UPDATED: LuPone and Patinkin at Shea's
Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin performed at Shea's Performing Arts Center Saturday night.
There's an ongoing debate among musical theater lovers over a certain Broadway singer's voice. That singer, Patti LuPone, pretty much equally divides musical theater fans among those who appreciate her unique, note-bending and quirky approach to the classics, and those who think that she's hopelessly pitchy, in "American Idol" parlance. I count myself in the former category. But plenty of folks out there have a hard time warming up to LuPone's decidedly unconventional vocal stylings.
For an idea of that debate, watch LuPone's performance of "Everything's Coming Up Roses" on the 2008 Tony Awards side by side with a LuPone fan's good-natured impersonation of his idol:
First, LuPone:
Next, the fan:
If you were at the show at Shea's Saturday night, feel free to chime in with your take. Is LuPone an overrated poseur or a brilliant songstress? And what was your take on the show in general?
And if you don't feel like commenting, then vote:
--Colin Dabkowski
