If You Love Broadway Music, You'll Love Ali Spuck

Ali Spuck — yes, that's her real name — was born in Texas but she is for sure a Broadway baby. That is amply demonstrated at her Sunday afternoon cabaret show is at the Liberace Museum in Las Vegas.

Her performance piece, called Here I Am! introduces us to a woman of tremendous charm and enthusiasm and huge talent. She tells the audience the story of her life through the music she loves. And, if you doubt she loves and has studied Broadway music, I'll make the point by noting that she opens with the somewhat obscure tune from Hair, "Frank Mills." And, later in the show she sings the obscure Comden and Green song "It's A Perfect Relationship" from the Judy Holliday show Bells Are Ringing.

Accompanied by pianist Tish Diaz, Spuck also gives us beautifully sung Gershwin — "Someone to Watch Over Me," "They Can't Take That Away From Me" and "The Man I Love," among them.

But, without her wit and charm, the hour would be merely pleasant. Her personality leaves the audience wanting more. And, surely, if this short taste of her gift is any indication, we'll be seeing more of Ali Spuck.

You can learn about her and get show information at www.alispuck.com.Tickets are $15 and ordering information is at the website.

You can also learn about the terrific work of the Liberace Museum and Foundation at www.liberace.org. Spuck's is one of several performance events that happen there but, of course, there's so much more to see and learn. Yes, all the sequined costumes are on display, as are the glittering pianos. But the Foundation makes a real contribution to music education across the United States and encourages young, emerging talent.  If you're in Las Vegas, both Ali Spuck and the Liberce Museum are definitely worth a look.