“May I ask you if the actors get paid, because thy really should be !!~ just so talented!”
“Been coming here forever and we have never been disappointed”
“I am just so blown away by the talent the acting the singing”
“I am going to make calls I don’t want anyone I know to miss this!”
“We are enjoying every minute!” “This was the most enjoyable show ever!!!”
“Wonderful! Had seen a similar play in Pittsburgh, PA. This was at least that good or better. Kudos to you, the staff & entire talented company. Florida Rep is the best!”
“Do you realize that this Buddy Holly sounds better than the original!”
“Wow what a show, the singers, JUST WOW! I need to tell my sister about this phenomenal show”
“Been coming few years now can’t say enough this show spectacular.”
“Everything was top notch! Such a high caliber show!”
“SIMPLY OUTSTANDING!” “Fantastic show! Great talented performers.”
“The performances at FL Rep are the best in the area!”
“This was one of the best shows I've ever seen. I'm telling everyone to go see it.”
“Loved the show. Highlight of season.” “One of the best plays we’ve seen this year.”
“Fabulous show!! One of the best ever performed at Florida Rep! Loved every minute of it!!!”
“I laughed and cried at the same time. What a wonderful production!”
“We were joyful and immersed in the fun and the wonderful music.”
“Everything about the performance was great. The cast members were all terrific - so talented and ambitious. The costumes and lighting and choreography were all great. Best I've seen at the Rep.”
“Over the top triple threats from all the artists! Such energy!! Amazing. Staff was also amazing. But the actors and their energy were amazing!!”
“There’s nothing like engaging with raw talent and charm, and this production is filled with both!”
“The energy and talent of the cast and crew members was outstanding! We loved it and the friends we brought did, too! Can’t wait to see what your showing next winter when we are back!”
“This show was exactly what we all need after all we have been through the last couple of years! It was upbeat and fun. Truly enjoyed it!”
“Show was absolutely fantastic!! I’m telling all my friends to go!! So much talent!”
“Loved everything about the performance. Excellent music, singing, instrumentals.”
“Beautiful performance! We had so much fun singing and dancing with the cast. Love shows that have audience interaction.”
“Maybe the best show we have ever seen there. Cast was excellent. A memorable show.”
“This is my first year as a season ticket holder. I am so impressed with the quality of the on-stage talent in your productions! The musicianship of the actors in the Buddy musical was out of sight!”
“I have seen many Broadway shows, this exceeded most I have seen. In awe of the talent of everyone in cast. They looked like having as much fun as we were. Fantastic.”
“That was one of the best shows I have ever seen. The talent and professionalism those actors portrayed was awesome. What an uplifting show -- even when you knew the outcome of the main actor.”
“Incredible, Thank you Florida Rep. for bring this excellent performance to your ever admiring audience.”
“We're telling people it was one of the best productions we've seen and that they should definitely go to see it!”
“Really enjoyed the play very much. Bought back a lot of memories. Liked the music performances a lot. They all did a great job. I really like the small theatre. Has a cozier(homey) feel to it. Feel more like part of the play.”
“BUDDY was the greatest live performance I have ever seen! I wasn't sure after the first 10 minutes, but as the show progressed, I realized that I was witnessing a truly outstanding performance!”
“The actor who portrayed Buddy Holly was great! Had a phenomenal voice!!! All the other actors were wonderful!! The whole production was better than I expected!!!”
“It was so invigorating to me by bringing back the music I knew. I sang and danced that evening and felt I was 18 again. Thanks for bringing such joy in their performance. I am eighty years old now but that play gave me back my memories of that time.”
“I am always impressed with the high level of production and quality of performance at the Florida Reparatory theatre. I have been to huge Broadway productions around the world and feel that Florida Rep holds its own against these shows. Bravo.”
“In the five years or so that I have been a subscriber, the Buddy Holly production was the most fantastic in all parts, acting, music, etc. This production of Buddy Holly stands alone. I cannot wait for next season.”
“So much talent with this cast and the gentlemen who played Buddy Holly was amazing. Wonderful show the best one this year totally enjoyed. Great job!!!”
“Performers were multitalented. I loved how they play other instruments. Main character was super great. All the supporting cast literally had the crowd on their feet!! Such a great show!!!”
“Love the personal story interwoven with the music, and the music and each musician was FABULOUS! Set and lighting were extraordinary too. Sound was great except for glitches in the second half, but actors improvised beautifully...true professionals. Great show.”
“Loved the entire performance. Actors were very talented and versatile. Being able to play different instruments, to having wonderful voices, it was a superb production from start to finish. Congratulations to all of the performers and everyone who was involved with the show. Thank you!”
“I HAVE SEEN THE BUDDY HOLLY PLAY 5 OTHER TIMES IN LONDON AND IN BOSTON. THIS WAS THE BEST PERFORMANCE EVER!!! THEY WERE TERRIFIC! I RAVED ABOUT IT ALL DAY TO MY FRIENDS. EACH AND EVERY ACTOR WAS SUPERB. AND BUDDY WAS ESPECIALLY GREAT!! SO MUCH FUN!!!”
