"COLE PORTER AND FRIENDS"
Layne celebrates the magical era of Cole Porter. His songs were the essence of wit and sophistication. His friends were the most glamorous people in the world. Hear classics such as “Night and Day,” “In the Still of the Night,” “Delovely,” “Miss Otis Regrets” and “Begin the Beguine.” Layne brings the Porter era to life in an unforgettable evening of song and comedy.
Playing June 9, 2011 to kick off the Cole Porter Festival in Peru, Indiana. Celebrate Cole Porter's 120th Birthday in his hometown to benefit Miami County Helping Hands! Dinner plus Layne's show tickets are $35. Reservations: 765-472-4609 or765-469-0804.
“NOEL AND COLE: The Wit and Music of Noel Coward and Cole Porter”
Layne’s newest show celebrates the friendship of Noel Coward and Cole Porter, two theatrical and musical legends who reigned supreme during the golden era of wit, music, romance and style. Delightful comic rarities and gloriously beautiful, unforgettable melodies make this show impossible to miss. Hear favorites like "Don't Put Your Daughter on the Stage," "Mad Dogs and Englishmen," "Night and Day," both the Porter and Coward versions of "You're the Top,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “I Concentrate on You,” “I’ll See You Again,” and “In the Still of the Night.”
Playing July 8-31, 2011 at the Carl Cherry Center in Carmel, CA. Reservations at www.ticketguys.com or 831-915-1228.
"THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES"
The magnificent songs of World War II and the fabulous entertainers who performed them: Layne sings songs beloved on both sides of the Atlantic, such as "I'll Be Seeing You," "The White Cliffs of Dover," "Lili Marlene," "Accentuate the Positive," and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." This show features surprise appearances by Marlene Dietrich, Edith Piaf, Bette Davis and all three Andrews Sisters!
"CLASSIC AMERICAN CHRISTMAS"
Layne's Christmas show recalls the best of America’s beloved holiday songs. Sentimental favorites such as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "I'll Be Home for Christmas" are interspersed with whimsical tunes such as "Snow" (from Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS) and the delightful "Suzy Snowflake" (originally popularized in 1951 by Rosemary Clooney). But this is more than just a magnificent singing performance - along with her enchanting renditions the best-loved Christmas songs from America's golden era of stage and screen, Layne shares heartwarming tales of the stories behind the songs, anecdotes of the composers and stars who made these songs a part of American history.
"ALWAYS IRVING BERLIN!"
Irving Berlin lived over 100 years and wrote over 1,000 songs. Layne tells the fascinating story of this remarkable man through his unforgettable songs, including "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody," "Always," "Easter Parade," "How Deep Is The Ocean," and "White Christmas."
"AN ENCHANTED EVENING OF RICHARD RODGERS"
Layne offers up a wealth of glorious Broadway songs, together with the story of Rodgers' life and collaboration with his writing partners Oscar Hammerstein II and Lorenz Hart which produced THE SOUND OF MUSIC, PAL JOEY, OKLAHOMA and THE KING AND I. The show also honors the Rodgers dynasty and the music of his daughter Mary Rodgers and grandson Adam Guettel.
"GOT GERSHWIN – WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE?”
The world's greatest songwriting brothers were George and Ira Gershwin. Layne's fabulous Gershwin show features their songs from Broadway and Hollywood including "Strike Up the Band," "Embraceable You," "The Man I Love," "A Foggy Day in London Town," "Summertime," and "Someone to Watch Over Me."
"A TRIBUTE TO JULIE ANDREWS"
Layne takes the audience on a delightful, witty and sentimental journey from MY FAIR LADY to VICTOR/VICTORIA with THE SOUND OF MUSIC along the way. The songs that made Julie Andrews famous, sung by Layne as Julie herself. The next best thing to having Julie Andrews in your own home!
and of course...
"AN EVENING WITH BEATRICE LILLIE"
Layne's internationally acclaimed, award-winning one-woman show performed entirely as the Grand Dame of Comedy. Layne looks, sounds and clowns with all the wit, verve and grace of Bea Lillie herself. For a sneak peak, see the Review Page and hear Audio Samples.