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City, State: New York, NY Website: http://members.aol.com/dickbarclay Comments: I have said this many times in the past and I will say it again...Richard Skipper is one of the finest performing artists in our business...and the nice part is that he really cares for everyone in his audience. He always gives his all in every performance . The show at The Wings Theatre was carefully crafted and directed by Miles Phillips, who certainly knew what he was doing. The stage setting was perfect to frame the show. Richard Skipper is in good hands. The trio of boys, Kristopher Monroe, Michael Hopewell and Rocco L. Arrigo, was the perfect choice to back-up Richard. They sang, danced and performed well. It was difficult not to think of the question for Richard.."Are you sure you are not really Carol Channing?" Thank you, Richard Skipper, for giving us one of the most enjoyable evenings we've had in a long time. You are what the theatre needs more of!!!!
City, State: Teaneck, New Jersey Website: http://www.richsiegel.com/ Comments: Having accompanied Carol (I always call her Carol) on many occasions and having seen the evolution of this new project beginning with the run at Helen's awhile back, I have to report that with Miles' direction, I think this production really has legs, I mean wings- (it's at the Wings Theater). I don't think I need to say anything about Richard's portrayal of Carol- everybody already knows it's impeccable! But I liked the whole presentation- the trio is the right size band, the background singers are now brought into the foreground from time to time, the two acts with the intermission work, the show is the right length, the stage set-up is visually pleasing. Everything works. Richard- I believe this is a package you can really sell. Wishing you all the best with it. And everybody else- go see this show! -Rich Siegel
City, State: Amagansett, New York Website: n.a. Comments: I saw Carol Channing in Concert yesterday afternoon, January 20, at The Wings Theatre, Christopher Street. This was my first occasion to see Richard Skipper, and I was swept away by Carol. Absolutely fantastic. I'm sure it's been said but I will say it anyway, it WAS to hear Carol Channing. Great performance and all that great music. The male ensemble of singers, and the musicians, piano, bass and percussion, were excellent. An absolutely delightful experience. I went out into the cold January evening singing!
City, State: Philadelphia, PA Comments: Hi everybody, I had the privilege yesterday afternoon to attend the WINGS theatre presentation Carol Channing In Concert starring Richard Skipper. This was the second preview as opening night is Friday, January 25th. I have seen Richard as Carol many times and this transformation from a cabaret show to a full 2 hour theatre piece was extraordinary. When Richard takes the stage as Carol you forget that it is Richard. He becomes Carol and she is the only one you see. This production directed by Miles Phillips also boasts three very talented chorus boys: Rocco L. Arrigo, Michael Hopewell and Kristopher Monroe. But it is Richard absolutely flawless as Carol who lights up the theatre and sends the audience home with a warm, wonderful glow . It's as if you are meeting Carol Channing for the first time in person. A friend of mine came who has never seen Richard before, he left the theatre determined to return before February 16th to see the show again. Run don't walk and get your tickets now. Yesterday afternoon was essentially a sold out house. I'm sure its going to be a Standing Room Only engagement. An absolute MUST SEE !!!! Earl Levit
Comments: So I was there Opening Night: “Richard Skipper as Carol Channing in Concert”. I had such a good time I don’t know where to start. Richard Skipper is so gifted, that from the get-go, I forgot about him and became immersed in the belief that Carol Channing herself, was up there on that stage. I become hypnotized by the story of her life. Richard sounds just like her and looks just like her, but he especially shines with his relationship to the audience. His Carol turns the house lights up and proceeds to tease us and engage us. We are reeled in, hook, line and sinker, and we love it. Miles Phillips did a great job of moving Carol and her three darling back-up guys around a small stage which also held the piano, bass and drums. His simple set was highlighted by a chandelier and oversized photos of Carol, but it was Carol herself who held us entranced. The Wings Theater is certainly to be commended for this move from a Cabaret Show to a full production on their stage. I’m so happy for all, and I wish them success. |
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