The birthday bash in the upstairs library at Le Cirque for film and theatrical producer/philanthropist Francine LeFrak was directed by her NYC politico hubby, Rick Friedberg. Every detail, from the guest list (which included 80 of her closest friends and family members) to the four fabulous cakes, was planned with precision! Before the lunch, the b'day gal announced to the crowd that although the fete wasn't a surprise, she had absolutely no say in any of the specifics. Bravo, Rick!

Following the main course, a rep from each table got up to talk and reminisce about the guest of honor. In the throng: Francine's mom, Ethel, and sisters Denise and Jacqueline, Nurit Kahane Haas, Catherine Saxton, Cynthia Maltese, Rita Cosby, Hunt Slonem, Chiaki Imai, Jocelyne Wildenstein, Lucia Hwong-Gordon, Patty Hearst-Shaw, Veronica Kelly, David Patrick Columbia, Denise Wohl, Somers Farkas, Sharon Handler, Margo MacNabb, and Lloyd Klein. Great scenery, good cast, well staged!