More Andrea appearances this weekend, courtesy of her mother's post over at her website:
Here's the full schedule from Phyllis, as posted on Andrea's website:
Saturday night, March 12, 2005, Andrea and Alexis (her daughter) will be singing at the Lincoln Center with the Westchester Symphony. Alexis will be doing "On my Own" and Andrea will sing "I Dreamed a Dream."
She'll also be performing at a benefit at the Marriott Marquis on Monday, March 14th entitled "There is Nothing Like a Dame." Two additional performers will be Bebe Neuwirth and Betty Buckley, among others.
This sounds like it's going to be a great concert! have fun and PLEASE post reviews!
"It's a great feeling of power to be naked in front of people. We're happy to watch actual incredible graphic violence and gore, but as soon as somebody's naked it seems like the public goes a bit bananas about the whole thing."
THANK YOU ROB AND EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS CONCERT HAPPEN!
Here's the Song list NYC -- sang as a ballad and love song to our great city It Might As Well Be Spring -- sublime Everybody Says Don't -- first HUGE ovation of the night -- perfect diction Native New Yorker -- a tribute to the square states where disco never went out Superstar (Karen Carpenter) -- first time I cried this evening Drive a Person Crazy -- in a bluesy/sultry arrangement -- great number Maybe This Time -- she could not finish the song -- the audience applause drowned her out Beauty and the Beast -- cry number 2 I Dreamed a Dream -- the night is now an official sob fest Losing My Mind -- OK she forgot a lyric or two -- but who cares -- it's Andrea F**ing McArdle singing Sondheim Not sure of the title of the next song -- composed by Ben Toth (her music director) FUN FUN song about the "other girlfriend" calling -- Knowing When to Leave -- (from Promises/Promises) -- blew it out of the park Easy to Be Hard -- beautiful Tomorrow -- what can I say Over the Rainbow -- sublime
"Sir K, the Viscount of Uppity-shire...." -- kissmycookie
It was a nice evening, not being familiar with Andrea I didn't know what to expect, but she has a lovely, pure tone to her voice that I found really nice to hear.
Thanks for the good work as always!
"Too young to hold on and too old to just break free and run" - Jeff Buckley
Andrea was even more than I expected.....she was and is PHENOMENAL on and off stage!!! I think a CD of this performance would be amazing !!!! "Andrea Live at Joe's Pub"....hint, hint, Rob? BTW...her daughter is GORGEOUS and from what I hear she could WOW us on that stage too.....Rob????
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The only word I can use is INCREDIBLE. Not only is she beyond talented, but she is the nicest most genuine actress out there. She needs to get her butt back on Broadway NOW! I saw that they videotaped it.. please tell me we can have SOMETHING to remember like a cd or video?!?!?
I have to say as well how much I enjoyed the show. Andrea was wonderful, both during the concert and afterwards when she stayed to sign memoribilia for sale (proceeds going to BCEFA).
Her voice was clear and warm. She has a sense of humour about herself that comes through when she sings as well as the chatter between the songs. I believe, if she hadn't endeared herself to the crowd before hand, her slight errors when singing the Sondheim made her a favorite.
I loved her reading of both Annie songs and was not surprised when she closed with Tomorrow. However, I was astounded at her vocal maturity when she sang the Sondheim songs (especially Losing My Mind).
It was a treat to see her on stage and a happy memory for me (both, in the future, and remembering seeing her in Annie when I was all of six or seven).
I hope she records this selection of songs for her next cd, she is truly a Broadway diva.
She was a delight, in thrilling voice, playful spirit and truly one of the "greats", and a quick BRAVO to Richard Jay Alexander for shaping and guiding the evening. Her "Maybe This Time" was heartbreaking.
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Thanks for the summaries, everyone. I'm so bummed that I missed this (I haven't missed an Andrea show in like forever!) but I'm assistant costume designing a show at school and this past weekend was tech weekend. We all know what that is like . Sounds like an amazing evening. I can't believe she sang "Superstar." That's one of my all-time favorites. Please keep everyone updated on the status of the person who was filming as I need to get my hands on that baby!
Her version of "Everybody Says Don't" trumped the Streisand rendition. It was phenomenal. Was deeply moved by her "Beauty and the Beast," and the opening arrangement of "NYC" breathed new life into that chestnut. She also accomplished the seemingly impossible: making me appreciate "Easy to Be Hard," one of my least favorite songs. She's a wonderful person and an endearing personality. Loved that she came on casually dressed: what a surprise and what a wise choice for this very challenging evening. Memorable.