Singer Helane Blumfield returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Wednesday, November 7th at 7pm with her show, Tight Pants And Tears Of Joy, My love affair with Tom Jones and Neil Diamond!—a nostalgic look at the lives and careers of two music legends and which exposes Ms. Blumfield for the Super Fan that she is! From Diamond’s “Brooklyn Roads” and “Play Me” to Jones’ “Its Not Unusual” and “Sex-Bomb”, Blumfield rocks with Derek Staranowski, Alexa Welch and her band. Lennie Watts directs the show and Bobby Peaco is Musical Director.
Blumfield returned to performing five years ago after 25 years in the advertising and retail industry. She had been “ecstatically happy” and content throughout an extensive career as Macy’s SVP Creative Director, which she describes as one of her two creative loves, singing being the other.
Jerry Herman described Musical Director, Bobby Peaco, as “the best show pianist I have ever heard.” He has won nine MAC Awards and three Bistro Awards. Among a long list of major artists, directors, producers and shows, he has collaborated with Thommie Walsh, the Late Julie Wilson, Donna McKechnie, Jackie Hoffman, Terri White, Jane Summerhays, the late producer, Blake Edwards, producer Rosie O’Donnell, and the shows Ainʼt Misbehavinʼ and Chicago.
Lennie Watts is a 13-time MAC, 5-time Bistro, 3-time Nightlife and a 2014 Broadway World Award winner. He is the only person to receive awards as an outstanding vocalist, director, producer and booking manager. He has been active in the New York cabaret scene for over 25 years.
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The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located at 307 W. 42nd Street NYC, 212-695-6909
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