Natalie Douglas: Tributes: Sammy
Strong and dexterous with powerful vocal control.
Strong and dexterous with powerful vocal control.
Sings with an intense focus and passion.
Has presence, charm, movie star looks, a glorious voice and lots of talent.
Broadway musicals! They’re a pot of gold and a prime source of standards for cabaret singers.
“Just in Time” (performed as a round) and “Make Someone Happy” introduce the pairs' vocal abilities and the tone of the show.
Waddell did them all justice with her strong, wide-ranging voice, which encompasses a soaring soprano, a Merman belt and a solid feel for sweet irony.
Anthony Nunziata seems to enjoy being a throwback to the era of the Rat Pack.
His phrasing was not imitative, but flowed naturally from his strong connection to the material, which included not losing sight of the lyrics amidst all that swinging.
It was as much a reunion of three old friends as it was a delightful hour of cabaret.