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From The Times Square Chronicles (t2conline.com) comes this trio of Top 10 of 2011 lists by reviewers Joe Regan, Jr., Sandi Durell, and Stephen Hanks of Cabaret Scenes.  Hanks puts Marquee Five and The Salon on his list, and I can’t thank him enough for the support and praise!  Read the full list here, and read quotes below: 3. Marquee Five: 8-Track Throwback—This exciting new singing group absolutely rocked the Laurie Beechman Theater in March and November with their wonderful arrangements on classic pop and rock songs of the 1960s and ‘70s, and followed up with a terrific CD release.Continue readingStephen Hanks of Cabaret Scenes puts Marquee Five & The Salon on his Top 10 of 2011 List

December 31, 2010Tony-nominated Composer Jeff Blumenkrantz saw Goodspeed’s “City of Angels” and was inspired to bring in some Angel City 4/Marquee Five members (Sierra and Mick Bleyer), plus Broadway alum Gaelen Gilliland, into his studio to record his own jazzy (and raucously funny) Christmas piece. Part of “The Jeff Blumenkrantz Songbook Podcast” series.

Happy Almost New Year! We have one day more of 2011 to pontificate about the last year and also think about the year ahead.  Regardless of how *those* thoughts turn out, I’m thrilled to have an exciting last blog entry! Many people know Jeff Bumenkrantz, Tony-nominated composer whose unique, funny, and emotional music has been sung by Broadway alum.  His “The Jeff Blumenkrantz Songbook Podcast” can be found on iTunes and downloaded for free – there you can find his work sung by amazing performers, including Sutton Foster, Nancy Anderson, Rebecca Lukor, Liz Callaway, Mary Testa, Megan Mullally, Michael McElroy,Continue readingLast Hurrah for 2011: Singing on The Jeff Blumenkrantz Songbook Podcast

I’m very excited to share Marquee Five’s first CD Review of “8-Track Throwback”, by Stephen Hanks of CabaretScenes.org.  Check out this link for the full text of the review!  Here are a few quotes: “…the coolest collection of vocal group harmonies since Manhattan Transfer…“ “While Manhattan Transfer’s four-part harmonies and intricate vocalese transformed specific songs, Hemming and Marquee Five excel on the kind of medleys and mash-ups that would make the kids from Glee jealous.” “Listening to this debut CD, it’s clear that “Marquee” is the right name for five smooth, synchronized and powerful singers who seamlessly blend their voicesContinue readingFIRST CD REVIEW OF “8-TRACK THROWBACK” by Stephen Hanks of CabaretScenes.org

Check out this article on BroadwayWorld.com and a teeny tiny picture of the “City of Angels” cast as we posed for an onstage picture.  We raised over $6500, some of which I myself collected in a basket from the audience after a few shows.  Way to go, “City” friends and Goodspeed folks!

On December 11, 2011, the optional theme of The Salon will be “HOLIDAY PARTY”! And it’s the last Salon of 2011! In that case, what better group to co-host this unique open mic event than the Definitely Dickens Holiday Carolers – Mick Bleyer, Vanessa Parvin, Sierra Rein & Adam West Hemming! These four glad-tiding-bringers are also known as four of the five members of MAC Award-Winning Marquee Five (the fifth being the amazing Julie Reyburn) and have been recently seen as the Angel City Four in Goodspeed Musicals’ production of “City of Angels”. The special Salon Spotlight will highlight DarylContinue readingJoin The Definitely Dickens Holiday Carolers at The Salon December 11th

November 30, 2011Sierra continues to sing with the Definitely Dickens Holiday Carolers, a professional, costumed caroling group providing holiday a cappella entertainment for the New York and New Jersey metropolitan areas.

Check out David Zippel (center, black shirt), who came to the matinee and stopped by to greet the cast of “City of Angels” afterwards at Goodspeed Musicals today!  See if you can find me – I’m the one in orange (hardee har har).

…on November 7, I heard the two-year old Marquee Five perform a show called “8-Track Throwback,” a five-part harmony homage to the music of the 1960s and ‘70s. In Marquee Five, I knew I’d found my Manhattan Transfer for the new millennium…“Marquee” is the appropriate moniker for this group of smooth, synchronized and powerful singers who seamlessly blend together for a magical musical brew. There’s little doubt their names will be showcased above a theater entrance somewhere very soon. – Stephen Hanks, Times Square Chronicles, November 12, 2011 Read the rest of this wonderful review/”history of” Marquee Five in theContinue readingReview: “Marquee Five: Manhattan Transfer for the New Millennium?” by Stephen Hanks, Times Square Chronicles

November 7, 2011At a CD release concert and party at the Laurie Beechamn Theater, Marquee Five officially releases their debut album, “8-Track Throwback,” which is available for order via their web site.