Highlights
CELIA BERK’S “NOW THAT I HAVE EVERYTHING"
Lisa Jo Sagolla
BistroAwards.com
A wondrous singer…she surely does have everything.
CELIA BERK’S MANHATTAN SERENADE EXUDES ROMANTIC NOSTALGIA
Stephen Holden
The New York Times
Ms. Berk made you feel about New York the same way a Cole Porter song makes you feel about Paris.
CELIA BERK OFFERS TOUR-DE-FORCE CABARET WITH ON MY WAY TO YOU AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Review
With this show, it isn’t just easy to see why Celia Berk is an acclaimed cabaret artist, it is essential artistry put right in the spotlight…
CELIA BERK: MANHATTAN SERENADE ★★★★★
David Hurst
New York Arts Review
Celia Berk’s terrific sophomore effort, Manhattan Serenade, is a worthy companion to her smashing debut disc, You Can’t Rush Spring (2014), the recording that established Berk as a savvy new singer with style and substance to burn.
CELIA BERK OF HOLIDAY BELLS MEDLEY
Stephen Mosher
BroadwayWorld Interview
A little creative oasis in the pandemic storm…
CELIA BERK’S A DREAM AND A SONG AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE IS A TRIUMPH!
Nathan Johnson
BroadwayWorld.com
“Berk is a first-class vocalist and a master of the art of song interpretation.”
WITH OLD CHUMS, LIFE IS A CABARET
Rex Reed
New York Observer
No clichés here, just an array of shifting New York moods, flavors and tempos in diverse songs that wander off the beaten path and hold you close in the arms of artistry.
LUXURIATING IN THE LUSH PHRASINGS OF SINGER CELIA BERK: THE ONE-OF-A-KIND CHANTEUSE HOLDS COURT AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM THROUGH MARCH
Rex Reed
New York Observer
Charm, sophistication, good taste and a titanic talent are all rare gifts in cabaret…Ms. Berk displays them all, setting the bar very high indeed for every girl singer who follows…Intimate, exquisite, understated, her facial expressions are as exciting to watch as her lyrics are to hear. Celia Berk sings in tune and from the heart, with resonance in her lower register, power in her upper register, and passion in both. Where has she been all my life?
CELIA BERK INSPIRES HOPE WITH “A SIMPLE PRAYER”
Stephen Mosher
BroadwayWorld Feature
The very first, ever, recording of Michael Silversher’s composition…seems to inspire in Ms. Berk a level of connection that is almost otherworldly…
More Press
2024
Rik Anthony
The Someone You Should Know Podcast
September 11, 2024
“Discover the enchanting voice of Celia Berk, an award-winning vocalist based in Manhattan who has captivated audiences worldwide.”
CELIA BERK’S A DREAM AND A SONG AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE IS A TRIUMPH!
Nathan Johnson
BroadwayWorld.com
May 14, 2024
“Berk is a first-class vocalist and a master of the art of song interpretation.”
PHOTOS: CELIA BERK PRESENTED “A DREAM AND A SONG: THE MUSICAL STORIES OF ELIZABETH SULLIVAN”
Natasha Castillo
Nite Life Exchange
May 14, 2024
“…a wonderfully moving show… filled with heart-warming stories and songs by Sullivan that Celia made her own.”
CELIA BERK AND ELIZABETH SULLIVAN TOGETHER IN CONVERSATION AND SONG
Betsyann Faiella
Cabaret Scenes
May/June 2004
….a conversation about creativity, love and loss, family and faith.
CELIA BERK WILL REPRISE A DREAM AND A SONG AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE
Stephi Wild
BroadwayWorld.com
April 11, 2024
Following a sold-out debut at Urban Stages’ Winter Rhythms in December, the Award-winning vocalist returns for a special Mother’s Day performance…
2023
Mark Dundas Wood
BistroAwards.com
December 18, 2023
A Dream And A Song turned out to be one of the most inspiring and heartfelt shows I saw in 2023.
CATCHING UP ON SHOWS IS A WHIRLWIND….
Rob Lester
BroadwayWorld.com
December 12, 2023
…tender yet strong; elegant yet down to earth; yearning yet serene.
PHOTOS: A DREAM AND A SONG: THE MUSICAL STORIES OF ELIZABETH SULLIVAN, FEATURING CELIA BERK
Conor Weiss
BroadwayWorld.com
December 10, 2023
With cabaret artist Celia Berk at the microphone and Ms. Sullivan’s music in the spotlight (with the Lady, herself, at the piano), the audience was treated to a special night of entertainment.
