Tag: Donald Smith
It’s De-Lovely: A 125th Birthday Celebration of Cole Porter
Cole Porter’s songs remain the ne plus ultra of elegance, wit and sophistication.
Richard Skipper: Cabaret Scenes’ Man About Cabaret
Richard Skipper: Cabaret Scenes’ Man About Cabaret
26th Annual NY Cabaret Convention: Duke & Hamlisch
Setting the evening’s warm-hearted style was Klea Blackhurst,
26th Annual NY Cabaret Convention: Kander & Ebb
What a fine and quite theatrical evening it was when Thursday at The Mabel Mercer Foundation’s Cabaret Convention.
26th Annual NY Cabaret Convention: WWII Songs
Hosted by Cabaret greats Jeff Harnar and Andrea Marcovicci, the second program of the New York Cabaret Convention was A Sentimental Journey: World War II Songs.
26th Annual NY Cabaret Convention: Gala Opening Night
“Another op’nin’, another show….” were the first words we heard at another opening of yet another show.
Donald Smith
June 2008 DONALD SMITH Mabel Mercer enchanted a young Donald Smith, who soon was not only a fan, but a tireless advocate. His devotion expanded to include the music she is renowned for. Accordingly, he has been, for decades, Cabaret’s “Pied Piper,” leading others to the music he cherishes. Founder and guiding spirit since 1985 […]
Julie Wilson: Plush Velvet, Pretzels and Beer
What makes Julie Wilson extra special is that she is both the perfect performer and the perfect audience.
Something Sort of Grandish: The Music of Burton Lane; The Lyrics of Yip Harburg
The contribution to the American Songbook by two legendary stalwarts was the focus of the third show of the recent 25th Annual New York Cabaret Convention: Something Sort of Grandish: The Music of Burton Lane; The Lyrics of Yip Harburg. Hosted by Jeff Harnar and Andrea Marcovicci, the program featured 18 song stylists each putting their imprint on Burton’s flowing melodies and Harburg’s brilliant lyrics.
