Christine Deaver Delivers 'Showgirl' in the Act II Red Room Gary R. Beck - Beck's Best
December 9, 2015

Christine Deaver arrived in town for her debut and from the opening night, we knew we were blessed to have such talent in our midst. This miraculous season continues all over the area. Almost no one in the audience had a clue as to what to expect from this artist and delightfully, we witnessed a top performer who made us laugh and admire her vocal talents. Her mother is famed cooking class extraordinaire Dolores Brittingham, who was present with her husband Robert, so there was pattering from the stage, some funny familial jabs, from Christine towards her Mother. She has performed in cabarets and theater and debuted in Palm Springs with a show and CD entitled "Showgirl".

Flowing out in front of us, bedazzling looking, she blasted into "Everybody's Girl" [from "Steel Pier"] with a huge voice, hitting the upper regions of all the notes. She shows magnificent acting prowess, from her body movements to facial expressions to humorous ad libs. It was obvious from the start, this lady possesses a vast range of entertainment. "That's how you open a show" she said and after what we were presented, one had to believe.  She had some very funny monologues to which we could relate. Her rapport with the crowd was casual, friendly and hilarious, including the guests who were dragged on stage resulting in marvelous comic skits.

"Long John Blues" is an old jazzy number which is a double entendre about going to her dentist to have her cavity filled. Christine took this song and wrapped it around her body, sultry, sexy and naughty but never vulgar singing of the blues. There existed no doubt that this woman is fabulous. She is a trained singer, dancer, actress and natural comedienne. Now that is a rare combination of talents.

"All this for a couple hundred pesos!" she exclaimed and we nodded in agreement. She is sly, devious, clever and wildly funny, but then she glides into a strong heart-felt luscious ballad and shows us another side of her capabilities.

"All About That Bass" made famous by Meghan Trainor was perfect for Christine's persona and vocal prowess. The lyrics are amusing, with the crowd howling with laughter, stomping and clapping in joy. She had all of us in her magical control, and we loved it.

The song list allowed her to change her demeanor from joyous to funny to serious, and she left us begging for more [Otra!], so a return visit is definitely on the calendar.

Christine will be performing "Showgirl" in the Red Room of Act II Entertainment on December 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 at 9:30 pm and on December 10, 17, 19, 24, 26 at 7:30 pm.

For tickets, stop by the Act II Box Office at the corner of Basilio Badillo and Insurgentes in Old Town Vallarta which opens daily at 11:00 am or purchase tickets online at Vallarta Tickets.