CELIA BERK SINGS ELIZABETH SULLIVAN
Peter Leavy
Cabaret Scenes
December 4, 2023
Here’s your chance to catch a new show by the knockout vocalist Celia Berk focusing on the songs of Elizabeth Sullivan, that well-termed “Mother of singers, mistress of song.”
Celia Berk to Present A DREAM AND A SONG: The Musical Stories of Elizabeth Sullivan at Winter Rhythms
Blair Ingenthron
BroadwayWorld.com
November 6, 2023
“When Elizabeth told me she’d like to hear her music in my ‘cello range’, I was very happy to oblige.”
HIDDEN TALENTS REVEALED – DISCOVERING MUSICAL PASSION
Dr. Jaime G Raygoza
Finding The Unicorn In You Podcast
September 8, 2023
Though initially hiding her artistic side, Celia ultimately embraced her musical passions.
CELIA BERK: NOW THAT I HAVE EVERYTHING
Geoff Stoner
Cabaret Scenes
May 3, 2023
Berk’s voice and interpretations were, as usual, superb.
CONOR WEISS CAPTURES CELIA BERK’S 54 BELOW DEBUT ON CAMERA
Stephen Mosher
BroadwayWorld Photo Essay
April 20, 2023
A sold-out house at Broadway’s Living Room celebrated Celia and her new CD.
AWARD-WINNING VOCALIST CELIA BERK TO BRING HER ALBUM SHOW TO 54 BELOW
Blair Ingenthron
BroadwayWorld.com
February 23, 2023
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Celia Berk in Now That I Have Everything on Tuesday, April 18 at 7pm.
2022
Stephen Mosher
BroadwayWorld Cabaret
December 24, 2022
Strong, intelligent, funny, opinionated, industrious, artistic, a little bit shy, a little bit bold, a little bit of a dreamer, and always ready to do the work…
CD REVIEW: NOW THAT I HAVE EVERYTHING
John Hoglund
Cabaret Scenes
December 13, 2022
She’s found a liberating style of expression as did the great stylists of the past… well on the way to creating her own niche.
CD REVIEW: CELIA BERK’S “NOW THAT I HAVE EVERYTHING”
Lisa Jo Sagolla
BistroAwards.com
October 18, 2022
A wondrous singer…she surely does have everything.
7 FROM THE WOMEN WITH CELIA BERK
Independent Artist Buzz
September 26, 2022
Anything is possible if you don’t let anyone try to hand you a rule book.
WHAT DO YOU GET FOR THE PERSON WHO HAS EVERYTHING? CELIA BERK’S NEW ALBUM ’NOW THAT I HAVE EVERYTHING’, OF COURSE
Bobby Patrick
BroadwayWorld.com
September 22, 2022
This album, more than any we have heard in a long time, sounds (and most importantly) feels like we’re sitting down in a club…
Female voices: Ward, Ward Land, Berk, Burns
Rob Lester
Talkin’ Broadway
September 22, 2022
In this wide world of female vocalists that is crowded with belters, soaring sopranos, and jazz ladies swinging gymnastically, the low-key style and low voice of Celia Berk get high marks as a refreshing change.
CELIA BERK’S LATEST ALBUM NOW THAT I HAVE EVERYTHING
MusicFlo
September 15, 2022
She sings with incredible grace and finesse.
CELIA BERK’S ‘NOW THAT I HAVE EVERYTHING’ REVEALS SOME TRUE HIDDEN GEMS
Emily Hinde
The Indie Source
September 13, 2022
This is a vibrant and stunning collection of jazz songs with a timeless sound from the Great American Songbook.
ReView: Celia Berk @Laurie Beechman Apr 21, 2022
Sarah Downs
Cabaret Hotspot
April 29, 2022
..a performance that is poignant, fun and polished without feeling ‘staged’.
OnTheSpot: Celia Berk @The Laurie Beechman
Conor Weiss
Cabaret Hotspot! Photo Essay
April 14, 2022
Simply put, this performance is everything a cabaret show should be.
