The Reviews Are In….

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 the most Chita-like and spiderish of the trio"

"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."