Miles donated his profits from The Question W Revue to The Human Rights Campaign and was thrilled to have friends and fans join in with their contributions!

God bless America, and you need US to make the USA!

"Perfect Comic Timing: This summer's oft-extended political parody, The Question W Revue, offers its expression of very free speech for the two last times, both of them during the Republican Convention. Talk about comic timing! This unabashed Bush bash written by Jeff Matson, directed by Jay Rogers, and starring capable caperers Joan Crowe, Sue Matsuki, Miles Phillips, and Rob Langeder sticks it to our fearless leader . . . With a one-sided political agenda, one generally expects an attack that's light on wit and heavy-handed in every other respect. Happily, that's not the case here. While the gloves are certainly off, The Question W Revue makes a real attempt . . . to subsume its messages in clever entertainment . . . the show isn't just passionate in its belief, it's also great fun (if you're not a right-wing Republican). The cast is fully committed and it shows in their polished performances . . . Jay Rogers has directed the show with the same kind of comic relish that he provided as an actor when he sang the three best political numbers in When Pigs Fly. The ultimate star of the revue, however, is Jeff Matson, who has written some very clever stuff. In the end, The Question W Revue probably isn't going to change anyone's mind about Mr. Bush but it might very well have the salutary effect of getting some people to vote who might otherwise sit on their hands on election day. And at the very least, the show fulfills its first obligation: to put on a good show."

Barbara & Scott Siegel / The Siegel Column - TheaterMania.com

"Pulling Out The Stops: I guess it was inevitable that George W. Bush would make it ino the cabaret arena.  This happened in the form of an hour of timely sociopolitical madness called The Question W Revue, which will return later in August to The Duplex.  The show stars cabaret favorites Joan Crowe, Rob Langeder, Sue Matsuki and Miles Phillips, with musical direction by John Bowen and clever direction by Jay Rogers.  Original songs are by Brooks Cowan (music) and Jeff Matson (lyrics) . . . Attacking each skit with buffoonery, the show flaunts fast-paced silliness and wacky campiness with brio.  The result is an hour that is wildly funny and irreverent.  It is an outrageous musical satire that rips into today's headlines and take the audience into an off-th-wall 'no sin zone." . . . The show takes shots at the alleged lies of the Bush administration, the shortcomings of the liberal media in exposing them, and numberous other targes through a series of original songs, parodies of show tunes, sketches, and rants, taking on a life of its own thanks to the energetic cast.  Starting with 'The Opening Number' followed by 'Bushspeak,' with biting lyrics lines like 'The most shocking thing about this show is that it's all true . . . and Halliburton hasn't found a way to profit from it . . . yet,' establishes the tone of the frenzied hour, opening a Pandora's box of Bush bashing and acerbic rhetoric borrowed from today's headlines . . . Phillips proved effective delivering 'Something I Never Considered,' a profound balld about dissappointment.  Crowe and Matsuki were hysterical as they bantered together, told politcal jokes, and ended up in the sidesplitting number 'A Dream" tangoing across the stage as lesbian lovers.  Crowe also stood out on 'The Right Kind of Hymn,' a campy country-western ditty . . . handsome Rob Langeder was a revelation in a tour de force performance.  Particularly on 'T.M.H.M.O.E.' (which stands for 'The Most Hated Man on Earth'), he pulled out all the stops with his strikin gvoice and excellent musical-comedy skills.  With a strong musical theatre background, he was a showstopper on this ambitious ode to hypocrisy, running a gamut of emotions . . . No one connected with the current administration or media is safe from attack in this clever show (wait til you see what they do to Attorney General John Ashcroft and controversial Fox News host Bill O'Reilly).  REgardless of your politcal persuasion or cynicism, the show has lethal doses of mass appeal and lots of lighthearted controversy in what is sure to be one of the most talked about revues of the year.  You may not agree, but you'll have a ball."

