“One of the most exciting musical evenings it has been my good fortune to see in 300 reviewing assignments. . .The production team was a triumph.  Neal Newman directed with a firm, taught hand.”

“This is an able young company, crisply directed by Neal Newman.  The 18^th Street Playhouse is small.  Newman has scaled the Lyric Theatre production to make that a virtue.”

“Peter Schickele’s (PDQ Bach) music, Diane Charlotte Lampert’s lyrics, Neal Newman’s strong direction and an able cast make this an exceptional new opera.”

“Director Neal Newman’s obvious insight injects the work with delightfully ribald vigor.”

“John Hefferon is a brilliant Hamlet…Director Newman, and the company that follows him are outstanding.”

“Mr. Newman’s obvious intelligence, dedication and generous manner made it clear to me that you have established an exceptional artistic center.”