Kristin Chenoweth Concert -- ST. LOUIS

Hey all,

It's been ages since I have posted, but I'm dying to know if any of the St. Louisans that post here attended the Kristin Chenoweth Concert @ the Fox Saturday night. She was backed up by the Saint Louis Symphony, conducted by none other than Andrew Lippa. Kristin also brought two male Broadway dancers with her as well (I think one of them was David Elder, but I forgot the other's name).

The evening was an eclectic mix of Broadway (Kern, Berlin, Willson, Schwartz, Lippa), Operetta, and several songs written just for her (can't get enough of her "14G" number). She did an encore of "Glitter and Be Gay" which was quite stellar.

If you'd like to read a review I put on my blog, there's a link below. I hope to hear from some people!

Later,
Phil

My Review

Updated On: 1/12/09 at 01:13 AM

Kristin did shock me a little bit to make a political statement. She's definitely more liberal now than what she might have been if she stayed in Oklahoma (no offense to the moderates and liberals in that state). I always knew she loved the gays, but it was great to hear her on CBS' Early Show stating that she's pro-gay marriage despite how conservative her upbringing was. Nevertheless, I think that it's tough to talk about having hope in these hard times without referencing Obama--because I think even some of his detractors want him to succeed for the sake of the common good. I just think there's also those in our country still stung over McCain/Palin losing, and they aren't ready for anything that would even seem pro-Obama.

Ok, I'm blabbing...

I knew she was with Aaron Sorkin for a while. Now that I think of it, I wonder if the song "If" has any relevance to her breakup with him.

Thank you for all this

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Like Kristin, I was a bit "under the weather" Saturday night, but I would not have missed that concert! She was simply amazing! Did any of you recognize the song she sang/spoke in the second act "I wanna do this..." and "I wanna see..."?

I loved hearing "Taylor, the Latte Boy" and "Apartment 14G".

She may have been sick, but it wasn't reflected in her vocal quality.

I didn't go to the concert, but I had friends who did and they absolutely loved it!

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I traveled to St. Louis for the concert, and I am just now recovering from the whirlwind weekend. I was also at the concert!

It was wonderful to see Kristin in a concert venue. The highlights for me included 14G, Taylor the Latte Boy, 'Till There was You, Glitter and Be Gay, and For Good. I was a bit disappointed she didn't sing My New Philosophy, but you can't have it all!

I thought she was less energetic that I've seen her on TV and on the Broadway stage, but she was clearly under the weather and possibly a little nervous. She had lots of friends and family in the audience. As others mentioned, she also said she is going through a breakup, and really did cry during one of the songs.

There was no program or song listing. So when Andrew Lippa walked out, I thought he looked familiar, but I figured that I wouldn't know the conductor of the St. Louis orchestra! When she announced him, I about fell out of my seat.

I was surprised that she made a political statement, but I thought it was very tasteful and respectful.

She looked gorgeous. In the first half of the concert, she wore an adorable pink sequin baby doll dress. She wore a short navy blue backless dress in the second act, and she changed into a long black dress for her encore.

Kristin has such a beautiful voice and cute personality, and it was a very enjoyable evening. She said that she did a concert in St. Louis because one of the Charlie Brown producers is from St. Louis and asked her, too. So that is why she chose St. Louis, and I was very glad she did!

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Here's a YouTube video someone took during this particular concert.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Eijb8Ryp-k

They announced last week that Kristin Chenoweth will be doing a concert this summer in her home state of Oklahoma. It's gonna be part of the OK Mozart Festival in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. I'm so excited 'cause I love Kristin! They said that tickets are going on sale in March.

2009 OK Mozart Festival

Updated On: 1/30/09 at 03:43 PM