Laurie is the single most phenomenal influence on my musical life that I've ever enountered. And i think about her every day. This is such a beautiful and special new post! Even in her most intimate moments, Laurie sang with her entire being. She was no mere singer, she really was something entirely full. She gave a part of herself every time she performed.
She could surely sing. Was crazy about her voice! I first fell in love with her at the Entermedia Theater when she was the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat during which she blew the roof off of the place. Later, I was lucky to sub on the Rodgers and Hammerstein revue, "Some Enchanted Evening" directed by Jeffrey Moss, choreographed by Barbara Siman Strouse, musical direction by Larry Hochman with a cast of Ernestine Jackson, Marty Vidnovic, Lauren Mitchell and Laurie. She absolutely killed on "I Have Dreamed" as a belt ballad. And I subbed for her once to do a concert at Jim Wilhelm's request (Jim loved Laurie as much as Richard Jay-Alexander did) somewhere not too far from NYC. What a treat and pleasure it was to play a whole evening for her. When I was learning Cats, she was Grizabella on Broadway. She came by the orchestra box and said, "Well, I don't think I have but about 800 more of these in me." She was one talented, vibrant, passionate lady. She is greatly missed. Fortunately and happily, she was well-recorded by David Friedman so we can listen to her even though she has transitioned.
My days are brighter when Laurie appears in my RUclips feed. Thank you for never letting her precious memory fade.
Laurie is the single most phenomenal influence on my musical life that I've ever enountered. And i think about her every day. This is such a beautiful and special new post! Even in her most intimate moments, Laurie sang with her entire being. She was no mere singer, she really was something entirely full. She gave a part of herself every time she performed.
This is a beautiful! I was there back in ‘95. I met Laurie backstage at the Keswick eight years earlier.
She could surely sing. Was crazy about her voice! I first fell in love with her at the Entermedia Theater when she was the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat during which she blew the roof off of the place. Later, I was lucky to sub on the Rodgers and Hammerstein revue, "Some Enchanted Evening" directed by Jeffrey Moss, choreographed by Barbara Siman Strouse, musical direction by Larry Hochman with a cast of Ernestine Jackson, Marty Vidnovic, Lauren Mitchell and Laurie. She absolutely killed on "I Have Dreamed" as a belt ballad. And I subbed for her once to do a concert at Jim Wilhelm's request (Jim loved Laurie as much as Richard Jay-Alexander did) somewhere not too far from NYC. What a treat and pleasure it was to play a whole evening for her. When I was learning Cats, she was Grizabella on Broadway. She came by the orchestra box and said, "Well, I don't think I have but about 800 more of these in me." She was one talented, vibrant, passionate lady. She is greatly missed. Fortunately and happily, she was well-recorded by David Friedman so we can listen to her even though she has transitioned.
So lovely…… Hearing her sing again, Always wraps her love around my heart, Gentle tears filled my eyes, and a montage of her circles, my brain……
Hello Flo. I sent you a friend request on FB. I would love to speak with you when you have some time. Thank you!
Oh that voice !!!!!