Promises, Promises Reviews
Stage Scene LA- Recommended
"...A pair of thoroughly winning romantic leads brighten The Group Rep's 99-seat revival of the 1968 Neil Simon-Burt Bacharach-Hal David Broadway hit musical Promises, Promises, though an instance of historically incompatible gender reassignment does the production no favors."
NoHoArtsDistrict- Highly Recommended
"...Promises, Promises is a musical based on the incredible 1960 Billy Wilder film, The Apartment. In the swinging 60s, a young executive is given a promotion in exchange for the upper management using his apartment for their 'afternoon delights.' What he doesn't immediately realize is that his romantic interest is secretly having an affair with the HR manager...in his apartment."
Stage Raw- Somewhat Recommended
"...The production suffers from the occasional out of tune harmony and unbalanced ensemble moment where vocals are either too loud or too quiet. The choreography (by Hisato Masuyama and Paul D. Reid) doesn't achieve the necessary polish, which is all too noticeable with a large cast on a small stage. Precision aside, Promises, Promises is undeniably fun - and despite its scandalous plot, it's a sweet holiday treat."
Broadway World- Recommended
"...Stealing the show is the wonderful Jackie Shearn in a hysterical tour de farce as dim-witted bar floozy Marge MacDougall, who Baxter picks up and brings to his apartment for a meaningless and boozy one-night stand. Also effective is Kristina Reyes as Sheldrake's spurned receptionist Miss Olson, who has vengeance on her mind after being dumped for flavor-of-the-month Fran."