Christine Ebersole Brings Sophisticated Evening of Song to the Broad

On Saturday November 13 stunning Broadway actress/two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole performed a classy evening of cabaret directed by Scott Wittman on The Broad stage in Santa Monica to a terribly enthusiastic full house. Ebersole is a dynamic actress with a resilient vocal range. She could sing "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" from Oklahoma! as Laurie and then turn 360 degrees within seconds to do Ado Annie and "I Cain't Say No". Just an illustration, as she did not perform these songs, but did offer a rousing "42nd Street" from 42nd Street and a gorgeous "Another Winter in a Summer Town" from Grey Gardens, as different as night and day - what versatility, and presented with a warmth and intimacy usually reserved for a smaller venue!

Backed by superb musical director John Oddo and a four piece orchestra, the two act set also included: the sexy "Too Darn Hot", the lovely "The Folks Who Live on the Hill", "I've Got a Crush On You", "Fascinating Rhythm", the torchy "Stormy Weather" - sizzling and one of her finest moments, "On the Sunny Side of the Street" and Noel Coward's "I'll See You Again". On the comedic side there was a salute to Eartha Kitt, replete with Kitt's vocal intonations "Mink Schmink". Perhaps two of the most gorgeous numbers offered were Coward's "Matelot" and in tribute to her 92 year-old mother "The Last Rose of Summer". The musical numbers were sprinkled with delightful anecdotes throughout, calling once again upon Ebersole's joyous versatility. One, quite amusing, was about an early Broadway audition where she learned fast just how much of herself she was expected to 'give away', which she comedically referred to as "The Road Not Taken", and the other about the birth of one of her three children. She described with great imagery the peace and ingratiating nature of the natal sac and then the child's sudden explosion into a cold steely world. And then, handed the child to cradle in her arms, the intensely maternal love she felt, expressed with "I've Got a Crush On You". Beautiful!

Ebersole is a world class performer, a vibrant singer and actress who gives 150% to what she does best and brings sophistication wherever she goes.
Don't miss her as she tours with her newest cd Christine Ebersole Sings Noel Coward.
visit:
www.christine ebersole.com

 

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