By Becca Jennings He was suave and swoon-worthy. They were unleashed and gritty. He was a seductive showman. They were authentic and made music from the heart. FST’s Winter Cabaret boasts two hit shows this season – albeit with very different stylings. That’s Amoré!, FST’s tribute to the songbook of the legendary Dean Martin, has brought smooth harmony to the Court Cabaret. Across the street … Continue reading Icons in the Cabaret
Returning to FST after his appearance in last year’s record-breaking Cabaret Unchained Melodies, Nick Anastasia brings his bright voice and comedic timing to That’s Amoré!, celebrating the music and life of Dean Martin. We sat down with Nick to discuss the development process of That’s Amoré!, what he’s learned about “The King of Cool,” and his love of all things dramatic. That’s Amoré! is now playing … Continue reading More Than a Comedian
Emily Dennis might be new to FST, but she has already made a big impression with Cabaret audiences in That’s Amoré!. We sat down with Emily to talk about what it’s like to be the sole woman in the hit Dean Martin tribute, her favorite parts of the show, the many instruments she plays, and more. That’s Amoré! plays in FST’s Court Cabaret through February 2. … Continue reading Golden Era Goddess
Mike Backes may have been born in the wrong decade. When he was growing up, he was either listening to the music of The Rat Pack or re-watching The Bronx Tale for the 100th time. In FST’s Cabaret That’s Amoré!, Mike salutes one of The Rat Pack’s coolest members, Dean Martin. We sat down with Mike to talk about his favorite parts of That’s Amoré!, his previous … Continue reading Side by Side with Mike Backes
By Lydia Baxter Charisma. Comedy. Confidence. Dean Martin was “The King of Cool.” Elvis Presley admired him. Marilyn Monroe partied with him. And Frank Sinatra was his wingman. FST’s newest Cabaret, That’s Amoré! celebrates the great songbook and talent of Dean Martin. Featuring music that put Martin on the map, with classics like, “Everybody Loves Somebody,” “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head,” and “Volare,” … Continue reading Dean Martin & The Legacy of a King
Returning to FST after his appearance in the record-breaking Cabaret, Blue Suede Shoes, Nygel D. Robinson lends his smooth voice to the music of Dean Martin in That’s Amoré!. A forever fan of crooners like Sinatra and Bobby Darin, Nygel has learned, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, how to “embody the smooth sophistication of the period.” We sat down with Nygel to discuss the development process of That’s Amoré!, what he’s … Continue reading The Universal “Mr. Cool”
By Michael Nichols & Becca Jennings “If this is just the beginning, my life’s gonna be beautiful,” Dean Martin once said. And he was right. The original cool guy with a dusky baritone voice, Dean Martin was a fast-thinking, charismatic entrepreneur who not only sang his way to stardom, but built the bridges to help get him there. From his early days in Martin and … Continue reading Amoré for the King of Cool
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