Linda Eder is one of my favorite Broadway performers. I saw her in "Jekyll & Hyde" a million years ago, and she was unbelievable. Her voice is just so strong. One of the best Broadway performers I've ever seen.
I went to see her in a Holiday concert at Symphony Hall in Boston in December of 2001. She sang a lot of Christmas songs, and many songs from the "Gold" CD. When she sang "If I Had My Way" there wasn't a dry eye in Symphony Hall. She really has an amazing stage presence. She is just so peppy and personable. The stories she told between songs were just so funny and interesting.
She seems to play somewhere in the Boston area every year or two. If she ever plays in your town, you should definitely check her out.
Karen