Theatre Review: “Beware of Young Girls: Kate Dimbleby Sings The Dory Previn Story”

Last night I was most fortunate to have seen “Beware of Young Girls: Kate Dimbleby Sings The Dory Previn Story,” which is a marvelous show about the life of the late Dory Previn. Ms. Previn is considered the queen of 1970s confessional songwriters.

For the show’s talented star, Kate Dimbleby, Ms. Previn was quite an influence on her life and it manifests in feeling the two, Ms. Dimbleby and Ms. Previn, are one.

Kate is joined onstage by her musical director Naadia Sheriff whose versatility is evident as she plays the piano, sings, and speaks as different people throughout Dory Previn’s life.

The story is fascinating as Ms. Dimbleby’s opening assertion as to why more people are not aware of the greatness of Dory Previn resonates throughout the show.

She was indeed married to the immensely talented Andre Previn and their work together is treasured. Some Hollywood history, extra marital affairs, breakups and human nature are all part of the storytelling truth.

I thought of the intertwining nature of life, less than six degrees of separation, and history repeating itself, as actress Mia Farrow is surely a part of the Previn story.

However, far more important and relevant, is the indomitable spirit of Ms. Previn told and sung so beautifully by Kate Dimbleby accompanied by Naadia Sheriff.

This fantastic show is playing at 59 E 59 Theaters through January 4th.

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Kate Dimbleby