Category: Cabaret

As read in a previous blog entry, Sue Matsuki reviews for Cabaret Hotline Online. She came to see “Twist of Fate,” the show I’m currently performing in for artist Kevin McMullan. Read the entire article here. The back up singers: Adam West Hemming, Sierra Rein & Dara Seizman are all STARS in their own right but here they exercise restraint to be exceptionally good supports in this show with knock out vocals and harmonies. Special “props” also to the lovely Dara for her Gypsy Ballet … it was stunning.

I had a terrific time last night, performing in a double-header of musical endeavors (“The Good Girl” at The Snapple Theater Center, then Kevin McMullan’s show “Twist of Fate”). And I was happy to read over my morning coffee today that Sue Matsuki was kind enough to highlight me in her column section on Cabaret Hotline Online, reviewing The Salon Open Mic (which I attend and blog about on a weekly basis!): “Everyone was great but I look at and hear some of the Broadway types that do The Salon on a regular basis and I think, “How much moreContinue readingCabaret Hotline Online Mention of Me – Sue Matsuki’s “Sue’s Reviews”

October 28, 2010REVIEW: Cabaret Hotline Online, by Sue Matsuki. “…every single time she steps on a stage, she blows me away. I am speaking of Miss Sierra Rein…a pure, operatic/theatrical voice and performance worthy of a Tony…and THEN, I was shocked to hear her wailing out a Janis Joplin tune in the latest Marquee Five show. This girl can literally sing anything.” To read the full text, click here and scroll down to “THE SALON”

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!