Los Angeles Times
“CRITIC’S CHOICE… A sensation is back, fiery as ever!” — F. Kathleen Foley, Los Angeles Times
Cultural Weekly
“A GEM OF A REVIVAL… expertly staged… perfectly cast… capture[s] our undivided attention” – Sylvie Drake, Cultural Weekly
On Stage Los Angeles
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED… tour de force is too mild term… Odets’ voice rings brilliantly in every character under Elina de Santos’ deft direction.” — Michael Sheehan, On Stage Los Angeles
Paul Myrvold’s Theatre Notes
“SIMPLY SMASHING… a revelation… vibrates with high stakes tension… Expertly played by veteran performers under the guidance of director, Elina de Santos, ‘Awake and Sing’ is gripping.” — Paul Myrvold’s Theatre Notes
Stage Raw
“RECOMMENDED… director Elina de Santos helms this show with consummate perception and skill… this excellent revival is powered by superb cast performances.” — Lovell Estell III, Stage Raw
EyeSpyLA
“STRONG. GRITTY. REAL. APPEALING. EMOTIONAL… among the ‘Awake and Sing’s!’ out there, this is one for the books.” — MR Hunter, EyeSpyLA
Arts In LA
“SKILLED CHARACTERIZATIONS… thought-provoking.” — Melinda Schupmann, Arts In LA
BroadwayWorld
“RAW AND REVERENTIAL” — Gil Kaan, BroadwayWorld
Colorado Boulevard
“A MAJOR TREAT” — Carol Edger Germain, ColoradoBoulevard.net
Living Out Lout
“GRIPPING… intense and charming, and well worth a watch.” — Marvin Vasquez, Living Out Loud
Total Theater
“VIVID LANGUAGE [AND] DRAMATIC POWER… Director Elina de Santos and her excellent cast have combined to bring Odets’s masterpiece to life.” — Will Manus, Total Theater
Frontiers
“FIVE OUT OF FIVE STARS… Director Elina de Santos achieves an enthralling and moving revisit to this landmark American classic.” – Les Spindle, Frontiers
Will Call for Theater
“CONSTANTLY FASCINATING… ingenuously directed… a superb cast… [a] masterpiece” — Ingrid Wilmot, Will Call for Theater
Santa Barbara Independent
“ENJOYABLE AND FASCINATING… For those who crave a theater experience that’s alive with possibility, Awake and Sing! at the Odyssey is just the ticket.” — Charles Donelan, Santa Barbara Independent