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."



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