Stage Raw 
“STAGE RAW TOP TEN… RECOMMENDED… finds the humanity in a woman described as ‘The World’s Most Beautiful Animal’… Assaf is a sharply focused storyteller and unflappably glamorous.” — Taylor Kass, Stage Raw

Splash Magazines
“ENTERTAING AND INTRIGUING… will delight both film and theater fans.” — Elaine Mura, Splash Magazines

Larchmont Buzz
[A] KNOCKOUT SHOW… Assaf carries herself with Old Hollywood bearing, beautifully portraying Gardner’s straightforward pragmatism, self-deprecating humor and charismatic presence in one captivating performance.” — Laura Foti Cohen, Larchmont Buzz

The Hollywood Times 
“A TOUR DE FORCE… Up to the challenge with aplomb and style, Alessandra Asaf brings an aging Ava Gardner back to life. Expertly directed by Michael A. Shepperd.” — John Lavitt, The Hollywood Times

Stage Scene LA
“WOW!… SPELLBINDING… Assaf has audiences believing that Ava Gardner has somehow miraculously risen from the grave.” — Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA

Glamgical
“ENTERTAINING AND WITTY… memories and spicy details of the iconic life of one of the greatest stars of the golden age of Hollywood,” — Joe Mosqueda, Glamgical

2 Urban Girls
“[AN] AMAZING THEATRE PRODUCTION… Assaf plays Ava Gardner magnificently.” — Melissa Hebert, 2 Urban Girls

Culver City News 
“FLASH AND FLAIR… [Alessandra] Assaf pulls you into the real person behind the celebrity persona, brilliantly directed by [Michael A.] Shepperd… Kudos to Assaf for every entertaining moment of her brilliant portrayal.” — Shari Barrett, Culver City News

NoHo Arts District 
“TAKES ONE’S BREATH AWAY… presence, stature and an enormous amount of sass. Alessandra Assaf has it all.” — Samantha Simmonds-Ronceros, NoHoArtsDistrict.com