MEMPHIS
THEATER UNDER THE STARS - HOUSTON
As seen on the Hobby Center stage last night, Memphis the Musical transcended its plot with floor-pounding, seat-shaking, high-powered choreography"
-Houston Press
ALL SHOOK UP
THE MUNY - ST LOUIS
The strength of All Shook Up is best realized in big, fun-loving numbers which underscore Jessica Hartman’s pulse-pounding choreography, at least in The Muny’s version."
-Mark Bretz, laduenews.com
THE BOY FROM OZ - BROADWAY
"...limbs twirling like the blades of a windmill, Mr. Jackman channels the energy that was Allen with a rejuvenating life force all his own. And you don't feel -- as you so often do with such interpretations -- that your memories of the prototype have been blurred."
- Ben Brantley, The New York Times
LYSISTRATA JONES - BROADWAY
"... choreography, which makes spirited use of
basketball moves, the kinetics of cheerleading and a
blissful evocation of ancient terpsichorean signage."
- Ben Brantley, The New York Times
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
THEATER UNDER THE STARS - HOUSTON
"...the show's sprightly opening number, which nimbly introduces all the characters, the show's theme and its quixotic feel-good manner."
- Houston Press
MAMMA MIA!
THE MUNY - ST LOUIS
Hartman also comes up with a clever nightmare dance for Sophie, “Under Attack.” As mindlessly grinning dancers stalk her with wedding garments, she tries to escape, but she’s trapped. It’s a little bit like the dance nightmare that Tevye spins for his wife..."
- St. Louis Post Dispatch