John Hoglund - Back Stage

 "Don't let the phrase 'political cabaret' in the subtitle of the shrewdly entertaining new show at The Duplex, The Question W Revue, keep you away next momth when the Republicans come to town.  On the contrary, it's all the more reason you should stop by and see it August 17, 18, 24 and 25.  With a first-rate cast that includes Joan Crowe, Rob Langeder, Sue Matsuki and Miles Phillips, The Question W Revue is surprisingly entertaining, with parody lyrics that will have lovers of democracy - and those who are scared to death of 'Dubya' - applauding loudly in both recognition of and disgust for the current administration's blunders and policies . . . Swiftly and creatively directed by Jay Rogers, the material that Brooks Cowan and Jeff Matson have fashioned includes fresh twists on show tunes and pop songs that will have enven jaded cabaret-goers smiling broadly.  Whether they're skewering 'Bush Speak' with 'Brush Up Your Shakespeare' and 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' or putting the media in their place with a delicious medley set to 'That's Entertainment' titled 'That's Infotainment!' Crowe and Matsuki make a modern-day Hope & Crosby with sharp comic timing while Langeder and Phillps weild their Broadway-sized voices with power and confidence.  Together they sound terrific in the group numbers and Rogers wisely kept the staging simple, breezy and smart . . . they're shooting for the same spirited zaniness we remember from the Laugh In montages and it's to their credid that they succeed more often than not.  In fact, everyone involved deserves five gold stars for even attempting material so pointedly political and decidedly un-commercial when it's so much easier to just do the opposite . . . Do yourself a favor, go and support The Question W Revue - and take a friend."

David Hurst - Show Business Weekly

". . . a number of current political shows don't aspire to any degree of timelessness.  They're here, now, to dis George Bush.  The Question W Revue is one such production: Its cast even sings that they 'want this show to close' (it would be pointless with W out of office).  Question W is for those who can't get enough Bush-bashing . . . Criticism is presented via rewritten songs (a la Forbidden Broadway) plus a few comic interludes . . . the war, gay marriage, his verbal gaffes . . . Good parody lyrics: 'The Beat Goes On' and 'Won't You Come Home, Bill Baily' become, respectively, 'The Fear Goes On' ('bin Laden da-dee-dee . . .') and "Won't You Shut Up, [Bill] O'Reilly.'  Vitrio runs highest in the last number, 'The Most Hated Man on Earth,' which is not only an original song but also a more original idea, focusing on an under-expressed concern' that George W.'s policies have made him (and therefore, his country) a global 'hate magnet.'"

Adrienne Onofri - BroadwayWorld.com

"A first-rate cast with great singers who are expertly directed.  As far a Bush-bashing goes, they may be 'preaching to the choir,' but it's a choir we can't afford not to join!  Don't be scared by the fact it's a 'political revue' - it's smart, funny and moves at a lightning pace."

Next Magazine

"It's my pleasure to tell ALL OF YOU what a joy it was to experience your show last week!  So much so, that I'm coming back tomorrow night, this time with my partner, Karen . . . I say 'to experience,' rather than 'to see' your show, because it was such a complete evening of entertainment . . . I thank you, Jeff and Brooks, for creating something so smart and so meaningful; to Jay and John, for realizing the production so beautifully; and , to you Sue, Rob, Joan and Miles, for your wonderful, feeling, funny, touching and terrific performances.  Thanks to all of you for the levity at this serious election season, as well as the insights and the true and tender food for thought.  Kudos! to you all.  See you tomorrow night!  Love and all the best, Jean"

Jean Barlow, Managing Partner - InTheFlowMusic.com

"MICHAEL MOORE does a cabaret revue!  Nope, but if he did it would be The Question W Revue.  I saw it last night and have to say, it wasn't what I expected . . . it was even better!  Thsi is a funny, clever, smart, in your face, fast paces and, at times, a moving show.  The audience was so up at the end of the show . . . I'm sure they'll VOTE!  Please go.  Bring conservatives and watch them squirm!!!  Sounds like fun to me.  It's not just some wonderful original music but some GREAT parodies on very famous songs that will have you cracking up.  Where else can you see Joan Crowe, Rob Langeder, Sue Matsuki and Miles Phillips on one stage?"

Mychelle Colleary - Jazz Diva  - mychellecolleary.com

"One word sums it up . . . FABULOUS!!!  You guys outdid yourselves . . . Entertaining while remaining thought provoking and moving . . . and the cast . . . WOW . . . Miles, Rob, wonderful and SUe and Joan . . . I have never seen you guys better . . . the commitment from the cast, just great.  The parodies, the songs, Jeff & Brooks, I can not say enough . . . GO SEE IT!"

Marcus Simeone - marcussimeone.com

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Miles also directed the special one night only return of Jason Wynn and Jill Cathleen Johnson in USE WHAT YOU GOT. . . AGAIN to Don't Tell Mama. The show was a wonderful collection of songs celebrating the artistic and personal codependency of these two wonderful performers. Think "Will & Grace" with a musical director. . .
The fabulous Tracy Stark was on piano and Miles joined them to bring down the house with the rousing final number "Louder Than Words" from TICK, TICK. . . BOOM! Don't be surprised to see the show come back. . . again.

