John Abernathy: Put on a Happy Face: A Salute to Charles Strouse
With humor, grace, and his beaming smile, Abernathy spread sunshine all over the place and convinced us, at least for a moment, that right will prevail.
With humor, grace, and his beaming smile, Abernathy spread sunshine all over the place and convinced us, at least for a moment, that right will prevail.
His once youthful buttery baritone has deepened into a richly textured velvety sound.
Creative arrangements, extraordinary singing, and vibrant accompaniments.
We could luxuriate in the rich warm resonance of LuPone’s voice, which was astounding in both her trademark power belt and her fine head voice.
Filled with heart, delight, and significance that emerged through his and this stellar cast’s clear storytelling.
With her honeyed voice and her ability to connect with her audience and her material, proved once again what a national treasure she is.
This was cabaret at its best.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Abernathy’s beautiful resonant tenor; its warm timbre added luster to each of his offerings.
She swung, crooned, and balladeered her way through the Great American Songbook as if born to it.
Mary Catherine established herself as one of the top cabaret performers in Boston.