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City, State: San Francisco, CA / New York, NY Comments: What can I say about Richard(Carol)? WHAT A SHOW!! I've seen his shows several times and it never ceases to amaze me of how wonderfully talented this man is. I am always thoroughly entertained. His uncanny portrayal of the incomparable Carol Channing is remarkable. The show is always fresh and inventive; it never seems repetitive as it changes with every audience. Keep up the wonderful work. BRAVO!! I am a fan for life. Lot's of Love, Danny
City, State: Union City, NJ Website: www.kevinmcmullan.com Comments: National Treasure: Carol Channing or Richard Skipper? I vote both. I saw the last installment on July 5 and let me tell you the only reason I know that the morphing process isn't totally complete is that (thankfully!) I saw you walk out of that club after the show as Richard Skipper. Richard doesn't need me to tell him what I think, but I'll say it anyway, "I'd heard as much, but had to see it for myself and just when I thought I'd seen him do it all, he turns around and outdoes himself. The passion, love, professionalism and care with which he treats not only his subject but also his audience remains unsurpassed. Carol will be very, very proud indeed." Somebody should hurry and move this show to off-Broadway.
City, State: NYC Comments: Hey Richard, I saw your show June 30th and I had to write to you ... it was incredible! I came to support my good friend Paul Stephan and I had met you up at Paul's Riverside Church concert.So I was looking forward to it. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to talk to you after the show. You were busy with the (of course adoring) fans. I have never been one to see "star" impersonators before ... but boy, have you changed my mind! Not only do you perform her as a living, breathing PERSON ... but you SING incredibly! Not to mention the obvious love and affection you show for Miss Channing herself. A wonderful and touching evening. I look forward to seeing you again. Brava! -David Elledge
City, State: Teaneck, NJ Comments: Last night at Helen's Hideaway Room in Chelsea, Richard Skipper brought us into the presence of none other than the fabulous Carol Channing in his cabaret show "Carol Channing in Concert." For the price of one cover charge we got to see not one, but two stars - the incomparable "Carol" Channing and the incredible Richard Skipper. The tribute of Ms. Channing by Mr. Skipper was so unbelievably transparent that it was hard to tell where one performer ended and the other began. This show is obviously a labor of love. From the moment "Carol" steps onto the stage, you find yourself captivated by this uncanny transformation. Every vocal sound, every speech inflection, every nuanced movement and gaze are her. As "Carol" takes the audience through the songs, tales and highlights of her extraordinary career, they are joyously in the presence of an unforgettable star. The warmth, intelligence, humor and talent of this exceptional performer (or should I say performers?) shines through the entire production. By the final "Hello, Dolly!" segment of the show, with "Carol" dressed from head to toe in "Dolly's" finery, the illusion is complete. You've long since forgotten that your watching Richard Skipper as one of our greatest female stars. You're watching Carol Channing, youthful and vibrant as ever. Since the real Carol Channing appears so infrequently, especially in the NYC area, how lucky we are to have her lovingly brought to life on stage by the phenomenal Mr. Richard Skipper. Bravo, Richard! Bravo, Carol! It's so nice to have you here where you belong.
City, State: new york Website: www.christinelavin.com Comments: I brought a friend to see the show tonight, and he was late, got there just as the lights were going down, so I didn't have a chance to explain to him what we were seeing, (though I really didn't think it was necessary). He's a lawyer, not a show biz person, and I could tell he was enthralled by the show because he thought it really was Carol Channing. We were maybe 12 feet from the stage and at one point whispered to me "How did you get these tickets so close? She's still amazing!!" That's when I realized how completely Richard embodies the legend, and now I'm sorry that on the way out I told him that was Richard Skipper playing Carol Channing. My friend was dumbfounded and sort of embarrassed because he was completely fooled. If I were to do it over again I wouldn't have told him because he loved the show so much, and thought he was seeing the real deal. On second thought, he was seeing the real deal. It's no wonder Carol Channing loves this show so much. |
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