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      ​-"... a gorgeous piece of acting from Nicole Laurenzi in the central  role — she captures here the central character’s fortitude, vulnerability and hope."

​​-"Subtle and moving"       ​

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​                                                         -"Wholly transcendent"             

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 -"What sets this production apart is Violet herself, and the                                         remarkable performance from Nicole Laurenzi that brings her to life."

          -"In the central role, big-voiced newcomer Nicole Laurenzi is a terrifically sympathetic narrator ... Keep an eye on where she swims next."

    
​-​​"... (she) captures her character's vulnerability, intelligence, humor, and grit, charting Charlotte's emotional arc empathetically and authentically..."

-"...bursting at the seams with honest emotion."
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​-​"Ms. Laurenzi’s soaring vocal achievements and delicate acting choices    take the production to the next level, creating one of this season’s most vibrant performances in recent memory.” 

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​-"Laurenzi’s take on the role is a veritable master class in musical theater acting.”

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​​​       -"She is a most welcome addition to Chicagoland, for sure."

​-"Laurenzi’s eyes sing as expressively as her mouth"