"Von Essen offers a charismatic presence and a sterling voice to his role as Dominique, wowing the audience with his robust execution of "Proud Lady," garnished with leaps and jumps ala Douglas Fairbanks." 

-  Simon Saltzman, CURTAINUP.COM

"Max von Essen is visually and vocally delectable as Dominique, the self-centered Romeo who steals Genevieve from her aging husband." 

- John Kenrick, Musicals101.com

"(Von Essen) oozes testosterone in his scenes and in his two songs, the strutting peacock anthem "Proud Lady" and the sublimely seductive "Serenade." Von Essen is one of the best young male singers in the business." 

- Michael Portantiere, THEATERMANIA.COM

"Von Essen is a robust pop balladeer who certainly looks the part of irresistibly handsome Dominique."

- David Rooney, VARIETY