Mallory Portnoy and Nick Blaemire
A Party with Betty Comden and Adolph Green, the hottest event in New York, will run at the Cafe Carlyle this Sunday and Monday March 3 and 4. Mallory Portnoy and Nick Blaemire, the stars of the show, are reprising the roles they so fantastically played in Bradley Cooper‘s seven-time Academy Award Nominated movie, Maestro.
You either know Comden and Green’s work, or you don’t know that you know their work. Singin’ In The Rain? That’s them. On The Town? That’s them too. A Wonderful Town? Also them. You get the picture.
Nick and Mallory are established artists with lengthy careers. You can get to know them better by reading their interviews below.
What do you consider to be your best asset?
MP (Mallory Portnoy): I am a Libra so I will just list some Libra traits: witty, social, great communicator.
NB (Nick Blaemire): My work ethic.
What was your proudest moment?
MP: Discovering that I CAN actually keep my houseplants alive.
NB: The look on my daughter’s face when she learned to walk.
What is your favorite drink?
MP: Slightly dirty Tito’s martini with olives.
NB: Coffee Stout by Modern Times.
What is your favorite food?
MP: Fresh pasta.
NB: Lucali pizza.
What is your favorite condiment?
MP: PEANUT BUTTER.
NB: Chili crisp.
What is your current obsession?
MP: Going to sleep by 9pm.
NB: Seeing as many movies and shows as possible. There’s something useful in all of them.
If you could give up one of your vices, what would it be?
MP: Oh my god, not checking my stupid phone every 5 seconds!
NB: Fast food.
What is the one professional accomplishment you long for most?
MP: Being part of an Oscar nominated film made by the most wonderful people felt pretty great, so I would love for that to happen again in my life.
NB: Passive income.
What is the one thing you waste too much money on?
MP: Food. I am a food snob.
NB: I wouldn’t use the word “waste…” but…eating in restaurants.
What is the one activity you waste too much time doing?
MP: Looking at a restaurant’s instagram page to brainstorm what I will order in advance. *Lirba’s are also indecisive and like to look at pretty things.
NB: Worrying.
What do you consider to be the single greatest threat to your health?
MP: People on bikes nearly kill me on the regular.
NB: My aversion to running.
What’s the single best trait you inherited or learned from your parents?
MP: The art of positive encouragement and being a loving, compassionate human.
NB: My curiosity about people.
What’s the single worst trait you inherited or learned from your parents?
MP: Worrying too much.
NB: Talking too much.
What in the world most thrills you?
MP: Experiencing a transcendent piece of art.
NB: Snuggling with my family.
What current trend in popular culture most irritates you?
MP: Idiotic ranting on social media.
NB: The lack of listening.
What was the most embarrassing moment you’ve ever experienced on the job?
MP: I’m sure there are many, but one that comes to mind was accidentally dropping my mic pack in the toilet.
NB: I missed an entrance in Atlanta, and I’ve never lived it down.
What is your favorite place in the world?
MP: Italy.
NB: Paris.
What is the most important trait you seek in a romantic partner?
MP: An excellent communicator who can make me laugh.
NB: Telepathy.
Do you prefer the company of dogs or cats?
MP: Dog lady.
NB: Dogs forever.
What would have to happen to make today the best day of your life?
MP: If I’m surrounded by loved ones and there is nice weather and delicious food – I’m good!
NB: If a time traveler came and told me that everyone I love is going to be okay.
What is your personal motto?
MP: Go big or go home.
NB: Make your work. It’s hard and it hurts but it’s always worth more than leaving it unfinished.