Remembering the Ladies
of Music, Stage and Screen through Song, Story and Film Clips
Directed by Celebrity Television Producer, Karen G. Cadle
Reminisce with British singer-entertainer Toni Morrell as she presents a nostalgic and insightful look at a host of legendary women from stage, screen and television through songs, stories and film clips.
CELEBRITY & AUDIENCE QUOTES…
"Toni Morrell is a sensational performer and singer who brings to life all the glamour and fabulous music that surrounds the great ladies of stage and screen."
- Richard Chamberlain (Star of Dr. Kildare, Shõgun, Thornbirds)
"Toni Morrell is an extremely talented and energetic entertainer who will keep you enthralled for a beautiful evening of theatre. I was moved, and totally mesmerized by a level of talent that I had never heard before."
- Linda Gray (Star of Dallas)
"Although I missed the first few minutes while assisting late comers, I blew off all other responsibilities and watched every minute of your performance – because I was having such a good time. Kudos to you, David, and Karen for creating a piece that beautifully showcases your talents, pays tribute to the ladies, and does it all with superb pacing, variety, and, most pleasingly to me, obvious love of the subject. How delighted I am that we were able to present such a stylish production to our audience. As I am sure you could tell from their reaction, they loved it! All good wishes for future successes with Remembering the Ladies."
-Greg Hinrichsen, Director of Performing Arts, Haugh Performing Arts Center
"I saw Toni's show again last night and she blew me away... A 3-minute ovation in the middle of Act 1 for the Edith Piaf medley. My daughter loved it, the 80-year-old couple loved it, the gay guys loved it; something for everybody. I could not be prouder... a standing ovation EVERY PERFORMANCE!"
- Jay Irwin, Manager, El Portal Theatre, LA
"Toni was brilliant, alive, & such a show-woman!"
- Nancy Habetler, MovieStore.com
"I can’t thank you enough!! I am on cloud nine! Remembering The Ladies was absolutely spectacular!!!"
- Gladys Yeater (Audience member)
"You are the consummate entertainer. And you're a sublime singer. The combination of the passion you have for singing and the love you have for those legends is truly moving. And . . . those notes you hit! Toni, I was SO entertained. BRAVA! And David... How impressed I am with the music and arrangements... and how much I loved his voice."
- Michael Maron (Best-Selling Author & Make-Up Artist)
"BRAVO!!! How much I loved the show! And of all Toni's extraordinary portraits, I do find PIAF totally mesmerizing. It reaches into my Gallic soul. Thank you, again. And again for the tribute to Esther. It brought tears to my eyes."
- Edward Bell (Husband of Screen Swimming Legend, Esther Williams)
"The minute Toni stepped out on stage, I was suddenly crying... Finally, I calmed down and hung on every word and every note... the eyes stayed dry until the Monroe/Princess Di tribute... and the tears came again... By the time your wonderful show came to a close, I was crying tears of joy for your wonderfully-created, "from the heart" show. We were seated right in front of Richard Chamberlain, which was fun... I was overwhelmed at the scope of your show, too. I had read about the film clips, etc., but I never expected such succinct application to your material. Also, your clips left us wanting more not less. So, Toni and David, thank you for another incredible evening... I like the idea of your musical adaptation to Karen Cadle’s stories of life with these people. A clever and touching collaboration."
- Patty Tossy (Composer)
"Last night I went to a show at the 'El Portal' theatre in North Hollywood. The Show is called 'Remembering the Ladies' and a shockingly beautiful English lady singer called Toni Morrell sings and remembers famous females. They show clips from their movies as well. From Marilyn Monroe to Audrey Hepburn, Bette Davis, Carol Channing, Deborah Kerr, Doris Day, Elizabeth Taylor, Esther Williams (she is going to be a Guest Star one of these upcoming shows just like Tippi Hedren was last night), Joan Fontaine, Judy Garland (how could she be out of the list), June Allyson, Lana Turner, Patricia Neal, Rosalind Russell, Shirley Maclaine and Shirley Temple, Sophia Loren, Tippi Hedren and others. It was a very beautiful evening with excellent music. Please get a ticket and go."
- Carlos Gonzalez (Audience member)
"I really believe that Remembering The Ladies is the type of show that has a snowball effect... meaning that, once you see it's uniqueness, you will want to see it again with friends, daughters, mothers, grandmothers... It is inspiring – especially to women - because of the strong message, 'We are good enough!' "
- Robin Fox (Audience member)