Oscar Hammerstein II - Cabaret Scenes

Dave Fortin: Contrasts

Fortin gives full expression to each lyric with powerful, often gritty vocals.

Holbrook, in fine voice, delivered a strong show.

Deady has a slight Irish lilt and what appears to be a classically trained voice, which can be quite appealing.

David Johnson is an utterly charming performer with a deeply resonant lyric baritone voice.

Kurt Elling uncovered the Frank Sinatra essence of communicating both sadness and elation without attempting to imitate Sinatra.

You can’t go wrong with the music of Richard Rodgers.

In a league of his own, Brian Stokes Mitchell—singer, actor, entertainer, musician—opens the current season of the Café Carlyle.

You can’t go wrong with the music of Richard Rodgers.

Jennifer Sheehan has got that Cole Porter “certain thing” — special, sensational, smashing.