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BWW Reviews: Frank Basile Plays the Metropolitan Room

By: Sep. 29, 2011
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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


Frank Basile


Frank Basile


Frank Basile & Celeste Holm


Frank Basile


Frank Basile


Frank Basile


"JP"


Frank Basile


Bob Goldson


Boots Maleson


Frank Basile


Celeste Holm, EDa Sorokoff, Tanya Fried


Jamie deRoy & Frank Basile


Tanya Fried, Fank Basile, Stephen Sorokoff


EllenHart Sturm & Guests


Jamie deRoy & Randie-Levine Miller


Annie Ross & Jamie deRoy


Scott Barbarino & Ellen Hart Sturm


EDa Sorokoff & Randie- Levine Miller


Frank Basile & Guest


Randie-Levine Miller


Tammy Grimes



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