CAROL CHANNING IN CONCERT STARRING RICHARD SKIPPER AT THE WINGS
As part of their New Musicals Series, WINGS THEATRE COMPANY (154 Christopher
Street, NYC - 212-627-2960 -
http://www.wingstheatre.com/
) and Elegant Diamond Productions proudly present "Carol Channing in
Concert Starring Richard Skipper!" Performances run January 19th through
February 16th, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday at 8:00 pm and
Sundays at 3:30 pm. Directed and staged by Miles Phillips, musical direction
is by Paul Johnson, with arrangements by Paul Stephan and David Maiocco.
The award winning show features a musical trio and three
back-up singers. In this exciting evening with one of Broadway's greatest
treasures, Skipper takes his audience back to a time of clean wholesome
entertainment, featuring highlights from two of Channing's greatest
hits, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Hello Dolly!.
The show opened at the Hideaway Room at Helen's in June
of 2006 and has garnered awards and rave reviews around the world.
Originally a ninety minute cabaret show, it is now moving to the next
level as a two act evening of theater. It is a loving tribute and
has Carol Channing's endorsement.
A multi-talented actor and singer with an impressive
and diverse resume (he's played Judy Garland Off-Broadway in "Live
From Television City" as well as roles in such regional productions
as Anything Goes, Our Town, The Taming of the Shrew and Mame. Richard
has skyrocketed to acclaim with his loving, incredibly accurate portrayal
of Miss Channing. Skipper has taken his tribute from Manhattan to
San Francisco and Greece and all points in between, summoning the
legend's spirit, her signature style, and her sense of connection
with the audience. This is not a drag show and it is not campy! It
is a one man performance of audience pleasing, critically acclaimed
theater.
Richard has won two MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabaret)
Awards for his tribute to Channing, the Backstage Bistro Award, and
was named one of the top cabaret performers of the year by Cabaret
Hotline. He has also been awarded the coveted IGCITA (International
Guild of Celebrity Impersonators and Tribute Artists) CLONEY award
for Outstanding Tribute to a Legend, and has appeared with the great
lady herself at the Palace of Fine Arts.
Tickets are $20.
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