Review: Town Hall's BROADWAY BY THE YEAR® Brings Us On a Nostalgic Ride
Created, written, directed, and hosted by Scott Siegel.

They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway. On May 23, 2022, Town Hall's tribute to show business of the past-BROADWAY BY THE YEAR-proved just that. From the glitz and glamour of the musical revue, to updated standards from beloved jukebox musicals, this one-night-only spectacle delivered on powerhouse vocalists, exciting dance numbers, and a celebration of "everything old is new again."
Indeed it is.
Created, written, directed, and hosted by Scott Siegel, Act 1 was dedicated to the musical revue. Melissa Errico singing "Confession" from The Band Wagon Revue was an early standout in the show. Imbued with glamour reminiscent of a Ziegfeld Girl and the chutzpah of a modern entertainer, Errico delighted with her sweet, dulcet tones and charismatic storytelling. Performances in Act 1 ranged from throwback song-and-dance numbers-"A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody" with John Easterlin & The BBTY Dance Group-to intimate solo numbers-"Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?"-with Ryan Knowles. But the true star of Act I was Haley Swindal singing "Losing My Mind". With a quiet confidence and magnificent vocals, Swindal truly went through the emotional journey the song requires. It was lovely.


Don't miss the next installment of BROADWAY BY THE YEAR: "Almost on Broadway!" on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 8pm!
Photo Credit: Sachyn Mital