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When Girls Just Want to Have Fun with Linda Kosut and Arnaldo!
"...Arnaldo! serves a masterfully-prepared tasty banquet à la Eartha Kitt this time out, titled “C’est Si Bon!”, a musical tribute to - not a cloning of - the legendary Kitt (sumptuous accompaniment by Bob Bruneau). Focus, preparation, and talent free-up Arnaldo! to dish-out a hearty, heart-felt portion of purrrfect Kitt cabaret in this 45-minute, six-languaged set.... "
Mike Ward, San Francisco Bay Times, May 2010
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My Romance
A Valentine's Cabaret with Arnaldo!
"...A consummate professional, Arnaldo! knows showmanship. Throughout the evening, the drag chanteuse changed into three different gowns, each more beautiful than the last. The wonderful thing about Arnaldo! is the illusion; from the voice to the gowns to the playful giggle, Arnaldo! is a beautiful drag artist whose voice never falters or wanes..."
Shaun Knittel, SGN Staff Writer
February 19, 2010, Seattle Gay News
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Santa Baby with SMC
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And oh yes, there is also a rendition of the pop classic that will always belong to Eartha Kitt, but is now in the capable hands of Seattle cabaret star deluxe, Arnaldo. So savory was his performance on opening night, the Tony winning Buckley admitted he was "a tough act to follow." " David Edward-Hughes, Talkin' Broadway Regional News & Reviews
David Edward-Hughes, Talkin' Broadway Regional News & Reviews, December 2009
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"And we finally got the song of this concert’s title – “Santa Baby” – in another remarkable encore, in which a troupe of extremely buff and half-naked men were the backup singers for the drag chanteuse now known as “Arnaldo!” (with his own exclamation point). Let’s just say it was all highly entertaining."
Melinda Bargreen, King FM
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A Cabaret Winter Wonderland with Arnaldo!
"The roughly one-hour show is perfect for date night, a great way to spend time with visiting family and friends, and an opportunity to have dinner and drinks while being thoroughly entertained." Shaun Knittel, Seattle Gay News
Shaun Knittel, Seattle Gay News (SGN) Staff Writer
December 2009
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Arnaldo! A Tribute to Eartha Kitt
"...the finest moments came with tunes less familiar. "Waray Waray" — in Tagalog, Arnaldo!'s first language — was a special treat, prompting a fond reminiscence of the sense of connection he felt with the language-hopping Kitt upon his first encounter with her work... "
Michael Upchurch, Seattle Times Arts Writer, November 2009
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2009 American-style Cabaret Workshop Recital
"...From beginning to end, the concert was a success - not only as a form of entertainment, but also as a community event. The beauty of the night was watching a show put together by local talent, and performed by local talent inside a Capitol Hill establishment. Far removed from a mere recital, the American-Style Cabaret Workshop Concert was a night dedicated to the art of cabaret and the people who perform it."
Shaun Knittel, Seattle Gay News (SGN) Staff Writer, June 2009
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C'est Si Bon!
"Seattle cabaret audiences have been entertained by "Drag Chanteuse" Arnaldo! for years. With an unbelievable voice, the songstress has played sold-out shows in small stages and large theaters. I saw Arnaldo! perform an Eartha Kitt tribute Wednesday night and two things happened - I am now a fan of both Kitt and Arnaldo! "
Shaun Knittel, Seattle Gay News (SGN) Staff Writer, June 2009
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I Am What I Am
"One of the entertainment highlights of Pride Week 2008 was the thoroughly engaging cabaret show by Arnaldo!, Seattle's prize-winning "drag chanteuse" or "gender illusionist" who has been drawing huge crowds in The Emerald City for years - and is now delighting critics and cabaret fans in New York and other major cities and resort destinations. Arnaldo!'s pre-Pride cabaret, I Am What I Am! started big, grew bigger and ends with a bang."
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Milton Hamlin, Seattle Gay News A&E Writer, July 2008
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Just An Old Fashioned Girl
"Arnaldo is not just another drag act. Arnaldo is "Just An Old Fashioned Girl" and about as close to an old time night club chanteuse as we're likely to find on today's scene. Armed with an hour's worth of well-chosen songs, fun banter and laid back ease with an audience, this drag is no drag. He's the real deal in a world where prejudices and quick judgements are too often the norm."
AfterDark Review by John Hoglund, Cabaret Hotline Online, October 2007
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A Palm Springs Evening with Arnaldo!
"…Arnaldo and his act were quite charming; bought into the whole thing. … Arnaldo changed for a wonderful “gag” number filled with props … his voice is unique …All in all a lovely and fun show."
Jack Moore, Cabaret Scenes Palm Springs contributor, June 2007
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A New York Evening with Arnaldo!
"But the one-name performer hasn't taken a joke moniker, although he does a clever piece of special material based on the frequent mispronunciations of Arnaldo. Nor does he sing in an affected feminine voice. He doesn't really need to, since his own voice is as light as a blast of helium -- one of those sensual exhalations that have made the careers of Blossom Dearie and Daryl Sherman."
David Finkle, Backstage, February 2007
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"Arnaldo handled his material adroitly, affording appropriate and appealing interpretations to his songs."
