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Critic's Reviews
"Chanteuse is tone-deaf, but the comedy is spot-on"Full Review
"In Souvenir, it takes a lot of skill to play a no-talent hack"Full Review
"Warm Souvenir hits all the right notes"Full Review
"Souvenir...revisits rhythm-challenged diva"Full Review
Story
In this new comedy with (terrible) music, we examine the legendary incapable coloratura, and prominent heiress, Florence Foster Jenkins, who believed that she understood better than anyone else how to properly sing. Unfortunately, the result was almost excruciatingly difficult to sit through. In this bittersweet comedy of recollection, her 'longtime accompanist' recalls lovingly what it was like to play along for so many years.
Souvenir is an affectionate salute to the fascinating story of a unique artist who suffered under the delusion that she was a great coloratura soprano. Unfortunately, she had no ear for pitch and those in her circle of friends, mostly out of politeness, would compliment her voice to the point where she decided to hold small recitals for charity. The cult status of her regrettable singing spread through New York, culminating in a smash hit record and a sold-out Carnegie Hall solo concert!
Cast & Creative
| Cast | |
|---|---|
| Featuring | Elizabeth Dimon |
| Tom Kenaston | |
| Creative | |
|---|---|
| Playwright | Stephen Temperley |
| Directed by | J. Barry Lewis |
| Stage Manager | Lara Wagener |
| Scenic Design | Michael Amico |
| Lighting Design | Ron Burns |
| Costume Design | Erin Amico |
| Sound Design | Steve Shapiro |
| Executive Producer | Kretzer Piano |