REVIEW: Carnegie’s “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill”
La’Sherrill finds the humanity within Holiday’s moments of vulnerability and pain. Each note sung is rich with soul and passion from the top of the
July 18, 2023
La’Sherrill finds the humanity within Holiday’s moments of vulnerability and pain. Each note sung is rich with soul and passion from the top of the
“Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill” is highly recommended. It is sharp, sensitive, biting, uncomfortable, moving, and entertaining… It is music and performance as
Step into the world of a group of pre-teens vying for the title of Spelling Bee champion in the Putnam County Bee. With an exceptional
Lola is sheer liquid in movement with a powerful voice leaving the audience applauding for encores.
Review by Doug Iden Kinky Boots currently stomps on the Carnegie Theater stage. (How many musicals can you name whose star is a shoe?–And a really
Filled with raunchy and relatable giggles, the audience is taken on a wild ride through the formative experiences of Bennett’s life from his early years
This is a strong show, well structured. It is made even better by the incredible talents of Dylan Shelton and Ellyn Broderick. They know timing,
Short Version: this cast takes on a weird, sad, and esoteric script that at times invokes an almost 1950’s “old money” aesthetic, as well as a vision of the Underworld that would make Homer proud.
The overarching theme is romantic love and familial relationships. In this rendering, there is also an emphasis on the importance of language, learning and memory.
Complementing the action on stage without distracting is an ethereal set designed by Melissa Bennett and brought to life by Scenic Artisan Samantha Reno. The set is both grand and minimal at the same time which is a feat within itself.
