My Faves!
My Faves!
Starring Andrea Canny
Musical Direction by Kyle Mattingly
Winter Park Playhouse, Winter Park FL</strong>
I’ve never seen a cabaret singer drop as many lines with as much grace and panache as Andrea Canny. Here recent two show cabaret at Winter Park Play house drew a SRO crowd as she sang songs she loved from her childhood but has rarely performed professionally. Some of the material I’d never heard (or can’t remember, I get confused so easily…) “In Vienna” was new to me, “Summertime In Ohio” and “The Man I Love” felt familiar and I’m still trying to recall “I’m Not Afraid Of Anything.” Where Ms. Canny felt strongest was on old pop tunes, her version of “Killing Me Softly” was as good or better than the orginal, and the encore number “Drift Away” grabbed you right about here, even if the audience was encouraged to sing along.
Yes, there was audience participation, risky as it always is. We received handout sheets and helped out on “What’s New Pussy Cat?” and “Downtown” and “On A Clear Day”. I hummed, a sort of half way response that implies “I’m trying to help” but which really means “There’s no way my voice will improve this experience.” I wasn’t alone here, only a few braved singing at full volume. After all, Canny is the pro, and were a bunch of fans oiled up on the free drink ticket you get with this show. But what the heck, we’re all out for an evening of fun and entertainment, and if Ms. Canny wants us to sing along, why not?
For more information on Winter Park Playhouse, please visit http://www.winterparkplayhouse.org