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Miles' heartbreaking performance in the all-star revue PRIVATE EVENTS IN PUBLIC PLACES was hailed as one of 2002's best.
In May of 2002, Miles joined forces with three of the greatest voices in New York cabaret and theatre, Annie Hughes, Carolyn Montgomery and Rob Langeder to present a songbook of theatre songs by the songwriting team of Brooks Cowan and Jeff Matson.
All four of these super talents colaborated with the brilliant MAC and Bistro Award winning Music Director David Maiocco to create breathtaking arrangements of Cowan and Matson's wonderful songs.
Miles in particular had the singular honor of debuting the hauntingly beautiful "The Stories You Tell" to unanimous acclaim. The song struck a chord for Miles and his audiences, and he's promised to keep it in his repertoire.
Watch for a video clip at the forthcoming Media Center.
Some Reviews:

"A brand new revue called Private Events in Public Places opened on Monday night, May 6th at DON'T TELL MAMA. The show features the songs of Brooks Cowan and Jeff Matson, and stars Annie Hughes, Rob Langeder, Carolyn Montgomery and Miles Phillips, with musical direction by David Maiocco.
"Brooks and Jeff wrote these songs for several different shows over the years, and now, with brilliant new arrangements by the amazing David Maiocco, assisted by the input from members of the cast, they are combined in this thoughtful and at times dark, at times funny show about relationships - public and private.
"There is little in the way of patter as one song moves on to the next. I especially enjoyed seeing Annie Hughes back where she belongs - behind a mike in a cabaret room. But all four singers were super - and the occasional duets were doubly-beautiful. Maiocco's talent with harmonies on the ensemble pieces was brilliant, as usual. None of the songs were familiar to me, and I plan to see this show again soon - it has just two more dates, on Mondays, May 13th & 20th at 7:00 pm.
"What a special treat it must be to Brooks and Jeff to see their creations performed to such perfection! There is an article on this show, with photos, in the Breaking News section of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website."

Stu Hamstra – CABARET HOTLINE
"This is one of those 'who can out diva whom' shows! It's a real crowd pleaser and everyone left the room happy and maybe a little amazed at seeing this much talent - Annie Hughes, Rob Langeder, Carolyn Montgomery and Miles Phillips - all on one stage. It has already been extended as of opening night and probably a recording will be made.
"Each performer had at least one glorious moment and most had more than that, under David Maiocco's strong musical direction. I'm sure a number of these new songs will find their way into upcoming cabaret performances. I heard a number of singers were asking for Miles' amazing song 'The Stories You Tell.'
"Then there was Annie's 'drunken' version of 'Orchids,' Rob's intense 'Daniel' and Carolyn's blusey 'Some Good Use,' plus all the smooth vocal harmony they produced together and in various duets, as did Miles and Rob with a Latin-flavored song about a generational gap in a relationship called 'Perfect.'
"There is one song which any singer who has that secret daytime identity will want to sing, 'Day Job Blues,' breathtakingly funny in Carolyn's hands. I highly recommend this show for anyone who wants to see some of cabarets best singers, to hear David Maiocco's brilliant arrangements or to hear some great new music. Mondays through May 20th at 7:00pm with new dates TBA."

Michael Nelsen -– MNnyc.com

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WORDS WORDS WORDS & MUSIC was named one of the "Best of 2001" by Cabaret Hotline!
There are tons of great photos and more here at milesphillips.com: just click on the postcard.
And watch for the Original Cast Recording to be released soon!

WORDS WORDS WORDS OF PRAISE:

