Sharon Ellman
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Review: Joe Gransden Celebrates Tony Bennett's 100th Birthday at Dizzy's Club
This reviewer was overwhelmed by the vocals and music of Joe Gransden and his Big Band as they honored Tony Bennett's centennial at Dizzy's Club on August 3.
Review: Lisa Yaeger's JERSEY GIRL Brings the Hits to NYC at Green Room 42
Bravo! This Reviewer was enchanted with the vocals of Lisa Yaeger.
Review: Will Roland's Millennial Energy Shines at 54 Below
BE MORE CHILL and DEAR EVAN HANSON star Will Roland brings down the house at 54 Below on 6/5.
Review: Singer Adrienne Haan Helps Us Time Travel at the Triad
Weimar-era music hits the high notes with Haan's one-woman show, Margo- A Woman in Berlin.
Review: SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED Hits the High Notes at 54 Below
Sondheim's music soars at 54 Below in the final season of the celebrated series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED.
Review: The New York Pops Time Travels Through American Music at Carnegie Hall
THE MUSIC OF US: FROM THEN TO NOW on 3/13 celebrated America's 250 years in music.
Review: Tony Danza Pays Tribute to 'Ol Blue Eyes' in NYC at 54 Below
Tony Danza gives NYC his Frank Sinatra memories in SINATRA & STORIES, February 11 to 13.
Review: Ute Lemper's MARLENE DIETRICH Tribute Comes to 54 Below
Ute Lemper truly personifies Marlene Dietrich in this fly on the wall autobiography of the screen legend.
Review: BIG BAND HOLIDAYS Jazzes Up the Classics at Jazz At Lincoln Center
The evening, for this reviewer, truly was a winter wonderland chocked full of wondrous music, solo performances and singing of old favorites with a jazz twist.
Review: SETH RUDETSKY AND FRIENDS Sets Carnegie Hall on Fire
Seth Rudetsky as he united with Molloy University to present his Broadway friends on 11/25.
Review: New York Pops Celebrate NY's Own Lin-Manuel Miranda at Carnegie Hall
The air crackled with electric energy inside the famed Carnegie Hall on Friday November 21 with its celebration of hometown musical theater icon, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Review: Lyrics & Lyricist's MOTOWN'S HEATWAVE Hits NYC at 92NY
The 92nd Street Y New York brings the music home with this iteration of the Lyrics & Lyricists series, continuing 11/10 at 7:30 pm for its final performance.
Review: New York Pops' STAGE TO SCREEN Showcases Musical Memories at Carnegie Hall
On October 24, STAGE TO SCREEN brought the music of the silver screen to life.
Review: Celia Cruz Celebration Shakes the Walls at Jazz At Lincoln Center
What a dynamic and energetic performance honoring Celia Cruz, one of the most beloved Cuban singers to come out of pre-Castro Cuba! Phenomenal! Jazz At Lincoln Center danced all night at this 10/17 show continuing 10/18 at 7:30 pm
Review: 54 Below Dazzles With David Sabella's CHICAGO Tribute Show
This reviewer was completely in awe of the amazing vocals at David Sabella's 9/30 CHICAGO tribute show.
Review: THE SEXY 70'S Arrived at 54 Below
Douglas Ladnier’s deep, rich baritone singing voice left this reviewer, and I am sure many others, wanting more.
Review: Rex Smith Rocks the Big Apple at 54 Below
Sexy Rexy, the 1970’s teen heartthrob, was live in person and bringing the filled-to-capacity audience on a time travel experience back to those fabulous days!
Review: Melba Moore Brings Her Own Brand of Cool to NYC at 54 Below
The Tony Award-winning songstress wows the crowd in FROM BROADWAY, WITH LOVE, continuing tonight 7/10 at 7 pm.
Review: NIGHT OF COOL Simmers in the NYC Heat at Triad Theater
Old-time pop music brought down the house at this June 23rd show helmed by singer Russell Moss.
Review: DANCERS OVER 40 Set 54 Below Alight with CHICAGO Memories
This reviewer was mesmerized by the 'razzle dazzle' of this sold-out June 18th performance! Members of the original casts of the 1975 CHICAGO and 1996 revival honored the show by sharing memories and tribute performances to the incredible show.
