It will be a night that none of them will ever forget – a night when Bermudian entertainers showed off their skills at the famed Apollo Theater in New York.

The Showtime Bermuda Review rolled into New York for the performance night on Sunday showcasing some of the Island's best talents.

It was the culmination of months of hard work and preparation and Bermudians featured were Canjelae Taylor, Twanee Butterfield, Ronald Gordon, Jonae Smith, Aimee Bento, Makeila Astwood, Adrian Jones, Larrita Adderley, Maurita Richardson, Ryan Bean and Lauren Easton.

The event was hosted by Khalilah Smith, winner of this year's Acting for Success, and she offered that 'Bermudaful' feel to the event. All of the performances were backed by Bermuda's Wall Street Band and the Calibre Horns.

Aside from the local performances, American Idol George Huff and Reggae singer Septimus also performed a few of their hits. The Jacksonville Mass Choir offered another element to the night.

The evening featured a journey of Soul history, from jazz classics to Motown, some Reggae and Gospel.

The group sang songs ranging from Billie Holliday, Etta James' 'At Last' and Anita Baker's 'Sweet Love'.

Members of the dance troupe were excellent until it came to skanking to the Reggae, but otherwise they were entertaining to watch.

Aimee Bento took us back with her renditions of Michael Jackson, while Ronald Gordon was a true crooner and soul singer throughout.

The one disappointing factor of the evening was that Miss Taylor, who brought the house to its feet during her performance at the first Singing for Success, and Bermuda Idol 2007 Miss Adderley, who has also won seven Amateur Nights at the Apollo were surprisingly under-represented during the Sunday night showcase.

The list of Bermudian guests at the event ranged from former Premier Pamela Gordon, her sister, Shadow Finance Minister, Pat Gordon-Pamplin, Emily Gail Dill, of the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts, and Milton Repose to name a few.

The performance was the culmination of the Success Series 2008, which includes Singing for Success and Acting for Success, and which aims to hone the skills of gifted individuals and also provide them with an education.

Sunday's event was a first-ever for Bermudian entertainers and was the first time that the Apollo hosted an event produced entirely by Bermudians and featuring Bermudians.