Joel Benjamin
A native New Yorker, Joel was always fascinated by musical theater. Luckily, he was able to be a part of seven Broadway musicals before the age of 14, quitting to pursue a pre-med degree, which led no where except back to performing in the guise of directing a touring ballet troupe. Always interested in writing, he wrote a short play in high school that was actually performed, leading to a hiatus of nearly 40 years before he returned to writing as a reviewer. Writing for Cabaret Scenes has kept him in touch with world filled with brilliance.
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Barrett and Spector sang beautifully, interacted delightfully.
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Could there be a more authentic and passionate singer than Doreen Montalvo?
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Skillful exhibitions of close harmony.
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An artist with a spectacular voice.
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Her song choices were fresh, if not always wise.
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Siegel’s face aglow with enjoyment.
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A great program.
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Her powerful, multi-layered voice showed absolutely no sign of age.
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Moving and entertaining in equal measure.
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Breathing new life into songs we thought we knew so well
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