Sierra Boggess in Concert

Sierra Boggess In Concert
Colorado Symphony
Boettcher Concert Hall
Denver, CO
February 14, 2016

Sierra Boggess is currently one of the biggest stars on Broadway. She grew up in Denver and performed with the Colorado Children's Chorale and the Central City Opera in her youth. Prior to her Broadway debut in The Little Mermaid, the show had its pre Broadway tryout in Denver, Her ties to her hometown are tight. And throughout her concert with the Colorado Symphony she showed herself as a local girl.

She came out dressed as you would expect in a flowing pink gown with sparkling earrings and an elegant updo. But her beautiful appearance was nothing compared to her performance of "The Sound of Music". Throughout the concert, she used songs from musicals and an opera to tell stories of her life. As the show went on, we got to know her better. She worked in "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid by talking about her first rehearsal for the show.

Sierra showed great versatility throughout the concert. She performed the Andrew Lloyd Webber medley with comedic skill. In the medley, she sang "Think of Me" in a Britney Spears fashion and quickly switched to the gritty "Buenos Aires" in the style of an opera singer. She added a chorus of "Go Go Go Joseph" in rap fashion as well.

The Colorado Children's Chorale performed with Sierra on selected songs. Most spectacular was "Come to My Garden" from The Secret Garden. The arrangement was gorgeous but hearing the personal story of how Sierra first sang that song as a member of the Chorale added more magic to the performance.

Most entertaining was Sierra's performance of "If You Could See Me Now," which she sang as she told a story of performing for Queen Elizabeth at the home of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Her storytelling was marvelous and she once again portrayed herself as a the local girl who made it big.

To close the concert, Sierra sang "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" from The Phantom of the Opera. Her performance was nothing short of brilliant. It is easy to understand why Andrews Lloyd Webber considered her the best Christine Daae he has heard.

This concert showcased not only the talent, but also the personable nature of Sierra Boggess. Her performance with the Colorado Symphony was a wonderful opportunity to appreciate her abilities and origins.