BWW Reviews: Frank Basile Plays the Metropolitan Room
Celeste Holm said to her husband Frank Basile "What took you so long?" (when he informed her he was preparing a Cabaret Act). Everyone that has seen Frank's sold out shows at the Metropolitan Room has asked the same question.
Frank has a great well trained voice, he chose a great song list and interjected wonderful stories about his interesting past. The result was a show that brought the packed room to cheers (bravos) after most of his selections. It was an emotional evening of laughter, tears, and great singing in a flawless and seamless combination of The American Songbook, Opera, and contemporary music. Frank at one point told of his military service and of singing for the vice-president. He then broke into a stirring rendition of America the Beautiful. Frankly speaking, Frank Basile is a voice to be heard. Directing Franks act was John-Richard Thompson. Musical Director Bob Goldstone, Bass Maleson, and Guitar Joseph Gianono
Photo Credit: Stephen Sorokoff
"JP"
Bob Goldson
Boots Maleson
Celeste Holm, EDa Sorokoff, Tanya Fried
Tanya Fried, Fank Basile, Stephen Sorokoff
EllenHart Sturm & Guests
Jamie deRoy & Randie-Levine Miller
Scott Barbarino & Ellen Hart Sturm
EDa Sorokoff & Randie- Levine Miller
Frank Basile & Guest
Randie-Levine Miller
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