CELIA BERK OFFERS TOUR-DE-FORCE CABARET WITH ON MY WAY TO YOU AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE
Stephen Mosher
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Review
April 11, 2022
With this show, it isn’t just easy to see why Celia Berk is an acclaimed cabaret artist, it is essential artistry put right in the spotlight…
CLUB REVIEW: CELIA BERK’S “ON MY WAY TO YOU—IMPROBABLE STORIES THAT INSPIRED AN UNLIKELY PATH”
Penelope Thomas
BistroAwards.com
March 3, 2022
What a great overall concept! A show inspired by the lives of iconic singers: their later-in-life successes, their stage fright, their reemergence after loss and discouragement.
PHOTO FLASH: CELIA BERK PREMIERES ON MY WAY TO YOU AND HELANE BLUMFIELD CAPTURES THE MAGIC IN ACTION
Stephen Mosher
BroadwayWorld Cabaret
February 21, 2022
Celia Berk recently returned to the cabaret stage with a brand-new show…and the photos look exciting and interesting.
CELIA BERK — ON MY WAY TO YOU
Marilyn Lester
Theater Pizzazz
February 21, 2022
It was all executed with abundant smarts, humor and grace, and terrific choices of music known and unknown.
CELIA BERK: ON MY WAY TO YOU
Ron Forman
Cabaret Scenes
February 19, 2022
Berk has a lovely sound, excellent dramatic skill, and the ability to perform every song differently from any way I had heard it performed before.
2021
Trish Wheaton
LeaningOut.com
December 3, 2021
I literally did not notice that I had never stopped singing.
MUSIC AT THE MANSION: PORCH PERFORMANCES WRAPS SEASON TWO
Stephen Mosher
BroadwayWorld Cabaret
September 2, 2021
The second season concludes with three outstanding cabaret divas.
A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF MISS PEGGY LEE
Jarrod Cafaro
BroadwayWorld Review
May 29, 2021
A rich contralto and acting chops gave Celia Berk a chance to embody a complex and beautiful “The Shining Sea”.
2020
CELIA BERK OF HOLIDAY BELLS MEDLEY
Stephen Mosher
BroadwayWorld Interview
November 28, 2020
A little creative oasis in the pandemic storm…
CELIA BERK INSPIRES HOPE WITH “A SIMPLE PRAYER”
Stephen Mosher
BroadwayWorld Feature
September 28, 2020
The very first, ever, recording of Michael Silversher’s composition…seems to inspire in Ms. Berk a level of connection that is almost otherworldly…
CABARET SET LIST: SAND – MUSIC AND LYRICS BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Mark Dundas Wood
BistroAwards.com
May 18, 2020
The song has become something of a signature number for Berk. She recalls, “…I’m not sure any other song would have taught me that lesson or could have taught me that lesson. But, boy oh boy, those lyrics were all I really needed.”
2019
CELIA BERK AT BIRDLAND THEATER
Mark Dundas Wood
Bistro Awards
April 28, 2019
With COMES LOVE —a collaboration with accomplished jazz pianist Sean Gough, along with talented bassist Steve Doyle— she proved yet again what a poised and graceful performer she is.
CELIA BERK @ THE BEACH 2/23/19
Doug DeVita
Cabaret Hotspot
March 17, 2019
Berk and Sean Gough have embarked on a new collaboration in which Berk is delving into the jazzy roots of cabaret performance…both artists were in sync from the first note of the evening to the last, their burgeoning partnership already in full bloom and capable of not only elevating the music they’ve chosen to perform, but also the mood and heart rate of the audience lucky enough to be drawn in and, yes, seduced by Berk’s magnetic take on the yin-yang of love.
2018
NIGHT 3 of THE 29th NEW YORK CABARET CONVENTION CELEBRATES THE EFFERVESCENT and ECLECTIC MUSIC
OF JERRY HERMAN
Eugene Ebner
BroadwayWorld.com
October 14, 2018
Celia Berk’s transformative abilities sparkled once again, showing her adept interpretation and storytelling abilities and commanding the stage the entire time.
CELIA’S ONE WAY TICKET IS TO THIS IDEAL POINT IN HER LIFE
Steven Shalowitz
The One Way Ticket Show
January 16, 2018
Where would you go if you were given a one way ticket? No coming back.
