Ann Hampton Callaway: Turning Points

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Ann Hampton Callaway

Turning Points

54 Below, NYC, November 24, 2014

Reviewed by Ron Forman for Cabaret Scenes

Ann-Hampton-Callaway-Turnig-Points-Cabaret-Scenes-Magazine_212Ann Hampton Callway’s new show, Turning Points, is fast and funny, live and lively, often-moving: 80 minutes of pure entertainment by one of today’s premier divas. Callaway has painstakingly chosen songs that depict the events in her life that were turning points. The show allows her to show off her multiple talents as songwriter, actress, comedienne and, most remarkably, the wonderful instrument that is her voice.

The opening, “Turn!Turn!Turn!” had the packed audience applauding as she sang, was followed by her own autobiographical “I Sing.” “Pick Yourself Up” allowed Callaway to display her operatic voice and included a Bach interlude à la Mel Tormé by pianist Ted Rosenthal.
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Callaway’s additional lyrics to “(S)He’s Leaving Home” powerfully portrayed the trauma of her parents’ divorce. It was followed by her dramatic statement, “You’re Gonna Hear from Me.
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” After her hilarious Fran Drescher imitation, Callaway performed her biggest hit, “The Nanny Named Fran.” Recalling her award-winning performance in Swing, Callaway belted “Blues in the Night.” Her recent marriage was celebrated with a soft “The First Time (Ever I Saw Your Face).” Moving into the audience, she closed with a rousing “Sadie, Sadie.” The perfectly chosen encore, “On My Way to You,” was performed majestically.

Ann continues at 54 Below through November 29.

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Ron Forman

Ron Forman has been a Mathematics Professor at Kingsborough Community College for 45 years. In that time, he has managed to branch out in many different areas. From 1977 to 1994 he was co-owner of Comics Unlimited, the third largest comic book distribution company in the USA. In 1999,after a lifetime of secretly wanting to do a radio program, he began his weekly Sweet Sounds program on WKRB 90.3 FM, dedicated to keeping the music of the Great American Songbook alive and accessible. This introduced him to the world of cabaret, which led to his position as a reviewer for Cabaret Scenes.