"Executive Producer Barry Edwards is a gifted dream maker, an architect of possibilities who transforms our heartfelt dreams into vibrant realities, carefully weaving together imagination and inspiration to create worlds beyond our wildest expectations!"
Words from Barb Bailey
A "Herstory" about Barb Bailey
THE "TALLY HO BABY"
Singer Barb Bailey has come a long way from being the famous "Tally Ho Baby" when she was found in a cardboard box at ten days old in Wheeling, West Virginia. And she pays it forward through her music. Barb says, "It doesn't matter how we start out in this world. What matters is what we do with it." Barb is a gorgeous powerhouse of intimacy and unbridled laughter. And her audiences keep bombarding the box offices for more!
CABARET SHOWS
Barb's cabaret shows have delighted audiences across the country from Las Vegas to LA - from New York to Chicago and all parts in between. Her signature has become her voice. Thomas O'Gorman, columnist for "Skyline Chicago," says, "When I first heard Barb's full-range, rich, robust, sophisticated voice, I thought I was at the Carlyle in New York listening to a beloved Legend."
RAVE REVIEWS
All of Barb’s shows are known for their Love-Fest qualities.
Her audiences feel like she is talking to them personally. By the end of the evening many of them have become friends.
And they leave the venue feeling like Barb is their very best friend!!! And they can’t wait to see her again!
Barb sells out almost everywhere she goes. All of her shows are formatted for the theatre as well as a nightclub. Her song repertoire is from The Great American Songbook – the greatest hits by the most famous composers and recording artists!
"A show filled with some of the very best songs of the Great American Songbook...introduced by an always interesting - often funny - anecdote from her life experiences."
RON FORMAN Critic for "Cabaret Scenes Magazine"
"Barb Bailey pitched a no hitter...no runs, no hits, no errors. You may have started your journey in a box. However, you've never seen the boundaries or containment of a box...you embody the freedom of expression, the embodiment of a true artist."
CHAD WILLETTS, Owner of "Le Piano", Chicago, Illinois
"Barb is a first-rate storyteller...with a delightful mix of songs and stories of her journey from an abandoned baby in a box to a glamorous life in the Hollywood hills. Her greatest talent is her ability to sell a story, whether in the wonderful anecdotes she shared or in her song delivery."
ANDREW PORETZ, "Broadway World" and "Theatre Pizzazz"
Barb Bailey Show Cards
The Tally Ho Baby Story
Barb's Love Story
Once upon a time, in a bustling town, a baby was discovered nestled in a cardboard box - and that baby was me. At just a week to 10 days old, I was found by the caretaker of The Tally Ho Apartment Building in Wheeling, West Virginia. Early one crisp morning, as the sun began to rise, he stumbled upon the box while preparing for his day. News of my unusual discovery spread quickly, and soon I was known as "The Tally Ho Baby" in the local newspapers, capturing the hearts of many.
Due to this unexpected situation, I became a Ward of the State of West Virginia, which meant that the state would provide care for me for one month, under the hope that my mother would return to reclaim her child. Days turned into weeks, and with each passing moment, the anticipation faded.
As the month drew to a close, a dinner party was held in honor of Judge McKee, a respected figure in the community. Among the guests were a young, prominent attorney named George Bailey and his compassionate wife, Lucretia. During the gathering, curiosity about my fate arose, leading them to approach the Judge with heartfelt concern. “What ever happened to ‘The Tally Ho Baby?’” they inquired. “Did her mother come back to claim her?”
The Judge’s answer was heavy with sorrow: “No, it’s very sad, George. Her mother never returned, so we will ship her to the State Orphanage in Charleston this Monday.”
This news ignited a spark of determination in George and Lucretia. “No, you can't! We’d love to have her. Please let us adopt her!” they implored, their voices filled with urgency and love. And so, on that fateful morning, instead of being transported to the orphanage, Lucretia and George Bailey found themselves in the Judge's chambers, where they embraced the opportunity to adopt “The Tally Ho Baby.” Best of all, they chose to welcome me into their lives SIGHT UNSEEN, forever changing the course of my story with their selflessness and love.
CLICK HERE for the story on The Times Leader
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