DANNY & SYLVIA, THE DANNY KAYE MUSICAL
Off-Broadway
What makes this show worth the visit, at least to Danny Kaye fans (of which I am one) is the spot-on performance by BRIAN CHILDERS as the iconic comic, especially when he is allowed to shine during several full-blown production numbers...that are associated with Kaye himself: “Tschaikowsky” from the Kurt Weill/Ira Gershwin musical Lady in the Dark, and songs like “Ballin’ the Jack” and “Minnie the Moocher.” Here CHILDERS shows us all he’s got; right before our eyes, he becomes Danny Kaye in all his full glory. Gotta say, these performances lift the show to exceptional heights...
"CHILDERS...tireless as he sings, dances and leaps about the stage, skillfully recreating Kaye's clownish personality, complete with flamboyant hand motions, zany physical actions and quick wit. He easily executes the crazy accents and impromptu gibberish, as well as the fast-paced lyrics for which Kaye was famous. ...an excellent showcase for the talented Greenberg and CHILDERS."
- New York Times
"BRIAN CHILDERS ’ physicality is so like Kaye’s it’s a see-it-to-believe-it experience."
- Backstage
"BRIAN CHILDERS portrays Danny Kaye with loving care and exquisite attention to vocal and physical detail. His impersonation of Kaye is simply uncanny and his spectacular dead-on rendition of “Minnie the Moocher” is a memorable highlight."
- New York Theatre.com
THE KID FROM BROOKLYN
Los Angeles, Chicago"BRIAN CHILDERS channels Kaye's irrepressible antics and tongue-twisting novelty songs with charm, flair and a pinpoint accuracy.
- Hollywood Reporter"BRIAN CHILDERS, a silver-voiced dervish with an almost uncanny resemblance to Kaye. CHILDERS renders a stellar turn, spearheading a cast …"
- Los Angeles Times"Performer BRIAN CHILDERS offers a dazzling turn as the legendary Broadway star which is eerily convincing, even to the slight smirk. CHILDERS channels a perfect mix of the sentimental, feel-good charisma that enchanted his audiences…"
- LA Weekly, December 2007
BECOMING GEORGE
"The other actors have less nuanced characters, except for CHILDERS, who works hard to bring together the contradictions he is forced to play.""BRIAN CHILDERS commands attention as a prince with impeccable posture."
- Washington Post
BOYS IN THE BAND"...BRIAN CHILDERS portrays his Emory like a wisecraking, overconfident and effeminate Tasmanian devil with flirty one-liners and sarcastic comments.
- Sun Weekly
" ...Superbly Acted by BRIAN CHILDERS as Emory..."
- Northern Virginia Sun
"...a good deal of humor in the script, most of it coming from BRIAN CHILDERS as the sassy, swishy Emory who keeps his knees together and his wrists limp...as fun and as vulnerable as CHILDERS Emory."
- The Washington Post
"...CHILDERS is Hysterically Flamboyant..."
- The Review
"...BRIAN CHILDERS drop dead camp is to die for..."
- Digital City
"..the best laughs in the evening comes from BRIAN CHILDERS with a solid performance."
- Richard Gist
"...BRIAN CHILDERS portrays his Emory like a wisecraking, overconfident and effeminate Tasmanian devil with flirty one-liners and sarcastic comments.
- Sun Weekly
"...Very talented BRIAN CHILDERS is on hand to keep things afloat. He charms with his fragile humanity and killer delivery."
- Metro Weekly
THE SECOND MAN"That physicist is Brian Childers whose very funny nerdish persona is something more than mere stereotype, with real human pain visible just under the surface."
- Potomac StagesCONCERTS/SOLOIST
“On the Town” – Lead of Gabey for the Staten Island Philharmonic
Dodger Stadium – Special Guest Artist National Anthem plus two other songs
“Ball at the Bowl” – Special Guest Artist Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic OrchestraAWARDS
Helen Hayes Award - Mary Goldwaer Award
Mary Goldwater Award - Mary Goldwater Award