“Nina
Fine played Laura, Tom's emotionally damaged sister, with
a lovely, arch-like fluidity that preserved the role’s
ambiguities. It was the most compelling performance of the
evening, and it benefited from Ms. Fine’s sweet, nicely
focused vocal timbre.”
-The New York Times (Review
of Ms. Fine’s performance in the Antonio Bibalo production
of The Glass Menagerie)
A dynamic performer hailed for her exceptional acting range,
comic timing and vocal beauty, Nina Fine has graced the
stage in some of the nation’s most prestigious venues
including, Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, City Center,
Symphony Space, The Kimmel Center, The Academy of Music,
The Mann Center, The Kennedy Center and The National Cathedral.
Ms. Fine has made numerous memorable appearances with The
Philadelphia Orchestra, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops and
The Albany Symphony as well as many other professional orchestras,
big bands and ensembles.
Ms. Fine has earned much deserved accolades from the critics
regarding her comedic timing and acting ability. For her
portrayal of Garnet McClit in The Well of Horniness
at The Adrienne Theatre:
“…Nina Fine’s Garnet McClit, who evoked
the presence and timing of a young Carol Burnett …Fine’s
impersonation was deftly brilliant.”
-The Philadelphia Weekly
Her portrayal of Becky in A Little Princess
also elicited praise:
“Nina Fine as Becky is an excellent study in humility;
obsequious and grimy, she still manages to project a character
who, though beaten to the ground, has a sense of humor,
a generous spirit, and even a touch of pride.”
-The Journal
Ms. Fine made her Off-Broadway debut at the SoHo Playhouse
as Lucille in Dressing Room, an
original musical and has performed in many other regional
musical theatre performances. Ms. Fine originated the roles
of Popova and Natalia in Burton Sternthal’s version
of Chekhov’s The Bear and
The Marriage Proposal, much to
the delight of audiences at the Chekhov Festival in New
York City.
Ms. Fine sings regularly as a featured and ensemble singer
with Peter Nero and The Philly Pops
in concert, singing with such noted talents as: Sutton Foster,
Marin Mazzie, Dee Hoty, Donna McKechnie, Matt Bogart and
others. Ms. Fine has been the featured soloist with The
Lyra Chamber Ensemble, The Brooks Tegler Big Band, and The
Pandemonia Orchestra. Ms. Fine is also an
originating member of Boogie Rhythm,
a female swing trio performing classics from the WWII era,
including Andrews Sisters favorites. This trio performed
in Stage Door Canteen at the Kimmel
Center in Philadelphia. Ms. Fine performs her solo cabaret
show, Love Bites, at venues throughout
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and
Florida.
In the recording arena, Ms. Fine has lent her vocal talent
both as voiceover artist and to recordings such as The Voices
for Children CD, an animated segment on Sesame Street, and
recording new works such as How to Insult Your
True Love by Burton Sternthal, and
Rebellion! By Richard D. Fuerle. Nina’s
CD Love Bites is available for
sale at www.ninafine.com
An extremely versatile talent, Nina Fine continues to evolve
and try new styles and genres of song, bringing her creativity
and spark to new works as well as re-energizing classics.
Opera Credits
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