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City, State: New York, New York Website: www.glennfischer.info Comments: I've seen celebrity look-a-likes and impersonations before and I didn't arrive in a UFO yesterday, so I can't be fooled! I don't know where Richard Skipper was during the performance tonight, but OBVIOUSLY the REAL Carol Channing performed and was pretending to be Richard Skipper posing as Carol Channing. (Somewhat reminiscent of Victor/Victoria) The voice, the mannerisms, the dramatic monologue, the songs,in fact, the entire experience was incredible. I am so lucky to have actually seen the real deal. I hope Richard is okay wherever he is, but thanks Carol for stepping in and performing a phenomenal concert for your fans. The entire evening was great and the band and back up singers made Cabaret magic. Thank you to all of you....and give my best to Richard. I'll catch his act next time!
City, State: Rockland County, New York Website: www.parrasite.homestead.com Comments: In recent years, there have been three shows during which I sat with a huge, cheek-cramping grin from start to finish – they were “The Producers,” “The Drowsy Chaperone”, and Richard Skipper’s “CAROL CHANNING IN CONCERT.” The audience for a recent June performance of “CCinC” was totally captivated, including myself, my wife, and my octogenarian mother-in-law. The charming and witty interaction of Carol (during the show it’s impossible to think of the performer as Richard) with the audience itself is worth the price of admission. Carol is ably backed up by a chorus of three personable male vocalists and the lively Paul Stephan Group. Richard Skipper’s Carol Channing goes far beyond simple mimicry. Richard so truly evokes and eerily inhabits the essence of Channing that, as you hum Carol’s tunes on the way home, you need to remind yourself that you’ve just seen an unparalleled performance by Richard Skipper. Throw away your preconceptions, and go have a good time at “CAROL CHANNING IN CONCERT”!
City, State: New York Website: http://www.dottieburman.com Comments: I finally got to see Richard Skipper's new extravaganza, "Carol Channing in Concert" and what a concert it is, with a 5 piece band and 3 cute,talented backup singers who add and don't detract from Richard's brilliant take on Carol.The fun, opening film montage of Carol Channing definitely also helps to make this show ready for Off-Broadway or Vegas. Not to worry, Richard/Carol still improvises with the audience and as always it's hilarious. What, you haven't gone yet? Last show of this run is July 5th at 9:30 p.m. at Helen's. Call 212-206-0609 after 4 p.m.for reservations-and you'll need them. Up to now, all the shows have been sold out
City, State: New York, New York Comments: Richard - Tonight I had a very special, exciting, thrilling, and unique experience. I actually saw Carol Channing at Helen's! You are absolutely amazing!! Your show is brilliant. Every aspect of it is perfection personified. You have outdone yourself and have really captured Carol. Most of all, your show is done with such reverence and love. It is a great tribute to Miss Channing and I'm sure she would love it. But I'm telling you I love the show!! I love you and I will definitely spread the great news. This show definitely should not be missed. Thank you, Richard, not only for giving us a fabulous evening of entertainment, but also for being an inspiration to the cabaret community. Congratulations, my friend. You deserve every bit of praise for what you've accomplished in this show. I wish you all the best and I hope to see you take this show to Broadway in the very near future.
City, State: New York, NY Website: http://members.aol.com/dickbarclay Comments: Richard: I have seen all your Carol Channing Shows which were all wonderful....as I said before..you are an artist and a terrific actor...with a terrific voice....but in this wonderfully created show ...you have never looked as beautiful as Carol as you did tonight.... you have captured her little girl-like vulnerability..her very sensitive side... her softness...her kindness....her humor...and her quick wit..and the love that she gives to her audiences .....never missing one beat or emotion of her character...you are truly loved by all who attend your shows...for you in turn show your love and respect for them. ...There is no doubt in my mind that you are also loved and respected by....Carol Channing! |
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