DIONNE WARWICK STILL HAS IT!

Queensboro Performing Arts Center featured Dionne Warwick today.   I realize that there are no bad seats regarding viewing the stage, but here I was in Row A!  One thing about performers looking "older" is that it means that I have aged just as many years.  She aged quite well! Dionne was backed by two keyboards, a bass, percussion and drums.

Stories were few and lots of songs.  "Walk On By" was her opener.  Followed by: "Anyone Who Had A Heart", "You Never Get To Heaven", "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" (which she sang directly to me), "Message To Michael",  and "This Guy's In Love With You".

Dionne then talked about her moving to Brazil and sang "Brazil".  "Do You Know The Way To San Jose" was next before she shared about her new CD coming out in November.  As a sneak preview she sang, "Is There Anybody Out There" a new track.

"What The World Needs Now" was followed by "I Say A Little Prayer"  as a duet with her son,  David Elliott.  Dionne took a break as David did a solo of "Besame Mucho".  The finale had them in a duet of "That's What Friends Are For" that seemed to last more than 5 minutes as they either sang to each other or Dionne allowed David to hit the much higher notes to emphasize the lyrics.

All in all is was a wonderful show.  Dionne has a bit of a problem with her voice but not enough to annoy.  Volume on her microphone seemed more of a problem but that could have been cured by the sound person.  I'm glad I was in Row A.

Prior to the show, there was a celebration of the 2012-2013 season just outside of the performing arts center. Food and a DJ that began at 1 p.m. for the 3 p.m. show.  Check out the new season's lineup.

QPAC MAY HAVE THEIR BEST SEASON EVER

When it comes to entertainment in Queens you can always count on Queens Performing Arts Center, located at Queensborough Community College, 222-05 56^th Avenue in Bayside.   The lineup of talent for this season is so great. It includes the Professional  Series, Movies, and Spotlights.

Sunday, September, 30^th brings international music legend Dionne Warwick as she enters her 50^th year in show business with her latest cd of Sammy Cahn standards.   Pasquale Caputo, aka Pat Cooper, who will be joined with two other comedians for even more laughs, appears on Oct. 7^th.  On Oct. 14^th, Tony Orlando stars with comedian Elayne Boosler, which is sure to be an evening of great songs and laughter.

The Capitol Steps will make an appearance on Oct. 21^st as they spoof the upcoming candidacy with their latest show, Take The Money And Run For President.   More comedy as former SNL and emmy-nominated  Rob Schneider performs on Nov. 17^th.  

Three of the most admired and legendary Broadway superstars Donna McKechnie,  Ken Page and Leroy Bean take us on a musical journey celebrating their illustrious careers on the Great White Way. Performing the show-stopping songs for which they are best known, these three icons have starred in some of the greatest musicals of all time including Cats, Ain't Misbehavin', A Chorus Line, 42nd Street, State Fair, Company, On The Town, Promises, Promises, The Wiz, Guys and Dolls, Hello Dolly, Beauty And The Beast and Sweet Charity.

QPAC’s Movie Series is fabulous for folks who love to sing along with the soundtrack.  If you haven’t gotten enough of the Wizard Of Oz (I can act out three scenes on my own) join fans on Oct. 20^th. 

The season doesn’t just include 2012.   Stay tuned for names such as Tommy Tune, Tommy James, Rich Little, Charo, Hal Linden as well as a performance of the play, You’ve Got Hate Mail, as well as their Children’s Series.

One thing you can count on at QPAC is paying much lower prices than Broadway and free parking.  Box office: 718-631-6311.