By Bart Greenberg***Performers Tom Guthrie and Landon Stovall are a happily married couple. They are also a study in contrast as they proved in their clever program at 54 Below, Broadway 
Undressed, kicking off the show with a mashup of Guthrie’s preference for classic show tunes and Stovall’s devotion to rock and roll. Then there’s Tom’s semi-formal suit opposite Landon’s … well, he has a bit of trouble keeping much of any clothing on. Through lots of clever medleys and excellent counterpoint arrangements devised by music director Canaan J. Harris, the contrast was played up between them with enough variety to keep the program interesting.
Well-guided by producer Robert W. Schneider, the dynamic duo was supported by guest star Darwin del Fabro, who delivered a touching and simple “Smile” (Charlie Chaplin) and a very Streisand-like “My Man” (Maurice Yvain, Channing Pollock). 
Then there were the highly-talented and seriously-underdressed The Dressettes (Leyla Eames, Zachary Kropp and Eric Rivas) who provided vocal backup and some concise choreography, and who assisted in some on-stage costume changes. The three also got a too-brief featured spot with “Let’s Misbehave” (Cole Porter).
The entire evening doubled as a fund raiser for the charity The Door, which provides excellent development support for teens and young adults; but this aspect of the evening did not weigh down the entertainment—and Guthrie and Stovall provided plenty of that. Whether it was Stovall scintillating and vibrating through “Satan’s Little Lamb”
(Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer, E.Y. Harburg) or Guthrie passionately recalling his desire to leave his hometown for something “Out There” (Alan Menkin, Stephen Schwartz), they held the stage with authority.
And when they worked together, their personal chemistry was abundantly evident, such as in the mashup of “Falling Slowly” (Glen Hansard, Merketa Irglova) and “What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life” (Michel Legrand, Alan & Marilyn Bergman) or the highly original mix of “Unexpected Song” (Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black) and “The Masochism Tango” (Tom Lehrer), complete with wild choreography. And to resolve their stage dispute, there was a highly moving and energetic delivery of “You’re Nothing Without Me” (Cy Coleman, David Zippel/special lyrics by Marc Shaiman). They audience was totally charmed. And obviously hoping they will return for an encore.
