All These Pretty Things

Beautiful and poignant solo show.... full review

Every moment of this deeply confessional but resilient story felt perfectly thought out -- yet somehow like it was being told with "first time" passion. It artfully danced between music & story to create a riveting 60 minute masterpiece.... full review

All These Pretty Things wasn't originally on my HFF schedule, but after hearing so many glowing recommendations, I decided to catch it since I arrived at the theater early. I'm so glad I did. This is a deeply moving story of unimaginable heartbreak, told with honesty, humor, and grace. As I fought back tears (and even a little anger at times), I also found myself laughing thanks to Tracey's sharp wit and engaging storytelling. The show is beautifully elevated with original music, with Ms. Yarad delivering each song with considerable emotion and vocal ability. Do yourself a favor, buy the ticket and see this show. You won't regret it.... full review

Walking into The Actor Company's Little Theater, I knew that "All These Pretty Things" would be a very intimate solo show. On-stage were a few black boxes, a Tibetan singing bowl and mallet, and most importantly, a keyboard. Once singer/songwriter, Tracey Yarad entered holding her warm tea, she greeted the audience and launched into her show. Starting with an early marriage to an older man, his substance abuse led to the demise of their marriage. This resulted in her multi-year long "Celibacy." Throughout a series of nine of sections of the show with a mixture of ballads and uptempos, Yarad details falling in love with husband number two, and building their life together. With charm, nuance, and power vocals, this solo show is a tes... full review

Wonderful. Intriguing story with beautiful music. A very interesting and well told story told through monologue and song. I was sad when it was over!... full review

In All These Pretty Things is an incredible story. Tracey is thoughtful, sharp and deeply engaging. It’s easy to see why she is an Adelaide Fringe Winner. Its a 5 star, must see show!! ... full review

Wonderful hour well-spent.... full review

The best live show I’ve seen in years! Needs its own theatre all around the world! AND it needs to be a television series! WOW!!! What a masterpiece!! To turn such an insanely sad story and real life situation into this show and come out the other end with a whole new outlook on life and to start again with so much to pull from and do it in such a brilliant way, I take my hat and my coat off to Tracey Yarad! Every aspect of her show, from the songs, the story telling, the musicianship, to the laughter and the tears! Do yourselves a favor and get tickets now!!! What a ride!! ... full review

Tracy Yarad's autobiographical "All These Pretty Things," it's both heartbreaking and uplifting in its simplicity and grace. Ms. Yarad is an incredible song stylist with a beautiful voice, who navigates bravely through dark waters and spins her sorrows into pure theatrical gold. Not to be missed!... full review

Clearly an artist in command of her instruments, Tracey soars from stories, to song and break-out moments with such ease and panache you feel like you are watching someone who has been doing this for lifetimes.... full review