The Perfect Night and The Perfect Bite

November 10, 1996
It was only appropriate for Barbra to hold the world premiere of her film, "The Mirror Has Two Faces" in New York. After all, she shot the film in the city, and her romantic depiction of New York became a character all its own. Having watched Barbra direct this film in Central Park and on the East and West sides of Manhattan, the invitation I received from Columbia-TriStar to attend the premiere was an unexpected pleasure. Here's my recollection of that magical night, and my first big-time movie premiere.
 

Screening at The Ziegfeld

Fans were screaming and flashbulbs were popping when Barbra showed up with James Brolin at the world premiere of "The Mirror Has Two Faces" at the Ziegfeld Theatre on West 54 Street in New York.

Barbra and Tristar Pictures were very generous in making premiere screening tickets and invitations to the post-premiere party available to fans.  For me, it seemed only a fitting finale to have been invited to the festivities.  After having had the privilege of personally watching Barbra work on this film for several months, the invitation to the premiere and the chance to party with cast and crew was the icing on the cake.
 

Party at Tavern on the Green

Following the screening, we headed by cab over to the fabulous after-party, held, appropriately, at Tavern on the Green, one of the many Central Park locations used in the film. Barbra showed up, too, about halfway through the evening and was the Toast of the Tavern.  The food was great.  The buffet table was called "The Perfect Bite."  Mountains of pink snowballs formed the centerpiece of the marvelous desert spread.

It was a perfect evening all around.  The screening was a treat.  Partying with the guest of honor was a thrill.  The generosity of the film's director and studio resulted in a most  memorable evening.