It would be difficult to represent the entire oeuvre of Pinks music in a night of ten or twelve selections. Though limitations were indeed at play, the organizers – “A Sharp Theater Collective” and their producers Anthony A. Allocca and Jules Ferolie, did a pretty good job representing Pink’s musical universe in the production “A Sharp Goes Pink”.
From the driving anthemic rock pieces like “Whataya Want From Me”, “Just Like A Pill” and “SoWhat”, to more introspective and personal selections like “Glitter in the Air”, “Barbies” and “Give Me Reason” to party classics like “Lady Marmalade” and “Let’s Get the Party Started”, many high points (were there ever low points?) of Pink’s career were well represented in the show.
The performances were all really good, and the performers, too numerous to mention in the scope of this article were solid, enthusiastic, well trained and rehearsed. Likewise, the band was well rehearsed – on point and tasteful in their interpretations of some rather difficult music to cover with only four instruments.
There were some stand – out acts, distinguished by the material which they choose to sing as much as their interpretation of it, and to the extent that they brought us closer to Pink.
The first was the opening act of the show, Amanda Gomez singing “Whataya Want From Me”. Amanda handled the tune comfortably and brought energy even Pink would admire. Her vocals were on the money, with a rich tone and definite strength; A great show starter. Amanda was also featured in the “Lady Marmalade” selection. Which I will talk more about later.
I was also quite impressed with Caroline Santiago Turner, who with her wonderful partner Gi Diferbo knocked it out of the house with Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” Here again Pink was in the house with this interpretation. Caroline was also featured in “The Lady Marmalade” lineup. I was disappointed that she didn’t have a solo selection in the show.
A third singer who brought Pink into the room was Isan Salem. Her selection, “Glitter in the Air” was delivered with the warmth and sincerity which the tune is meant to evoke, and I’ m definitely looking forward to hearing her again, perhaps delivering some of her own material. I found her interpretation on the money as she captured the mood of piece, somewhat more serene then the rest of the nights fair. In that, she stood out!
I have omitted many performers here and also some of the songs. There was no program for the evenings’ show, so I’m going by what I remember and could quickly write down.
I do remember “Lady Marmalade” though. Amanda Gomez and Caroline Santiago
Turner, Ilan Salem, Nia Maya, Sydney Morrison Hoffman knocked it out of the park again, and left me feeling like a night at Fifty Four Below was a night of Pink!
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