Hollywood Progressive 
“A DELIGHT… zooms in on the inner lives of its three female characters, brought fully alive by a trio of gifted actresses who also bring their real life relationships to bear on their roles… Thompson’s ‘deconstructed’ version ennobles this well-written, well-directed, superbly acted Waltz.” — Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive

Stage Raw 
“A RICH CANVAS… abandoned dreams, lost love, coping with unexpected grief, and the frightening reality of aging… rich in characters, bolstered by a stellar trio of leading ladies.” — Taylor Kass, Stage Raw

Theatre Notes 
“A SMASHING, BRILLIANT PROPERTY ENHANCED BY THE BEST CAST YOU CAN IMAGINE… sterling performances… the direction is impeccable.” — Paul Myrvold, Theatre Notes

Larchmont Buzz 
“LOVELY… The portrait of a time and situation, the top-level acting and direction, the beautiful setting—West Side Waltz is a summer evening’s perfect enhancement.” — Laura Foti Cohen, Larchmont Buzz

The Fume of Sighs
“DON’T MISS… shows just how talented the Geer family is… a fun play that entertains the audience… I highly recommend it.” — Dena Burroughs, The Fume of Sighs

The Canyon Chronicle
“PLAYS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES… a spirited revival… the performances were outstanding and the play is heartwarming; seeing the great Ellen Geer onstage is absolutely the best reason to see this production!” — Annemarie Donkin, The Canyon Chronicle

Topanga New Times
“HUMOR AND POIGNANCY… The fresh rewrite stars the timeless, nuanced Ellen Geer… straight-out-of-the-80s costumes… ripe comedy [but] also leans into painful emotions regarding loneliness, failure and loss.” — Caroline Rheinfrank, Topanga New Times

Stage Scene LA
“WOW!… THEATRICAL MAGIC… as funny and smart and ultimately touching as a play can get, peopled by complex characters who never cease to surprise and delight and move an audience to tears.” — Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA