Doreen Montalvo: Guestbook
Jane Grasso Dennehy SRA'78, CNR "82
July 29, 2008
Hi Doreen, We sang in church together back at St. Raymond Academy for Girls. We also attended Liturgy Workshops together at the College of New Rochelle under the direction of Sr. Beth Dowd. I am still singing in church but not on Broadway. You were so talented back then. I am so proud of you. I will come to see you in your current show. I can't wait. I am still working with Sr. Beth at our Choir/ Drama Camp. We are in our 29th year. Currently, i am the principal of St. Mary, Star of the Sea School in City Island. I would love to bring some of my students to your show. Good luck and congratulations on all of your accomplishments. Best Wishes, Jane
Genevieve Hannon
July 8, 2008
Mamacita, it was thrilling to see you go on in In The Heights as Daniella the hair salon owner. What a great performance! You were gorgeous, sexy and hilarious. Your voice as always is rich and luscious, your stage presence is strong and the details you put into her character are so much fun to watch. A great actress, a sexy dancer and a gorgeous singer. You have earned this opportunity and I know you feel blessed, but we are the blessed ones - to be able to witness your talents. I am so proud of you. Love, Genevieve
Rachel Cooper Barnard
June 28, 2008
Doreen,
I watched the Tonys, and thought about you when we watched the very cool number from In the Heights. I didn't know for sure, but I had a feeling you were in it! Congratulations! I am so proud of you, and hope this finds you happy and healthy. Please keep in touch. I'll send an email w/ some photos of my kids, 5 and 4, soon. I still have the beautiful ring you gave me in the summer of '91, and I still wear it all the time!
Love,
Rachel "Minnie" Cooper Barnard
Christine Cox
June 27, 2008
Well Doreen, a big CONGRATS on all your success! Last time we saw each other I was Chris O'Reilly, and you were headlining on the Cape May Light... 2001...(I was Asst. Cruise Dir.) and the cruise director Jason Cox is now my husband, we have a baby boy and are both living and performing in Myrtle Beach, SC. We were watching the Tony awards the other night and thought we recognized you, so checked your webpage and lo and behold there you are. So many, many hugs to you and big congrats!
Chris Coleman
June 17, 2008
CONGRATS ON THE TONY
FOR BEST NEW MUSICAL!!!!!!
Enjoy the run and I HAVE to see this show again! Broadway is "Home" for you Doreen!
CLC
Drake
June 15, 2008
You were awesome on the tony's!
Great Job!
Barb and Ray Vanderslice
June 15, 2008
Heard about the show from Kim. Congratulations and good luck tonight!
Ted Staniecki
June 5, 2008
Hi, Congratulations on all you have done. it is good to see so many former students ( St. Thomas Aquinas ) doing great things !
Raja
May 1, 2008
Hey baby - I couldn't be happier for your success - you deserve every damn minute of it!! xoxo Raja
Rob
April 14, 2008
I saw your show on Saturday afternoon and it was fantastic! Wonderful job!!!
Elizabeth Montalvo
April 8, 2008
Now more than ever, you are my shining star!
In The Heights is just as amazing as i anticipated it to be, and seeing you on stage is such an inspiration to me.
i definitely want to see it again.
hope to see you soon!
lovelovelovelovelove you,
Lizz.
Matt Triche
March 8, 2008
CONGRATS .. you big star...love ya
Christine Coleman
March 6, 2008
Doreen,
I just went to see In the Heights at the Richard Rodgers and what a fresh, exciting new musical to hit Broadway! Congrats! We loved it and would see it agan, and just might! The music was surprising, starting with a narrative rap then climbing into melodic ballads and exciting dance numbers. The story was well written and the ensemble...was not jsut a backdrop for the story, but the story of life in Washington Height! The set was authentic and the fireworks were cool. YOur perfomrance was wonderful and I got a kick out of the wedge sandles from the 1980's!
