Adriana McPhee at the Metropolitan Room

Hi all!
Just a quick note about Adriana McPhee's show, Starting Here, Starting Now, which I caught at the Metropolitan Room last night! This show was Ms. McPhee's NYC cabaret debut, and I was so pleased to be able to see it! Featuring a terrific lineup of songs from such varied composers as Kander & Ebb, Joni Mitchell and Cy Coleman, the show was loosely based on Adriana's travels from L.A. to New York to Paris and back to New York, and the lessons she learned along the way. Her lovely voice was perfectly matched to her sweet personality, which shone through on many of the selections, particularly the Levant/Heyman classic, "Blame It On My Youth." As a special treat, her mother, singer/voice teacher Peisha McPhee joined her for duets on "You Must Believe In Spring" and the famous Judy Garland/Barbra Streisand "Happy Days"/"Get Happy." Their voices blended beautifully together, and it was a joy to watch them sharing the stage. Overall, a lovely evening!
That's all for now, but check back for another update soon...and be sure to check out my column this Friday on www.broadwayworld.com!