Susan Mosher

Roy Sander
"The Great Daisy Theory" Laurie Beechman Theatre - July 11, 25, August 15, 29 Susan Mosher comes to us with a one-woman autobiographical presentation that employs dialogue and song to tell about her life—from her childhood in southern California to landing a prominent role in Hairspray on Broadway. Points touched on along the way include...

Marjorie Hayes

Roy Sander
"Taking Chances" The Duplex - July 18, 20 In her recent engagement at The Duplex, actress/singer Marjorie Hayes proved herself to be an artist of considerable depth and subtlety, with a voice capable of giving color to a wide range of life's experiences. Co-created by Michele Brourman, who also supplied the musical direction, directed by...

Alan Cumming

Roy Sander
Feinstein's at Loews Regency - Apr 27 – May 1, June 22 - 26 Toward the end of his show, Alan Cumming performs a song that one might be surprised to find in his repertoire: Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich's New York-cabaret standard "Taylor, the Latte Boy." This number is perhaps the most persuasive—and certainly...

The Rescignos

Roy Sander
The Duplex - Every couple of months In the long-running—it hit the airwaves in 1942!—BBC radio program Desert Island Discs, guests are asked to present their choice of the eight recordings they would take with them if they were stranded on a desert island. The guest explains the reasoning behind each selection, and the recording...

Richard Malavet

Elizabeth Ahlfors
"The Billy Eckstine Project, Songs in the Key of 'B'" Metropolitan Room  –  July 1, 8, 10 Richard Malavet, a New York cabaret singer, certainly did his homework for his latest show, saluting Billy Eckstine. The music of the cool, dapper "Mr. B" is a fine choice for Malavet. He does not try to imitate...

Nellie McKay

Elizabeth Ahlfors
"Normal as Blueberry Pie – A Tribute to Doris Day"  Feinstein's at Loews Regency  -  June 1 - 12 Just wondering. Why, exactly did Nellie McKay choose to salute Doris Day? Many, not all, of the songs she's doing are identified with Doris Day, but McKay never explains why she chose them. Was she influenced by the legendary...

Jaron Vesely

Roy Sander
"Something Good" Metropolitan Room  -  returning June 25 Jaron Vesely has titled his new show after the Richard Rodgers song "Something Good." This is an understatement, for in every way—choice of material, programming/structure, vocal quality, interpretations, arrangements, instrumental accompaniment—the show is much better than merely good. He could have named it after the Rodgers &...

Barb Jungr

Elizabeth Ahlfors
"River" Metropolitan Room  -  May 18-23 When you think of an interpretive singer, one name that stands out is Barb Jungr. Jungr not only studies the lyrics, but takes them apart to root out the substance that speaks to her. She then reconstructs them and makes them her own. She will surround her selection with...

Teresa Fischer

Roy Sander
"Miss Congeniality" Don't Tell Mama  -  May 5, 9 Several bars into Teresa Fischer's opening number, I knew I was in good hands. The song was the often-done Bob Dorough and Dave Frishberg's "I'm Hip," and though it's an appealing novelty number, I find the 45-years-old lyrics a bit dated and the song just not...

Mitzi Gaynor

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"Razzle Dazzle! My Life Behind the Sequins" Feinstein's at Loews Regency  -  May 18 - 29 After the band plays the overture, she makes her entrance from stage right. It is unmistakably her—Mitzi Gaynor—an icon whose name conjures up memories and images of Technicolor Hollywood and who triumphed on television in a series of highly successful...