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New York Cabaret’s Best 2010 - (the Top 15) - JOAN JAFFE - The
veteran actress put her acclaimed show JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY..
to a recording. Picking comical gems both old and new - and often
rare - Jaffe brought delightful delivery to both the live show and the
CD.
Kevin Scott Hall, “Kevin Kabaret”- EdgeNewYork.com
..on-the-mark vital recital...a modest, merry breath of fresh air.. One
needn’t struggle for words to describe the work of JOAN JAFFE on
her album. It works. She is so deliciously amusing.
Rob Lester –Talkin’ Broadway Sound Advice
2010 MAC Award nominee JOAN JAFFE, who performs an
evening no less than howling funny and uncannily impressive...the act
emerges as an absolute triumph.
Andrew Martin - NiteLifeExchange.com
JOAN is a cabaret singer with lots of drama...entertaining tunes infused with a large dose of
humor...Joan gives us pages of her life experiences with stark realities...funny and like a stage
show.
Oscar Groomes - O’s Place Jazz Magazine
JOAN JAFFE has been making quite a splash this year with her cabaret show, JOAN JAFFE SINGS
FUNNY.... She was nominated for a MAC Award for Musical Comedy and now...the
CD!....a wild ride
this year..
Kevin Scott Hall, “Kevin Kabaret”- EdgeNewYork.com
..an endearing, enduring “old school” pal of a gal, determined to bring chuckles and cheer. It
works...Three cheers for the daffy JAFFE...she’s plucky and just ducky... effective with an understated
but heartfelt ballad, too...the ageless sprite delight called JOAN JAFFE
has mucho energy.
Rob Lester - NiteLifeExchange.com
Anyone who wants to see what a class cabaret act can be should not miss JOAN JAFFE SINGS
FUNNY...
Joe Regan, Jr. - Cabaret Scenes
JOAN JAFFE is one funny lady..utterly delightful..She gets all the laughs in the brilliant Blumenthal
numbers..Her timing is masterful.
Jan Wallman - Cabaret Exchange
She’s a totally delightful and engaging performer!
John Hoglund - Theatrescene.net
JOAN JAFFE is FUNNY!..at her best in this new show..the top of her form..we need her to brighten up
our nights.
Jan Wallman - NiteLifeExchange.com
She sure is Funny!
(Peter) Napolitano News
..part stand-up, part burlesque, part dance and all good fun.
Stu Hamstra - Cabaret Hotline
AUDIENCE QUOTES FOR
JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY
“There is such drek out there that it is an absolute joy to watch a pro strut her stuff!”
Jerry Cole - Actor/Comic
“Congratulations on your very funny show & fabulous performance! It seemed to go by so fast....it left us wanting more! Thanks again for the wonderful entertainment & many laughs! You are truly a very talented lady!”
Lesley & Patricia Lockerly -
Producers/Creators Dance Makers
“Had a Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat time !!!!!”
Anthony Santalmo, Jr. - Singer/Actor
“We had a great time! THANK YOU! Now, take a bow...and sit down! Love ya!”
Richard Skipper - Entertainer extraordinaire
“It was really my pleasure. You guys were great.”
Peter Matthes - Wolf Films
“Joan, it was terrific, you were wonderful (as usual) and we were, as always, delighted to be at one of your rare performances - thank you for a delightful fun evening.”
Trudi Mann
Jazz singer & host of Trudi Mann’s open mic
“I thought your show was fantastic! It was charming, funny, and you both sounded terrific! I hope someday we'll get together and do a show. Kudos!!!”
Mike McFrederick
Composer/Arranger/Vocal Teacher
“HAD A GREAT TIME. IT WAS MOST ENJOYABLE .... ALL VERY UPBEAT - HOW DO YOU REMEMBER ALL THOSE WORDS?”
EDIE STOKES - Entertainer
THE SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY
Writer/composer/lyrist Kip Dennis chose Comedian/singer JOAN JAFFE to sell his song “What I’ve Got on You.” Playing Herald Tribune gossip columnist Azalia (don’t mess with her!). JAFFE looked the part in a large hat, sack dress, and oversized beads hung down to her waist as she met her interviewee who she warned: “Don’t try to be illusive, ‘cus I got my exclusive.” Here was a tour de force, with clever writing and perfect casting.....well received, and deservedly so, thanks not only to fine writing, but to strong performances.
Gregg Cutting, NYSMS
OFF-BROADWAY REVIEWS FROM
"THE GEORGE M. COHAN REVUE"
Special mention going to Joan Jaffe filling the role of Cohan’s Mother...Joan Jaffe brought her own style into the act with a touch of Merman and a dash of Channing.
Sam Oglesby - THEATER SCENE
FROM "CHARGE IT PLEASE!"
Joan Jaffe shines in all of her roles, switching accents, wigs and costumes with the teasing ease of a magician.
D.J.R. Bruckner - THE NEW YORK TIMES
Joan Jaffe plays a succession of Anglos, with versatility and great comic abandon.
Howard Kissel - DAILY NEWS
Joan Jaffe fills a variety of roles amusingly...Jaffe shines in her biggest role, Mrs. Wallace Warner Howard of Dallas, who meets Juanita at Saks...they have a wonderful romp.
Alieen Jacobson - NEWSDAY
No fewer than 9 roles are played by Joan Jaffe, mostly to good effect...and only Jaffe seems to have a trained singing voice.
Evan - VARIETY
REVIEWS FROM "BYE, BYE BIRDIE"
Joan Jaffe asserts herself as Alabert’s mother, Mae. Mae personifies the ironic American Jaffe executes this character with notable dexierity, resisting the opportunity to overtake the production, as she overtook Albert’s life.
Erin Thomas Wilson - THE MUSKEGON CHRONICLE
Joan Jaffe, as Albert’s pushy mother, delivers her irritating comments with just the right finesse.
Sue Merrell - THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS
COMEDY REVIEWS AND QUOTES
Joan - Funny is funny and you are funny -
Freddie Roman
The Toyota Femmes lineup included seven to ten minute sets from extremely funny females, (including) JOAN JAFFE, who was preparing for her appearance on Comedy Central’s, “Viva Variety”.
Toyota Comedy Festival Recap
MaryAnn Pierro - Comic Times
One of the “hot” takes in July was The New Variety Show...and funny lady Friar Joan Jaffe (was) one of the performers. One of her lines: my back goes out more than I do...
Jerry Coe - E. 55 Street Beat
New York Friars Epistle
Friar Joan Jaffe confessed to learning comedy after being a dancer, her explanation, “I had toe shoes with Dr. Scholls.” Ms. Jaffe gave a solid interpretation of It’s Not easy Being Green.
Gary Stevens - NY Friars Epistle