Happy Birthday McKenna at Hudson Theatre

Stage Raw - Recommended

"...The impressive ensemble has gelled to commendable levels of verisimilitude that bolster their characters’ relationships under Silverman’s keen direction and knack for tableaux. Ballantine’s Lucille, sporting a boot brace of dubious provenance, offers some humorous wisdom and Washington’s Julie belies her mousy demeanor at a key moment. Tyler’s Carolyn plays the reluctant matriarch who still embraces the power of that position when she feels it being threatened. The tension between Holtzmuller’s Tommy and Wright’s Martin could have been bolder in a number of ways but the actors acquit themselves well with what Silverman has wrought."

Glamgical - Highly Recommended

"...Revelation after revelation, the story becomes a hilarious melange of buried secrets, family bonds, and failed relationships, all while the characters experience the inexorable passage of time. The dark comedy nature of the script and the brilliant performances of the actors create a fascinating collage of conflict, emotion, and entertainment. This is an example of Steve Silverman’s capacity to deliver an extraordinary theatre experience. His skills as a writer and director are evident in the rich characterization achieved in this remarkable play."