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Shida
Ars Nova – July 19 - August 28 The one-woman musical Shida—with book, music and lyrics by Jeannette Bayardelle, who also stars—might well be subtitled Daughter of Job. The title...
Paolo Szot
54 Below – August 5-11 Having appreciated Brazilian-born operatic bass-baritone Paulo Szot's Tony-winning performance as Emile de Becque in the New York revival of South Pacific several seasons ago, I...
Cynthia Farrell
"Cynthia Farrell for Real" Don't Tell Mama – July 23, 25, 31 With her smooth, controlled, powerful voice, her deep concentration, and her diligent attention to enunciation and phrasing, Cynthia...
Julie Budd
An Evening with Julie Budd" Metropolitan Room – June 12, 13 Talk about your elephant in the room. I suppose it is possible to write about a Julie Budd performance...
Annie Kozuch
"Mostly Jobim" Stage 72 – May 29, June 6 Bossa nova music has always ambled gently along the line in the sand between jazz and pop, like some tall, tanned...
Distorted Diznee
Laurie Beechman Theatre – ongoing, every other Friday "If you're easily offended, please get the hell out of here right now," Dallas Dubois tells the audience after the opening number...
Take Me Home Tonight: The Songs of Mira Spektor
Metropolitan Room – Aprll 15, 22, 29 A trio of singers—Julie Reyburn, Shana Farr, and Mark Campbell—teamed up, along with pianist/music director Bill Zeffiro, to perform the music of Mira...
Anastasia Barzee
"Barzee Sings Bacharach" Metropolitan Room – April 18, 19, 20, 24 When you think Burt Bacharach, it's likely that the upbeat selections he wrote with lyricist Hal David in the...
Jo Thompson
"Slender, Tender and Tall: An Evening with the Fabulous Ms. Jo Thompson" Café Carlyle – March 21, 22, 23, 28, 30 Those who demand an orderly, meticulously crafted cabaret act...
Ricky Ritzel
"Ricky Ritzel Sings Elaine Stritch" 54 Below: March 15, 22; Don't Tell Mama: April 26, May 6 A sort of barrelhouse raucousness was at play in Ricky Ritzel's tribute show...