Hamlisch Tribute on Live from Lincoln Center Tonite (12/31) — Page 3

Finally watched the whole thing. My opinion still stands about Audra, I thought Megan Hilty was underwhelming and I loved Michael Feinstein. Now there was a good match of song and performer.

Completely blown away, however, by Lilla. May have to see "Annie" just for her.

I'm always shocked- well not shocked as much as reminded- by the knee-jerk reactions Sweet Smell of Success gives people. There seems to be little middle ground, and it's either brilliant or utter trash.

Then again, a lot of Hamlisch's shows were like that. Smile, Sweet Smell, Goodbye Girl etc. are all either underappreciated gems or forgettable side notes next to A Chorus Line and a life of film scores.