“The Original American Idols!”
When today’s popular culture follows the trials and travails of Britney and K-Fed, it is indeed refreshing to revisit the music and popularity of such giants of the silver screen as MacDonald and Eddy.
The delight in this show comes in hearing two splendid singers tackling a catalog of classic songs. Neill and Lambrinos are well-matched both vocally and as actors. The couple, married in real life, bring a delightful chemistry to the stage – ironically creating more frisson than I ever recall seeing from MacDonald and Eddy!
Hollywood legend had it that the pair actually didn’t care for one another, but based on recent biographies, Hallie Neill’s play reveals the couple’s secret love story!
With her clarion, crisp soprano and his powerful rich baritone, Neill and Lambrinos hit all of the right emotional notes and “A Scandalous Affair” revels in the real legacy of MacDonald/Eddy: their music!
Theodore Mahne
The Times-Pacayune, New Orleans
“I heartily recommend this thoroughly entertaining show. Fine acting, great singing, juicy bits of gossip and surprising Hollywood history!”
Dennis Assaf, Artistic Director
Westwego Performing arts Center, New Orleans
“Opera singers with a great gift for comedy -- I am happy to recommend this captivating show to audiences of all ages!”
Robin Stamper, General Director
Nevada Opera Fundraiser Concert
“Engaging performers with an infectious humor makes for a most memorable experience!’
Maestro Anton Coppola, Conductor
“Ms. Neill’s stunningly beautiful voice is pure, free and silvery, even at its very top!”
Trenton Times
“Mr. Lambrinos' voice is resonant and resilient, and he is a powerful actor.”
Boston Globe
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