Andy Roberts and I have been collaborating since early 2016, when we met doing a Servant Stage Company original review of Gershwin music. Andy is a seasoned jazz pianist and wildly creative composer, I am a contemporary soprano whose voice sits most comfortably in the company of Mozart and Adam Guettel. We enjoy the challenge… Continue reading Quarantine Collaboration – A Virtual Performance with Andy Roberts.
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Behind-the-Scenes: Rehearsing for the Cabaret
Last night Andy Roberts and I rehearsed a bit while his band set up for their show at MJ’s Coffeehouse in Annville, PA. **Later on I crashed their set to promote Andy’s and my cabaret in a couple of weeks. Both his band and their audience were incredibly gracious. It’s hard to stop the momentum… Continue reading Behind-the-Scenes: Rehearsing for the Cabaret
This Weekend: Come see The Civil War in Concert!
This weekend opens Servant Stage Company’s largest production to date: The Civil War by Frank Wildhorn Jr. We’ve been rehearsing this show for the last month, and I’m so proud to be a part of it. It’s such a privilege to be working with these incredibly talented performers, while we speak and sing words that were actually… Continue reading This Weekend: Come see The Civil War in Concert!
My Favorite Song from “The Bridges of Madison County” Musical
I love the music to The Bridges of Madison County, by Jason Robert Brown. One of my favorite songs in the entire show is one sung by Robert Kincaid, not Francesca(!). Here’s a wee snippet: If you had to pick a favorite between The Bridges of Madison County the book, the movie, or the musical,… Continue reading My Favorite Song from “The Bridges of Madison County” Musical
Upcoming Performance: Adoption Fundraiser Cabaret
I have great news! Dear friends of mine are adopting a baby! As you might imagine, there are considerable costs involved with adopting. So, the Lancaster Arts community is rallying around this new family to host a fundraiser cabaret! Click here for tickets and info. There is also a donation button available if you cannot… Continue reading Upcoming Performance: Adoption Fundraiser Cabaret
Some Things Are Meant to Be – Little Women
Sometimes art imitates life in the most unusual ways. This past October I was part of the preview of Servant Stage Company’s 2017 season. I was asked to sing “Some Things are Meant to Be”, from the Broadway musical Little Women – the moment that Beth says goodbye to Jo. The timing of this was uncanny. My own… Continue reading Some Things Are Meant to Be – Little Women
A Weekend with Over the Rhine
I spent this past weekend with some family in Ohio. As I drove onto the property of Nowhere Else Farm, Karin met me and showed me to my cozy room. Her brother-in-law, Jonathan was cooking dinner in the kitchen while fresh coffee brewed in the pot. I unpacked my things and collapsed on the bed, hardly… Continue reading A Weekend with Over the Rhine
December Songs at the Hershey Area Playhouse!
Details on my upcoming performance at the Hershey Area Playhouse!
What is a Song Cycle?
This video was originally posted live on Facebook. I go over what a “song cycle” is and why it’s the opener to my show next month!