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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.

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Klea Blackhurst: One of the Girls: The Words and Music of Jerry Herman

Blackhurst and Herman were a perfect combination.

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Jerry Herman Tribute

A lovely tribute to Jerry Herman.

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Klea Blackhurst: One of the Girls

No one else is better qualified to inhabit the joyful optimism of this songwriter.

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Hello, Dolly!

Buckley brings an emotional gravitas to the part that commands respect

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The 29th New York Cabaret Convention: The Best of Jerry Herman

The Cabaret Convention honors Jerry Herman.

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Richard Skipper Celebrates: Hello, Dolly!

What joy!

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Hello, Dolly! in Concert

Hello, Dolly! was an unqualified success.

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Rita McKenzie: Ethel Merman’s Broadway

Rita McKenzie actually had me believing that she was Ethel.

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