Review: Carolyn Montgomery Connects to Rosemary Clooney at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - May 26, 2024
Rosemary Clooney's lifetime of music is explored in Carolyn Montgomery's thought-provoking, memory-stoking act GIRLSINGER, directed by Sally Mayes. Its second NYC presentation on May 22nd is updated and expanded from its opening night in January. It will be followed by bookings in Florida plus LA, C...
Review: FINDING WORDS FOR SPRING Finds Steve Ross in Fine Form at Birdland
by Rob Lester - May 25, 2024
Finding words for FINDING WORDS FOR SPRING with veteran singer-pianist Steve Ross could result in adjectives such as 'lovely' and 'savvy' and 'charming.' Ross, the ultimate class act and champion of classic songs, makes us appreciate them anew, blossoming one more time, like the annual spring flower...
Review: 4 MUSICAL TENORS Make Heavenly Harmonizing at Carnegie Hall
by Sharon Ellman - May 25, 2024
The Czech-Slovak vocalists who compose the 4 Musical Tenors - Michael Bragagnolo, Janm Kriz, Pavel Vitek, and Marian Vojtko - each hail from an extensive background in musical theater or opera productions performed throughout Europe. This reviewer was completely overwhelmed by the powerful and inten...
Review: Grace McLean Celebrates Her MY LOVELY ENEMY Album Release at Joe's Pub
by Maya Gengozian - May 23, 2024
Grace McLean (Suffs, Bad Cinderella) is proving to be a force both on and off Broadway. On May 10th, she released her first album, My Lovely Enemy. She celebrated the album’s release with a concert at Joe’s Pub on May 6th. In her night off from starring as President Woodrow Wilson in Suffs, she shar...
Review: Betty Buckley Enchants at Joe's Pub
by Nathan Johnson - May 20, 2024
From the first notes of 'It's a Lovely Day Today,' Betty Buckley's iconic voice resonated through the intimate venue. It was the perfect start to an evening that blended new songs and beloved classics. It truly was a collage of perfection. Buckley is unparalleled when it comes to song interpretation...
Review: LOVE IS NEVER GONE Spotlights Marvin Hamlisch at Green Room 42
by Rob Lester - May 20, 2024
MARVIN HAMLISCH: LOVE IS NEVER GONE recalls the ups and downs and talents of the late man of music in advance of his 80th birthday in June. The much-admired composer and conductor's life story gets the musical biography jukebox treatment. The May 10th show shone a warm spotlight on Hamlisch, best kn...
Review: Kelly Brandeburg's MY FAVORITE BARBRA at Green Room 42 Is Epic
by Analisa Bell - May 22, 2024
The California-based singer has performed this show for a decade now. It has been seen by over 5,000 audience members across the country – and it’s not hard to see why it’s garnered such a following. This was the first time she’s performed it in New York, and hopefully not the last!...