If you haven't "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical--RUN!!!
BEAUTIFUL tells the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than BEAUTIFUL music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation-dare I say, generations-I never remember her not being current & relevant.
It has all the elements you want in a show. It offers perfect casting (and we didn't even see Tony winner Jessie Mueller but the formidable Rebecca LaChance-who was brilliant). The pacing is perfect--kudos to director Marc Bruni--no time to get even slightly bored.
With just the right amount of corn to make it fun you take a trip back to your radio circa 1971 where the story ends with the making of the iconic album "TAPESTRY". The biggest surprise was how King & Goffins's best friends & musical colleagues Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil also dominated the songs of yesteryear. Who Knew? What you will know is all the hundreds of songs these 4 had a hand in whether it was witing, singing or both. TREAT YOURSELF!
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On SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11th at the RAZZ ROOM in New Hope, PA., cabaret staple & all around performer, QUINN LEMLEY, revives her amazing salute to screen goddess Rita Hayworth,
in "THE HEAT IS ON". *
Though I've seen this various times, Quinn always puts an interesting twist to each show. She honors the legend's life through words and music. She really personifies Hayworth with relevance in song, dress, story & choreography.
I've always said Quinn's gift as a performer is the ability to educate about Hayworth, burlesque or any project she chooses without being preachy; instead through fun loving song & dance.
TREAT YOURSELF...ONE NIGHT ONLY
Many friends are joining me...the more the merrier...join us:
Bucks County's Premier Supper Club
Located within The Ramada New Hope
6426 Lower York Road
New Hope, PA, 18938Telephone number for The Ramada New Hope: (215) 862-5221
Toll-Free number for purchasing tickets and/or questions: (888) 596-1027
*Written and Directed by Carter Inskeep.
A 90 minute concert celebrating the life, loves and career of
Hollywood’s most electrifying siren, Rita Hayworth. Starring Quinn
Lemley, in her critically acclaimed tour-de-force performance with
glamorous costumes, a swinging 4-12 piece band and the story that
reveals an extraordinary life. Stories of Orson Welles, Prince Ali Khan
and Columbia’s notorious movie mogul, Harry Cohn. Unforgettable hit
songs from Hayworth and her co-stars: Sinatra, Astaire, Gene Kelly – Put The Blame On Mame, Bewitched, Lady is a Tramp, I’m Old Fashioned, Long Ago and Far Away, Zip! And MORE!
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Finally I want to give a proper farewell to our fashion icon, brilliant comedienne, actress and warrior of the LGBTQ community Joan Rivers. What can I say that hasn't already been said? The overall sentiment is that she was the gold standard for brilliance when it came to comedy, business and the fuck you attitude that "no one will get me down". I think it is why the under dogs of the world gravitated to her. Regardless of her privileged upbringing she always felt like one herself which lent to insurmountable compassion. Little was known of her generosity (all her staff's children were paid their college education by her). Most of the $$ she made in NYC, trying out her new material, went directly to GOD'S LOVE WE DELIVER; these are just a few examples. Those who knew the woman behind the persona collectively state that she was a class act. I was honored to meet her a few times and she was always kind, relatable and hysterical. For my money she produced the best comedy album to date. Once I asked her why she never did a follow-up to it and she humbly answered, "I don't know, I had such fun making that one". I think I can guess why: because she was trying to make us laugh in a million other ways. Her energy-and her surgeons would say-her face were ageless...That's one's for you, Joan.
I loved you and the gap you left will be honored but NEVER filled. Thank you!
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Finally I want to give a proper farewell to our fashion icon, brilliant comedienne, actress and warrior of the LGBTQ community Joan Rivers. What can I say that hasn't already been said? The overall sentiment is that she was the gold standard for brilliance when it came to comedy, business and the fuck you attitude that "no one will get me down". I think it is why the under dogs of the world gravitated to her. Regardless of her privileged upbringing she always felt like one herself which lent to insurmountable compassion. Little was known of her generosity (all her staff's children were paid their college education by her). Most of the $$ she made in NYC, trying out her new material, went directly to GOD'S LOVE WE DELIVER; these are just a few examples. Those who knew the woman behind the persona collectively state that she was a class act. I was honored to meet her a few times and she was always kind, relatable and hysterical. For my money she produced the best comedy album to date. Once I asked her why she never did a follow-up to it and she humbly answered, "I don't know, I had such fun making that one". I think I can guess why: because she was trying to make us laugh in a million other ways. Her energy-and her surgeons would say-her face were ageless...That's one's for you, Joan.
I loved you and the gap you left will be honored but NEVER filled. Thank you!
