Showing posts with label Chicago. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chicago. Show all posts
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Luba Mason in Chicago
Here's a little clip I thought some would find interesting in light of the two AUTOGRAPHED Luba Mason Krazy Love CDs I'm giving away (courtesy of Miles High Productions).
Krazy Love dropped January 27, 2009, and it is a departure for Mason’s Broadway fans as she explores a Brazilian-tinged jazz side to her talents in an album that is largely of her own writing.
How to Enter
No need to sign up for any annoying newsletters or to create some stupid password you’ll never remember. To win one of two autographed copies of Luba Mason’s Krazy Love CD, just write a paragraph telling me about your favorite Broadway memory.
I’ve often written on here about my favorite Broadway (or Broadway tour) memories—seeing Carol Channing in Hello, Dolly! or almost crying during “It’s Your Wedding Day” in The Wedding Singer. Tell me what your favorite experience was and then explain how that show, performance, song, or whatever affected you in a paragraph.
The two winning entries will be edited for content and clarity and posted next week. Enter by Friday, January 30, 2009, by emailing me at broadwayloudmouth@yahoo.com. Send me your paragraph and your first name, and if you are a winner, I will email you on Monday to get your address for mailing you your autographed Krazy Love CD. Then, look for my review of the CD early next week.
the Broadway Mouth
January 29, 2009
Friday, September 7, 2007
Amazing Broadway Performer: Bebe Neuwirth
Bebe Neuwirth is another legendary triple threat, not to mention a popular theatre performer with significant television and film experience. Why this woman doesn’t have more roles made available for her is a surprise to me.
While I have never seen Bebe Neuwirth on stage (or on television for that matter), what I love about her on recording (and from what I’ve seen in television performances of Broadway shows) is her trademark voice and wit. Many legendary theatre performers have been set apart by that something special, a unique voice or style of comedy. If Neuwirth had hit the scene in the 1950s, it’s no doubt she would have had shows tailored specifically for her plethora of talents.
My first major encounter with Neuwirth was as Lola on revival cast recording of Damn Yankees. On the disc she sounds great. I particularly love the dialogue prelude to her wonderful “Whatever Lola Wants." With her pasted-on accent delivering a fun libretto, it really is too fun for words. Her other tracks on the disc are tremendous fun as well, including the dance showcases “Who’s Got the Pain” and “Two Lost Souls.”
Her work in Chicago hardly needs a mention, but I will add that on the CD, she’s priceless. Here’s a role that almost seems written for her, and she’s such a great fit. I’m so thrilled to hear that she was able to tackle Roxie Hart.
Other treats related to Neuwirth’s talents include two great dance-heavy performances on the My Favorite Broadway concert DVDs. On The Leading Ladies, she duets with Karen Ziemba on “Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag” from Chicago and a charming “I’m a Brass Band” on The Love Songs, which showcases Neuwirth’s charming and endearing side.
On the bonus features for Rick McKay’s Broadway: The Golden Age, I love Neuwirth’s intelligent and passionate observations of Broadway and the state of theatre. In fact, when I made my first trip to Disneyland three years ago, I kept hearing her statement “Go to Disneyland if you want to see . . . [making robotic motions] this stuff happening. Go to Coney Island if you want a ride, wanna see a tire rising up. You go to the theatre for a much more human experience” looping through my head.
So, here’s to another major, under-utilized performer. Bebe Neuwirth, may another big role come your way soon.
Unofficial Website: http://www.geocities.com/bebeneuwirth_site/
the Broadway Mouth
September 7, 2007
While I have never seen Bebe Neuwirth on stage (or on television for that matter), what I love about her on recording (and from what I’ve seen in television performances of Broadway shows) is her trademark voice and wit. Many legendary theatre performers have been set apart by that something special, a unique voice or style of comedy. If Neuwirth had hit the scene in the 1950s, it’s no doubt she would have had shows tailored specifically for her plethora of talents.
My first major encounter with Neuwirth was as Lola on revival cast recording of Damn Yankees. On the disc she sounds great. I particularly love the dialogue prelude to her wonderful “Whatever Lola Wants." With her pasted-on accent delivering a fun libretto, it really is too fun for words. Her other tracks on the disc are tremendous fun as well, including the dance showcases “Who’s Got the Pain” and “Two Lost Souls.”
Her work in Chicago hardly needs a mention, but I will add that on the CD, she’s priceless. Here’s a role that almost seems written for her, and she’s such a great fit. I’m so thrilled to hear that she was able to tackle Roxie Hart.
Other treats related to Neuwirth’s talents include two great dance-heavy performances on the My Favorite Broadway concert DVDs. On The Leading Ladies, she duets with Karen Ziemba on “Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag” from Chicago and a charming “I’m a Brass Band” on The Love Songs, which showcases Neuwirth’s charming and endearing side.
On the bonus features for Rick McKay’s Broadway: The Golden Age, I love Neuwirth’s intelligent and passionate observations of Broadway and the state of theatre. In fact, when I made my first trip to Disneyland three years ago, I kept hearing her statement “Go to Disneyland if you want to see . . . [making robotic motions] this stuff happening. Go to Coney Island if you want a ride, wanna see a tire rising up. You go to the theatre for a much more human experience” looping through my head.
So, here’s to another major, under-utilized performer. Bebe Neuwirth, may another big role come your way soon.
Unofficial Website: http://www.geocities.com/bebeneuwirth_site/
the Broadway Mouth
September 7, 2007
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