Andrea Bianchi

The role (of Sophie) is beautifully played by Andrea Bianchi and, interestingly, she steals the entire show without singing a note.

Andrea Bianchi, who delivers a dead on impersonation of an elderly Jacob, gives Godspell a comic boost.

Andrea Bianchi's Annie hilariously morphs from liberal lawyer to a conservative spewing hatred.

Ms. Bianchi is especially memorable.

For her part, Ms. Bianchi does show some real comic chops and mimicry skills, and her few moments as Ruth Gordon are quite funny.

Gwendolyn's voiceover is done (hysterically) by Andrea Bianchi. Standout songs include Andrea Bianchi's rendition of the searing "I Couldn't Live Without Your Love"

As the actress, Madame De Touraine, ANDREA BIANCHI is a comic delight, both physically and in the delivery of her lines

Andrea Bianchi as the mistress embellishes her role with fun and stage business. Her strong stage presence enables her to take an otherwise smallish role and bring it to the boil.

Bianchi delivering particularly amusing vocal impressions of Ruth Gordon, Ethel Barrymore, and Marilyn Monroe among others.

Best of all is Andrea Bianchi as the ambassador's wife. She's got a perfect Julie Andrews British accent and snobby demeanor. How Bianchi tries to stay awake after she's accidentally taken that sleeping potion is one of the funniest moments of the season.

Andrea Bianchi juggles various Great Women of Show Business, including Comden, Marilyn Monroe (who shows up to compare dumb-blonde poses with Holliday), and -- in a wicked, sketch-comedy turn -- a pushy, gesticulating Ruth Gordon.

Andrea Bianchi seizes her moments without strangling them.

Andrea Bianchi's Joanna is extremely winning.

Bianchi puts plenty of vim and vigor into her tirades.

Bianchi delivers the most consistent and energetically enjoyable performance.

But the one singular sensation is Andrea Bianchi.

History aside, no one performer has put an intimidating imprint for all time on any of these roles. Here, Andrea Bianchi is a splendidly dear Diana Morales ("I felt nothing"); look no farther.

Andrea Bianchi will have you holding your sides from laughter.

Andrea Bianchi demonstrates strong comedic talent as she moves from Betty Comden to Ruth Gordon to Holliday's communist -lesbian lover, Yetta Cohn; and finally and unexpectedly, Marilyn Monroe. As someone who spent time around Betty and Adolph and Ruthie, let me add that these impersonations were most cleverly accomplished.

Andrea Bianchi does a star turn as a Long Island Matron.

Andrea Bianchi almost steals the show as the French actress who's been told she's a star and assumes that must mean the sun.

Ms. Bianchi's Ruth Gordon, Ethel Barrymore and Marilyn Monroe are standouts.

Andrea Bianchi is hilarious as the maid who's constantly running lickety-split across the stage.

Sarah Carstairs is deftly played by Andrea Bianchi with wit and stiff upper-lip determination.

The performers are wonderful notably Andrea Bianchi as Baby Lou. Way Out West is the first time we hear Bianchi's amazing delivery.

Andrea Bianchi is fun to listen to and especially fun to watch.

Yetta Cohn is portrayed with benevolent toughness by Andrea Bianchi, who is also highly amusing as the writer and actress Ruth Gordon.

Andrea Bianchi is a vicious and sexily murderous Nurse Fay, who moves with the precision of a pill-pushing martinet

Winner Best Actress NJ Season-Bianchi for Off The Hook.

Bianchi is particularly funny as Maria, ranting and raving with Italian abandon. Bianchi's movement shows a touch of Martha Raye and is like none other you've seen on stage before.

One particular standout is Andrea Bianchi doing multiple character roles with well nuanced old-movie character accents.

Returning from last year -- but somehow even better this time around -- is Andrea Bianchi as The Ghost of Christmas Present. Bianchi is a corker of a Cockney. Looking somewhat like a pre-"Rain in Spain" Eliza Doolittle with a touch of Lucy Ricardo thrown in, Bianchi dispenses her justice with comic abandon. Her little victory dance is worthy of Rumplestiltskin.

Andrea Bianchi brings a vivid sense of humor to her many portayals.

Bianchi in particular comes dangerously close to stealing the show, portraying everyone from Betty Comden to Marilyn Monroe.

Andrea Bianchi is a delightful dynamo who can belt a song to the rafters and can dance the daylights out of any number.

Andrea Bianchi gives Sophie the imperious veneer of a pro determined to make her mark on the world, but has the soft underbelly of a teacher who genuinely loves and cares about her students. She's said to have been a popular band singer, and Bianchi has such style even in the way that she sits that you believe it.

Bianchi's Ruth Gordon is worth the price of admission. It provides a witty comic highpoint of the evening.

Baby Lou (Andrea Bianchi)an aggressively peppy entertainer who reminds you of Ann Miller with a hefty dose of Liza Minelli. Way Out West features Bianchi doing Merman to end all Mermans.

Andrea Bianchi is thoroughly attractive in this role of both sex object and predator.