
Mark William Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
Mark William was back at The Green Room 42, with his spectacular show “Come Croon With Him (Me)”. This crooner has the ability to bring in the celebrities as Lynn Ahrens, Jim Brochu, Sandy Duncan, Don Correia, Anita Gillette, Jill O’Hara, the two Cassies’s Robin Hurder and Donna McKechnie were in attendance.

Mark William Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
The show started out with an overture by the fabulous Clint Edwards, whose arrangements for the night were exquisite.

Mark William Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Mark William Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
Then out came Mark making the audience swoon with his sparkly bow tie crooning “Come Live With Me,” “Come Fly With Me,” “Blue Skies” and “From This Moment On” by the respective composers Dory & Andre Previn, Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen, Irving Berlin & Cole Porter.

Mark William Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
This is an old soul in a 20 year old body, as Mark brought “I’ve Gotta Be Me” and “Golden Rainbow” by Walter Marks to life.
Having worked with Lee Roy Reams on a tribute to Jerry Herman, Mark showed how to “Put On Your Sunday Clothes”.

Mark William Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
Next up was an amazing medley of “Moon River” and “Ebb Tide” by Henry Mancini & Johnny Mercer/Robert Maxwell & Carl Sigman. This haunting combination showed off this young singer to the max.

Mark William, Clint Edwards Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
Feeling very simpatico with the late Peter Allen, Mark combined “When I Get My Name in Lights”, “Everything Old is New Again” and “All I Wanted was the Dream”. I can see this energetic crooner doing The Boy From Oz.

Clint Edwards, James T Kelly, Mark William, Jon Dawson, Matt Zwyer, and Jernej Bervar Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
A heartfelt “On the Street Where You Live” by Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe.
One of the new elements was a fabulous duet with Daniel Dunlow, who runs the club and does a spectacular lighting design. The two sang “You’re Nothing Without Me” by Cy Coleman/David Zippel from City of Angels. Both knocked it out of the park.

Daniel Dunlow Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
The Bewitched Medley, that consisted of the theme from Bewitched, “Bewitched, Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered”, “You Do Something to Me”, “That Old Black Magic” and “Witchcraft”
From Grand Hotel “I Want to Go to Hollywood” showed off Mark’s dancing skills and he was proving just how much he should be on Broadway.

Mark William Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
As an encore from the TV Show Smash, “Let Me Be Your Star”, Mark proved that night he was the one that was rising.

Mark William, Clint Edwards Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
A good show has to have a great musical director and arranger and this show had the wonderful Clint Edwards. You need a band that you can mesh with and on drums, Jonathan Ward, bass, Sam Zerna, guitar, Jernej Bervar and on trumpet, Josiah Lamb proved to be first rate. You also need a director who not only shares your vision but knows how to highlight the best of what you do. For that Mark had the amazing talents of Preston Ridge, who is also Mark’s manager. Preston and Clint really knew how to design a cabaret act that is exciting and fresh.

Daniel Dunlow Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
I can never say enough about Daniel Dunlow who proved he is one talented singer.

Mark William Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
Mark William is rising fast up the stairway to stardom. It is truly exciting to watch his growth and see him mature. Mark will back at The Green Room 42 March 29th at 7pm.

Mark William Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
** A lot of this review is from an earlier review on November 17th, How do you improve on perfection. This boy is the real deal and Mr. William added new and exciting elements to this show.

Richie Ridge, Robyn Hurder, Mark William, Donna McKechnie and Preston Ridge Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Preston Ridge, Daniel Dunlow, Mark William and Richie Ridge Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Preston Ridge, Robyn Hurder and Mark William Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Richie Ridge, Don Correia, Mark William, Sandy Duncan and Preston Ridge Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Daniel Dunlow and Mark William Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Donna McKechnie, Robin Hurber Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Donna McKechnie, Mark William Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Lynn Ahrens, Mark William Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Don Correia, Mark William, Sandy Duncan Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Donna McKechnie, Mark William, Richard Hillman Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Daniel Dunlow Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Daniel Dunlow Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Preston Ridge, Lisa Carvalho, Mark William and Richie Ridge Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Mark William and Elle Rigg Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Donna McKechnie, Mark William, Jill O’Hara Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Anita Gillette, Mark William, Jill O’Hara, Jim Brochu Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Mark and Elle Rigg Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Mark William, Dennis Cannon Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Lynn Ahrens, Mark William Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Mark William, Susan Nussbaum Cohen Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Clint Edwards, Lynn Ahrens Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Anita Gillette, Mark William Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Clint Edwards, Mark William, Danny Dunlow Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Mark William, James T Kelly Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Danny Dunlow, Mark William, Susan Nussbaum Cohen Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Lisa Carvalho, Mark William Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Mark William, Nathan Johnson Photo by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
Cabaret
My View: Clint Holmes Is In Town!

