By Chris Struck***The premier, vintage ladies singing group, the Satin Dollz, have been performing globally for almost 20 years with well-rehearsed, choreographed sets, complete with stylish, era-appropriate costumes. The Dollz New York chapter is a relatively new unit of the group, providing something a little different than the girl group 
trios from USO shows that inspired the organization; each chapter has a flair for local flavor. Performing at the Times Square location of the Brooklyn Delicatessen, the show is great alternative for kids over other choices, such as Moulin Rouge.
Kids (and their adults) get to sit in the wonderful diner environment being doted on by lovely ladies, singing great popular songs. I’d pick the Dollz in this deli dance show over anything currently on Broadway—and that’s largely due to the relaxed, inviting atmosphere this group is known for. Watching them perform was like watching three Disney princesses singing USO show favorites as well as contemporary songs from the likes of Billy Joel and Christina Aguilera.
The show was split into two forty minute sets that utilized the whole of the venue with a choreography that included strutting between diners and posing at the bar. Each set featured many exceptional song performances w
ith perfect timing and harmony, including the classic “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree” as well as “Sparkling Diamonds” from—Moulin Rouge.
The first set was filled with classics as the singers breezed through song after song, including “Shoo Shoo Baby” and “Accentuate the Positive.” While each show may have a different trio drawn from a rotating cast, on this night, the crew was primarily lead by Satin Doll Kennedy, whose voice sounded particularly classic and rich as she took leads on “Shoo Shoo Baby” and “Stuff Like That There.” Satin Doll Hedy and Satin Doll Babe performed “A-Tisket, A-Tasket,” a fun number where audience participation was encouraged.
The second set shifted to the more modern and featured later songs along with some classics, including “Hit the Road Jack” and “All About That Bass, ” one of the most impressive performances of the evening, led by Babe, showing off the depth of her alto. Kennedy led on one of my all-time favorite, rarely performed classics, “Sway,” which paired very well with 
“Fever,” a song made famous by Peggy Lee, but which was first introduced in 1956 by Little Willie John. Hedy took the lead on a stunning jump blues song,“I Want You to Be My Baby,” showcasing her beautiful voice while nailing its detailed choreography.
If you don’t happen to see this talented girl group in person at one of their numerous upcoming performances, I recommend listening to their recently-released debut album, Pinup Revolution, which celebrates big band legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, The Andrews Sisters, Peggy Lee, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Louis Prima and Cab Calloway, to name a few, with several vintage mashups