2017
MAC’S BEST FEMALE VOCALISTS CREATE CAMARADERIE FROM COMPETITION WITH TOGETHER
Ashley Steves
BroadwayWorld Feature
December 15, 2017
If it got off the ground, the show would be the first of its kind. For the performers themselves, it would be their first time working with one another, with the exception of Sanges and Berk, who had previously worked together on a duet during the 2016 Mabel Mercer Foundation Cabaret Convention, a beautifully sung and arranged medley of Stephen Sondheim’s “The Road You Didn’t Take”/”Growing Up”/”Move On” on the night honoring the composer.
CELIA BERK DELIVERS A MANHATTAN SERENADE
Joe Montague
Riveting Riffs Magazine
November 22, 2017
Ms. Berk is a mezzo-soprano with a three octave range who has become celebrated in New York City as a Cabaret singer, but whose lavish vocals are genre bending and threaten to break those boundaries altogether.
S’WONDERFUL — THE MUSIC OF GEORGE GERSHWIN — AND
IT WAS!
Alix Cohen
Theatre Pizzazz
October 19, 2017
Celia Berk and Karen Akers, “the two lowest voices in cabaret,” delivered another highpoint with a choreographed duet of “What Are We Here For?” The bubbly combination was urbane, polished, infectious fun.
ARTIST INTERVIEW: MAC AWARD WINNER CELIA BERK ON HER UPCOMING “JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER” PERFORMANCE, HER MUSICAL JOURNEY, AND HER ETERNAL LOVE FOR NYC
Shari Lifland
Huffington Post
October 10, 2017
A successful corporate executive by day, Celia Berk started out as an actor, then returned to music later in life.
TOGETHER
Chris Struck
CabaretScenes.org
August 11, 2017
Having five great performers at Don’t Tell Mama instead of one certainly made for an entertaining evening.
THAT WAS ENTERTAINMENT: A ONE-NIGHT CONCERT FOCUSED ON SONGWRITERS: DIETZ & SCHWARTZ (and some more recent ones)
Marilyn Lester
Nite Life Exchange
June 22, 2017
A play on words was delivered by the ever-evolving Celia Berk, with droll sophistication, and Alex Rybeck on piano, in “The Party Upstairs” by Ronny Whyte and Francesca Blumenthal. Berk also remembered Dietz and Schwartz with “Something to Remember You By,” sung with cool and smooth elegance.
A CONVERSATION WITH THE 2017 MAC NOMINEES FOR
FEMALE VOCALIST
CabaretScenes.org
May 23, 2017
The 2017 MAC Nominees for Female Vocalist—Celia Berk, Sally Darling, Meg Flather, Josephine Sanges, Lisa Viggiano—will perform a group show, Together, at NYC’s Don’t Tell Mama. Among them, they have 16 nominations and 14 awards/honors.
RVC NATIVE TO DEBUT AT CARNEGIE HALL
Brian Kacharaba
LIHerald.com
May 4, 2017
Berk will be performing at Carnegie Hall on June 20 as part of the “That’s Entertainment: Dietz and Schwartz and Friends” show presented by the Mable Mercer Foundation and hosted by KT Sullivan.
IT HELPS TO SING ABOUT IT IS A HIT
Cindi Marinangel
Times Square Chronicles
March 31, 2017
When life gets you down, It Helps to Sing About It, crooned the stellar cast … The all pro cast included Celia Berk, who charmed with “I’ll Wait” (while the audience gets it together) and “Manhattan in July”, a lovely song that warmed the soul about New York.
A BENEFIT FOR CABARET SCENES HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES
Marilyn Lester
Nite Life Exchange
February 11, 2017
For sheer amusement coupled with artistry, Celia Berk, displaying her awesome range from pop singer to opera diva, delivered Irving Berlin’s 1911 novelty number…
2016 BWW CABARET AWARDS: CELIA BERK AND SIDNEY MYER
WIN TOP SHOW HONORS; BETTY BUCKLEY AND TONY YAZBECK ARE TOP CELEBS
Ashley Steves
BroadwayWorld.com
January 19, 2017
Celia Berk’s MANHATTAN SERENADE is the runaway winner of the award for Best Show, Female. This is the second major category win for Berk, who won in the Best Debut Show category last year for YOU CAN’T RUSH SPRING.
