The Legend of Bobby Darin: An Unauthorized Autobiography

twoboatswawa · Ages 13+ · United States of America

one person show world premiere
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CAROL NACE certified reviewer June 16, 2015
We are not related to anyone in the show. For me, it was not overwhelming. For a Fringe show, it met expectations. 1) It started and ended on time. A plus! 2) The performer was trying to show us all of his impersonations not just Bobby Darin. ... full review
PAULA KILLEBREW certified reviewer June 16, 2015
I attended the show at 9pm on 6/15/2015. I usually go to a show about a well known figure thinking I know the content. Boy was I wrong! Cliff Todd opened my world to a great performer in Bobby Darin with brilliant acting, singing and a stage presence that I won't soon forget! Bravo!... full review
CHRISTINA GIAGOS certified reviewer June 16, 2015
From start to finish this one man show was dynamic, entertaining, clear, and focused. Cliff Todd moved around the stage with ease and he seamlessly transitioned from character to character. I was in awe. His voice is beautiful and I found myself wanting to hear more of it! Miles Chapman's direction was absolutely wonderful. Everything was so tastefully choreographed and nothing was gratuitous. The man clearly has a lot of talent. I hope this show wins as many hearts Off-Broadway as it has right here in Hollywood. Cheers!... full review
KURT GARDNER certified reviewer June 20, 2015
tagged as: musical · solo · legend · crooner · Las Vegas · Sandra Dee · bobby darin
A consummate showman himself, Todd displays a vast array of talents here. He sings (of course), does impressions (including Al Jolson and George Burns) and projects an easy charisma with his depiction of Darin.... full review
MONA DEUTSCH MILLER uncertified reviewer June 21, 2015
Cliff Todd belongs on Broadway! Run, don't walk, to this well written, beautifully performed show. Even if Bobby Darin wasn't part of your musical vocabulary, you'll have a great time. The show is a well-timed combination of humor, wit, and pathos. I hope it wins a Best of Fringe award and is held over for additional performances, because I want my friends to be able to see it. ... full review
ERNEST KEARNEY thetvolution.com certified reviewer June 21, 2015
THE LEGEND OF BOBBY DARIN: AN UNAUTHORIZED AUTOBIOGRAPGHY (Platinum Medal) At first glance Cliff Todd comes across as the quiet, unassuming sort. Hardly the guy you’d think of in connection with Bobby Darin, the brash crooner of “Splish Splash” and “Mack the Knife” fame, who died tragically young at 37. But at the start of this loving bio-play of the singer, Todd is suddenly gone. There in his place is Bobby. Todd captures Darin’s singing style and mannerisms perfectly, and under Miles Chapman’s adroit direction, the transformation is stunning. My wife who is considerably younger than me wasn’t familiar with Bobby Darin. So she watched some videos on YouTube. She thought Cliff made a better Darin. For more of my reivews of the Ho... full review
KIM TURRISI uncertified reviewer June 22, 2015
The show had my attention from beginning to end. Cliff Todd embodies the spirit of Bobby Darin in every way. Not only is his voice amazing, Todd commands the stage and works the crowd as if he were in a nightclub. I learned a lot about Darin the man thanks to Todd's well written one man show. The humor and drama plus the outstanding music make this a must see. ... full review
CARMEN WILKERSON certified reviewer June 23, 2015
Excellent show primarily because of Cliff Todd! A monster talent! He acts, sings, plays the guitar... he wrote the show too! Who knew? I highly recommend this show!... full review
B NEWSOME certified reviewer June 23, 2015
Cliff Todd is a MONSTER! Acting, singing and dancing his way to an outstanding performance! He made it look easy, and that what great performers do! Go see this!... full review
JENNIFER DOUGLAS-CRAIG certified reviewer June 28, 2015
tagged as: fast paced · soulful · dynamic · funny · moving
Funny, engaging and powerful, "The Legend of Bobby Darin: An Unauthorized Biography," is a fast paced show that leaves you wanting more. Cliff Todd is absolutely captivating. Listening to him sing is like listening to a record of Bobby Darin himself. The performance is effortless, soulful and nuanced. The story is written brilliantly and the direction keeps the show moving forward like a freight train. It is stunning example of what theatre is meant to do- leave you thinking long after the show has ended. ... full review