Tag: They Can’t Take That Away from Me
Ann Hampton Callaway with Christine Ebersole & Curtis Stigers: This is Cabaret
Ann Hampton Callaway continues her new radio program on NPR
Viv McLean & Lynsey Beauchamp: Classic Gershwin
Classic Gershwin is a triumphant and glorious tribute to this remarkable composer.
Mark Nadler
Mark Nadler The Cabaret at Germano’s, Baltimore, MD, September 10, 2015 Reviewed by Michael Miyazaki for Cabaret Scenes Mark Nadler opened his show at Germano’s with a version of “They Can’t Take That Away from Me” that distilled everything that was to come in the evening: a very personal take on a lyric; a strong […]
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra
For anyone who loved the era of the big bands, seeing The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra at Iguana was a pleasure on two scores, three if you include their outstanding guest that night
Ira Gershwin
March 2010 IRA GERSHWIN by Mark Nadler Upon the publication of his book, Lyrics on Several Occasions, one of his idols, P.G. Wodehouse, sent Ira Gershwin a note wherein he stated: “I’ve always considered you the best of the whole bunch.” What made Ira Gershwin, if not the best lyricist of the 20th century, certainly […]
An American in Paris
“S’ Wonderful!” George & Ira Gershwin’s extraordinary An American in Paris is wowing audiences at Broadway’s Palace Theatre.
Margaret Whiting & George Shearing: The Lost Jazz Sessions
Margaret Whiting & George Shearing The Lost Jazz Sessions (My Ideal Music) March 13, 2015 Reviewed by Alix Cohen for Cabaret Scenes Born to songwriter Richard A. Whiting, Margaret Whiting (1924-2011) sang for Johnny Mercer at the age of six and was signed to Capitol Records at 13 when “Uncle Johnny” co-founded the burgeoning label. […]
Jim Caruso, Jane Monheit, Billy Stritch: Hollywoodland: Songs from the Silver Screen
Many of the American Songbook’s most beloved songs were created for the movies.
