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City, State: Bethlehem PA Comments: I was also at the Richard Skipper does Carol Channing in "Hello Dolly!" evening at The Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park. It was really a one-of-a-kind show with a one-of-a-kind performer at its center. A delight all the way, and when Richard-as-Carol-as-Dolly Levi (whew!) did the dinner scene with Horace, the entire audience laughed so much it cried. I also loved Dolly's asides and improvised bits (some with audience members). Kudos to everyone in the cast and crew and orchestra--and, especially to the divine Richard.
City, State: Flushing, New York Comments: Jeez, Richard, and I thought your month-long theatrical engagement at New York City's Wings Theater this past January was the pinnacle. I'm very happy to be proved wrong. And anyone fortunate enough to have been at Asbury Park's famed Paramount Theater this past Saturday night will agree that THIS is the highlight.....to date (I'll not close the door again in case you have another surprise is store for us). Imagine. Richard Skipper playing Carol Channing playing Mrs Dolly Levi in one of Broadway's best: the incomparable "Hello Dolly!". What a concept. Hat's off to whoever thought that up, and kudos to you for pulling it off with the style, affection and respect for the role that we've all come to know you for. It was a shining and thoroughly entertaining performance , and worth every gallon of gas it took to get me there from New York City. Presented in concert to a packed house, with a full cast of professional actors and dancers, backed up with a live orchestra, and performed in the beautifully restored Paramount, it was a night that would no doubt have pleased and delighted Miss Channing herself. You have much to be proud of. Can't wait to see what you're going to do next. - Richard Brecht
City, State: Durham, North Carolina Comments: As a member of the cast and a stage manager of the original production of "Hello, Dolly!" in 1964, I had the pleasure of working with Carol Channing for two years. Under these circumstances one gets to know a person quite well, personally and professionally. Recently, moderating a panel of dancers and choreographers who worked with Gower Champion, I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Richard Skipper who does a tribute to Carol Channing. His "Carol" is nothing short of amazing... accurate, respectful and loving of Carol...whom, I understand, has given Richard her endorsement of his characterization of her. Richard's show as Carol is a delight...warm, fun and a must-see. David Hartman
City, State: New York, NY Website: dancersover40.org Comments: Richard, Thank you so much for making our Dancers Over 40 event honoring the Dancers and Creative Talents of Gower Champion such a success on March 31st, 2008. You were phenominal, and of course, you fit in so well with the dancers, and knew every crevice of information on the Gower shows in which our dancers performed. Your camaraderie with host David Hartman was precious, your ad libs and bon mots right on. And you gave our dancers an opportunity to shine behind (and in front of) you in "Before the Parade Passes By." They had a ball. The audience went crazy. It simply wouldn't have been the same event without you! You're a "real" gem (not just like those phony zirconias you hand out!). You are welcome at all our events -- and thanks again for posting our DO40 information on your site. Your audience is certainly copacetic with ours! Sincerely, John Sefakis President, Dancers Over 40
City, State: New York, NY Comments: Richard Skipper is a WOW! He was kind enough to come to a meeting of the Dutch Treat Club -- a century-old luncheon organization -- as our April Fool's Day gift to our members. We didn't let on, at first, that our guest was NOT Carol Channing, and his entrance, in full regalia, had our members' laughing and their eyes popping. His singing, his on-the-spot delightful, kind comedy, and his table-hopping and mingling with the members -- all gave us a most entertaining and warm-hearted luncheon. What's more, behind-the-scenes, his thorough professionalism and attention to detail were most appreciated by me, as Entertainment Chairman of the club, and to all who had the pleasure of working with him. Warmest thanks for being with us. We want him back soon again -- no matter what dress he wears! Peter Haas |
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