DAILY TATTLER
by Lee Hartgrave
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BETTY BUCKLEY
Tony Award Actress and singer
Buckley made her Broadway debut in 1969 in the musical 1776
- many called her “The Voice of Broadway.” Her rendition of the song “Memory”
from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cats’ made her a huge, huge star.
She played a very touching role of a country singer in Bruce
Beresford’s ‘Tender Mercies, in which she sang the song “Over You”. And Buckley
will star in the London revival of Jerry Herman’s favorite musical ‘Dear World’
and she will be inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame.
Buckley at San Francisco’s Premiere Niteclub (The Razz Room)
really captured the audience. Yes, her voice in some instances is not as strong
in some cases. But that happens to all of us – and the audience couldn’t get enough
of her.
Buckley’s show is called “Ah Men! The Boys of Broadway.” She
has turned the usual ‘Men’s’ songs, into her songs. This is some of them: “Jet
Song” form West Side Story” – Maria is always sung by a guy – but not this
time. Everything was running smoothly except for this, when Buckley starts to
sing “I Won’t Dance” (usually sung by Fred Astaire) – someone in back of me
took a flash picture of Buckley. She stopped the song, and demanded that they
take the camera away from the person. Well that got settled until later – a
Cell Phone rang and rang. That of course did not bode well for Buckley. But she
smiled.
The popular “Hey There” hit the spot with these lyrics: “Hey
There" (Pajama Game) – better forget him – you with your nose in the air – does
it all go through one ear and out the other?”
“Corner of the Sky” with music and lyrics by Stephen
Schwartz (Pippin) – is one of the greats of all time. Buckley brought fresh
intimate and sophisticated intonations to the song. And who could wish for more
with Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser (Guys and Dolls.) Buckley takes “More I
cannot Wish You” and gives the song a new feel and tone. The show is a skillful
compelling treat!
RATING: THREE GLASSES OF CHAMPAGNE!!! –trademarked-
Now playing – thru Nov. 4, 2012 at the Rrazz Room.
Here is the brilliant band: Christian Jacob – Piano, Alan
Hall –Drums, Peter Barshay – Bass.
(((Lee Hartgrave has contributed many articles to the San
Francisco Chronicle Sunday Datebook and he produced and hosted a long-running
Arts Segment on PBS KQED)))
HELP IS ON THE WAY AT MARINES MEMORIAL
MARY WILSON was recently at the Fairmont Hotel in a fabulous
evening. That was a one-time event at the Fairmont – and he was a wonderful
trilling evening. But here is more good news. Wilson is going to be part of THE
RICHMOND HELP IS ON THE WAY THE THE HOLIDAYS X1. The Star-studded AIDS Benefit
Concert & Gala will be on Monday Dec. 10, 2012. The show will feature The
Casts of “Book Of Mormon” and disney’s “The Lion King” – including performers…Mary
Wilson (a Supreme), Bruce Vilanch (top notch comic), Tim Hockenberry, Spencer
Day, Paula West and Connie Champagne. The Perky, dazzling show will be at The
Marines Memorial Theatre –609 Sutter St., SF. Tix - 415-273-1620. Cast party
follows with premium tickets.
www.helpisontheway.org
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