From Brava Magazine, Madison, WI.
October 2018
“Gail Becker’s power vocals and comic timing were well suited to Annie. ”
“Another highlight is...Gail Becker playing Mae Tuck with gifted vocals and wit.”
“Becker creates nothing less than pure magic.” (****)”
“Though she can play it cool in such an environment, a bent for drama and sensitivity may be more her natural instinct. The album is varied not only in musical style, but attitude as well. It’s more about communication and making an emotional point. ... the title song (Bob Dorough/ Fran Landesman)and the opener, “The Friendliest Thing.” ... They also present Gail in fine form, sounding confident and in charge.”
“Gail Becker, (who) brought down the house, has a voice with a crystalline Broadway edge.”
“Becker so convincingly evokes Kathy Bates’ sinister vibes as Annie that it’s a little scary.”
“But my favorite was Madame Dilly, played by Becker, who appears like a Gypsy version of Carol Burnett while delivering sterling vocals along with comedic hijinks.”
“Mother Mae Tuck (Becker) also sings of melancholy memories and distant times as she remembers her youth in the lovely number “My Most Beautiful Day.””
“Gail Becker, (who) brought down the house, has a voice with a crystalline Broadway edge.”
“Review: SHINING IN MISERY at 54 Below Shines!
Shining in Misery, A King-Size Parody is Children of the Corn-y in all the best ways.”
“Stephen King parody ‘Shining in Misery’ can really ‘Carrie’ a tune.”
Capital City Theatre Paves the Way for Local Talent with New Conservatory and Milestone 2019 Season
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