Rhonda Weidner Co-Host Good Morning
Mississippi, WLOX TV 13
BRAVO IN A BIG WAY! BILOXI, WHO NEEDS
BROADWAY? KNS has done it
again...first, Sound of Music, Patsy Cline
and now, Jekyll and Hyde. The talent on the
Mississippi coast continues to amaze me.
WOW...what a treat. There is nothing amateur
about KNS theatre productions. Every show
brings me to my feet. My ovations for KNS
are endless.
Anonymous from Sun Herald Soundoff
On April 5 I
saw the KNS production of “Jekyll & Hyde” at
the Saenger Theatre. This local production
was as good as the plays I have seen in
London and on Broadway. Such a talented cast
and such wonderful voices. I was so
impressed that we have this type of quality
musical on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
David - Biloxi
We had a GREAT time at Jekyll & Hyde. I was so
impressed with the production quality as well as
the
tremendous talent on stage. Far exceeded my
expectations. Thanks for a wonderful show.
Cecil W. Vincent
I was most impressed by your Jekyll & Hyde the
Musical. Sitting on the 2nd row I could easily
see the intense brilliant vocal performances by
all the lead actors in fantastic makeup and
costume. It has become crystal clear KNS Theatre
has put a higher standard on their productions
and have the ability to carry out whatever
direction they want to go. Most notable in this
innovative musical thriller was the powerful
full stage 4 & 5 part harmony from the company.
Wow! This same cast and stage crew would do
wonders with a Sweeney Todd, Les Miserable's or
even Rent! Please keep them coming.
Karole Waldorf- Mobile, Al.
I have seen many Broadway Shows and this
production was far better than most of
them. This did not appear to be a community
theatre production...it was far more
professional appearing. The
directors/actors/orchestra were all
exquisite. I am from Mobile and there NEVER
has been anything like this here...Excellent
and please, please, bring it back. and
advertise in Mobile too....this was too good
to drop with three shows...we hunger for
more...The Gulf Coast has taken some bad
hits and we need what you have done with
this production repeated, to show America we
may be knocked down but our young people can
rise above and beyond. Thank you. .
Mrs. Milford Calhoun
Please, Please bring Jekyll and Hyde back
because we were at an out of town wedding. I saw
The Sound of Music and Patsy Cline with my
seniors group and loved them. They said this was
even better.
George Mills
Very Good production...I had the misfortune of
seeing Jekyll & Hyde on Broadway with David
Hasslehoff. It was Bad! Your Jekyll was million
times better. Bravo!
Mary Taranto
I agree Jekyll & Hyde should extend because so
many people have ask me about it and last
weekend so much was going on to compete with it.
It was such a magnificent production with the
wonderful singing, costumes and sound that it is
worthy of another run for sure. The best talent
in any of your shows I've seen at the Saenger!
Debbie Smith Ocean Springs
The show was fantastic…my friends and I hope it
will play again. We have soooo many friends that
want to see it! A show to remember!
Manute' Bordis
I saw what people have been saying and wanted to
put my 2 cents in. Joel Herr was magical in the
lead role, what a talent and why isn't he in NY.
Amber Mills has mad vocal skills and so sexy!
Tara Rhoads has the sweetest look & voice and
then Chad Gibson is the total pkg. Strong! These
young people should continue to wow show after
show as the new generation theatre names to
watch on the coast. Ms Dalgo is remarkable in
what she can do with these large casts. Can't
wait to see what she does next.
John Harris - Bay St. Louis
BRAVO!!!!BRAVO!!!!MOST PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE
EVER ON THE GULF
COAST...WONDERFUL...WE ATTENDED FRIDAY NIGHT'S
PERFORMANCE AND I TOLD
EVERYONE I KNOW TO ATTEND SAT OR SUN....I WOULD
GO AGAIN ...THANK YOU FOR OFFERING IT TO THE
PUBLIC.
Suzanne Martin Coldwell Banker United
Realtors
Just wanted to comment on the recent play you
guys and gals put on. It was not my first but I
took my mother and it was her first kns
production and she was floored she said she
didn't know the gulf coast had so much local
talent and the it was equal to off Broadway--she
and I both have been to Broadway together! We
all enjoyed Jekyll & Hyde!! Encore! Encore!
Alice Barlow
We just loved Jekyll & Hyde! What acting! The
singing knocked me out! We would love to attend
another production.
Doc D'Aquin
Jekyll & Hyde was a terrific show, with a
excellent cast, and great talent.
Congratulations.
Ann Larkin, Gulfport
I attended the Friday night performance and
awesome is one of the words I'd use to describe
it. I saw the original production in Oct.95 at
the Shubert Theater in New Haven, CT before
opening on Broadway in 97. KNS's performance
was equally as good if not better and that says
a lot. Everything was A+ inc. the set design,
the costumes, the acting, the music, the
orchestra. I could go on and on, can't wait for
the next show.
Robert Bowie Gautier
I was skeptical at first, but Jekyll & Hyde was
amazing. I left with a huge smile on my face.
The acting & singing was great and I could hear
everything very clear. I could tell much hard
work went into this show.
Anonymous
THIS WAS MY FIRST KNS PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE AND
IT WILL NOT BE MY LAST!
JOEL HERR WAS OUTSTANDING!
Peter Webster Biloxi
Excellent Show...I thought the whole cast did a
fantastic job.
Bill Montgomery Pass Christian
What will top this??? Jekyll and Hyde was spec-tac-u-lar!!!!!!!I
hear an encore may be coming. It will sell out
now that the word is out on how amazing it was.
John Allen Marketing Director WLOX-TV
I've never been one for musicals -
having been weaned on high school productions of
Oklahoma and the ilk, I've tended to shy away
from anything even hinting at "musical". My
wife, however, loves them to the point that if
challenged, a random stranger on the street
would take fewer than five seconds to locate
some Broadway recording of a musical in her car.
So, it was with some bit of trepidation on my
part, and great expectations on her part, that
we went to see KNS Theatre's production of
Jekyll and Hyde, the musical. Neither of us was
disappointed. Simply put, it was amazing. The
amazing talent, preparation, and hard work that
the cast and crew put into bringing the show
together were immediately visible (and
audible). The singing was at times strong,
beautiful, remorseful, and brutal. Joel Herr
captured the distinct personas and portrayed
them perfectly, switching between the roles
quickly and perfectly. The supporting cast was
similarly amazing and showed their passion and
abilities with a grace and presence that
impressed both me (the musical skeptic) and my
wife (the Broadway aficionado. Fantastic and
amazing. Thanks for the great performance - and
I look forward to more!