O C T E T

“The ensemble sing and move with an uncanny unity, as though breathing together. They are, quite simply, phenomenal!”

“One of the most original and moving theatrical experiences in recent memory.”

BROADWAY WORLD

“There is something so mind blowing about the artistic achievement here that it’s almost impossible to process.”

“Octet is the most original, passionate and creatively astonishing show of this or many other summers.”

METROLAND NOW

“The cast is…

…gloriously idiosyncratic.”

VIEWPOINTS

…uniformly excellent, with each member receiving a chance to show off some excellent singing and acting skills.”

HOLLYWOOD SOAPBOX

THE MATCHMAKER AT HUDSON VALLEY SHAKESPEARE

“a musical lover’s delight, besotted with song.”

“Minnie Fay, played by Melissa Mahoney, added an extra layer of charm—her bashfulness and effervescence were a pleasure to watch.”

BROADWAY WORLD

…BRINGING A TINGE OF ALT-METAL.”

…PLAYS ONE IRRESISTIBLE FUNKY GROOVE AFTER ANOTHER.”

FRONT ROW CENTER

“…COOL AND UNBOTHERED.”

STAGE AND CINEMA

“The music enhances the menacing mood, then shifts into ominous rap-metal fusion… Spartan guitar riffs by Siena D’Addario intertwine with Melissa Mahoney’s funky, minimalist bass lines.”

TIMES UNION

“Melissa Mahoney as the gum-cracking Hostess Quickly is a delight.”

“JAQUENETTA…

…imbued with a wised-up attitude by Melissa Mahoney.”

…fantastic Melissa Mahoney playing bass.”

“The singers, including Melissa Mahoney, who plays the “wench” Jaquenetta… have great voices.”

“Melissa Mahoney prepares for a return to the stage of her most beloved creation yet: The Robot.”

"An Olympic event in lip-syncing and impressions, one which had the audience howling with laughter, and applauding every few seconds."

BROADWAY WORLD

“Melissa Mahoney is the key; she artfully gives the show a sympathetic heart, and grounds the more high-brow concepts in an empathetic character conflict.”

★★★★ from The List UK

“Melissa Mahoney is particularly strong as the optimistic daughter.”

★★★★ from Theatre Weekly

"There are standout elements of this show that really shine. Mahoney, first and foremost, delivers a strong performance and an excellent onstage presence; she holds the show together in more ways than one."

EDINBURGH 49

“Princess La Dee Da, played with spunk to spare by Melissa Mahoney…”

“Happy or sad, pirates rock, of course, which allows Ms. Mahoney to evoke Joan Jett in one song, Bonnie Rait in another.”

The New York Times