Reviews

"My first reaction to this production is the incredible performance of Matthew Gittins as Curly.  This is the most natural and honest interpretation I have ever seen.  From the moment he arrives, his easy and down-homeness are supremely engaging.  Thanks to his parent's gene pool, Gittins cuts a handsome figure on stage and becomes the perfect cowboy matinee idol.  His voice is perfect in the belly of R&H, and he conveys all the emotions necessary by not overplaying, but just honest fine acting".

-Kevin Kelly
Critic, Cleveland Stage Alliance

"Matthew Gittins is natural and charming as the love struck Curly.  He uses his excellent voice to develop ideas, rather than just singing words.  "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" sets the right tone for the entire show".

-Roy Berko
American Theater Critics Association

"Mathew Gittins who's beautiful tenor voice is well suited for this classical style musical theater, cuts a handsome and passionate figure as the rough-and-tumble cowboy Curly".

-Kerry Clawson
Akron Beacon Journal