Gary Harger—Reviews

GARY HARGER—Opera
As Almaviva in IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA
	"Gary Harger's agreeably handsome Almaviva sang high notes 'dal petto' and made a believably boyish suitor, whether impersonating a voice instructor or a New York City insect exterminator."
		OPERA NEWS by CARL J. HALPERN
As Peter Quint in THE TURN OF THE SCREW
	Virginia Opera "Harger makes Peter Quint a thing of ghoulish fascination and with the most seductive melodies of the score, his Quint is no pale ghost, but rather a rutting nightmare of greedy dominance."
		ONSTAGE MAGAZINE - NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
As Alfredo in LA TRAVIATA
	Western Opera Theatre "Gary Harger sang powerfully and resplendently throughtout. He is a slender, good looking young man who has a rich, ringing tenor voice that is ideal for this role. He was particularly impressive in the duets—the first act with ardor, the last act with a touch of pathos. As an actor he is first rate—making everything in the role convincing."
		SACRAMENTO UNION
As Eisenstein in DIE FLEDERMAUS
	"Harger at every appearance brought nothing but life and excitement to the stage. He projects a compellingly attractive characterization, yet one of some subtlety and variety. What's more, he sings with a voice that's as well focused as any I've heard in quite a while and one of completely consistent quality throughout its range."
		THE FRESNO BEE
As Nemorino in THE ELIXIR OF LOVE
	"Gary Harger displayed a brilliant, burnished tenor with ringing power, complemented by creamy, velvety soft highs. Intonation and diction were impeccable. His vocal flexability enabled him to communicate the varied moods of his role: timidity, despair, tenderness, overpowering confidence and rage. "Una furtiva lagrima" was the musical dramatic high point of the opera."
		PRESS DEMOCRAT, SANTA ROSA

GARY HARGER—Operetta & Musical Theatre
As Karl Franz in THE STUDENT PRINCE
	"Gary Harger is wonderful as Karl Franz and is sexy, bright, and full of energy when he is on stage. His voice, a sweet and easy tenor, was passionate as the new student who finds his first love. He acts his part with an endearing innocence and charming decadence."
		THE ADVOCATE - CONNECTlCUT
	"Harger has a strong, well-balanced voice. He is also a good actor and has that incandescent star quality that domiates a stage. He made the evening a pleasure to watch and hear."
		THE STAMFORD MAIL
	"Mr. Harger once again brings his good looks, wonderful tenor voice, and acting talents to life as the Student Prince. Every young (and not so young) woman in the audience was totally enraptured by his performance, and rightfully so. From the moment he appears on stage singing the moving "Golden Days" until his final bow, he had the audience in the palm of his hand."
		THE DARIEN NEWS
As Nanki-Poo in THE MIKADO
	Chautauqua "As Nanki-Poo, the Mikado's disguised son, tenor Gary Harger revealed in his early "Wandering Minstrel" aria a fine voice with clean diction and a natural sense of the G&S style. He continued to impress with his vocal and comic acuity at every possible turn."
		THE BUFFALO NEWS
As Freddy in MY FAIR LADY
	The Lake George Opera Festival "Gary Harger was the brightest spot in the cast. As Freddy Eynsford-Hill, the society boy who falls hard for Eliza, he displayed a commanding stage presence and stunning tenor voice."
		THE ALBANY DAILY GAZETTE
As Tony in WEST SIDE STORY
	"If you appreciate the demanding vocal solos in the lead role of Tony in "West Side Story" Gary Harger is your man. Harger delights with his clear, strong tenor voice in song after song. His performance of "Something's Coming", "Maria", and "Tonight" was so moving at a recent performance, chills must have coursed through more than one listener."
		THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS
	Atlanta Theatre of the Stars "Gary Harger is an intense Tony. His rich tenor soars in his signature songs, "Maria", and "Something's Coming."
		THE ATLANTA JOURNAL
As Robin Hood in THE ADVENTURES OF FRIAR TUCK
	The Lake George Opera Festival w/Timothy Nolan "Gary Harger gave a blustering charm to the role of Robert Fitzooth, the star-struck bumbling country boy who matures into the dashing Robin Hood".
		THE NEW YORK TIMES