2016
SALUTING STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Alix Cohen
Theater Pizzazz
October 20, 2016
Celia Berk completely surprises with an elegant arrangement and rendition of “Sand”…
CABARET CELEBRATES STEPHEN SONDHEIM IN NIGHT TWO OF THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION CABARET CONVENTION
Ashley Steves
BroadwayWorld.com
October 19, 2016
Hold your hats and hallelujah…
MAC AWARD WINNER CELIA BERK DISCUSSES HER LATEST ALBUM AND HER LIFELONG LOVE AFFAIR WITH NEW YORK
Ashley Steves
BroadwayWorld.com
October 13, 2016
Ask Celia Berk what she loves about New York and she’ll give you a list. Or, better yet, an album.
IT HELPS TO SING ABOUT: THE SONGS OF BEN SCHAECHTER & DAN KAEL
Randolph E. Eigenbrode
Cabaret Scenes
September 20, 2016
Berk, the grounded sage, dazzled with “Manhattan In July,” a haunting love letter to steamy Big Apple summers, and expertly got the most out of each lyric.
ALUMNA’S MANHATTAN SERENADE TO THE CITY AND MUSIC SHE LOVES
Ginny Greenberg
news@HOFSTRA
July 29, 2016
CELIA BERK: MANHATTAN SERENADE
John Hoglund
Cabaret Scenes
June 6, 2016
Berk is a good storyteller, hence the real success of this album. She proves she’s not afraid to grow and take chances. The results are another winning notch in her climb up the cabaret ladder.
CELIA BERK: MANHATTAN SERENADE
Peter Haas
Cabaret Scenes
May 29, 2016
Where is cabaret’s next top headliner coming from? To paraphrase a Sondheim lyric, “Don’t worry, she’s here.” She’s Celia Berk, who packed the Metropolitan Room through four Sunday sessions in April with her rich voice, simplicity of style, and warm personality.
CELIA BERK
Robert Windeler
Bistro Awards
April 19, 2016
No sophomore slump here. On the contrary, Celia Berk’s new Metropolitan Room show, “Manhattan Serenade,” is even better than her remarkable debut outing of last season.
NEW YORKERS IN THEIR HOMETOWN: EDDIE CANTOR & CELIA BERK
Rob Lester
Talkin’ Broadway Sound Advice
April 19, 2016
So, what do you do for an encore when you’ve been showered with cabaret awards and nominations in your solo debut year, had your face on the front of Cabaret Scenes magazine as the subject of one of the just six annual cover feature stories, received a coveted spot in the annual Cabaret Convention concert program others long for (for many long years) and, while on the big Jazz at Lincoln Center stage, been surprised by a previously unannounced honor—presented with a plaque and award named for star songstress Margaret Whiting? If you’re the celebrated Celia Berk, you go to work.
MANHATTAN SERENADE — CELIA BERK
Fred R. Cohen
Woman Around Town
April 7, 2016
As was apparent from her earlier performances and debut CD, this is a woman of remarkable emotive fluency – capable of putting a smile, a smirk or a wink into the last third of a syllable, and equipped with a rich alto instrument under intelligent and precise control.
CELIA BERK FOLLOWS UP MULTIPLE AWARD DEBUT YEAR WITH SMART, STYLISH, AND METICULOUS CD RELEASE SHOW AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Alix Cohen
BroadwayWorld.com
April 5, 2016
Celia Berk raises the tone of any club in which she appears, always creating an oasis of class. Her shows are elegant, smart, skillfully constructed, and meticulously performed.
CELIA BERK: MANHATTAN SERENADE
Marilyn Lester
Theater Pizzazz
April 4, 2016
In an era in which the big voice and the big belt holds sway, it’s a treat to hear a singer approach a song with an artistic sensibility that honors both the music and the lyrics. In the latter regard it’s very clear that Berk has thought about the lyric and she knows what she’s singing about from the inside out. Berk proves you don’t have to shout to be truly heard.
CELIA BERK: YOU CAN’T RUSH SUCCESS
Marilyn Lester
Cabaret Scenes magazine
January-February 2016
When Sammy Cahn wrote, “Love is lovelier the second time around” (to Jimmy Van Heusen’s music) he might have had Celia Berk and her stunning, newborn conquest of the cabaret world in mind.
2015
Joe Regan, Jr.
TheatrePizzazz.com
November 10, 2015
Celia Berk is one of the strongest cabaret performers today and this is certainly one of the top acts of 2015.
CABARET CONVENTION TAKES A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY
Joe Regan, Jr.
