Warm, generous and engaging, these are only some of the words that easily describe Amanda McBroom. Coming to public attention as the writer of the 1979 hit, The Rose, McBroom has carved out a career equally as a song writer and musical and dramatic theatre performer.For 75 minutes, this extraordinary performer accompanied by the fabulous Michele Brourman, an award winning songwriter in her own right, mesmerized the audience with an eclectic program of classics, standards and original song.
In between her generous story-telling, musical treats included Porter’s I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Brel’s Carousel, Dorothy Field’s The Way You Look Tonight, and originals, Dance, Errol Flynn, The Rose and the title song, Crimes of the Heart.
Earlier in the evening McBroom was honoured by the Adelaide Cabaret Festival by presenting her with the 2008 Cabaret Crème Award for her contribution to the artform.
Amanda McBroom – Crimes of the Heart
Banquet Room, Adelaide Cabaret Festival
Friday 6 June 2008. Review by Rohan Shearn
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