Gypsy
McDonald gave us a beautifully shaded and nuanced interpretation; an unforgettable performance.
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.
Klea Blackhurst: Everything That Traffic Will Allow
Blackhurst’s voice was thrilling in the way Merman’s was; it was clear, stentorian, and honest.
Klea Blackhurst Dreaming of a Song—The Music of Hoagy Carmichael
She skillfully she handled the songs of Hoagy Carmichael.
Klea Blackhurst: One of the Girls: The Words and Music of Jerry Herman
Blackhurst and Herman were a perfect combination.
Klea Blackhurst: Autumn in New York: Vernon Duke’s Broadway
Brassy, sassy...Blackhurst truly excelled.
Beth Leavel
A balance of sensitivity and Broadway brass made for a very exciting evening of cabaret.
Forbidden Broadway: Forbidden Sondheim: Merrily We Stole a Song
One of the most inventive of the zillions of tributes to Stephen Sondheim.