Lee Roy Reams: Me & Betty (AKA Lauren Bacall)
He is truly an ultimate showman of the kind we rarely see—the triple threat who can seemingly do it all.
Amy Beth Williams: In Reverse
Her song choices were an eclectic mix of genres, expressions, and vocal demands.
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.
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical gives Broadway a much-needed shot in the arm.
Klea Blackhurst: One of the Girls: The Words and Music of Jerry Herman
Blackhurst and Herman were a perfect combination.
Marilyn Maye
Maye was still a joy to hear; she was in control of her instrument, able to move from soft to robust, and it's always in service to the material.
Lorna Dallas: Glamorous Nights and Rainy Days
She performed with the intimacy of a veteran cabaret performer.