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“Bravo to the Signature Theatre Company! Director Ruben Santiago-Hudson elicits superb performances, staging this sprawling, naturalistic drama with great skill. This "First Breeze" arrives just in time to provide some relief to the theatrical dog days of summer.”
-Frank Sheck, New York Post
“Leslie Uggams does spendidly in Ruben Santiago-Hudson's appealingly acted production. The exquisite Yaya DaCosta [makes] a lovely New York debut.”
-Ben Brantley, New York Times
“A breath of fresh air! Where has Leslie Lee been most of our lives? His multi-generation family drama is engrossing, delicately structured, loving and clear-eyed. Keith Randolph Smith has an endearing emotional generosity.”
-Linda Winer, Newsday
“As welcome a gift to parched theatergoers as the cool gust that gives the play its name. Jason Dirden leads a powerful set of younger actors. Set designer Michael Carnahan's furniture looks like it knows exactly which relative will be sliding into which cushion.”
-Eric Grode, New York Sun
“First-rate performances! Nate and Lou are played with great feeling by real life brothers Jason and Brandon Dirden.”
-Joe Dziemianowicz, New York Daily News
“A finely etched revival! Karen Perry's costumes capture the distinct periods. Gilbert Owuor and John Earl Jelks give especially strong support.”
-David Rooney, Variety
“Brenda Pressley's performance sends us to the stratosphere; she doesn't so much act her role as live it.”
-Hilton Als, New Yorker
“Powerful! An outstanding cast! Marva Hicks is a calming force.”
-Jennifer Farrar, AP
“Signature Theatre Company couldn't have chosen a finer play, cast finer actors, or more strongly begun its season-long salute to the Negro Ensemble Company than with director this spiritually uplifting, emotionally resonant revival.”
-Leonard Jacobs, Backstage
“Exquisite ensemble performances!”
-David Finkle, Theatremania.com
“A powerful, balanced examination of the wounds that time causes rather than heals. Quincy Dunn-Baker and John Jelks give vital performances.”
-Matthew Murray, Talkin' Broadway
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