REVIEWS 

"There is much to like about Croswell’s production. Leading ladies Emma Skaggs as Bonnie and Nicole Merchant, playing Blanche, have voices you could listen to for hours. Their rendition of “You Love Who You Love” was of Tony Award winning quality and was one of the highlights of the show." -Steven Sheldon, The Sun Times News 

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"Nicole Merchant, in a commanding Croswell debut, is sensational as Blanche Barrow, her powerhouse voice and layered performance anchoring the show’s moral core. Maxwell Lam, as Clyde’s “Aww shucks” brother, Buck Barrow (and Blanche’s husband) exudes charisma and tragic warmth, a perfect counterpart to Merchant’s performance. Their chemistry helps give the show’s devastating final act its emotional wallop." -Nate Adams, The Only Critic​

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"Musicians Nicole Merchant and Alex Walters enhance the production with subtle guitar and song." -Jane Shipley Zussman, Greater Lansing Ubiquitous Theatre

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​"​Calabrese’s direction created moments that left the audience overwhelmed, not knowing how to react. One of those moments occurred when Skaggs and Merchant delivered a dramatic and emotional “You Love Who You Love.” It left the audience in a stunned silence for a few moments before erupting in a loud and sustained applause." -Steven Sheldon, The Sun Times

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"The ensemble choir played their parts perfectly, providing the fanfare of Jesus’ celebrity status in their community, as well as eventually turning on him to appease Rome. At times their singing was a little quiet, but the intention and dedication to the dancing and singing was evident and they perfectly captured the dynamics and the essence of the crowd." -Aaron Riddle, the Morning Star

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