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“It’s hard to believe that DeBlasio, with a real clarion soprano and a distinctive, memorable timbre, isn’t playing Cinderella full time. I can’t imagine anyone better.”

“And in the most touching surprise of the evening, Anna DeBlasio—an understudy who subbed in for Cinderella—was simply wonderful vocally and dramatically, giving as polished and winning a performance in this major role as I’ve ever seen.”

“On opening night, understudy Anna DeBlasio stepped in as Cinderella with a perfect balance of grit and charisma. I am glad I got to see her in the role.”

“Most outstanding in a talented cast is Anna DeBlasio as smart, independent Hodel...DeBlasio possesses the best voice in the cast, and provides a most memorable moment in her poignant ‘Far From the Home I Love.”

“Anna DeBlasio plays Hodel with great love as well. She and Joe Mucciolo, who plays Perchik, have wonderful chemistry.”

“(DeBlasio was) believable in her transition from sycophant to virtual director of the final scenes. {...} even her posture seems to shift imperceptibly, as Vanda/Vanda slides from one century to the next, sometimes mid-sentence.”

“She reveals hidden depths to what originally seems a flighty character.”

“DeBlasio’s glowing soprano ranges from earnest and whimsical (in her early numbers) to bouts of lovesick pathos in her rendition of ‘I Loved You Once in Silence.’”

“DeBlasio’s Guenevere is smart, strong, independent and passionately devoted to Arthur and his ideals.”

“DeBlasio’s Guenevere is an honest and forthcoming character and DeBlasio is a triple-threat with her singing, acting, and dancing abilities.”

“DeBlasio’s vocals were the highlight of the show for me.”

“From the outset she is a standout when she joins the urchins in an earlier dance sequence, and later reveals her skilled acting as she transitions from shy girl to strong woman, embracing the battle with dominant males.”