Cabaret Performanec & Reviews
Among Lennie's five MAC nomination's, two are for Outstanding Pop/R&B Vocalist.
He was also awarded the 2000 Backstage Bistro Award for Outstanding Vocalist
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Lennie's Appearance on the Rosie O'Donnell Show |
Celebrate Me Home
"Lennie Watts' night is the Now Show for this audience. And the Now Show for anyonewho likes a fun show where you can move and Groove! I had a good time; I loved it!...
Lennie rocks the room... He brings a new, intelligent depth to songs we only used to take
for granted. You'll uncover new things in very familiar songs. I paid attention!"
Stuart Lee - WNXY-TV / MetroAccess TV Network
"In addition to songs that refresh your spirit, Watts is a natural-born story teller.
That's the only conflict in his show - you want to hear more of his stories but you don't
want him to stop singing."
Laurie Lawson - Electronic Link Journey
"Powerful 'Wattage' brightens the house! A baby boomer's delight. Blessed with personality,
style and a voice that can rock the house...injecting us with a powerful dose of what he does best - SING!"
George S. Bettinger - Applause! Applause!
"Lennie sings with assurance and sass. When he opens up, it's a force of nature!"
Patrick Arena - LGNY
"Watts finds the pure joy in the music and channels it straight to us."
John Koroly - WVOX
"...an original talent is at work here. He doesn't disappoint. Masterfully setting
up his next number with patter both touching and comic, he slides into a bluesy interpretation
of 'Tears of a Clown' that he gracefully combines with 'Tracks of My Tears.' The impact is devestating."
SBS - Show Business
Standing Outside The Fire
"Lennie Watts combines a strong, gutsy voice with the appearance of a genial, if overgrown, baby.This can be deceptive; his interpretation is powerful and not in the least childish and his numbers
well-chosen...The strength of Watts' voice never drowns out the content of the songs. He lets the eloquent,
wistful wisdom...shine through his voice and...brings down the house... His relaxed, utterly natural,
unpretentious stage presence is a strong asset, and his obvious love of the material is contagious and
unabashed. 'Standing Outside The Fire' is a synamic evening of beautifully arranged music that kept me
bouncing in my seat, tapping my toes, and occasionally wishing I could sing along."
This Month ON STAGE
"Strong, clear, and well-controlled, Watts' tenor is a voice to be reckoned with. And his deadpan humor
is so droll that he might have a career even if he never sang another note."
Michael Portantiere - InTheater
"Lennie Watts' brand of musical antics make for a jovially entertaining evening and you should treat yourself
to him... In a business that seems to spawn forgettable clones, Watts is a genuine article."
Cabaret Roundup
"[the songs] sounded great through the medium of Watts's strong, clear tenor. His audience also responded warmly
to his patter, which evidenced the dry wit that has long endeared him to patrons on the piano bar circut."
Michael Portantiere - Theater Week
"When I saw singer Lennie Watts last year, I thought, 'What a wonderful entertainer!' Seeing his new show at
Don't Tell Mama confirmed that opinion."
Roy Sander - Back Stage