Sondheim in the City is out Friday (Feb. 16), and with it comes a short film for her version of “Good Thing Going” from his magnum opus Merrily We Roll Along. Drawing on Annie Hall (her fashion certainly takes a cue from Diane Keaton’s Oscar-winning role) and French new wave, the “Good Thing Going” mini movie reflects on the dissolution […]
“But let’s be honest, here: Melissa Errico always does it just right. And I’d like to leave some surprises for the listener, so I’m not going to analyze every song, not going to opine on every track, I’m simply going to confine myself to saying that producer Rob Mathes and Concord Theatricals have a triumph […]
“The CD reflects both [Sondheim’s] and Errico’s New York. Eschewing Broadway arrangements, Errico and music director Tedd Firth chose jazz as a fresh way to present this material with flash eliminated, bounce minimized, volume restrained, and melodies embroidered. Errico’s warmth and maturity are pervasive. Her lyric interpretation of the lyrics comes from experience. Songs that […]
A multifaceted artist, Melissa Errico talks about her career, including her album “Sondheim In The City,” her latest project which pays tribute to the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Melissa also reveals the reason behind her Instagram username, what it’s like raising kids in a “tough city”, and how theatre became her place to organize her emotions. […]
Dylan and Connor are joined by Melissa Errico (My Fair Lady, Amour). The boys are delighted to be graced by the insightful, lovely, and talented superstar Melissa Errico. Settle in for a love letter to music, New York City, lessons, and Stephen Sondheim. In a full circle moment, Dylan looks back on his first day […]
Every day this December, Playbill will be getting into the spirit of the season with 31 Days of Holiday Cheer—sharing some of our favorite music videos from Broadway stars. Check in daily for classic tunes and new songs about Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s. And we even have some surprise new, original Playbill videos to […]
Making her debut at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), Melissa Errico kicked off her cabaret wearing a long red gown and singing Barbra Streisand’s arrangement of “Jingle Bells.” Her music director/pianist was none other than Randy Waldman. Having served as Streisand’s pianist/conductor since 1984, he knows her arrangement. He has also worked with other major […]
Following her first full concert in Paris at Bal Blomet, a sold-out concert at the Crazy Coqs, and a stop at the Litchfield Jazz Festival, Melissa Errico was finally back where she belonged, on Broadway, at 54 Below, recalling memories from her many shows there, while paying tribute to her two principle musical mentors, Stephen […]
Melissa has been doing the (press) rounds talking about her upcoming shows at 54 Below. Check out the interviews below and don’t forget to get your tickets! Get Tickets LIVESTREAM TICKETS
Music occupies an irreplaceable space in the public consciousness, for fans and artists alike. Whether in the form of popular music that we listen to, soundtracks for films and television, plot pieces in musical theater or classic anthems we sing along to at concerts, music has a way of bringing people together. Sag Harbor’s Bay Street […]
Melissa Errico will bring her show “Let Yourself Go”to Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor on Aug. 21. By Daniel Bubbeo Melissa Errico has never forgotten the sage advice she got from Tony Bennett many years ago when the two performed together. “He said to me once, ‘Only sing the good songs, Melissa.’ I try […]
The legendary George Benson and ten-time Grammy Award winner is proud to announce his highly anticipated five UK shows in June/July 2024. This includes two nights at London’s most iconic venue, the Royal Albert Hall on June 28th/29th 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday August 18th, 2023 @ 9.00am. Get Tickets The live shows, which […]
The Life and Loves of a Broadway Baby: Melissa Errico at the Crazy Coqs, London. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Don’t you just hate it when you can’t find anything to criticise? Fair enough, there was the odd moment when things went slightly off-script but nothing fazes Melissa Errico, the Broadway Baby who can […]
Broadway star Melissa Errico will be showcasing her vocal prowess at a show at Lichfield Cathedral. She will perform in the city – the only concert she will deliver outside of London this summer – on 11th July. Her show, The Life and Loves of a Broadway Baby, will form part of the Lichfield Festival […]
In the days of digitized indifference and superficial screens, it remains no mystery why the handwritten note is the unrivaled message of the heart. From an impulse to say more than we can speak, we take to the pen, and with equally desperate measure we grasp for a blank page—a finely-crafted card or the back […]
“This entertaining show features ingénue anthems from pieces in which she’s appeared and jazz influenced turns for which she has a penchant. This is an accomplished actress/vocalist who uses both sides of her brain.”
