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ABOUT HIS PERFORMING... "...wit
and urbanity. At every turn his phrasing is creamy and his
repartee buzzes with dizzily droll comedy." "Affable
and funny, he's just one of those guys you like the minute
he steps self-effacingly to the mic. Lots of special
material that clicks." "Sammy
Goldstein opened his show, "So Far It's Wonderful", with a
song by Portia Nelson, "This Life", and wonderful it was.
Sammy has made a career being very much in demand as a
singer/pianist playing the best clubs and celebrity private
parties all over the world. This time, he opted to be a
stand-up singer...with David Brunetti [on piano]
augmented by Jered Egan on bass. The relationship between
the singer and the duo was just grand...a seamless musical
partnership. Sammy is a charmer...with a thousand watt
smile. I could go hear him over and over again in this
delightful show." "...one
of cabaret's brightest talents." "...a
fantastic performer...comical and entertaining...a
natural." "He's
a riot! A captivating entertainer." "...a
born-to-entertain performer who has found his metier.
Cabaret was made to order for Sammy Goldstein who, in his
new show at Don't Tell Mama, "So Far It's Wonderful", wove
his up-from-the-South anecdotes into a seamless vocal
tapestry with a variety of fresh and relevant songs. Alan
Menken's "Pink Fish"…could become as much Sammy's song
as David Friedman's "A Simple Christmas Wish" has become
Alix Korey's. Establishing an almost instant intimacy with
his audience…he had them down to the wire…his
comedic singing talent lifts him far above the
crowd…one of the most charming, and funniest, shows
around town." "Sammy
Goldstein's new show "So Far It's Wonderful" was as
carefully crafted as it was winning. Flawlessly directed by
Barry Kleinbort…Goldstein slid into each tune with a
natural ease that gave the show a graceful fluidity.
Goldstein's a natural at musical comedy…he captured an
undertone of melancholy that helped give his humor an
additional edge and the show a richer resonance. Goldstein
triumphs…" "Watching
Sammy Goldstein perform is to witness a consummate
performer…he was born to be on stage. His show…a
delightful blend of ballads, show tunes, and his forte -
musical comedy…should not be missed." "He
is a wonderful entertainer, has wonderful vocals, and is an
audience's delight…cabaret at its best!" "…[his
performance] showcases Goldstein's comedic flair to
convivial perfection…seductive casualness… comedic
and vocal ease." "Sammy
Goldstein, in his New York cabaret debut at Danny's Skylight
Room, delivered a carefully constructed show that took
excellent advantage of this engaging singer's comedic gifts.
As a balladeer...he found a well of feeling...With a
cherubic smile and a charming way, Goldstein is a
musical-comedy natural." "...the
show was based on Goldstein's CD, "I'm Glad There Is
You"...He has grown from a piano-lounge entertainer to a
serious artist, performing ballads with considerable depth
and sensitivity, and humorous material with great comic
flair. And his voice has a rich, warm resonance." "...making
his "official" cabaret debut...He brings a touch of class
and a dramatic flair to standards...He pumps passion into
ballads...infuses comedy into light-hearted songs. There are
also great duets with guest singer Mary Stout and his
Musical Director Barry Levitt. All in all there are 15
songs, and each one is a gem." "…struck
by his eclectic repertoire, his witty repartee, and his
overall joy of performing." "…funny,
clever and entertaining…a charmer." "He's
Outrageous, He's Fun, a Musical and
Comedic powerhouse!" "Sammy
Goldstein has uncanny way of going from ballads to showtunes
to comedy songs, both with his beautiful voice and his
sensitive and versatile piano playing...a wonderful
entertainer, who makes his audiences feel totally at
home." "Sammy's
music can make any party come alive." |