Old Friends - Cabaret Scenes

Nicolas King: The Birthday Show

The vocalist could give lessons in connecting with an audience.

Considerable talent and charm.

With her honeyed voice and her ability to connect with her audience and her material, proved once again what a national treasure she is.

Solos and duets performed with original arrangements on which this talented couple left their stamp.

This, their first CD together, is a testament to how their union benefits everyone who loves thoughtful interpretations of beautiful songs.

An afternoon of carefully curated songs that were at times confessional, cautionary, instructive, and informative.

Enlivened by Leavel’s fine and fresh interpretations of Sondheim's songs and by her on-point enactment of every lyric.

The show was a wellspring of talent.

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.

ANDRE DE SHIELDS. Photo by Lia Chang

What a remarkable and singular evening this was for all concerned.