LA Weekly
“POWERFUL AND PERSUASIVE…  a mythic work of enduring literary significance… equal parts sentimental comedy, dark psychological melodrama and magical-realist jukebox musical.” — Bill Raden, LA Weekly

Stage Raw
“RECOMMENDED… STAGE RAW TOP 10… A UNIQUE THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE, NOT TO BE MISSED… stylish, accomplished… the entire ensemble is wonderful… will touch anyone who has listened carefully to grandparents, who has listened to the collectors of family and regional history.” — Gray Palmer, Stage Raw

LA Observed
“TERRIFIC, funny as well as moving, with lively period music” —Don Shirley, LA Observed

Theatre Ghost
“AMBITIOUS… PANORAMIC… we stay effortlessly engaged, even over the break for dinner… a dynamic theatrical experience [and] a vital cultural record.” — Mark Hein, Theatre Ghost

People’s World
“A SUMPTUOUS, TRULY MIRACULOUS PRODUCTION… wise, witty, and wonderful… a masterful tour de force” —Eric Gordon, People’s World

BroadwayWorld / Musicals in LA
“MONUMENTAL… universally appealing … the best six hours of my week” — Ellen Dostal, BroadwayWorld and Musicals in LA

The Fume of Sighs
“AMAZING… interesting, funny… flavor and authenticity” — Dena Burroughs, The Fume of Sighs

LA Splash
“FASCINATING, FUNNY, MAGICAL… artfully weaves the joys, conflicts, and stresses that are true for all immigrants” — Elaine L. Mura, LA Splash

The World Through Night Tinted Glasses
“COMPELLING… POWERFUL AND MOVING… MAGIC” — David MacDowell Blue, The World Through Night Tinted Glasses

EDGE
“DEPTH, EMOTION AND INTELLIGENCE” — Dale Reynolds, EDGE