I am so proud of you and know this is where you wanted to be, deserve to be...ON BROADWAY!!! You ahve come a long way from Two Women and One Shopping Bag and Besame Mucho to where you are now!
To anyone reading this.. See the show.. In the Heights..a real original piece of musicical theatre and not a revivial of a movie, but true Broadway with flair!
Doreen..hope to see you at the TONY'S! Break a Leg!
CLC
matt sicilian
February 19, 2008
WOW!!!!Broadway!!! I was at my neighbors house out here in NJ suburbia watching a PPV fight on Saturday. We saw the commercial for the show and they flipped out. You see, I travelled all the way to NJ from the Bronx only to have this insane Dominican couple from Washington Heights move right next door. They are a trip!!! Needless to say, when we saw the commercial we went right on line and found home page. They were quite impressed that I knew a Broadway star. LOL So, we're making plans to see the show. Don't know when, but it's in the works. Best of luck and god bless.
Tony Wichowski
January 6, 2008
I think the last time I saw you, Clinton was president and we were both non-union. Honestly, I hadn't thought of your name in ten years, and then I saw the cast announcement in Playbill and remembered you. (South Pacific, Shawnee, fourteen cents a week) Congratulations on all your success and knock 'em dead on Broadway. You made it!
deborah j smith
December 7, 2007
Loved it everytime I saw it (In the Heights); happy it's finally bound for Broadway & can't wait to see it again and again. Congratulations. God Bless.
Deb
Eddie
December 6, 2007
Oh, my gosh! I hope you remember the encore at Ridge. I was so overwhelmed at your voice and presance. I now want to be on Broadway, and preform for a living. THANK YOU!
Noel Correa
December 5, 2007
Hey Doreen,
I'm real proud of you and your continuing accomplishments, and still love listening to your cd Volvere. Take care.
Danelle
November 19, 2007
Hey Doreen. I havent seen you in so long. This is little Danelle. Congrats on all your success.
Nellia Olivencia
November 5, 2007
Well Doreen I am so glad to have run into this website. I remember your talents in High School and always wondered what you where up to.. Now I know.. A long way from St.Rays and the liturgy club!!! Send me an email so that I know you got this...lovebunny39@hotmail.com
These pictures here are fantastic.. The ones I remember are those of the group on Ring day!! And the singing is just marvelous!!
Julio Bernal
June 11, 2007
Dear Ms. Montalvo,
Last Saturday (6/09/07), Iliana and I decided to celebrate our "23rd" wedding anniversary by attending the matinee performance of "In the Heights." This is the kind of musical that forces most of us to get in touch with our inner Latino. Thank you for being a part of such a brilliant assemble.
Your transformation into Abuela Claudia was phenomenal. The grey wig and the loose-fitting house dress were just props. You brought to life all of our "abuelitas" with your sluggish walk, sparkling eyes, mellow voice, gentle prodding and soft taps. When you sang, "Paciencia y Fe" and mentioned La Vibora, Marianao, Iliana and I were transported back to our beloved Cuba. At this point, you already had us in an emotional hook. The floodgates were opened when Usnavi (Lin-Manuel Miranda) announced the death of Abuela Claudia.
Thank you for giving Iliana and me such a memorable anniversary present! We wish you continued success. We are planning to purchase your CD, "Volvere" soon.
Your new friend in the theatre,
Julio Bernal
Elizabeth, NJ.
Cookie Irizarry
May 29, 2007
HI Doreen - This is Hilda's sister, Cookie. I found this site a while back but I don't remember if I wrote you back then. I was talking to Frankie Negron just yesterday. We live in the same building and he just raves about you like we all do. Lots of love and luck. You look just wonderful! Love, Cookie
BENDER!!!
April 26, 2007
Doreen!!!
It's been forever since we shared the goo old days at Shawnee. My tour of Go, Diego, Go! Live! just played 2 weeks at Radio City and I was fortunate enough to get a chance to see "In The Heights". It was simply amazing!!! I cried - twice!!! Thank you and congratulations!!!
