Mardie Millit & Nicolas King: Their Coloring Book
Razzled, dazzled, and sparkled from start to finish.
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.
Randy Zinkus: Just for Laughs
His once youthful buttery baritone has deepened into a richly textured velvety sound.
Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes
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.
Liz Callaway
With her honeyed voice and her ability to connect with her audience and her material, proved once again what a national treasure she is.
Lynda D’Amour: Only When I Laugh
This was cabaret at its best.
John Abernathy: Life Is a Celebration
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Abernathy’s beautiful resonant tenor; its warm timbre added luster to each of his offerings.
Lisa Kantor: Do Nothin’ Til You Hear from Me
She swung, crooned, and balladeered her way through the Great American Songbook as if born to it.