In a few weeks, the legendary Ashford & Simpson will open the fall season at Feinstein's with songs from their new musical, “Invisible Life.” That production is based on the novel by E. Lynn Harris and will debut later this year in Washington DC. Broadway veteran George Faison will direct and auditions took place last month in Los Angeles.
“Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: An Evening With Ashford and Simpson" will open September 12 at Feinstein's. Besides the new music, the show will feature some of their top hits, such as "I'm Every Woman," "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "Solid." Personally, we are sooo excited about their cabaret act. This is probably asking too much, but is there any chance in heaven they would perform the fabulous "Bourgie Bourgie"?
Previously:
E. Lynn Harris in The Advocate (Rod 2.0) A Conversation with E. Lynn Harris (Rod 2.0) "We Don't Feel Welcome There" (Rod 2.0) Say a Little Prayer: ELH Interview (Rod 2.0) Diahann! Live! (Rod 2.0)
If I were in NYC, I'd catch them. They are a wonderful act, have seem them many times. Wasn't too keen on the "Invisble Life" musical, but if its debuting here in DC, I would check it out. Definitely want to hear the music.
Posted by: patrick s | 28 August 2006 at 11:22
Um, will Ashford be starring in the play?
Posted by: Jalil | 28 August 2006 at 14:21
Bourgie, Bourgie can be the overture!
Posted by: Dluv | 28 August 2006 at 16:38
Somebody Slap Me.....
Posted by: divaROSSishere! | 28 August 2006 at 18:46
Owwww, "everybody wants to be bourgie, bourgie!!" (check out Gladys Knight's version of this song with the full vocals)
Posted by: byron | 28 August 2006 at 22:23