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A Broadway Valentine’s Day at 54 Below
Cabaret
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

A Broadway Valentine’s Day at 54 Below

Tonight’s Broadway Valentine’s Day at 54 Below was an evening of love, song, romance, nostalgia, fine dining, unique beverages, and thematic desserts. The messages of love portrayed were universal, celebrating spiritual beings connected through energy, generosity, compassion, and harmony. As Shakespeare noted in Love’s Labour’s Lost, “When Love speaks, the voice of all the gods makes heaven drowsy with the harmony.”

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Bigmouth Strikes Again
Cabaret
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Bigmouth Strikes Again

Brine honored the music of The Smiths through an auto-biographical perspective revealing universal human needs like love, friendship, and realized ambitions. We discovered Brine’s Bible Belt roots in North Carolina and the paths leading him to New York City. The exceedingly talented Brine danced, sang, and spoke in ways that evoked uncontrollable laughter, empathy, or sublime wistful affection.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
The Kat and Dave Show at MPAC
Cabaret
Victoria L. Dammer

The Kat and Dave Show at MPAC

Ethereal and magical best describe the two-hour experience of  The Kat & Dave Show: An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee at the Mayo Performing Art Center (MPAC) on December 2.

Victoria L. Dammer
Wendy Moten at Birdland
Cabaret
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Wendy Moten at Birdland

Wendy Moten ascended to the Birdland stage with a smile and charm that lit up the room. From her first words and the comfortable swing tempo of her first song, All of Me, Moten emerged as a poised, expressive, and consummate artist. She conveyed her passionate insights with a beautiful, clear voice and through her ability to command any genre she desired.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Ann Kittredge at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
Cabaret
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Ann Kittredge at the Laurie Beechman Theatre

Kittredge is a songstress of sumptuous romantic energy who possesses a dazzling gift for expressing the rich meaning of songs. She owns a sensitive, delightful facon de parler and freely communicates with the audience with her storytelling.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Love Online
Cabaret
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Love Online

Love Online was a delightful journey enhanced by some of the finest songs ever written and performed by two enchanting, empathetic, and erudite individuals who understand life, heartache, and love. Love and Nickerson take your hand and heart and share their times, world, and lives. It was storytelling at its best.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
Jeff Harnar on Stage Photo credit: Steve Friedman
Cabaret
Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic

Jeff Harnar

Harnar assiduously grasped a selection of Sondheim’s artistic jewels and customized it for his purposes. He accomplished this with aplomb and sheer artistry as he expressed the essence of each poetic strain.

Edward A Kliszus, Editor-in-Chief / Music and Arts Critic
L-R: Travis Nesbitt, Nic Metcalf, Kit Treece, and Schyler Conaway in the Boy Band Project. Photo credit: Elizabeth Ann Foster
Cabaret
Elizabeth Ann Foster

The Boy Band Project

Fun eye candy with talent. Before you know it, the show ends. You feel as if you were in an aerobics class – not only do these boys go to the gym, they work out while there. The boys are available, answer questions, and make t-shirts and coasters (CDs) available. They are a “down-to-earth” group of young gentlemen you simply want to take home.

Elizabeth Ann Foster
Take Me Back to Manhattan
Cabaret
Victoria L. Dammer

Take Me Back to Manhattan

The theater was packed, and patrons were treated to four rising jazz stars in a five-star atmosphere. The show was worth seeing for residents and tourists alike, and here’s hoping it returns to the stage soon.

Victoria L. Dammer
Celebrating Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye
Cabaret
Victoria L. Dammer

Celebrating Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye

Music lovers of Motown Sound can’t help themselves from wanting to hear more and more of their favorite songs after an event like this. What a fantastic tribute to everyone who participated in the evening, those on the stage and off.

Victoria L. Dammer
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