TheatrePizzazz.com
October 16, 2015
Next up was the extraordinary mezzo soprano Berk with Alex Rybeck on piano, with a full version (with every lyric and great acting skill) of the Bette Davis number “They’re Either Too Young Or Too Old.” She was then surprised to be presented by Debbi Whiting with the Margaret Whiting award and the cash included with the award. After, Berk sang a wonderful “I’ll Walk Alone” effortlessly hitting great high notes.
“SUCH A WONDERFUL TOWN”: A SONG IS RE-BORN
Frank Dain
CabaretScenes.org
March 21, 2015
Celia Berk has been making a name for herself with her debut album You Can’t Rush Spring and her debut cabaret show of the same name. Both include what she calls hidden gems: lesser-known songs from great songwriters. In preparing for the show, she came across a song that has proven to be a favorite with audiences and critics.
THE 30th ANNUAL BISTRO AWARDS
Darryl Reilly
TheatreScene.net
March 9, 2015
Sweeney Todd original cast member Sarah Rice introduced Jeff Harnar. He did a sweet Sondheim medley of “The Little Things You Do Together,” “I’m Calm,” and “Getting Married Today.” He then presented the Best Vocalist Award to Celia Berk, who marvelously performed Sondheim’s little known song ”Sand,” from the unproduced movie musical, Singing Out Loud.
CABARET SCENE’S MAN ABOUT CABARET
Richard Skipper
CabaretScenes.org
March 5, 2015
I was a fan before everyone else jumped on the bandwagon!…In October, both Celia and Peggy Eason appeared in the Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention on the same night honoring Irving Berlin. Both brought down the house. When Celia hit the cabaret scene with her first show a few months ago, she won over all who saw her, including Rex Reed, who sung her praises in print. Actually, all the critics have been as impressed!…
RICHARD SKIPPER CELEBRATES CELIA BERK: YOU CAN’T RUSH SPRING
RichardSkipper.BlogSpot.com
February 26, 2015
Today, I celebrate Celia Berk and her body of WORTH! Celia’s singing career doesn’t start very far back. Somebody said that she sprung fully formed in the last year or so.
FIRST ANNUAL CABARET/JAZZ HONORS: OUTSTANDING FEMALE DEBUT
John Hoglund
TheatreScene.net
February 23, 2015
Making one of the most auspicious cabaret debuts in years, [Celia Berk] fulfilled her dream and took the Metropolitan Room and cabaret by storm in 2014 with her eclectic show, You Can’t Rush Spring…To say she found her calling (after dreaming about it for so long,) would be an understatement…It was this lady’s classy approach and intelligence that shined throughout the hour – making her a winner. She’s funny. She’s reflective. Mostly, she has the goods that should keep her in the cabaret spotlight as she climbs the ladder – with a lot of support.
CABARET LIFE NYC: LISTMANIA REDUX! MY BEST/FAVORITE 20 SHOWS & PERFORMANCES OF 2014, WITH 30 ‘BESTS & MOSTS’ OF AN EXCITING YEAR IN CABARET
Stephen Hanks
BroadwayWorld.com
January 21, 2015
Most Deceptively Comic Performance During a Wonderful Vocal: Celia Berk’s rendition of Irving Berlin’s “Yiddisha Nightingale” at the Cabaret Convention and in her solo show at the Metropolitan Room not only revealed a surprising vocal range but also a Fanny Brice-like comedic flair. So nu? What’s not to love?
Most Obvious Breakout Performers Who Didn’t Make My Favorite 20 Shows List: …Celia Berk was one of the surprise stories of 2014 with both her CD release and solo show at the Metropolitan Room
BWW CABARET PROFILE: VOCALIST CELIA BERK DRAWS HER OWN MAP FROM FEAR TO CRAFT
Alix Cohen
BroadwayWorld.com
January 10, 2015
What would you attempt if you knew you could not fail? The question signaled an onramp for Celia Berk. Unsure of outcome, the performer was and is determined to create a journey embodying integrity and artistry.
2014
NICK WAKEHAM CASTS AN EYE OVER SOME OF THE LATEST CD RELEASES
Nick Wakeham
MusicalTheatreReview.com
December 24, 2014
I would love to see this lady live in one of her cabaret outings, and one day she may well come over to the UK, but in the meantime I can’t give enough praise for this CD and, if like me, you are a great admirer of the voices and styles of Peggy Lee and such, then you will LOVE this album. You can get it on CD or through Amazon or iTunes. To be honest, I don’t care how you get it – just get it!