In the golden age of Manhattan night life top vocalists of the day would begin their engagements in venues like The Copa, Latin Quarter, Oak Room, Living Room, and similar glamorous nightspots. In the same month you might have Jack Jones at the Plaza’s Persian Room, Buddy Greco swinging in the Americana’s Royal Box and Vic Damone headlining the Rainbow Room. It all created a special kind of entertainment euphoria and excitement in New York City.
When the 54 Below advertisements came out heralding Clint Holmes’ engagement it rekindled that feeling for me. Clint’s talent and fame have been well established over decades and he’s just the type of performer who makes a town more exciting when he’s appearing in it. Seeing Clint’s extraordinary performance last night at 54 Below in his show celebrating Peter Allen, (back to back after being thrilled by Tom Jones at The Beacon and Barry Manilow at Radio City) brought me back to that era of New York’s glittering night life. What a joy to be in the audience and get that adrenaline rush from legendary performers whose artistry and charisma have not diminished, and are now communicating an even deeper expressiveness and musical eloquence than in their earlier years.
Here are photos from the closing night of Clint Holmes sensational run at 54 Below and an after party hosted by Producer Sunny Sessa saluting Director Will Nunziata, Music Director Michael Orland, guest artists Nikki Renee Daniels and Kelly Clinton- Holmes.
Cabaret
Cabaret, Talks and Concerts For June

The summer nights bring excitement to the clubs and cabarets. Here are picks for June.
92 Street Y: 1395 Lexington Ave. 6/1: Music Icons: Graham Nash in Conversation with Anthony DeCurtis; 6/2 and 4: California Dreamin’: Jessica Vosk Sings the Songwriters of Laurel Canyon; 6/12: A New York Evening Celebrating Peggy Lee and 6/16: Focus Features’ Asteroid City: Bryan Cranston in Conversation with MTV’s Josh Horowitz.
Birdland Jazz: 315 West 44 St. Every Monday at 9:30pm Jim Caruso’s Cast Party; Every Tuesday at 8:30pm The Lineup with Susie Mosher; Every Saturday at 7pm Eric Comstock with Sean Smith (Bass) & special guest Barbara Fasano (Voice); 6/5, 12 and 26: Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks in the Theater;Billy Stritch & Gabrielle Stravelli “Mel and Ella Swing!”; 6/6 – 10: Stacey Kent; 6/8: Phillip Officer: “Second Time Around” in the Theater; 6/12: The Brat Pack and 6/19: Natalie Douglas: “Freedom Songs: Juneteenth Jubilee”
Cafe Carlyle: 35 E 76th St. until 6-10: Sutton Foster; 6/13 – 17: Mira Sorvino and 6/20 – 24 Megan Hilty.
Carnegie Hall: 881 7th Ave at 57th St.
Chelsea Table + Stage: Hilton Fashion District Hotel, 152 W 26th St. 6/4: Reeve Carney; 6/7: Nicolas King; 6/26: Samantha Pauly and 6/27: Marieann Meringolo.
Don’t Tell Mama: 343 W. 46 St. 6/3: Tim Di Pasqua and 6/16: Tanya Moberly
Dizzys Club Coca Cola: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th Street. 6/11: Songbook Sundays Fats Waller
The DJango: 2 Avenue of the Americas. 6/9: Jason Tiemann Quartet
54 Below: 254 West 54 St. 6/1 -4: Clint Holmes: Between the Moon and New York City- The Songs of Peter Allen, feat. Nikki Renée Daniels!; 6/5: Charles Strouse’s 95th Birthday Show! Feat. Stephen Schwartz & more; 6/6: Hands on a Hardbody 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert; 6/8 and 10: Jenn Colella: Out and Proud; 6/12, 14 – 17: Joe Iconis & Family, feat. Lauren Marcus & more!; 6/13:Jeff Harnar & Alex Rybeck: Our 40th Anniversary Songbook; 6/21 – 25: Shaun Cassidy: The Magic of a Midnight Skyand 6/29 – 7/1: Amber Gray
The Green Room 42: 570 10th Ave. 6/10 and 26: Janinie LaManna
Sony Hall: 235 W. 46th St. 6/9: The Manhattan Transfer 50th Anniversary & Final World Tour w/ Special Guest The Diva Jazz Orchestra; 6/23 and 24: Sergio Mendes and 6/26: Broadway Sings Lady Gaga
The Triad: 158 W. 72 St.
Broadway
Broadway’s Samantha Pauly and Reeve Carney Come To Chelsea Table and Stage

