Reviews & Mentions
"Arzell, who I have watched for years, is especially on fire here, driving the swiftly paced production through sheer force of personality but also opening a vein of vulnerability"
- Chicago Tribune
“Arzell's skill in dell'arte style mask work is evident..and his movement work is a thing of beauty"
- NewCity Stage
“Arzell's Zaza is moving."
-Chicago Tribune
“A combination of perfect choreo (kudos to choreographer/A.D. Breon Arzell) and magnificent staging..."
-The Detroit News
“Arzell is a delightfully menacing Luthor"
-D.C. Metro
"Breon Arzell deserves a special call out, his background in dance imbuing his carnivalean Brodsky with a snappiness and control worthy of the great age of vaudeville."
“...a dashingly douchy Jason (Breon Arzell)"
-New City Stage
-Chicago Theater Beat
​"(go see) Breon Arzell killing it ...Also of note, are Breon Arzell's work as step master...amazing"
-Splash Magazine
"with standouts that included the big-voiced Breon Arzell who also provided the show’s impressive choreography."
- Broadway World, D.C.
"the very funny Breon Arzell, bringing down the house...was indeed one of the highlights of this show."
- The Detroit News
The exceptional ensemble of performers shone in the brilliantly choreographed (snappy, hip, sleek, jazzy, and sensuous) by Breon Arzell"
-Broadway World Chicago
"You can’t help but root for the charming Cordell (Breon Arzell, whose smile is as warm as the wings his character’s whipping up)"
- Chicago Culture Authority
"Breon Arzell's choreography (is known) for being masterful, energetic, and captivating, successfully blending discotheque moves with traditional Nigerian steps and other styles"
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