Mary Testa: Have Faith

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Mary Testa

Have Faith

Laurie Beechman Theatre, NYC, January 12, 2015

Reviewed by Candace Leeds for Cabaret Scenes

Mary-Testa_Laurie-Beechman-Cabaret-Scenes-Magazine_212Mary Testa is a powerhouse. This imposing and tremendously talented performer, fresh off her most recent role as Madame Morrible in Wicked, took command of the stage at the Laurie Beechman Theatre for a four-night run, promoting her new album, Have Faith. Beginning with a slow and expressive “Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries,” (Ray Henderson/Lew Brown), she had us under her spell.
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The song, introduced by Ethel Merman in 1931, immediately established Testa’s booming vocal power and her campy, self-assured presence.
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Highlights of the show included ”What If” (Michael John LaChiusa), “Sonnet 29” (William Shakespeare’s words set by Michael Starobin, her musical director and accompanist, and “Hallelujah” (Leonard Cohen).
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Adding some humor during the cute song, “Pink” (Steven Tyler/Richie Supa/Glen Ballard), Starobin left the piano, picked up a tuba and, with a deadpan expression, marched around in the audience as he accompanied Testa.
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Testa’s rendition of “God Only Knows” (Brian Wilson/Tony Asher) showed her softer side. All through the show, her intensity and professionalism showed through.
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Candace Leeds

Candace Leeds has been steeped in the world of music since the age of twelve, when she enrolled in Juilliard to study voice and prepare for a professional career. After 15 years of music studies, she moved into entertainment management at New York's Town Hall, where she produced concerts and served as Associate Director. Her writing and marketing skills led to senior positions in major public relations firms, including the PR arm of Grey Advertising and The Rowland Company, which became part of Saatchi and Saatchi. For the past two decades, she served as Vice President of Public Affairs at the multi-billion dollar conglomerate, Loews Corporation, and now has her own marketing consulting company. While pursuing her business career, she continued her music involvement, studying cabaret and occasionally performing in local New York venues. Candace is an accomplished writer whose work has appeared in the New York Daily News, TV World, and many others.