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...Her fresh interpretations are imbued with intelligence and genuine artfulness and heart rather than tricks or self-indulgence.
Roberta can be brassy and sassy ("What You Don't Know About Women" with impressive mastery of its quick jazz shifts and build) or lusciously creamy in a ballad. The closing track, "So Many People," brings loving warmth and feel-good ambiance to the Sondheim ballad
This album is one of my very favorite issues of the last few months. This intersection is a happy meet-and-greet moment for Broadway and jazz, a marriage that works here ... perfectly. - Talkinbroadway.com
...Her fresh interpretations are imbued with intelligence and genuine artfulness and heart rather than tricks or self-indulgence.
Roberta can be brassy and sassy ("What You Don't Know About Women" with impressive mastery of its quick jazz shifts and build) or lusciously creamy in a ballad. The closing track, "So Many People," brings loving warmth and feel-good ambiance to the Sondheim ballad
This album is one of my very favorite issues of the last few months. This intersection is a happy meet-and-greet moment for Broadway and jazz, a marriage that works here ... perfectly. - Talkinbroadway.com
Duchak, an authoritative whiz when it comes to swing, a dazzling comedian and a fine all-around musical theatre pro. - Michael Phillips
Duchak, an authoritative whiz when it comes to swing, a dazzling comedian and a fine all-around musical theatre pro. - Michael Phillips
Roberta Duchak is the quintessential 1940's Band singer and scat master. - Hedy Weiss
Roberta Duchak is the quintessential 1940's Band singer and scat master. - Hedy Weiss
Discography
Second City Divas Live at the Mercury,
Second City Divas I, American Girls
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Roberta Duchak is a veteran of both Broadway and several National tours. She made her Broadway debut in the musical "Ragtime". Roberta is currently performing in the National Tour of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" as Rona Lisa Peretti. Check out www.spellingbeethemusical.com for cities and dates. Other National tour credits include playing the Ghost of Christmas Past opposite Richard Chamberlain in Scrooge, Hal Prince’s ShowBoat(Magnolia & Ellie) and Ragtime(Mother). Favorite credits – Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (TATC), Come fly With Me (Mercury Theatre), Ain’t Nothin But the Blues (Northlight Theatre), And the world goes Round(Drury Lane), Cats (Jellylorum), Swing(singer) ,State Fair(Emily Arden) The Taffetas(Cheryl) at the Marriott, Janet Weiss in The Rocky Horror Show (CCPA), Lady Capulet in The Second City’s Romeo and Juliet(Chicago Shakespeare), Irene Malloy in Hello Dolly (Skylight Opera),The Visit(Goodman Theatre), Frieda in Sunday in the Park with George and A Little Night Music (Liebeslieder) both at the Ravinia Festival.
Roberta, also a classical and jazz pianist, works as a musical director for musical theatre in the Chicagoland area, and can also be seen in many cabaret venues around the country!
Talkinbroadway.com review-August 07
". Her fresh interpretations are imbued with intelligence and genuine artfulness and heart rather than tricks or self-indulgence. This album is one of my very favorite issues of the last few months. Roberta can be brassy and sassy ("What You Don't Know About Women" with impressive mastery of its quick jazz shifts and build) or lusciously creamy in a ballad. The closing track, "So Many People," brings loving warmth and feel-good ambiance to the Sondheim ballad. This intersection is a happy meet-and-greet moment for Broadway and jazz, a marriage that works here ... perfectly. "
Review- Radioindy.com
Intersections” by Roberta Duchak is a vibrant assembly of delightful jazz tunes. In these broadway-influenced tunes, Roberta’s perfect pitch and flowing tone fuse to create the most seducing component of “Intersections.” The excellent vocal performances are nicely complimented by top notch musicianship. “Let Me Sing” shows off Roberta’s beautiful tonal texture and the passion that she puts into her performances. “Seasons Of Love” stands out as extremely melodic, memorable, and musically compelling. Moreover, “Raise the Roof” takes an enjoyable venture into the upbeat sounds of Spanish-flavored jazz. Lyrically, Roberta crafts tunes of joy, love, pain, and fun with great skill! Brilliant production that allows Roberta’s captivating voice to stand out above the instrumentation brings this CD to a nice close. Fans of Jane Monheit and Nancy Wilson will find genuine pleasure in the beautiful music on this CD!
-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com
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