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Guys and Dolls: ACT of CT/Dir. Daniel C. Levine/Choreo. Sara Brians
"Val Moranto is a not to be missed General Cartwright!" ~ Emmy Award winning writer and Tony nominated Broadway Producer Dani Davis
"A beautiful production awash with great actors, beautiful voices, fun stagecraft and amazing choreography"~ Tom Nissley, CT Critics Circle
"Guys and Dolls is indeed All Aces!"~ HamletHub
"ACT of CT shines with classic 'Guys and Dolls'!"~ Nancy Sasso Janis, Rep-Am

Jesus Christ Superstar: ACT of CT/Dir. Daniel C. Levine/Choreo. Sara Brians
"This is Jesus Christ Superstar like you've never seen it before! An imaginative piece of theatre that simmers with attentive directness and definitude!"~ James V. Ruocco
"ACT of CT has done it again! Jesus Christ Superstar is pure brilliance!"~ HamletHub
"What stands out is the phenomenal choreography by Sara Brians which is executed by the talented ensemble cast with precision. They master the complex choreography and dazzle the audience!"~ Broadway World

Smokey Joe's Cafe: ACT of CT/Dir. & Choreo.  Stephanie Pope Lofgren
"ACT of CT offers a Rocking Good Time to Kick off Its New Season"~ CT Post
"ACT of CT has made a Triumphant return to Live Theatre"~ HamletHub
"ACT of CT's Smokey Joe's Cafe is Simply Stunning"~ The Newtown Bee


Priscilla Queen of the Desert: Boston Premiere at The Shubert Theatre
"Val Moranto delivers the goods in the role of Marion reuniting father and son"
"Val Moranto is a hoot as the tough as nails bar owner Shirley"~ Theatre Mirror 
"All hail Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Fiddlehead Theatre Company!  This production offers a visual and aural smorgasbord while providing an extravaganza of song and dance"~ Broadway World

The Who's Tommy: European and Japanese Tour
"Val Moranto is a powerhouse as the Acid Queen!  
"Val Moranto is a force to be reckoned with as the Acid Queen! Her sexual and seedy presence is mesmerizing... and what vocal chops!"~ European & Japanese Press

Beehive:  Directed by Donna Drake at the Carousel Dinner Theatre
"Val Moranto brings the blues belter back to life for "Me and Bobby McGee" and the raw edged classic "Piece of My Heart" ~ Black Neptune Blogspot 
"Val Moranto is spectacular as Janis Joplin bringing a great respect for the singer and a great respect for the material that she brings to the stage"~ The Leader Online

Les Miserables: The Ogunquit Playhouse
"The cast is exceptional! Les Miserable is one of the best productions Ogunquit has put on! ~ Broadway World
Les Miserables: Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach
"The production resonates with power and an almost religious zeal! It is magnificent!"
"One of the most satisfying productions to date!"
"It takes the audience on a willing, weeping, resonating and powerful ride!"~ Brevard Culture

Mary Poppins: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina in Hilton Head
"Val Moranto is small but mighty in her featured star turn as Miss Andrew!"
"Jolly Holiday brings the house down with a dazzling technicolor landscape teaming with whirling dancers and statues that come alive!"
"The biggest star of the show is the Ensemble who bring 9 major production numbers expertly to life with precision and sophistication!"~ Island Packet
"Mary Poppins soars on the stage!"
"Astounding, amazing and astonishing!"
"There are dozens of staggeringly heartfelt sequences of gracious, theatrical brilliance in the Arts Center's charming production!" ~ HiltonHeadIsland.Org