- Bender
matthew sicilian
February 10, 2007
I can't believe it. I was talking to a former student of mine, whose dad is Jorge Ramos of Channel 47 Noticias in NJ, and she mentioned a show was going to see in NYC..and she mentioned your name. What a blast from the blast when I did a "google" and saw your career.
Long way from City Island and Lehman HS theatres, no? I bet cast parties are a far cry from Throggs
Neck boat clubs. Still have a few fond memories of the sun coming up over the Long Island Sound. What a great career and life you have created for yourself. Drop me a line if you get a chance.
Stella Marie
January 16, 2007
Hi Doreen! I am so proud of you. I can not wait to see your new show "In the Heights". You are an amazing and talented woman! See you soon!
Susan Ramos Gardner
January 4, 2007
You look and sound so fantastic. How could you not with all your hard work, perserverance and the great supportive clan behind you. You are an inspiration and a super example of making your dreams come true while you enjoy what you do. Can't wait to see you in your next show. We love and miss you. God Bless!
Julio E. Court
August 24, 2006
Dejame saber del musical que estas ensayando. Es Watercoolers? Una amiga-hermana actriz, Laura Elena Surillo, quedo maravillada con tu voz. Dime de Gardel (Miguel Ramos)
Elias Albert Bosch
July 9, 2006
Hey Doreen! Good to see you're doing GREAT things!!! This is Albert, Iris and Robert Bosch's son, I know it's been YEARS since we last seen each other, I myself have been pursuing an acting career here in California and so I know all the craziness that goes into building a career, so keep on doing your thing and make us West Farmers proud!!!
Regards to your Sister (hope she is doing better) and to your brother Carlos,
God Bless
AL
Elizabeth Peluso
February 22, 2006
Doreen, It's been so long, and you look fantastic! Keep up the great work, and let me know what you secret is to looking so wonderful :o)
Jon Robertson
January 23, 2006
Giving a big shout out to ya' from Paducah, KY!!!
You were awesome!!!
Heather Eibach
December 16, 2005
Hey Doreen! 'member me? Heather from Shawnee? Love your web site!! Hope all is well.
Miss you!!!!
Heather
Cesar D. Bocachica
November 7, 2005
Hi, DM.
It was nice been with you at Melina's birthday party. Sorry i didn't buy your cd, thanks for the nice present. It is sensational.
Regards from your cousin Melba andthe rest of the Bocachica Clan.
Jennifer Bosch
October 8, 2005
Well,well i had no idea you had a full lenght website. Very nice i bought the cd...
George Maldonado
September 8, 2005
Hi, my love. Love your web site. Mine is not quite as professional. You seem very busy. Great! I had a kidney transplant in December and am still recovering. www.georgemaldonado.com
Love you,
George
Elizabeth Montalvo
August 3, 2005
Titi,
I'm amazed that i only discovered this website just now! i feel like i did when i discovered Mike's old computer. What a treasure! Well, I hope I'll see you soon and I'm sure you're looking forward to that looooong car ride with Grandma and Titi Mildred.
Much love, Lizz
Ida
July 31, 2005
Querida Doreen:
Ha sido una bendición conocerte. Tienes una voz preciosa. Nunca olvidaré tu mirada tan tierna, se que eres una gran amiga. Sigue adelante! Que Dios te siga bendiciendo, a ti y a toda tu familia.
Hilda Irizarry
May 21, 2005
I was her best friend as a kid. She sang at my wedding at 19 years old. She is amazing then and even more now!
Aida L. Irizarry
May 20, 2005
Hey, dear friend,
I still remember the days when I was very young and you used to comb my hair. A long time ago, you might not even remember me.
I'm Hilda Irizarry's sister.
I'm so proud of how well you're doing. Your dad must be proud, too. I remember how he used to say you were the talented one in the familly.
He was right; you've done him proud.
Take care.
Aida