In 1992, Denise began performing the title role
of Always...Patsy Cline in the East Coast premiere at
Piccolo Spoleto in Charleston, SC. After an initial fall
tour in the southeast, she appeared in San Diego, CA for the
West Coast premiere. For thirteen years Patsy was her signature
role.
REVIEW EXCERPTS
The Post
and Courier, May 27, 1992
"Always...Patsy Cline" is obviously built around a young lady
who sings up a storm as Patsy Cline herself. The lady's name is
Denise Hillis, and her voice is a beautiful, rousing country
mezzo... Robert Jones, Spoleto
critic
Greenville, SC - Edge Magazine, June 11, 1992
Denise (Hillis)
portrays the singer with all the style and grace you'd imagine.
Her voice is pure and perfect...Simply
wonderful. Michael B. Smith
Charleston's Free Time, September 2, 1992
Denise Hillis
is Patsy Cline! Her outstanding portrayal of the legendary
country-western singer mesmerizes the audience with her style
and poise. Sandra Katz
Creative
Loafing, September 12, 1992
The talented
Hillis replicates Cline's distinctive quality quite nicely...She's a terrific
vocalist... Bert Osborne
San Diego
Union-Tribune, April 9, 1993
Denise
Hillis sings the Cline songs with a robust, nimble voice...Cline's stature blooms again every time Hillis starts
singing...
Welton Jones
Los
Angeles Times, April 10, 1993
We get
22 Cline songs, richly and passionately sung by the talented
Denise Hillis. Nancy
Churnin
Encinitas,
Blade-Citizen, April 16, 1993
Denise Hillis
portrays Patsy Cline, and she does a magnificent job of
capturing Cline's phrasing and inflection without trying to
mimic Cline. Pat Stein
San Diego
Jewish Times, May 6, 1993
Denise Hillis...has
a deep, resonant voice that is spellbinding. When she sings,
it's best to sit back and just let it all sink in...She is a
beautiful young woman with a memorable voice...
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