344 DESIGN CASE STUDY: CELIA BERK
Stefan Bucher
344 Design
December 21, 2014
Singer Celia Berk was working on recording her debut album of standards, show tunes, and hidden gems from the Great American Songbook. She needed somebody to help her navigate the visual side of the process, and of course I was happy to help…Celia was kind enough to trust me with an unfinished mix of the album, and even in that stage it was clear that I’d enjoy the process. Collaborating with her musical director Alex Rybeck, she had put together a really lovely set of tunes that were beautifully arranged and recorded. It’s a style of music I love, but don’t often get to work on. It was an easy choice to make.
CELIA BERK: YOU CAN’T RUSH SPRING (Metropolitan Room)
Melody Breyer-Grell
Cabaret Scenes Magazine
December 16, 2014
Celia Berk proved, once again, that one’s “second act” can be her most satisfying. As she repeatedly made mention of her corporate career, Berk conveyed that, although she enjoyed and prospered during that comfortable period of life, singing was her destiny.
CELIA BERK LAUNCHES BELATED CABARET CAREER WITH A SOLID CD RELEASE AND IMPRESSIVE DEBUT SHOW
John Hoglund
BroadwayWorld.com
December 7, 2014
Watching a singer like Celia Berk, who brings a heartwarming balance, a subtle good humor, originality, and a lot of affection to everything she sings, makes one realize the crucial role good instincts play in the self-conscious, self-absorbed world of cabaret…In this auspicious debut she proved she easily puts her personal stamp on an eclectic mix of songs. Such ability springs directly from who she is and not from someone’s idea of who she should be.
YOU CAN’T RUSH SPRING – CELIA BERK: CAPTIVATING
Alix Cohen
Theatre Pizzazz!
December 1, 2014
Celia Berk is a fledgling cabaret singer, yet her debut show is as accomplished as any I’ve seen by veterans…She has grace, imagination, a sense of humor, and talent. Musicianship is splendid. This is a terrific show.
CELIA BERK THRILLS THE CROWD IN A NUANCED, COMPELLING METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT
Lucid Culture
November 24, 2014
In her Metropolitan Room debut last night, the cabaret-jazz chanteuse packed the room and wowed the crowd with a richly dynamic, urbane, minutely jeweled performance.
CELIA BERK: EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSES…FINALLY
Career 2.0
October 20, 2014
Dreams never die. Sometimes they just don’t happen exactly when you think they will…
CELIA BERK: YOU CAN’T RUSH SPRING
Carla Gordon
Cabaret Scenes Magazine
October 1, 2014
The many voices of Celia Berk grace her classy new CD, You Can’t Rush Spring. Her songs conjure up Julie London sensuality and Jane Olivor storytelling without losing Celia Berk.
CELIA BERK: YOU CAN’T RUSH SPRING ★★★★★
David Hurst
New York Arts Review
August 16, 2014
One of the more auspicious debut recordings of recent years, Celia Berk’s You Can’t Rush Spring is an intoxicating revelation! An elegant vocalist with an instinctive attention to lyrics and a straightforward delivery, Berk’s unerring musical taste is exceeded only by her superb choice of collaborators…Like Lee Wiley, Julie London and the late, great Mary Cleere Haran, Celia Berk is a subtle storyteller. This classy recording only confirms she has many more stories to tell.
PHOTO FLASH: LINDA LAVIN AND MORE JOIN JIM CARUSO AND BILLY STRITCH AT THE CARLYLE
BroadwayWorld.com
May 27, 2014
This past Sunday night’s show was a parade of theatrical types, including Linda Lavin…Also joining Caruso, Stritch and bass player Steve Doyle with impromptu performances were cabaret star Natalie Douglas, Broadway’s Bob Stillman, nightclub entertainers Aurora Barnes, Jeff Harnar, Alex Rybeck, and Celia Berk, Jeffrey Pew from the Broadway company of Cinderella, and Tony-winning leading man Paulo Szot, who was heard shouting bravissimi from a corner booth.
SPRING IS HERE (MUSIC REVIEW: CELIA BERK, YOU CAN’T RUSH SPRING)
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May 23, 2014
I can’t remember the last time I heard an album and told myself, “Wow. This is exquisite.” That was exactly my thought when I listened to Celia Berk’s “You Can’t Rush Spring.” I know it’s only May, but this album would be hard to beat as my favorite album of the year.