At the heart of the concert is a remarkable set piece following Quiet in the South. The house starts to burn, its air of Douglas Sirk melodrama and stultifying domesticity tumbling into Hitchcockian mania.
The show begins with disarming video footage of early theatrical performances, showcasing little Sasha’s childhood as supported by her loving family, especially her grandmothers.
The song recital, once a staple of classical music, has dwindled in the U.S., but Julia Bullock and Davóne Tines are revitalizing this art form with their innovative performances.