“This is the first show I’ve done in my 13 years performing at Davenports that is perfectly themeless,” said the effervescent Joan Curto of her new cabaret show, This is New, which she premiered at Davenports Piano Bar this weekend (I caught the final show last night). However, the show does indeed have a theme:… Read More Joan Curto offers ‘Something New’ at Davenports
Musical theatre is a risky undertaking. So many parts must seamlessly meld together in order to make a show sing, and one small crack can derail the entire operation. This is particularly the case in commercial Broadway theatre, where it’s all a big numbers game. As a result, there’s a landslide of flop musicals out… Read More Cult Broadway flops are celebrated in winning new Davenport’s cabaret show
Planning an evening of one composer’s work can be a tricky thing, especially if the composer is a relatively unknown commodity. First, there’s the risk no one will come, as they’re not sure what the evening will sound like; and second, and most importantly: what if his/her work isn’t engaging enough to fill an entire… Read More Review: ‘The Distance You Have Come: The Music of Scott Alan’ @ Davenport’s Piano Bar
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