The lawn mowers have begun cutting and the lawn is almost presentable. The bald spots are filling in with whatever. Having everything the same height makes it all look better.
I have been attacking the bamboo, to get rid of broken and dead stalks and to keep it in its designated sites where it screens the neighbors. It is a very aggressive invader and left alone would take over the yard and the world.
New blooms: clematis, purple rhododendron, sweet woodruff, May apple, Japanese snowbell.
This azalea was always struggling under a big Japanese maple that is now dying, but with access to light, the azalea is thriving.
Double-file viburnum has large outer petals to attract pollinators to the small flowers in the middle where the pollination occurs.
Rhododendron, one of the most dramatic.
Chestnut, individual flower from the cluster. Most of the trees have white flowers.
Clematis opening up.
Last night we saw Shuffle Along at the Music Box. The current show tells the story of the original show from 1921. It was a break-through event in several ways. It was an all black production, from creation and choreography to cast and direction, and ran for over 500 performances—a long run in those days.
It was the first show to use jazz music on Broadway, introduced some standards, and launched the careers of several black stars including Josephine Baker and Paul Robeson. The current show also follows the later careers of the principles and performers. The current show is filled with current stars, including Audra McDonald, one of my favs.
Theatre line up on 45th Street.
Shuffle Along Marquee.
Contemporary blurbs, check out the prices for seats.
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