Alec Wilder, Iconoclastic Musical Genius, and And His Faithful Friends
Mark Walter's thoughts on Alec Wilder.
Mark Walter's thoughts on Alec Wilder.
He brought top talent to join him: music director and genius pianist Tedd Firth and singers Nicolas King, Maude Hixon, and Ann Hampton Callaway.
The show was filled with smiles and laughter, but its real heart was Reams’ poignant portrait of Bacall.
A master class in the art of cabaret
This production taps into what is best about this classic American musical, and it is filled with memorable songs and a lot of laughs.
De Lorenzo sings to emphasize the story of each song and makes lyrics and emotional interpretation more important than vocal fireworks.
Highly entertaining and had a wide range of material.
Three vocalists joined in on the fun, and each one showed a strong personality and performance styles.
McDonald gave us a beautifully shaded and nuanced interpretation; an unforgettable performance.