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City, State: Jersey City, NJ Comments: I saw Richard Skipper's tribute to Carol Channing at The Wings Theater. It was one of the most insightful and entertaining shows I've seen in a very long time. His portrayal was amazingly accurate, loving and respectful. I left the theater feeling that I'd just made a wonderful new friend - Carol Channing!!I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this show. It really was like sitting and having a conversation with her.Everything that I say here, if anything,is understated. He's beautiful - his voice is amazing, his humor and generosity in terms of the people with whom he shares the stage - all combine to create an unforgettable performance. I wish that I were a reviewer, or somebody in a position of "clout", because this show should be seen by anyone who has ever had an appreciation for musical theater.
City, State: 619 Fifth St. Milford, PA 18337 Website: www.ronnywhyte.com Comments: We loved the show! It was just the right length and we liked the fact that there was no amplification, and no synthesizers, etc. That's real theatre! Everyone was marvelous and Richard makes you believe you're really seeing Carol at her best.
Website: http://www.jonwhitton.com Comments: I saw Richard's show on opening night and I have to say: Fantastic. I most appreciated that there was absolutely ZERO caricature. He personified Carol without a pinch of sarcasm. An amazing tribute to an amazing lady performed with insight, class, and style.
City, State: Nyack, NY Website: www.GayPrideRockland.org Comments: Wow! I've seen "Carol/Richard" perform about a half dozen times and like Carol (and Richard) the show keeps getting better with age! And those back up singers!! Not only cute and adorable, but fantastic singers. This particular show really gave us a more in-depth Carol. It was informative about her life as well as entertaining and funny! Richard's comedic timing is just wonderful. Great show, don't miss it when it comes to your town!
City, State: New York, NY 10019 Comments: I worked with Carol Channing for two and a half years in the original HELLO DOLLY. There aren't too many people still around who go back more than 40 years with her, so I have more than just a nodding acquaintance with what makes her Carol. Richard Skipper has presented Carol Channing in such a way that even her close friends do a double take. His new two-hour, theatre version of his cabaret show goes even beyond that. It's a superb evening presented by a consummate entertainer, and the theatrical setting allows even more audience interaction because of the greater numbers of people. Miles Phillips' direction has brought it to a MUST SEE level of entertainment I personally haven't witnessed in years. My wife, Christine Kelley Karel, and I have seen Richard's show (the theatre version) twice and his cabaret performance even more often. We think Richard is a superstar in every respect. His voice, his performance savvy and the magnificent overall presentation are simply incomparable. If you want to be entertained by a performer who immediately becomes your friend the moment he comes out on stage, Richard Skipper is the one to see. |
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