Peter Leavy, Cabaret Scenes, February 2007
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There's a Lady On Stage
"Bittersweet tunes are also part of the musically complex evening. 'Nature Boy,' 'Something Cool,' 'Autumn Leaves' and the show’s title tune, Peter Allen’s hushed tribute to an aging Judy Garland, anchor the evening in a much more serious mood than previous outings. But- as usual for Arnaldo! – the talented vocalist could do no wrong, and the capacity crowd loved him. Flawlessly dressed and bejeweled, Arnaldo!’s persona as a “drag chanteuse” makes him a one-of-a-kind entertainer..."
Milton Hamlin, Seattle Gay News, October 2005
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ICON II
"...But the evening’s most notable performance had to come from Arnaldo! drag chanteuse. She mesmerized the audience with her beautiful voice, singing “La Vie En Rose” …proving once again just how truly a pleasure she is to watch..."
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I Wanna Be Loved By You
"...Arnaldo! charms with I Wanna be Loved by You – This vintage valentine salutes 25 songs from the 1920’s and 30’s. It turns out to be the perfect era to spotlight Arnaldo! as a roaring 20’s flapper. …While much of the evening’s music salutes the great American songbooks …it is the rarities that mark this cabaret as “must” for GLBT fans and cabaret veterans..."
Milton Hamlin, Seattle Gay News, February 2005
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A Fine Romance
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A Fine Romance with Arnaldo! - Arnaldo! Packs ‘Em In … To the adoring throng, the popular vocalist could do no wrong. Cole Porter’s immortal “Let’s Do it” opened the evening’s vocals. … A salute to Julie London followed, the a tribue to Eartha Kitt. … As usual, Arnaldo’s elegant gowns and tasteful jewelry add to the success of the popular “gender illusionist”. Another first rate show from a first rate entertainer..."
Milton Hamlin, Seattle Gay News, February 2004
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China Dolls
"...It’s like the funny version of “Cabaret” complete with live audience, and favorite drag queen Arnaldo! is even better than Liza Minelli’s “Sally Bowles...""
Rajhket Dirzhud-Rashid, Seattle Gay News, May 2003
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July Summer Nights
"... Arnaldo! Wows cabaret fans at Thumper’s – Arnaldo! is simply a force of nature. This outing opens with …tributes to the music of Shirley Bassey and Burt Bacharach. Act Two gives us … The Best of Arnaldo!. Diamonds Are A Girl’s best friend”, Peel Me A Grape”, “I Wanna Be Evil” and other “material girl” songs highlight the set. “Something Cool” a quiet classic, is a great contrast but lighthearted fare dominates the show – Kander & Ebb’s “All That Jazz” and their classic “Cabaret” end the show on a high note..."
Milton Hamlin, Seattle Gay News, July 2004
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The Witching Hour
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Arnaldo!, Seattle’s favorite “gender illusionist”, bewitches capacity crowd …in The Witching Hour…. Highlights include “That Old Black Magic”, “That Old Devil Moon” …”Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered”, Moonlight in Vermont” … and a rare Eartha Kitt novelty number ”I’d Rather be Burned as a Witch, (Than Never Be Burned At All) ..."
Milton Hamlin, Seattle Gay News, October 2003
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Once Again, Arnaldo!
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The hottest ticket in town is “Once Again, Arnaldo!” … The Garland tribute makes no attempt to mimic the stylings of the gay favorite. Arnaldo sings in his own voice with his own arrangements. … As usual, Arnaldo! sets new standard for class in the drag community. Dressed in a tasteful black dress with a dramatic chiffon scarf with just the right amount of sparkling rhinestone jewelry, Arnaldo! is truly a “gender illusionist” of the highest rank ..."
Milton Hamlin, Seattle Gay News, May 2002
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The Fall Show
"...The Fall Show- A lovely “Autumn Leaves” in French shows Arnaldo’s serious vocal talent, and a quiet and haunting “Nearness of You” shows his ability to capture a rowdy room and turn it into a hushed, late night cabaret setting..."
Milton Hamlin, Seattle Gay News, November 1999
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Home: Places Between Asia and America
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The highlight of the show is Arnaldo … "
Vivian Wai, Seattle Weekly, February 1998
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Seattle Men's Chorus: 1992 - 1998
SMC Ring Out!
"...Men’s Chorus: A Holiday Tradition- No mention of the concert would be complete without commending the amazing performance of Arnaldo ..."
Melinda Bargreen, Seattle Times
SMC 70’s show
"... Of the featured soloists, special kudos should go to Arnaldo (I’ll Be There)."
David Edward Hughes, Seattle Gay News
SMC When You Wish
"...What went right?… Arnaldo…was a marvelous Annie..."
Rod Parke, Seattle Gay News
SMC On The Air Radio Craze II
"...Arnaldo … was absolutely sensational in South America Take It Away. His talent never ceases to amaze me..."
Gary Baker, Seattle Gay News
SMC Sondheim!
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And then there was that interesting take off of Dick Tracy. Arnaldo …portrayed Madonna. Jesse Helms would not have been amused. We were. Yeah …"
Gary Baker, Seattle Gay News
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