"Speaking of sold-out events . . . catch WORDS WORDS WORDS & MUSIC . . . presented by Revolving Shakespeare, New York's newest and hottest Classical Theatre company . . . I saw this show on Saturday and am going again tonight! It is fantastic fun for all! . . . the cast was simply unbelievable. The songs are from a number of sources including KISS ME KATE, THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE, WEST SIDE STORY, ME AND JULIET, 'Romeo & Juliet' (the movie), SWINGIN' THE DREAM and even 'Gilligan's Island' . . . an amazingly talented and attractive cast that included some folks making their NYC debuts. The good news is that it will be returning soon for those who missed it . . . WHAT A GREAT SHOW!!!!!"
Stu Hamstra – Cabaret Hotline
"It is the best revue I've seen this year! See this amazing evening of theatrical cabaret! . . . Miles Phillips has taken the spoken word of Shakespeare and woven it with pop, classical and most importantly, Broadway music along with some highly choreographed moments and added delightful touches of humor, to achieve an intelligent and highly entertaining evening. It is completely satisfying and it has just been given the extension it needs to be eligible for a MAC Award, which it truly deserves . . . left me breathless . . . A MUST SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Michael Nelsen – MNnyc.com
"A creative, intensive work such as rarely seen in cabaret . . . full of laughs, wonderful songs and so much talent!!!! Some Broadway shows don't even have this much talent onstage. Again. . . you would have to pay mucho dollars for a show like this and sit in the boonies to see it . . . Believe me, this show is GREAT! . . . CONGRATULATIONS Miles Philips, your musical director Jason Wynn and all involved!!!!"
Michelle Russell – cabaretsingers
"It has a fabulous (and attractive!) cast of singing actors . . . in an eclectic and inventive program that blends brief snippets of the Bard (and this group handles their verse as well as they do their verses) with musical numbers with more range and diversity than you're likely to see on any cabaret stage . . . From the halls of Elsinore to a certain 'uncharted desert isle' (don't ask!), from ravishing arias to showtunes to a T-bone steak (don't ask!), from very witty dance numbers to a soaring vocal quintet . . . it's quite a ride."
Jeff Matson – JeffreyMatson.com

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CAROL CHANNING + 2
started out as a one night only event. The amazing Carol Channing impressionist Richard Skipper contacted fellow cabaret headliners Miles Phillips and Parker Scott, asking if they'd be interested in stepping in and filling out some harmonies and such in the absence of his dancers who were off doing summer stock. Well, everyone involved knew within minutes of the first rehearsal that this was destined to be much more, and CC+2 was born. . .
The one night only show was a sold-out Standing Room Only smash! And they vowed to bring it back. They fleshed out the show to feature even more of Parker and Miles plus more new material for Carol (and of course, the 3 of them together) and started their new run in September . . . then put it on hold while the world got its bearings. But they came back with a vengeance! With knockout performances starting in November and raising the roof right through the Holidays - no better way to treat yourself to some genuine joy!
This show is a wonderful celebration of the music of Jerry Herman and Jule Styne, in the spirit of those great old Carol Burnett style music specials (right down to a fantastic 30-songs-in-5-minutes-medley, by their amazing Director/Lyricist, Jeff Matson and brilliant Musical Director, David Maiocco)! This is the genuine article. And now it's a multiple MAC award winner as well!
Tom Lynch, in his BroadwayOnline column says: "This is real musical theatre. The stage at Don't Tell Mama may be smaller than the stages of the Broadway theatres a block east, but the talent onstage is just as large." And Carol Channing herself said: "The first time EVER that I have been shown with so much love!"
Miles wrote: "For those of you who've never seen MAC and Bistro Award winning Richard as Carol, let me tell you he is AMAZING! I've had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Channing on a few occasions: over tea, at parties, etc., and Richard captures her heart, joy and genuine spirit (not to mention a dead-on, never mean-spirited impression) with heartstopping accuracy. Your face will hurt from smiling!"

CAROL CHANNING + 2
Celebrating the music of
Jerry Herman & Jule Styne!
Musical Direction by David Maiocco
Choreography by Susan Matsuki
Directed by Jeff Matson

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Miles joined his old friend Julie Reyburn for her 2001 Christmas benefit for BC/EFA - Juletide Cheer.

Christmas music is a big favorite of Miles' and he manages to find time to sing his favorites every year.
Presence: The Christmas Songs was Miles' 1997 celebration of the holiday season. He was joined in the merriment by his dear friend and super diva Annie Hughes. Their S&M/Moonlight Sonata rendition of Baby It's Cold Outside lives on in cabaret legend. . . .

