Mark Robert Gordon News

The Camelback Kid (TCK), producer of the critically-acclaimed one-actor Off-Broadway production "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT, has announced that the New York City production, recently starring Richard Skipper, has gone on temporary hiatus after Mr. Skipper informed TCK that he is no longer available for performances.

RICHARD SKIPPER AS “CAROL CHANNING' IN CONCERT celebrates the career and persona of the unique theatrical legend. Accompanied by a three-piece band, Skipper blends Channing's standards with original material and other familiar songs sung to spot-on Channing-on-Broadway perfection.

Broadway, cabaret, and recording star KT SULLIVAN (Threepenny Opera, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, MAC Award-winner), who performed as "Lorelei Lee" in the 1995Broadway revival of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, attended the Wednesday January 26, 2011 performance of the critically-acclaimed Richard Skipper As "Carol Channing"In Concert at Off-Broadway's St. Luke's Theatre.

RICHARD SKIPPER AS “CAROL CHANNING' IN CONCERT celebrates the career and persona of the unique theatrical legend. Accompanied by a three-piece band, Skipper blends Channing's standards with original material and other familiar songs sung to spot-on Channing-on-Broadway perfection.

I imagine Richard Skipper must approach his embodiment of Carol Channing a bit differently than most successful female celebrity impersonators.  When doing Barbra or Eartha or Ethel there are certain idiosyncrasies one can latch onto and exaggerate as punch lines.  Channing, however, has always presented herself on stage as a sort of self-satire.  To broaden up what is already such an extreme can easily slip into vulgar mockery.

Dear Glenn Beck,

Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, for an open-ended engagement at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Avenues).

Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, for an open-ended engagement at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Avenues).

Richard Skipper brings his critically-acclaimed show, Richard Skipper AS 'Carol Channing' IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, for an open-ended engagement at St. Luke's Theatre. BroadwayWorld was invited backstage for a pre-opening photo op and brings you coverage below. Opening night is Wednesday January 12th. The production will be directed by Mark Robert Gordon. A portion of the proceeds from this Off-Broadway premiere will benefit The Dr. Carol Channing & Harry Kullijian Foundation for The Arts.

Richard Skipper brings his critically-acclaimed show, Richard Skipper AS 'Carol Channing' IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, for an open-ended engagement at St. Luke's Theatre. BroadwayWorld was invited to the performance for a pre-opening photo op and brings you coverage below. Opening night is Wednesday January 12th. The production is directed by Mark Robert Gordon. A portion of the proceeds from this Off-Broadway premiere will benefit The Dr. Carol Channing & Harry Kullijian Foundation for The Arts.

Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, for an open-ended engagement at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Avenues).

Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, for an open-ended engagement at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Avenues).

New York City is getting a very special Christmas "Carol" this year! Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, with performances set to begin December 22nd at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.)

New York City is getting a very special Christmas "Carol" this year! Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, with performances set to begin December 22nd at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.)

New York City is getting a very special Christmas "Carol" this year! Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, with performances set to begin December 22nd at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.)

New York City is getting a very special Christmas "Carol" this year! Richard Skipper, brings his critically-acclaimed show RICHARD SKIPPER AS "CAROL CHANNING" IN CONCERT Off-Broadway, with performances set to begin December 22nd at St. Luke's Theatre, 306 West 46th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.)

RICHARD SKIPPER, the 4-time MAC Award winning celebrity tribute artist, brings his critically- acclaimed show 'CAROL CHANNING' IN CONCERT to Cape Cod for a 4-Night Only Special Engagement prior to this Fall's Off-Broadway run. A portion of proceeds from each ticket will benefit The Dr. Carol Channing & Harry Kullijian Foundation For The Arts. The performances will occur Monday August 30th through Thursday September 2nd at The Madeira Room Vixen located at The Pilgrim House in Provincetown.

RICHARD SKIPPER, the 4-time MAC Award winning celebrity tribute artist, brings his critically- acclaimed show 'CAROL CHANNING' IN CONCERT to Cape Cod for a 4-Night Only Special Engagement prior to this Fall's Off-Broadway run. A portion of proceeds from each ticket will benefit The Dr. Carol Channing & Harry Kullijian Foundation For The Arts. The performances will occur Monday August 30th through Thursday September 2nd at The Madeira Room Vixen located at The Pilgrim House in Provincetown.

RICHARD SKIPPER, the 4-time MAC Award winning celebrity tribute artist, brings his critically- acclaimed show 'CAROL CHANNING' IN CONCERT to Cape Cod for a 4-Night Only Special Engagement prior to this Fall's Off-Broadway run. A portion of proceeds from each ticket will benefit The Dr. Carol Channing & Harry Kullijian Foundation For The Arts. The performances will occur Monday August 30th through Thursday September 2nd at The Madeira Room Vixen located at The Pilgrim House in Provincetown.

RICHARD SKIPPER, the 4-time MAC Award winning celebrity tribute artist, brings his critically-acclaimed show CAROL CHANNING IN CONCERT...STARRING RICHARD SKIPPER! to New Yorkfor a 1-Night Only Special Performance. The show will be included in an upcoming documentary filmon the life and career of Tony Award-winner Carol Channing. The performance and taping will occurJuly 27that St. Luke's Theater, located on Restaurant Row in Manhattan's Theater District.