LAURA THEODORE’S acclaimed one woman show, Celebrating the Great Ladies of American Song, has garnered rave reviews from fans and critics alike. The evening honors some of the most admired women in popular music, such as Judy Garland, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Peggy Lee, Patsy Cline, Jo Stafford, Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney, and Ella Fitzgerald. Featuring an all-star 10 piece orchestra, Broadway style lighting, designer gowns, and a stunning array of musical arrangements by top arrangers, this show offers something for everyone!
“Laura Theodore recently performed her outstanding show CELEBRATING THE FIRST LADIES OF AMERICAN SONG. The audiences
were rightfully amazed by the extraordinary talent and stage charisma of Ms. Theodore. Her selections were completely
accessible, her arrangements were original and impressively showed off her unmatched vocal range and versatility. She was
so accommodating and easy to work with. We cannot recommend Ms. Theodore highly enough. She is a rare find!”
Ann Marie Sanders, Downstairs Cabaret Theatre
“Congratulations again on a most successful event!”
Janet Barlow, General Manager, Evans Ampitheatre
“Laura, Congratulations! You were certainly the hit and highlight of the evening here. Much positive feedback. Real
class!”
Will Stutts, Executive Director, Mount Gretna Theatre
“From the moment that I introduced you, our guests were captivated by your voice, presentation, creativity,
personality and warmth. Thank you for your significant contribution to our
event and we look forward to having you as a featured guest at one of our
concerts in the future.”
Ron Murfin, Chairman of the Board, Gold Coast Jazz Society
“Once again you presented a marvelous performance. I’ve heard nothing but accolades from the
community. They can’t
wait for you to return!”
Pam Cantello, Manager, Valencia Shores Club
“I would like to thank you for your tremendous performance at our club last evening. The members were raving today
and I am sure that they will be for weeks to come.... I would certainly enjoy
having you again!”
Michael MacDonald, Indian Creek Country Club
“I would like to thank you for recommending Laura Theodore for one of our Saturday Night Shows. She was absolutely
extraordinary. It was the first time that the audience was actually trying to stand on
their chairs for the ovation. Thanks and we will surely be booking Laura for the third
time!”
Desi McCanless, Director, Cypress Lakes Association
“a formidable talent...a fully developed four-octave range and stylistic
versatility that
encompasses sophisticated pop-jazz, 1960’s soul music and big cabaret
ballads.”
Stephen Holden, New York Times
“The heat wave that swept through the area last week may very well have
been caused by Laura Theodore. The torchy, bluesy chanteuse had things
sizzling, turning in a performance that definitely turned up the heat.
Theodore, who clearly specializes in jazz, tore the place up with
high-octane improvisations on many well known tunes.... an unbelievable scat
break by Theodore on the Happy Blues...dynamite scat break on It Don’t Mean
A Thing.”
Bill VanSant, Essex Journal
“an incredible voice and singing style...
honored a number of her favorite women in popular music that electrified the audience.
Indeed she’s a spectacular entertainer with fabulous vocal skills.”
Kappy Kapner, Suburban News
“Shows off her four-octave range, and versatile voice that manages to evoke
such diverse ladies as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Joni Mitchell, and
Patsy Cline...Don’t miss her!”
Bill Ervolino, The Record
Theodore’s voice is clearly an awesome instrument...
She milked each lyric for all it was worth, letting her powerful and versatile voice
roam at will from guttural lows to a soaring, sirenlike wail that sent shivers
down the spine... Laura Theodore could well be the Next Big Thing.”
David Sowd, The Beacon Journal
“Electrifying! Mesmerising! Charismatic!...one of the most exciting musical
performers I’ve seen.”
Dianne Zuckerman, Daily Camera
“Her style echoes the greats - Brice, Midler, Horne, Fitzgerald... Few
singers can deliver the soul and substance of such music with the perfection
of Laura Theodore.”
Elaine Liner, Dallas Observer