The Reviews Are In….

“It got me on a deep, deep, deep, deep level. You all are extraordinary artists. I am so proud of what all of you have made of what you are making together. You are an incredible company. I am so honored that you all dove into this material and have given so much of yourselves artistically to render it to tell this story. I dedicated this show to my dear friend whom I lost six years ago I couldn’t help but think of him as I always do-during that (Gospel) play my memories of him and my love for him came back to me – and I want to thank you for giving that to me and to the audiences. My gratitude knows no bounds. I think you all are extraordinary.” 

- Michael R Jackson after our performance of A Strange Loop, 8/9/2025

"Damien DeShaun Smith the most Chita-like and spiderish of the trio"

Smith is able to deftly shift between the comic and the tragic (and, perhaps most impressively, walk, skip, and dance in some terrifyingly high heels.

"Damien DeShaun Smith is a crowd pleaser as Collins' beloved Angel, AIDS-stricken yet irrepressible - Smith conveys Angel's vivacity and pathos without getting maudlin, the potential pitfall in the now-standard role of glorified drag queen/martyr."

"a cast with great voices, great dancing skills, and the ability to establish wonderful rapport with the audience.” & "were spectacular and have such excellent dancers was a plus"

"A review of the Engeman’s production of Beautiful wouldn’t be complete without a mention of the ensemble members. Early in Act 1, the ensemble treats the audience to “1650 Broadway Medley.” This number is just a preview of what’s in store for the audience from the talented singers and dancers as most of them hit the stage later to sing pop classics, stealing the spotlight from the main characters.

Damien DeShaun Smith are suave and debonair as The Drifters. Their renditions are swoon-worthy."

"Damien DeShaun Smith has natural jazz cool as Evangelist Daddy Brubeck."

 and you will adore The Drifters' portrayed by Damien DeShaun Smith,  performance of "On Broadway". The entire company is absolutely top notch.