
lise says
wonderful that you have someone in your house to do a fundraiser, and what a nice woman. Thank you for opening your doors , you and Mr. Fox will enjoy it immensely and so will many other people!
Linda Karosic says
🙂 🙂 <3 <3 🙂
Mary v says
Wow, that will be wonderful, please photos.
patrice says
Wonderful cause, you’re a treasure to open your beautiful home to this event. I’ve followed talented Bebe’s career for many years. I, too, am looking forward to the photos.
Linda Karosic says
🙂 🙂 <3 <3 🙂
Sunni says
How exciting! It will be difficult not to get in a tizzy with house and food prep for such an event. Or maybe I’m projecting how I would respond. Nevertheless, keep it cool and enjoy. What are you wearing? Is it to be casual? What are you serving or will the event be catered? I bet you would like to come up with some wonderfully perfect dish/dessert for the group. Will your four leggeds be able to attend too? Any projection on the number of attendees?
Cathy says
What a splendid setting for a worthy cause. I know you will have everything well in hand and that much money will be raised for a worthy cause. Can’t wait to see the photos and hear all about it! Hope you share in a newsletter 🙂
Sandy Martinez says
OH, HOW WONDERFUL!!
Break a leg, Kev! You are the Hostess with the Mostest!
I too, with my girlfriends have supported PAWS with a show!
We bellydanced for one of their fundraisers (a couple times). It’s a lot of fun and so inspiring.
What will you serve besides champagne?!
I look forward to hearing all the details!!
Yours truly,
Sandy
Sherry Pace says
What a wonderful event that will be. It is so generous of you to open your home for the fund-raiser. I know it will be a huge success. Too bad we don’t live close enough to attend 🙁 Please post pictures and perhaps a link where folks who can’t attend can still donate a little something. I too want to know what you will be serving? Champagne or some exotic cocktail?
Cathy M says
OMG!
If this was me Bebe was coming to visit, the FIRST thing on MY would be having a nervous breakdown. Then cleaning like my house has never been cleaned before! 🙂
How wonderful for you and Mr. Fox and what a great cause!
Have a wonderful time!!!
tammie says
What a generous offer, Kevin. I work with rescue and know how important it is to have such wonderful supporters. The best of luck to PAWS and blessings to you for what you are doing.