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City, State: San Francisco, CA Website: www.luahadar.com Comments: I love Carol Channing. I grew up with her as an entertainment figure in my cultural life; she was always on TV, in the movies, on Broadway; I knew her songs. I always loved her humor, her unique style, the color of her voice. When I see Richard Skipper on stage, I FORGET I am not seeing Carol Channing. I am seeing the Carol Channing of my youth, and I remember that time with great nostalgia - the good kind. Richard understands and respects Carol Channing; he embodies her. I highly recommend that you let Richard Skipper take you away with his beautiful voice, his humor and his spirit; he's a joy.
City, State: Philadelphia, PA Comments: Richard as Carol Channing is not to be missed. There are not enough superlatives to state how I felt. It was a superb, and awesome evening. Richard as Carol could easily wear the names given to some of the world’s opera divas : La Divina, La Stupenda. Just an extraordinary evening. The amazing Richard Skipper as Carol Channing in Concert transported me to a new galaxy. Richard was warm and wonderful before the show but once the lights went down and Carol arrived at Helen’s Hideaway Room, Richard disappeared. Accompanied by a wonderful band and 3 excellent backup singers, Carol sang songs from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Lorelei, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Hello Dolly as well as several new songs. His spontaneity when answering questions from the audience as well as his performance of songs that were new to me such as “Widow Weeds” was awesome. The audience all had a wonderful time. A definite must see experience.
City, State: Newfoundland, New Jersey Comments: Thank you so very much for an evening of elegant and sincere enjoyment. Your ability to build in a birthday tribute,anniversary acknowlegement, recognize and speak to other New York performing artists, and share yourself so directly with your audience is disarming. Your reception line, as guests departed, was a very classy way to make us all feel special.
City, State: Saddle Brook, New Jersey Comments: What's a review? It is that someone found it worthy enough to stop their life and dedicate their time to share their thoughts! Well, I couldn't stop my thoughts from dreaming and wishing that 'the' Carol Channing would be honored to be sitting somewhere in the darkness to witness the absolute loving tribute that Richard Skipper is bestowing upon her. My emotions were brought full circle. One moment I was laughing while the next I was listening to my heart beating in my ears and tears blurring my vision as I witnessed the famous "oak leaf" speech from HELLO, DOLLY!. Not that I haven't heard it before, but Richard delivered it with absolute sincerity that I thought I was hearing it for the first time in my life, directly from Carol's lips herself! (and I am lucky to have during the last revival to Broadway) Richard Skipper, thank you for never letting Dolly go away. Carol, come and witness an out of body experience...yourself!
Comments: Wow! What a show! Entertaining, informative, and dazzlingly glamorous. The boys were adorable and talented, the band rocked, and Richard is Da Bomb. And Da Bombshell! Kudos, kudos, and best of luck for a fabulous future life! |
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