On May 29th catch Samantha Pauly for Memorial Day. Best known for originating the role of Katherine Howard in Broadway’s smash hit SIX the Musical, and her captivating performance as Eva Peron in Jamie Lloyd’s critically acclaimed revival of Evita on London’s West End, Samantha Pauly has carefully crafted an evening that reflects the last few years of her life. Join this Grammy nominee and Drama Desk Award winner as she revisits some career highlights, Broadway classics, pop/rock favorites, and all the fun stuff in between.
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and actor Reeve Carneyreturns to Chelsea Table + Stage June 4th to perform a night of music honoring the artistry of the legendary rock n’ roll supergroup Led Zeppelin. Carney is best known for his portrayal of Dorian Grayin on Showtime’s Penny Dreadful, Riff Raff in Fox’s Rocky Horror Picture Show Reimagining, as well as originating the role of Peter Parker in Julie Taymor/U2’s Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark. He is currently starring in the Broadway blockbuster, Hadestown. Reeve Carney delivers a one-man-show cabaret that feels more like an invitation-only after-party than a traditional concert performance. Don’t miss this special performance from one of Broadway’s leading actors!
Cabaret
My View: It’s Richard Jay-Alexander’s Birthday!
If there’s anyone who deserves to be featured in TIMES SQUARE CHRONICLES, on this particular day, May 24, it would be this guy, Richard Jay-Alexander. Born in 1953, today he turns 70 years old, here in New York City. He has walked these city streets more than most, as he pursued and has enjoyed a 49 year career, working on Broadway, in most theaters, clubs and majestic musical institutions, such as Carnegie Hall and The MET. He’s touched many, many lives and has a passion for this business that continues to burn and just this past Sunday, he helmed a thrilling evening, celebrating BroadwayWorld.com‘s 20th Anniversary, at midtown’s historic Sony Hall. On the eve of his birthday, he attended his favorite Tuesday night happening, Susie Mosher’s The LINEUP at Birdland Theatre, and treated the audience to a couple stories, observations on this important birthday and then, with Billy Stritch at the piano, John Miller on Bass and Clint De Canon on drums, performed a moving and heartfelt (THEY LONG TO BE) CLOSE TO YOU by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Richard clearly has a gift and a passion for the stage and for music and we are all the better for it, on the receiving end.
Happy Birthday, Young Man! Here’s to many more.
Cabaret
My View: A Glamorous Celebrity Filled Night With Lorna Dallas at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
It was a celebrity filled audience last night and the glamor of Manhattan Cabaret nightlife was in abundance for Lorna Dallas and her show at the Laurie Beechman Theatre titled “Glamorous Nights and Rainy Days
Ms. Dallas returned to New York City with a wonderful new show. This was Ms. Dallas’ first appearance in this town since she performed at the Bistro awards prior to the lockdown of 2020. The three years respite has done nothing to dim the luster of Ms Dallas’ exceptional instrument. She stayed in fine voice all evening long. But she is more than just an excellent vocalist. She is also a compelling actress. Her show, skillfully crafted by director Barry Kleinbort, and sensitively accompanied by one of this city’s best musical directors, Christopher Denny, was a joy from start to finish. The star studded audience at the Laurie Beechman theater responded heartily to every one of Lorna’s numbers. Evening high points ran the gamut, from standards like “I Have Dreamed,” to “When the Sun Comes Out;” from an hilarious “By Strauss” by the Gershwin’s to a dramatic “Silent Spring” by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg. She also premiered a new song written especially for her by Ann Hampton Callaway and Amanda McBroom, “In My Dreams,” which wowed the savvy New York crowd. Hopefully, Lorna Dallas will return to these shores on a more regular basis. Three years is too long a wait for this powerful soprano’s next appearance..
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