Randy Roberts

I have known Randy for a lot of years. A while back, she had a rough accident that sidelined her for a couple months. So like true stage veteran, she made lemonade. She turned her multi-character, dance-laden show to rest for a while, and created one of the most memorable cabaret shows I had ever seen. The songs were beautiful and funny, the banter witty and the character of Ms. Randy Roberts grew to someone very real and fleshed out. It was magic.
I did not know what to expect of his show this week in Provincetown. As with anyone you see often, it can get redundant or tired. Well boy oh boy, did she deliver.
Bette came out first and did a rousing "BW Bugle Boy" and told some great old Sophie Tucker gems. It's a little odd sitting so close. A friend in the back of the house said it was a great Bette from back there. It was great up front, except Randy has very toned arms and gloriously long legs, not quite Bette. The rest was dead on.
The in between film of Sophie Tucker jokes was the perfect little costume pause.
Then Cher. I have never seen anyone do her better. The voice is dead-on and the body is perfect. I know that I will probably lose my gay-card, but a little Cher (even the real one) is plenty for me. Randy edited her down to a very entertaining 15 minutes.
The video interlude "I put a little more mascara on" is still fascinating. I've seen it so many times, but it is always moving.
Ms. Randy Roberts finished the show. This is the best. It is easy to get lost in the visual illusion and take the voice for granted, but being a lover of great voices, I can't help but be swept away by that instrument. Some day, Mr. Randy Roberts will come to the house and sit next to my grand piano, and let me accompany him for hours.
On a side note, he once composed a jingle for the company I was working for. It was funny and effective. It is burned into my brain like only the best commercials do.
Fun night. Thanks Randy.