An 11 out of a possible 10!!!
by Eileen on 5/9/22Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker - Ft LauderdaleRating: 5 out of 5We were a bit of an odd couple, me in my late 70's, daughter in her 40's. I'm the Peyroux fan, found her on a CBS Saturday Morning show quite a few years back. As a Piaf and Holiday fan, Madeleine had "that" sound that I love, so I bought a CD and sing along with her while out and about in the car! I was delighted to see her name in the Parker Playhouse lineup and bought two tickets immediately, and told my daughter she was my date. The opening act, an hour, Sophie Hawkins, was a bonus! I never heard of her, but my daughter did, and what a bundle of energy she was, funny, keyboard, guitar, singing, wow! Hawkins alone was worth the price of ticket. Then Madeleine arrived and calmed everyone down with that unique style, range, voice! Her fan club was there and enthusiastically rewarded her after every song. Throughout the two hour show, she got several standing ovations! The musicians were superb and at the end some local guitarist (I missed his name) joined them, and he was a WOW, too. It was a magical night, even though Madeleine didn't sing any of my favorites. I left the theatre relaxed (her music does that), along with her newest fan, my daughter. Kudos to Parker Playhouse, my first visit since they renovated! They kept the ambience we always loved, and did a super job on the lobby entry area. Still has that old charm from the Hepburn/Brynner/Garland days!!