Gypsy
McDonald gave us a beautifully shaded and nuanced interpretation; an unforgettable performance.
Shana Bousard and Brian Runbeck with Joe Bousard & Scott Hay: Holiday Magic and Dreams
Shana Bousard and Runbeck have sung together for years, and her Broadway soprano blended with his Broadway baritone like rum and coke.
Christopher Collette: Life of the Party?
At times, an evening of sophisticated and slightly campy fun.
Klea Blackhurst: Everything That Traffic Will Allow
Blackhurst’s voice was thrilling in the way Merman’s was; it was clear, stentorian, and honest.
Steve Ross: Puttin’ On the Ritz: Steve Ross Sings Fred Astaire and Friends
Steve Ross represents an endangered species. It was a pleasure to bask in his talent.
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.
Carol Sue Gershman: Something New, Just for You
She especially excelled at numbers from the viewpoint of a sadder-but-wiser mature lady.