Harry Connick, Jr. in Concert on Broadway
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SHOW INFORMATION
Opened Jul 15, 2010
Closed Jul 31, 2010
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Over the past two decades, Harry Connick, Jr. has proven to be among the world's most successful and multi-talented artists. While he first reached a mass audience as a pianist, singer and bandleader, his subsequent success in film, television and theatre have secured his place in the public eye as a renaissance man and a versatile entertainer second to none, garnering him three Grammy Awards and an Emmy Award, as well as two Tony Award nominations. Following a sold-out concert series at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in 1990 and Tony nominations for his performance in The Pajama Game and his music and lyrics in Thou Shalt Not, Harry Connick, Jr. is happy to return to Broadway. Raised in New Orleans, Connick first performed publicly at age five, appeared on his first recording at age ten and released his self-titled major-label debut on Columbia Records at 19. Since then he has recorded over 24 albums which have garnered sales of over 25 million, and is ranked among the top best-selling male artists in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America. His most recent album, "Your Songs," was released on Columbia Records in 2009, featuring Harry's versions of 14 classic popular songs. Film credits include Memphis Belle; Little Man Tate; Copycat; Independence Day; Hope Floats; My Dog Skip; The Iron Giant; The Simian Line; P.S., I Love You; New in Town; Mickey; Bug; and Living Proof. Connick has contributed music to several films including When Harry Met Sally (leading to his first multiplatinum album), The Godfather III and Sleepless in Seattle. Television credits include "When My Heart Finds Christmas" (CBS) and "Harry for the Holidays" (NBC); two Great Performances (PBS) specials: "Swingin' Out Live" and "Harry Connick, Jr.: Only You in Concert" (2004 Emmy Award); "The Happy Elf" (NBC); "South Pacific" (ABC); and "Will & Grace" (NBC, recurring role of Dr. Leo Markus).
What are other members saying?
RE:Great show BUT!
Harry and his band were great - his father sang, quite well, I might add. Obvious where Harry gets his voice.
BUT, my biggest gripe is all the selfish, inconsiderate people who were using their phones, recording, snapping photos, and the theater staff did NOTHING to stop it. Extremely distracting, with all the little screens flickering away. Plus, it is ILLEGAL to record and/or take photos during a performance. PERIOD! I spent a lot of money to see this show and feel that I was ripped off by the theater, its staff, and ultimately, the management.
Given that Harry and his crew were working overtime to deliver a stellar performance, I could not enjoy it. Props to Harry and his star trombone player, plus his dad. Boos to the jerks and their phones. The theaters must clamp down on this, hard!
Reviewed by OV258881
on Monday, Jul 26th, 2010
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