Cabaret Star Joel Grey on His Double Life as The “Flower Whisperer”

October 18, 2019 Rock Stars of the Industry

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There is no “Wilkommen!” There is no “Bienvenue!” when I enter the premises of J Rose Wholesale Flowers in Manhattan’s flower district. But there is a warm welcome. “Come on back!” calls Joel Grey, the legendary master of ceremonies in the musical Cabaret, both on Broadway and in the iconic 1972 film, for which he won an Oscar. “I’ll show you some stuff.”

I find Grey knee-deep in purple hydrangeas in the cooler at the back of the shop: “I’m a flower freak.” He is a regular visitor to the flower district; this season he also directed the acclaimed Yiddish-language version of Fiddler on the Roof currently playing Off-Broadway. “I have been since childhood. I would wander in the woods and find these crazy things that smelled like another world.”…[READ MORE]

Source: Cabaret Star Joel Grey on His Double Life as The “Flower Whisperer” | elledecor.com

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Cindy Hanauer comes from a 4-generation heritage in the floral industry with ancestors opening their first florist shop and greenhouse in 1875. She has held leadership positions in every aspect of the floral business: Field Training, Product Development, Visual Merchandising, Category Planning, Financial Strategy, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Transportation and eCommerce. In June 2013, Cindy started her own business to dedicate her remaining years in the education, development and training of those who will continue to build the floral business for many years to come. She is also available to work in a freelance capacity to assist retailers and suppliers who wish to achieve those same goals. Cindy can be contacted at 12620-3 Beach Blvd; Jacksonville, Florida 32246; Phone 904.327.1951

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