THE NEW YORK TIMES

“A gem of an actor and singer....”

“I was very impressed with Elijah Chester who played the affable Arlechin. Superb- and I hope to see him in more, absolutely!

THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

“You must see Candide..(Elijah)...a sure fire hit!”

“This kid is spectacular!”

“...more depth in this Candide than I’ve seen.”

NEW YORK’S NEWSDAY

“Elijah’s tenor voice was very beautifully employed....”

THE DES MOINES REGISTER

“Is an owner of one tonally lush lyric-dramatic voice...”

OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

“Stood out with his warm, inviting voice and natural stage presence...”

KANSAS CITY STAR - “Arts & Entertainment Section”

“...Chester’s fine tenor rang out handsomely in the role of Pylades.”

THE DENVER POST

“Altogether impressive and thrilling!!”

THE CINCINNATI POST

“Delightful!”

THE WASHINGTON TIMES

“A real treasure of a lyric tenor...”

“First class performance...and he is welcomed back.”

INTERMISSION -Washington, D.C.

“The cast’s sleeper turned out to be actor and tenor Elijah Chester, who brought far more to his role than one is accustomed to seeing...Bravo!”

SANTA FE REPORTER

“Elijah performs miracles of dancing levitation...is a lively character who handles his acting, vocal & dance requirements with due credit.”

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

“He (Elijah)…sung and acted like a demented Nathan Lane…Elijah brings the house down with his interpolated 'Quite Parisian’ ”

OPERA NEWS MAGAZINE

“Chester(Elijah) displayed an extraordinary performance, in control of all Rossini’s trappings.”

“The evening’s best singing came from Elijah Chester, who delivered a suave performance.”