Stephanie D'Abruzzo (from Ave Q) at Birdland

[ken8631]

Posted: 5/24/05 at 6:22am

Was there last night. We sat front and center (since we arrived first, 5 pm for the 7 pm show). She was great (it was her caberet debut)! Fantastic voice, excellent choice in songs, and a very enjoyable evening. Only regret was that it didn't last longer (she did an hour). Very animated singer, great range, smiling a lot, really looked like she was enjoying herself (as was the audience).

Highly recommended!
Updated On: 5/24/05 at 06:22 AM

[Corine2]

Posted: 5/24/05 at 7:22am

Glad you had fun. What songs did she sing?
Who was in the audience. Stephanie is wonderful wish I could have been there.

[ken8631]

Posted: 5/24/05 at 8:00am

I'm not good at names of songs, but there was a good variety, some brand new and very funny. I didn't recognize anyone from the cast in the audience, but I think they may not have come so that they wouldn't detract from her - it was HER night. I did notice two videocameras taping, so maybe her cast cohorts can watch the tape. Was great to be there though! She was amazing. She also mentioned Broadwayworld.com, so maybe she pops on here from time to time!

I'll try to remember some of the song names, and will come back and post what I can remember. She also spoke of her background and growing up, being on Sesame Street, etc. I think "Bob" from Sesame Street was in attendance.

[ken8631]

Posted: 5/24/05 at 11:34am

I think she started (and ended) with something like "There's a New Girl in Town". She did also do quite a few brand new songs, which were funny and excellent.

[ken8631]

Posted: 5/24/05 at 3:02pm

Stephanie also indicated she is VERY happy doing Ave Q in NYC - in an interview she said she was offered Vegas but turned it down.