Singin' In The Rain
What people are saying
Gypsy OFC Creations
Louise
Review By Anthony Higgins
(Buffalo Rising)
"Delaney Benson as Louise is completely believable as a goofy, gangly, oft-ignored young woman who transitions into the gorgeous and glamorous Gypsy Rose Lee with just the right amount of hesitance. She is vocally first-rate, like Laura Benanti or Tammy Blanchard. She impressively makes Little Lamb her own—no small feat, as the song can be overly sweet. Instead, she brings out its shades of melancholy and introspection."
The Little Mermaid
Ariel
Review By Aaron Krause
(MiamiArtZine)
"Benson, a radiant red-haired performer with wide, shining bluish eyes and deft vocal control, sparkles as Ariel. Her clear, sweet, and strong singing voice soars across the space while singing classic numbers such as “Part of Your World.” In it, Ariel expresses her longing to explore the world above. A zest for life, dreamy yearning and enthusiasm emanate from Benson’s voice during the song.
Benson also lends Ariel wide-eyed wonder and curiosity, while also nailing traits such as determination, assertiveness, and independence.
Of course, a performer portraying Ariel must be able to convey emotions and feelings nonverbally as well as verbally. To her credit, Benson succeeds at communicating through vivid facial expressions and gestures."
Gypsy Gulf Coast Symphony
Louise
Review By Aaron Wallace
"The same goes for her dead-ringer daughter, Delaney Benson. She too grew her character, Louise, from outward agreeability to unleashed repression without our realizing it. Her “I said turn it off!” monologue was the stuff that breakthrough performances are made of, to say nothing of her singing. Her harmonies with Kylan Ritchie in “If Mama Was Married” were as robust and pleasing as on any of the cast recordings out there. Before that, her lovely “Little Lamb” was giving “Part of Your World” energy, but make no mistake: Delaney Benson is a formidable young talent all her own."
Singin' In The Rain
Kathy Selden
Review By Grace Eichler
(League of Cincinnati Theatres)
“Logan Anthony and Delaney Benson star as Lockwood and Selden. Their dancing is remarkable... Benson’s voice shines, and her elegance and grace on stage add to her striking performance."