HELLO AGAIN! THE SONGS OF ALLAN SHERMAN

A perfect show!... full review

Before there was Weird Al, there was Allan Sherman, writing and recording witty song parodies in the 1960’s. "Hello Again: The Songs of Allan Sherman" at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre is a beautifully realized valentine to his talent. Linden Waddel’s performance is outstanding. She embraces the wackiness with enthusiasm, energy and her amazing voice. She incorporates music from the Great American Songbook to tell Allen's story with solid support from Marjorie Poe on the keyboards and clever choreography from Janet Miller. Definitely the most enjoyable 55 minutes of my day. ... full review

If you like Allan Sherman even a tiny bit, you will enjoy the heck out of this show. If you've never heard of Allan Sherman, you're in for a treat. Linden Waddell has an excellent voice, but beyond that she really knows how to sell the humor in Sherman's parodies. Accompanist Marjorie Poe is extremely talented, but on top of that the touches she adds to certain numbers are just wonderful. (I won't spoil the details here.) Highly recommended.... full review

So much fun! My cheeks were aching by the end. Waddell delivers a tight 60-minute joy ride through epic, absurd parody tunes. The lady has the pipes and Sherman provides the giggle/groan humor. Loved it. ... full review

Listening to the crowd, there was a mix of young and old, and you could tell who was where by who laughed at what. What this meant was that for many, the show was an introduction to an artist they had never heard before (sigh – this is what happens when Dr. D goes off the public airwaves — oh, mighty MET, where have you gone). The laughter was raucous, and the show was well received. This is a show that young and old will enjoy, although you might have to explain some of the references to the younger folk. For the full writeup, see http://cahighways.org/wordpress/?p=13084... full review