The memorial service for long time Chelsea Hotel resident Arnold Weinstein (6/10/27 – 9/4/05) has concluded. This is a quick snapshot of the program.
Bob Dishy and Peter Stadlen — "The Wind in the Willows"
Alice Playten and Scott Griffin
"The Wake Up Song" from Schlemiel The First
Robert Brustein — Spoke of his and Arnold’s time together at Yale.
Mary Testa and Laurence Rosenthal
"Central Park Goodbye" from The Party
Charles Prince — Spoke of the spiritual bond he and Arnold shared.
Estelle Parsons, Andre de Shields and William Bolcom
"I’ve Got a Lot of Lawn to Mow" from A Wedding
John Guare — Was Arnold the Last Bohemian?
William Bolcom and Joan Morris
"I’ll Be By" from Casino Paradise
"Bright Red Singing" from The Party
"George" from Cabaret Songs
Bob Dishy and Peter Stadlen — Red Eye of Love
"Don’t you see, Wilmer, life isn’t everything." (Exit) Red Eye of Love, Grove Press, 1962
William Bolcom played as those who had gathered to pay tribute to Arnold left the Walter Kerr. In attendance:
Many Hotel Chelsea Dwellers
Our esteemed proprietor, Stanley Bard
Editor, The Nation, Victor Navasky
Writer, Sparkle Hayter
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