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Posted: 1/7/04 at 10:11am
The short review is WOW! What a show! He showed all facets of his vocal abilities. A real powerhouse when he chooses, but when he goes "tender" it's time for the tissues. And he has great comic abilities, which he used well throughout the show.
I don't want to ruin the experience for those who will see him on the 19th...Some bits though: His introduction was very funny, with a personal specialty intro number, written just for this appearance. He handled his "Dance of the Vampires" experience VERY cleverly, while still showcasing his "signature song" from DOTV("For Sarah") which is absolutely beautiful.
Stephanie J. Block joined him for a jazzy/swingy number, and Adam Fleming and Robb Sapp contributed to a running joke throughout the show, but also joined Max in a very touching number he sang to his two ADORABLE nieces, who joined them on stage. (The younger one already knows how to work an audience!)
(There wasn't a program so I don't know all the names of the songs he sang.) His renditions of lesser-known "standards" (if there is such a thing) from the Sinatra/Bennett genre were stylish and fresh.
I also have to mention that he has an excellent range, hitting some stunning high notes.
I don't know if he will perform the same encore on the 19th, but just let me say that I doubt there was a dry eye in the house, including his.
I am really surprised no one has posted about this yet, as I KNOW there were some broadwayworld folks at the show. Heck, the OWNER of this website was there, the incomparable Rob. Maybe there is a feature in the works (please? with pictures?
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And for the fashion hogs, he was dressed casually but neatly. Black long sleeve shirt (tail out) and lighter pants. He looked great.
And I do have to mention his Fabulous Musical Director/Accompanist, Randy Redd, who contributed so much to the style and class of the show. I would really like to see him in his own right. Kudos also to Director Jamie McGonnigal (who was seen absconding with a major prop, a liquor cart, which apparently (ahem!) had real scotch in the decanter).
A fabulous evening. I so envy those of you who will see it again on the 19th.
SOMEBODY GET MAX INTO A SHOW...NOW!!!
I don't want to ruin the experience for those who will see him on the 19th...Some bits though: His introduction was very funny, with a personal specialty intro number, written just for this appearance. He handled his "Dance of the Vampires" experience VERY cleverly, while still showcasing his "signature song" from DOTV("For Sarah") which is absolutely beautiful.
Stephanie J. Block joined him for a jazzy/swingy number, and Adam Fleming and Robb Sapp contributed to a running joke throughout the show, but also joined Max in a very touching number he sang to his two ADORABLE nieces, who joined them on stage. (The younger one already knows how to work an audience!)
(There wasn't a program so I don't know all the names of the songs he sang.) His renditions of lesser-known "standards" (if there is such a thing) from the Sinatra/Bennett genre were stylish and fresh.
I also have to mention that he has an excellent range, hitting some stunning high notes.
I don't know if he will perform the same encore on the 19th, but just let me say that I doubt there was a dry eye in the house, including his.
I am really surprised no one has posted about this yet, as I KNOW there were some broadwayworld folks at the show. Heck, the OWNER of this website was there, the incomparable Rob. Maybe there is a feature in the works (please? with pictures?
)And for the fashion hogs, he was dressed casually but neatly. Black long sleeve shirt (tail out) and lighter pants. He looked great.
And I do have to mention his Fabulous Musical Director/Accompanist, Randy Redd, who contributed so much to the style and class of the show. I would really like to see him in his own right. Kudos also to Director Jamie McGonnigal (who was seen absconding with a major prop, a liquor cart, which apparently (ahem!) had real scotch in the decanter).
A fabulous evening. I so envy those of you who will see it again on the 19th.
SOMEBODY GET MAX INTO A SHOW...NOW!!!
I understand.
