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natasha, pierre, and the great comet of 1812 - writers theatre
picksinsix - ed tracy
“Rowe is perfect as Sonya, particularly in the memorable “Sonya Alone.””
chicago onstage - karen topham
“Maya Rowe is full of selfless compassion as Natasha’s cousin Sonya, who stands by her no matter what poor decisions she makes.”
Chicago Tribune - Chris Jones
“Maya Rowe builds a Sonya filled with complexity and longing…At Writers Theatre, you get the chance to reconsider the piece as an ensemble-based experience and rediscover such strengths as Sonya’s critical thinking (superbly wrought by Rowe)”
Chicago Reader - Kerry Reid
“Rowe’s performance of “Sonya Alone,” where she expresses her fears for her vulnerable cousin… is one of the most moving moments I’ve seen onstage in a while.”
Daily Herald - Barbara Vitello
“Its magical moments include… what is perhaps the loveliest number, “Sonya Alone,” a testament to unwavering loyalty beautifully sung by Maya Rowe.”
Chicago theatre & concert reviews - colin douglas
“Recently enjoyed as Countess Charlotte in Theo Ubique’s A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, lovely Maya Rowe is perfection personified as Natasha’s sweet cousin and selfless friend, Sonya.”
Buzznews.net - john accrocco
“Not to be outdone, playing Nathasha’s best friend Sonya, Maya Rowe has likely the evening’s best solo with the song ‘Sonya Alone’.”
Chicago Theater & Arts - jodie jacobs
“Maya Rowe as Natasha’s friend and cousin Sonya, beautifully sings ‘Sonya alone.’”
a little night music - Theo ubique
The dueling critics - kelly kleiman
“One of the things that is worth noting about this production is that it’s the supporting cast that is particularly exciting…the supporting characters that I’m talking about are Desiree’s lover Carl-Magnus Malcolm… And Carl-Magnus’ very put upon wife Charlotte Malcolm, who is played gorgeously by Maya Rowe. She is required to be funny and serious. She has some beautiful songs and the two of them really made the production for me.”
Chicago Reader - Catey sullivan
“As Carl’s long-suffering wife Charlotte, Maya Rowe serves comedy bathed in despair and pathos, her deadpan delivery turning the most dire pronouncements into saber-sharp zingers.”
around the town chicago -alan bresloff
“Kevin Webb is a wonderful Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm and Maya Rowe is a perfect Charlotte. They are hysterical… ( I am pretty sure both he and Rowe will be up for a Jeff Award for supporting actor in a musical).”
third coast review - susan lieberman
“In fine form, too, are Kevin Webb as Carl-Magnus… and Maya Rowe, as his wife Charlotte… Rowe conveys a gut-wrenching level of misery… it’s impossible not to feel the character’s torment.”
chicago theater & concert reviews - colin douglas
“…his wife, Countess Charlotte Malcolm… is played with passion and comedic precision by the lovely Maya Rowe… Ms. Rowe’s melancholy duet “Every Day a Little Death,” is a highlight of this production.”
chicago onstage.com - karen topham
“Rowe’s plaintive rendition of “Every Day a Little Death” is a rare and painful glimpse behind the societal curtains.”
cabaret - The Studio Theatre Tierra del sol
broadwayworld tampa - peter nason
“Maya Rowe was born to play Sally Bowles. She captures every side of Sally’s personality--the annoying flirtatiousness, the forced joy, the lack of attention span, and the desperation to feel like being part of something, anything… It’s a last stand between the deathly hollows of a safe life and deadly youthful recklessness. And Ms. Rowe envelopes all of this. Her performance of the song ‘Cabaret’ is fierce, guttural, a veritable kick in the groins.”