“Absolutely Fabulous show!! The performers were incredible, so talented and professional. I felt like I was watching a show on Broadway in NYC where I came from and have seen numerous
shows. As a season subscriber for many years, I have been so impressed that the shows have been getting better and better every year. Love the musicals and comedies!”
“Simply put, The Buddy Holly Story is one of the best productions we have seen in recent years. The story, musicianship and especially the acting were right on spot. Michael Perrie, Jr. was amazing, as was Merritt David James. It was almost as if Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper themselves were on stage. The audience had a great time as we were fully engaged throughout and actually felt like we were in the show as we were engaged by Aramando Gutierrez (Ritchie Valens) and Garrick Vaughan (Tyrone). This is a must-see show. We highly recommend it.”
“We are subscribers. This was our favorite show this year! I enjoyed it so much, I bought tickets again to bring my son when he comes to town in a couple weeks. Great energy, lots of fun! The musicians were excellent and the lead nailed Buddy Holly!”
“I am a long-time season ticket holder and I think this was the best show I’ve seen at the Rep. I love our local cast but this traveling troupe was so talented. Every musician was excellent. Even Greg’s introductory words were more exciting and entertaining. I think he was feeling the vibes. So from the very beginning to the end it was excellent.”
“This was a fantastic performance put on by very talented actor/musicians. Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. The lead nailed the Buddy Holly persona perfectly. Each actor gave an excellence performance. The audience was jumping. One of the best shows I have seen at the Florida Rep and that is saying a lot.”
“You outdid yourself with this production. It was all outstanding from the stage to the actors. I cannot imagine a better show, especially since this was the 1st preview night. Please congratulate the actors for us! AND the show started at exactly 7 so those of us planning on getting there on time did exactly that and were rewarded with the show starting on time!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT!!!!!”
“One of the best performances I have seen at Florida Rep. Loved the musical, the musicians were excellent, the singing was wonderful. The artist that portrayed Buddy Holly was fantastic. I hope Florida Rep is able to add more musicals to their list of plays for next year.”
“Have been going to productions since FL rep was in Sanibel. This was the best one we have ever seen. You probably can’t hold it over but it definitely worth bringing back hopefully with the same cast. They were fantastic. They were so multi-talented, energetic and credible, they deserved the standing ovations they got and more.”
“Please bring it back. If so I would certainly plan to see it again as well as try to bring as many friends as possible with us. Especially those who would normally choose to attend live theater.”
“I think this was my favorite show of the many, many I have attended at your theatre. It was excellent!”
“Fantastic Show we all were kids again for a magical two hours!!”
“Fabulous show!! One of the best ever performed at Florida Rep! Loved every minute of it!!!”
“Best show this year! High energy. Great music! Talented musicians! Audience participation! Fun, fun, fun!”
“The actors were all incredibly talented and versatile. Even tho the ending was incredibly sad ("The Day the Music Died"), including the performances by the Big Bopper, Richie Valens, and Chuck Berry and involving the audience was inspired! It really lifted the mood and became a positive celebration of their lives. Thank you.”
“It was one of the best shows I have seen at the Rep. outstanding performances, highly talented, Lots of fun. M David Janes was spectacular in creating 4 different characters with a swift change of costume The Rep is definitely Broadway in SW Florida keep up the high quality of performances and plays.”
“He was before my time and I really didn’t think I wanted to see it. At start, wasn’t impressed but they turned that around! Loved it, just told a friend if it comes to the east coast...run to see it. It’s now right up there with Jersey Boys and Pippin for me! Thanks to all.”
“Wow! Better than Broadway in NYC! Your rating scale is just not high enough! The best performance we have ever seen. Please keep up the good work. We are subscribers and can’t wait to hear about next season.”
“Fabulous versatility among actors! Amazing!! Great interaction with the audience!”
“I cannot say enough good things about this production. What a perfect way to end to end my season!!!”
“This was one of the best performances we have seen at your theater.” “Musicians were outstanding!”
“Loved the interaction with the audience. Loved the quality of acting and musicians in each person what talents they each were.”
“Fabulous musicians & singers! Wonderful performance!” “Terrific energy!”
“One of the best performances we have ever seen.......anywhere!”
“Best play ever. Loved the music, the singing and the performances.” “All elements were top notch.”
“We are having the time of our lives!” “Everyone is SO GOOD!” “I saw this in London, and Florida Rep’s is better!”
“I have seen performances in London, New York, and large venues in the US. This was one of the best productions ever.”
“We go to plays and musicals at many theatres, all the time, and this is the best show I’ve ever seen.”
“This show gave me goosebumps it made me laugh and cry it was just amazing!”
“It was so well done, it brought Buddy back to life. I was 14 when he was killed and it was devastating. This performance only enhanced my memories of his music and those good times. Great job all around!”
“This was a magnificent performance in every way! We have enjoyed all of the shows we have seen but this was outstanding and the best so far!”
“I loved this so much I saw it twice. Second time with 5 people who had not previously been to Florida rep. They all remarked that they had no idea this local theater was so good. ”
“Second time to see. absolutely fantabulous. Saw the preview and Jason really made the second act more enriched. A drama and a concert all in one. Thank you. ”
“Loved EVERYTHING about this production from beginning to end! The cast was so talented and had magnificent voices! The energy was amazing! If I could afford it, I’d come back and see it over and over.
