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King Me!: A Review of “The Queens of King”

By Tony Leggio
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If you are looking for an evening of incredible music then go no further than the newest cabaret “The Queens of King” staring Big Easy Award Winners Lisa Picone and Dorian Rush at the Always Lounge and Theatre.

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The show is a tribute to the stupendous songwriter and singer Carole King.  Picone and Rush take the audience through a sentimental journey through King’s life, telling her story and performing numbers that mark milestones for both her and them.

What makes this night so special is how these performers personalize King’s life to theirs.  From King’s soundtrack for a children’s movie to her mega blockbuster album Tapestry, these ladies bring her songs to vibrant life. 

With Natalie True on piano, the evening just flies by with one hit after another.  King has written so many songs for other people that guests will be surprised to hear some of the songs performed.  These tunes are so much an important part of many peoples’ lives, that you cannot help singing along.

The “Queens of King” is a magical stroll down memory lane with two very accomplished performers.

So make it a point to check out this show before “It’s Too Late, Baby, Yea, and It’s Too Late.” (Come on, I had to go there, I love her songs.)

Performances are January 23 through the 25th starting at 8 p.m. at the Allways Lounge and Theatre located at 2240 St. Claude Avenue.  The evening I went it was sold out, so I recommend buying tickets in advance at www.brownpaperbagtickets.com or calling 504-758-5590.

Tony Leggio

Tony Leggio

Tony Leggio is a born and raised New Orleanian. He has over 20 years of event management experience having produced over 5,000 events locally and nationally. Tony has received numerous awards for his outstanding achievements in the hospitality industry. Besides his professional career, Anthony has played an active role in the community.He has served Event Chair of Art Against AIDS for the No/Aids Task Force for the past ten years and was honored as Humanitarian of the Year in 2010 by the organization. He is also a freelance writer who has written for USA Today, as well as several local publications.He also writes a column regularly In Ambush Magazine, plus is part of Gambit’s Big Easy Theatre Committee.Tony is a social butterfly of New Orleans that not only knows how to put on a great event but also knows how to enjoy one.
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Tony Leggio is a born and raised New Orleanian. He has over 20 years of event management experience having produced over 5,000 events locally and nationally. Tony has received numerous awards for his outstanding achievements in the hospitality industry. Besides his professional career, Anthony has played an active role in the community. He has served Event Chair of Art Against AIDS for the No/Aids Task Force for the past ten years and was honored as Humanitarian of the Year in 2010 by the organization. He is also a freelance writer who has written for USA Today, as well as several local publications. He also writes a column regularly In Ambush Magazine, plus is part of Gambit’s Big Easy Theatre Committee. Tony is a social butterfly of New Orleans that not only knows how to put on a great event but also knows how to enjoy one.

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