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In October of 2000, Miles gathered some of New York's hottest Cabaret and Theatre artists for a Halloween Party to benefit BroadwayCares / Equity Fights AIDS.
The show featured Halloween related songs from Broadway and Hollywood, including: original cast members from CARRIE, MIAMI BEACH MONSTERS, an adaptation of John Collier's EVENING PRIMROSE with Julie Reyburn and Miles singing songs by Stephen Sondheim, selections from the new Broadway-bound gothic musical about Edgar Allen Poe - POESCRYPT, plus songs from LITTLE SHOP, DROOD, SWEENEY TODD, JEKYLL & HYDE, you get the idea!
The brilliant lineup of artists included: Michael Barbieri, Liz Donathan, Ginny Dustin, Mitch Ellis, David Gurland, Michael Isaacs, Mark Janas, Audrey Lavine, Sterling Price McKinney, Carolyn Montgomery, Perry Payne, Miles Phillips, Julie Reyburn, Richard Rowan, Special Surprise Guests and many more!
"Miles Phillips, who also produced this delightful evening, and Julie Reyburn started the show with a dramatic reading of Sondheim's EVENING PRIMROSE with the short story by John Collier as the text, a perfect choice for a Halloween Party, with its beautiful music and very dark book. Because of the beautiful voices and the great acting skills, the pathos of the story jumped off the stage.
"Audrey Lavine, who understudied Barbara Cook & Betty Buckley in CARRIE, took stage with two of her songs from the show, 'Open Your Heart' and 'When There's No One'. I understand why she was chosen as understudy. No one could feel terribly cheated if she replaced either of these fine singers. There was some very good music in this show. Too bad the composer seems to want to distance himself from it and never give us a recording!! Perry Payne, another knock-out singer, did a song about a stalker from a Nicky Silver musical, SHRINKS, very Nicky Silver, very black humor!!! And then there was a song from her upcoming ARCHY AND MEHITABEL, to be directed by Thommie Walsh, also starring Jay Rogers (I can certainly imagine him as Archy!!). For more information call (212) 749-9164. Mitch Ellis treated us to 'I'm Fraught' (much as it sounds) and Julie reappeared, this time with Carolyn Montgomery. Looking like the 'living dead,' Julie, with a noose around her neck, and Carolyn, with a bloody turkey baster sticking through her head, launched into A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC's 'Every Day a Little Death.' They sang this with as much 'glee' as George W shows when talking about the Death Penalty!! Michael Issacs gave us JEKYLL & HYDE's 'No One Knows Who I Am' and his own moving 'Angel Wings' then stayed to play 'La Bamba' for a bloody 'Richie Valens' (Rob Langeder). 'Casper, The Friendly Ghost,' done to the tune of 'Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer,' by Rob, this time with Charlie Lindberg playing the jazz/scat version of Casper for him. Rob just came off the tour of BUDDY HOLLY playing, who else, Valens.
"With composer, Mark Janas, playing for her and lyrist, Sterling Price-McKinney joining on vocals, Julie Reyburn sang a beautiful song, 'Again and Again' from the upcoming show, POESCRYPT. There's a scheduled full length reading in January and hopefully we'll see a full production before year's end! The Wolfman & Dracula from MIAMI BEACH MONSTERS, each sang a song. A former Chicago Actress/Singer, Liz Donathan did a fabulous job on INTO THE WOODS' 'Last Midnight,' a sadly neglected song. With her strong sense of acting and equally strong voice, she's a 'must watch for'!!! Replacing her fabulous velvet pill box with it's Rhinestone pin, for a 'down under' camouflage fedora, Ginny Dustin camped it up with BAJOUR's 'Where Is The Tribe For Me.'
"Miles and Liz brought the evening to a climax with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS' 'Suddenly, Seymour,' a hand-holding sing-a-long. A real Treat for this Halloween as was the room with it crepe paper, balloons, 'Trick or Treat' candy and a buffet table filled with food."

Michael Nelsen – MNnyc.com 

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Miles' hit 2000 New York cabaret show "might as well be. . ." not only received wonderful acclaim and enjoyed three runs, but it served as the source for his hit live album of the same name! Check out the full story by clicking on the postcard.

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His one man show Out Of Context was a perfect vehicle to showcase his vast knowledge of musical theatre literature and was hailed as the "class act" around Chicago.
When not performing solo, Miles worked with his vocal ensemble Chicago Vocal Authority. Their revue Broadway - After Hours had a successful run at the Wellington Theatre in conjunction with Shirley Valentine starring Ellen Burstyn.

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Miles' award winning singing career has included appearances in nightclubs from Honolulu to London, including:

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Chicago:
At The Tracks
Boombala
Drury Lane Oakbrook
Gable on Clark
The Gentry
Music Lovers
Nikko's
The Omni Ambassador
Rori's
The Roxy
Satin Doll
Sharko's
Stars
The Tara
The Wellington Theatre
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Denver:
Helen Bonfils Theater
Denver Center For The Performing Arts
The Off Larimer Street Jazz Cafe
The Senate Lounge
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Honolulu:
Hula's
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London:
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New York:
Bob Egan's Cosmopolitan Club
Danny's Skylight Room
Don't Tell Mama
The Duplex
The Encore
Eighty Eights
Helen's
The Iridium Jazz Club
Judy's Chelsea
The Laurie Beechman Theatre
Mama Rose's
The Metropolitan Room
Pegasus
Rose's Turn
Town Hall
The Triad
Tribeca Performing Arts Center