Elaine Stritch's New Solo Show Gets a Rave from the New York Times

Elaine Stritch's New Solo Show Gets a Rave from the New York Times

By Kathryn Harris on January 07, 2010
The New York Times has given Tony winner Elaine Stritch an outstanding review for her new solo show, Elaine Stritch Singin' Sondheim...One Song at a Time. Known for her gutsy interpretations of Sondheim songs - notably "Broadway Baby" from the 1985 Lincoln Center concert of FOLLIES and "The Ladies Who Lunch," from her role as Joanne in the original Broadway COMPANY - this latest performance is no different.  In this review, Stephen Holden writes:

"Ms. Stritch, who turns 85 on Feb. 2, has always been a loudmouth life-of-the party type with a big streak of wistful show biz sentimentality; she is an old hand at blinking back tears while putting on a rueful smile. Even now she conveys the childlike wonder of a stage-struck teenager who can’t believe her good fortune to have entered the magic kingdom.

Long ago she refined the mask of a clown who can stare you down with a withering glare then take it all back the next moment with a sly grin. At Tuesday’s opening-night show, songs were delivered as half-spoken, half-sung dramatic monologues illustrated with incisive, sometimes mimelike body language."

Elaine Stritch legendary performance as the caustic Joanne in the original Broadway COMPANY

Elaine Stritch legendary performance as the caustic Joanne in the original Broadway COMPANY



For more information on Elaine Stritch Singin' Sondheim: One Song at a Time, which runs until January 30, click here.