P-town comes to Arlington
By Jim Sullivan, Globe Staff | September 23, 2004

Cher, Tina Turner, Bette Midler, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond -- all on one stage on the same night! We could, of course, only be talking about the wacky world of vocal impersonation. The Edwards Twins -- identical twins Eddie (who does the females) and Anthony (who does the males) -- bring those singers and more to life in "Celebrities on Stage," which makes its Boston area debut tonight at the Regent Theatre in Arlington. From what we gather, there's no lip-synching, and these twins -- not to be confused with the Thompson, Bush, or Coors twins -- put on a lavish, multicostumed show that's family-friendly. Which is to say, we doubt they'll dig into the gnarlier, quasi-inebriated side of Billy Joel the way "Saturday Night Live" comic Horatio Sanz did last year. For that matter, even Liza Minnelli could get played straight -- if that's possible. Also likely to strut the stage: the essences of Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Julie Andrews, Johnny Mathis, and Elton John. Carol Burnett has called this "one of the best shows I've ever seen," for whatever that's worth. The show is up Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 24. Spend $35 or $45 for regular tickets or $60 for first-two-row seating and a meet 'n' greet with the twins after the 8 p.m. show.