"But
then Schulman appeared, and his full-bodied singing seemed to
galvanize everyone else's. ...[He] arcs his performance (The
Phantom Of The Opera) so intelligently and movingly that
you can't turn aside even when the sets and effects keep getting
in the way."
-William Triplett, Washington Post
"Don't 'Miz' out! ...and one of the reasons not to miss out (Les Misérables) is
the performance of Craig Schulman in the role of Jean Valjean. He sings with
controlled ardor, with unusual refinement and soaring power... Schulman may just
be the best Valjean of them all."
-Kevin Kelly, Boston Globe
"This marks the fourth time I've seen Phantom... Having seen the original
with Michael Crawford, I had judged other interpretations of the role by his
performance. Not any more. The actor playing the role here in Atlanta is by far
the best, and he's the first I've seen who can really do the part justice. Craig
Schulman...has a legit voice (a snooty term meaning he's not your garden variety
crooner), and he sings the hell out of the difficult score. [His] beautiful voice
makes the "music
of the night" that much sweeter, and he adds an element of passion that's been
sorely lacking in the past. ...Sit back and enjoy this stunning production and
the vocal talents of Craig Schulman.
-Don Wagner, Atlanta Theatre Weekly
"At the center of this production (Les Misérables) is Craig Schulman's
towering, marvelously heroic portrayal of Valjean searingly acted and
so magnificently sung that on opening night he literally stopped the show...Schulman
is one of the many reasons why this production seems far stronger than the original."
-Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times
"...Craig Schulman in the title role could ju
st be the best Phantom yet. The
tall, burly Mr. Schulman's explosive baritone and his firm grip on the role keeps
you on the edge of your seat."
-Herb Hammer, The Times (Cleveland)
"Schulman
And Pops Take Wild Ride Down Broadway" |
"Heroes,
Monsters & Madmen was as much a display of sheer will as
of vocal talent, although, as [Schulman's clarion, opera quality
tone] demonstrated from the first number onward, this tenor has
talent in abundance... And when this remarkable hit parade had
passed by, Schulman still had the energy and the chops for
one of the most punishing soliloquies ever, The Confrontation
from Jekyll & Hyde... For lovers of Broadway, both today
and yesterday, this was an unforgettable evening. Good thing
Schulman was crazy enough to try it."
-Julie York Coppens, The South Bend Tribune
"Schulman came close to stealing the show (Stars Of Broadway). His talent
was the most encompassing. No wonder the Utah Symphony gave him a second appearance.
This entertainer stylized every note and word to bring his delivery to life."
-Jeff Manookian, Salt Lake Tribune
"...Schulman...has a soaring operatic tenor voice and an extraordinary empathy
for the role of Archibald Craven (The Secret Garden)."
-Robert W. McDowell, Spectator magazine (Raleigh, NC)
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