BWW Reviews: VIVIAN REED Signs, Seals and Delivers a Soulful and Powerful Performance at 54 Below
by Stephen Hanks
- Apr 3, 2014
In the late '70s, Vivian Reed captured a Tony Award nomination and won a Drama Desk Award for her work in the Broadway musical Bubbling Brown Sugar, and although Reed has delivered some critically-acclaimed work in the many years since (a Tony nomination for the 1992 musical The High Rollers Social and Pleasure Club and a star turn in the revue Three Mo' Divas), during the last decade she had gone and stayed away too long, mainly to take care of her ailing mother. Last November, she dipped a toe in the New York nightclub waters, producing a one-night show at 54 Below that was highly praised and offered hints of great things to come. But this past Monday night—the first of what will ultimately be a four-show run of “An Evening With Vivian Reed” (the next three dates are April 14, May 20 and June 19)—this performing powerhouse established her return in earnest. With Reed's still expressive voice tackling musical genres ranging from R & B to Jazz to Great American Songbook standards to Gospel (even a dash of Opera), her electric and passionate show was cabaret/nightclub performing as revival meeting in more ways than one. Reed is not only reviving her singing career, she is inspiring impassioned converts at the same time.
Vivian Reed to Play 54 BELOW, 3/31
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 6, 2014
After packing the club at 254 E. 54 Street to the rafters in a quick sellout last November, the multi-award-winning singer, actress and dancer Vivian Reed performs an encore presentation of her passionate and powerful vocal stylings in unique arrangements of an eclectic lineup of R&B, jazz, gospel and musical theater songs.
Brian Woodruff's OKB Trio & More Set for Flushing Town Hall Music Mix Series this Fall
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 21, 2013
Our 2nd floor theater will be closed from mid- October through Spring 2014 for renovations, so our gallery will become the go-to place for great music, including a new series- the Music Mix Series. These concerts will offer both traditional and new jazz in an intimate setting. All artist are selected by the Queens Jazz Overground and our Jazz Producer Clyde Bullard.
GOOD FRIDAY BLUES SERVICE To Be Held At St Marks Church
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 31, 2010
The GOOD FRIDAY BLUES will be held at Saint Marks Church on Friday, April 2nd from 12-3:00PM. Winnie Varghese, renown for her work in the International Spiritual Community, is our Priest-in-Charge.
GOOD FRIDAY BLUES SERVICE To Be Held At St Marks Church
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 24, 2010
The GOOD FRIDAY BLUES will be held at Saint Marks Church on Friday, April 2nd from 12-3:00PM. Winnie Varghese, renown for her work in the International Spiritual Community, is our Priest-in-Charge.
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