Los Angeles Times - Somewhat Recommended
"...But the show might fall flat without Doreck, whose dopey, sweet, over-the-top Vinnie unapologetically steals every scene he's in. Charm, despite what Rostand may have wanted us to believe, doesn't depend entirely on impeccable writing. Still, another draft or two certainly wouldn't hurt this diverting, promising work in progress."
LA Weekly - Somewhat Recommended
"...Running somewhere around two and three quarter hours (with intermission), this is an ambitious but uneven effort: perhaps worth a trip for the notable songs and some of the dancing and onstage talent, but badly in need of tidying, trimming and an upgrade on the book."
Broadway World - Recommended
"...A perfect combination of talents winningly converges in the world premiere of Serrano The Musical, a non-stop, jaw-dropping two-hour-plus of entertainment at the Matrix Theatre."
The Hollywood Reporter - Recommended
"...What they've come up with is a highly entertaining work in progress only an iteration or two away from its full potential. To see it now is a chance to see what might turn out to be a big hit still in its nascense. And even if Sunshine and Tepper never burst out the front door of the 99-seat Matrix Theatre and march down Melrose Avenue with it (as they seem destined to do), Serrano is a hell of a good time just as it is."
LA Splash - Somewhat Recommended
"...If Serrano doesn't always match up to its Broadway-bound aims, the pleasures of this troupe's company go a long way to making the audience an offer it can't refuse."
Stage Scene LA - Recommended
"...SoCal's major regional houses can eat their hearts out they didn't get first dibs on the World Premiere of Serrano The Musical, while L.A. musical theater aficionados can rejoice that this sensational contemporary adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac told Goodfellas style is making its debut in the up-close-and-personal intimacy of the Matrix on Melrose."
StageHappenings.com - Recommended
"...The musical works well and is delightful."
Examiner - Recommended
"..."Serrano the Musical" is hilarious, fun, rich, exciting and takes you well beyond expectations."
Musicals In LA - Somewhat Recommended
"...Holy moly that's a lotta dick jokes in one show. The comedy is crass, sexist, and just about everyone gets dealt a stereotypical blow in one way or another in Serrano the Musical. That's not to say it isn't funny; it is, but lowbrow humor runs rampant in this world premiere musical so if that's your kind of thing, you're gonna love it. Suffice it to say I'm probably not the prime demographic."
Total Theater - Recommended
"...The theatrical antecedents of Serrano are many: there's Cyrano for starters, followed by Pygmalion, "The Godfather" and Guys and Dolls (with "The Sopranos" bringing up the rear). When you add such spicy ingredients as bawdy humor, political incorrectness and a big dose of transvestism to the pot–not to speak of two dozen terrific songs–well, what you end up with is one helluva crazy, mixed-up, hilarious musical comedy."
Grigware Blogspot - Recommended
"...With all of this talent, Serrano should turn out to be LA's biggest hit, one of the hottest tickets in town. Did I mention a fantabulous cast? Well, they are and will be docked at the Matrix in Hollywood, at least through March."
The Los Angeles Post - Recommended
"...Serrano, the boisterously entertaining new musical at the Matrix Theatre, has a lot going for it: crackerjack direction, dazzling choreography, bravura performances, stunning costumes, and an infectious desire on the part of everyone to make sure the audience has a good time. That the story is too complicated for its own good and really doesn't make much sense – aaah, so what? If you're in the right frame of mind, the polished professionalism on display will ensure you have a fabulous evening of theatre."
Gia on the Move - Somewhat Recommended
"...It's an unusually epic story that could have gotten to the point just a little sooner. As a three hour musical, that could have skipped a few drawn out and extra moments, Serrano just about tests the patience of short attention span theatre goers."
