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Stu Hamstra has a great quote in his Cabaret Hotline Online newsletter regarding Kevin McMullan’s Cabaret show “Twist of Fate” (which I’m singing in!) “OH, wow, did I see a great cabaret show on Saturday afternoon (October23rd)! Kevin McMullan and his great creative team served up a show yousimply must see: TWIST OF FATE at the LAURIE BEECHMAN. It’s described in thelistings below – it plays this Thursday, October 28th at 9:30 pm. I’m notgoing to review it here – I want to give Sue Matsuki first divs on writingthe review in her column, but I will tell you this:Continue readingFirst Write-Up of “Twist of Fate” with Kevin McMullan

October-December, 2010Sierra sang backup and solo vocals for Kevin McMullan’s Gypsy-themed show “Twist of Fate” at the Laurie Beechman Theater from October to December, 2010.

Sue Matsuki (who is a Cabaret performer of the highest esteem and who I highly respect), has started writing for Cabaret Hotline Online. Marquee Five’s latest show, “8-Track Throwback,” was chosen by Sue in her first run of reviews for the online site. And once again, I cannot be prouder of this show! You can read the review from the website itself here, or just read the following. And a REMINDER – OUR LAST SHOW is on October 16th, 2010 at 6pm, Don’t Tell Mama. Call 212-757-0788 or go online to make reservations!!! ***************************************MARQUEE FIVE in 8 TRACK THROWBACK –Continue readingSue Matsuki of Cabaret Hotline Online gives Marquee Five a RAVE review!

CabaretScenes.org just posted this stellar review by Sandi Durell regarding “8-Track Throwback,” Marquee Five’s latest show highlighting singer-songwriter favorites from the 60’s and 70’s. I gotta just quote the whole thing here, I’m so excited! Soaring on the success of their debut show, We Can Make It: The Songs of Kander & Ebb, which earned the group a 2010 MAC Award for Best Vocal/Duo/Group, Marquee Five isn’t leaving any dust in their wake as they forge ahead in this latest creation. 8-Track refers to music on magnetic 8-track sound recordings popular in the ’60s and ’70s, eras that produced manyContinue readingMarquee Five gets “top-notch spectacular” review by Sandi Durell of CabaretScenes.org!

Cheers, Sierra Rein “I don’t sing because I’m happy, I’m happy because I sing” – William James

On Marquee Five: “When the five of them harmonize, they’re reminiscent of the reception choir stationed directly inside the Pearly Gates. The five of them are Julie Reyburn, Vanessa Parvin, Sierra Rein, Mick Bleyer, and Adam West Hemming, the latter of whom apparently does all the arranging. They also divvy up in various, usually rewarding ways throughout their set. Not too many quintets make a go of this sort of thing; this ensemble deserves attention.” -David Finkle, VillageVoice.com Cheers, Sierra Rein “I don’t sing because I’m happy, I’m happy because I sing” – William James

September 17, 2010REVIEW: Marquee Five in “8-Track Throwback” by Sandi Durrell, Cabaret Scenes.com. “Soaring on the success of their debut show…Marquee Five isn’t leaving any dust in their wake as they forge ahead in this latest creation…the tight harmonies of Marquee Five are, indeed, top-notch spectacular…clever arrangements and musical direction…there isn’t a dull moment”. Read full text here.