Theatre Notes
THRILLING AND EXTRAORDINARILY MOVING… the excellent Karole Foreman brings Billie Holiday to vivid life… When the audience leapt up at curtain call for an instantaneous standing ovation that went on and on, tears rolled down my cheeks.” — Paul Myrvold, Theatre Notes
Southern California News Group
FOUR STARS… A POTENT PRODUCTION… tenderly detailed direction… a stellar Karole Foreman as legendary singer Billie Holiday” — Dany Margolies, Southern California News Group (11 syndicated papers including OC Register, Long Beach Press Telegram, Daily Breeze)
Showmag
“A MUST-SEE PRODUCTION… emotionally astute direction…a remarkable characterization… it’s as if Billie Holiday has come to life” — Ben Miles, Showmag
UPN Radio
“THOUGHT PROVOKING. ENGAGING. ENTERTAINING. We are entranced by the voice of Karole Foreman as Lady Day, delivering the songs we remember while mesmerized by the life stories of this troubled songtress. This play makes us look more deeply at the challenges of race, gender, politics, for a black female singer in the 1950s” — Carolyn Wilkins, UPN Radio
Grunion Gazette
“SEARING… be ready to ride the rollercoaster of emotion… Karole Foreman as the mythically iconic Lady Day holds you captive.” — Sean McMullen, Grunion Gazette
The Signal-Tribune
“DELIVERS IMPECCABLY… boasts the magnificent Karole Foreman in the lead role” — Cory Bilicko. Signal Tribune
Table to Stage
“THEATRE AT ITS FINEST… a bravura performance by Karole Foreman augmented by the enormous contribution of Stephan Terry” — Bill Reese, Table to Stage
Long Beach Times
“SPELLBINDING” — Kim Webster, Long Beach Times