5 Top Scene Stealers of the Week-Week Ending 5/22/14

Every Thursday we will be announcing our 5 Top Scene Stealers of the Week.

Here are our 5 Top Scene Stealers for the week ending May 22, 2014.

 (1) Ben Carr as Tom in the final scene of These Shining Lives at Colonial Players of Annapolis.

“The authenticity of the Chicagoan sound in this production shines through in the character of Tom (Ben Carr). With clipped word delivery, Carr creates a realistic working man from Chicago, the accent sounding spot on, and slightly more exaggerated during moments of heated debate. Carr’s overall performance is impressive as he gives the supporting character a rich depth, making him emotionally accessible to the audience. Quickly switching from loving husband to hot-headed man and back, Carr’s ability to portray multiple emotions makes his character feel genuine. The harrowing breakdown displayed in one of the play’s final scenes is exceptional; bringing the strengthened bond between his character and Catherine (Sarah Wade) to the forefront.”

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(2) Jim Goss as Aaron singing “I Miss the Music” in Curtains at Silhouette Stages:

“Gross stuns the audience with his gorgeous rendition of “I Miss the Music.” Utilizing his upper tenor range for this number, the raw emotions that come channeling through are intense and it becomes the most beautiful number in the show.”

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(3) Jeremy Jordan as Cain singing “Lost in the Wilderness” at Children of Eden in Concert at The Kennedy Center.

“Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan (Cain/Japeth) stole the show for me, with his powerful rendition of “Lost in the Wilderness,” a song in which Cain tells Abel about how he intends to find the Garden of Eden. Jordan—who performed the same work at a tribute concert to Stephen Schwartz last year at The Kennedy Center—nailed the song again yet again, showing how he’s able to play the part of a leading tenor with sophistication and ease.”

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(4) Catherine Oh as Dunyzade in “The Perfidy of Wives” in The Arabian Nights at Silver Spring Stage.

Amanda Gunther: “During the tale The Perfidy of Wives Dunyazade (Catherine Oh) who has previously only been seen as the simpering younger sister of the primary storyteller, steps into the tale as the libidinous wife of a Jester. Oh’s comic timing and exasperation in this tale is executed impeccably, adding hilarity to the scenario as she piles her four lovers into the privy.”

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(5) Richard Yarborough and Matt Holland singing “If You Were Gay’ at A Gay Man’s Guide to Broadway at The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington at The Kennedy Center.

“A comedic highlight was the ribald puppetry of the novelty song “If You Were Gay” from the musical Avenue Q. Soloists Richard Yarborough and Matt Holland handled the audience like a pair of old vaudeville troupers with expert timing and physical skill.”