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“…a soaring voice…a masterful interpreter of song…an impeccable actress…a memorable and mesmerizing performance.”
Stephen Holden
THE NEW YORK TIMES
“…poignant, funny, engaging…a stage performer not to be missed.”
Elliot Norton
THE BOSTON GLOBE
“Ida Zecco, the clear headliner here, is at the top of her game, mixing rich theatricality with delightful moments of spontaneous silliness. She can give us genuine warmth with “I Love Being Here with You,” and wry humor with a pair of Dave Frishberg ditties, “Peel Me a Grape” sung with simmering sensuality, and “My Attorney Bernie” that delivered one comic punch after another. And she sets up her unique version [parody] of “Memory” from “Cats” so skillfully, we don’t see it coming. One thing about Ida, she’s lived a rich and complex life that she allows to inform her art, and when she sings “Love is Letting Go,” written by her friend Carroll Coates, as a tribute to artists we lost this year like Carol Sloane and Mike Renzi, both of whom she knew well, she was singing to us like a wise guardian angel. And her dramatic monologue from “Hello Dolly!” led seamlessly into a moving and powerful “Before the Parade Passes By” that left a moment of solemn silence in the air before the audience burst into applause. What a pleasure it is to witness a master of her craft at work.”
The Ladies Who Lunch – March 26, 2023 – Club Café, Boston, MA
John Amodeo
Critic for THE EDGE and CABARET SCENES MAGAZINE
“Zecco is a theatrical performer, with a powerful vocal instrument that travels comfortably from alto to soprano. She opened her second set with a riveting “Jackie” by Jacque Brel. She used her dramatic skills to render a poignant and dynamic “Look Mommy, No Hands,” by Fascinating Aida’s Dillie Kean, made even more dramatic with her monologue lead in, bringing tears to my eyes with her honest emotion. And she absolutely mopped the floor with Sondheim’s 3-act play “I’m Still Here,” that had us on our feet cheering her on.”
The Ladies Who Lunch – May 21, 2023 – Club Café, Boston, MA
John Amodeo
Critic for THE EDGE and CABARET SCENES MAGAZINE
“Captivating and blessed with both theatrical power and a rich tone. A storyteller like none other on today’s stage.”
Jules Becker
NEW ENGLAND ENTERTAINMENT DIGEST
“Zecco’s singing voice can be a low and smoky alto or a high reaching mezzo-soprano. She can be as sassy and brassy as Kate Smith or as smooth and silky as Lena Horne. She has a captivating stage presence that draws you in and keeps you there.”
Chet Williams/Music Critic
WORCESTER MAGAZINE
“If ever you have an opportunity to see Ida Zecco on stage, run, do not walk to the box office.”
Virginia Byrne/Performing Arts Critic
OFFSTAGE VOICE
“Ida Zecco’s range of voice, her energy and her absolute control of every song, every character, dominate the stage.”
Richard Duckett/Theater Critic
WORCESTER TELEGRAM
“Her powerfully clear vocals were perfect. Ms. Zecco is a master of the art of cabaret performance…”
Stu Hamstra/Managing Editor and Cabaret Critic
CABARET HOTLINE
“Ida Zecco brings this German monster of a grandmother to life. Her mean-spirited behavior hides her true hurt at the death of her young son and daughter many years ago. Ida’s acting prowess makes the audience dislike this horrible woman until you find out the true reason for her behavior. Both Ida and Valerie’s interactions are marvelous and set a high standard for the other performers.”
“Lost in Yonkers”
Tony’s Annicone, Theater Critic
TONY’S CORNER
“Ida Zecco (“Lost in Yonkers”) excels with physical comedy as Dottie and the housekeeper Mrs. Clackett. Whether she’s tossing sardines or walking with a telephone cord around her neck, Zecco proves a first-rate comedienne.
Dottie also figures in one of the show’s most risqué sight gags, which I will not spoil.”
“Noises Off”
Joe Siegel, Theater Critic
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