Critics on 'Widow' Cast

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Classical Music critic Sarah Bryan Miller, KDHX FM Theatre Critic Steve Callahan and BroadwayWorld.com critic Chris Gibson have offered their critiques on Union Avenue Opera's production of Die lustige Witwe. The cast members have received positive notices for their work:

Sylvia Stoner

"Soprano Sylvia Stoner made an attractive, winning Hanna, acting and singing strongly." —SBM

"Sylvia Stoner gives a strong performance as Hanna, imbuing her role with a nice sense of playfulness. Stoner displays a powerful and clear soprano voice that's well suited to this tuneful material. And, she's well matched with Ian Greenlaw as Count Danilo." —CG

"Sylvia Stoner, as Hanna, is beautiful and vivacious, with a strong, clear soprano." —SC

Ian Greenlaw

"[Greenlaw's voice] is a lovely strong baritone. And he is such a gorgeously dashing romantic lead. ... [My wife] whispered to me, 'he is the sexiest thing I've ever seen on this stage!'" —SC

"Greenlaw gives the role an affable charm, and his pleasing baritone and handsome visage work to his advantage." —CG

"Baritone Ian Greenlaw was near perfect as Danilo: tall, handsome and with a beautiful dark-hued voice." —SBM

Ann Hoyt

"Ms. Hoyt is ravishing, as usual, with a brilliant voice and most delightful and expressive eyes." —SC

Thomas Wazelle

"In the role of [Valencienne's] suitor, Camille, tenor Thomas Wazelle was romantically handsome and sang sweetly." —SBM

Scott Levin

"Scott Levin is a delight as Baron Zeta-both as a singer and as a gifted comic actor." —SC

"E. Scott Levin was an amusing Zeta." —SBM

Die lustige Witwe ("The Merry Widow") continues its run this weekend: August 7, 8, & 9(m). Performances begin at 8pm, except for a 3pm Matinee on August 9th. Venue: Union Avenue Christian Church located at 733 Union Blvd in St. Louis. Sung in German with projected English supertitles. To purchase tickets or learn more about this production, please visit the Union Avenue Opera Website or call 314.361.2881