"Amy Polumbo Nabors once again proves why she’s one of Memphis’ best as Charlie’s mother, Mrs. Bucket. She brings a warmth and earnestness to the role (just as a mother should) and melts the heart with her rendition of “If Your Father Were Here” lamenting the absence of Charlie’s dad. She’s a highlight." - Kevin Shaw, Memphis Broadway World
"Amy Polumbo is the princess of slapstick with a grand voice to boot." -Jon W. Sparks, The Commercial Appeal
"Amy Polumbo gives a standout performance as the all purpose blonde, matching fantastic singing with hilarious character development." -Chris Davis, Memphis Flyer
"Amy Polumbo gives a standout performance as the all purpose blonde, matching fantastic singing with hilarious character development." -Chris Davis, Memphis Flyer
"I was blown away by Ms. Nabors’ portrayal [of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde] at Playhouse on the Square a few years back. This woman can do it all. Showing her range as a performer, Ms. Nabors turns in her glamorous blonde hair for a tattered gray coat as Grizabella, the less-than-glamorous cat shunned by all. Ms. Nabors nails the musical’s most famous song, “Memory.” Her rendition of the song is so glorious; you’ll wish the creative team could find a way to slow the song down more to allow the audience to bathe even longer in her exquisiteness. Who knew she had that much vocal power? Wow!" -Kevin Shaw, Focus Mid-South LGBTQ Magazine
"Kent Fleshman's Emile and Amy P. Nabors's Nellie...great voices and emotional vulnerability add up to great performances." -Chris Davis, Memphis Flyer
"His 'knucklehead Nellie' is also charmingly performed by Amy Nabors, who is believably "Little Rock" in her line readings; her performance is ingratiating and sincere, and we identify with her character growth and struggle to overcome her "carefully taught" prejudices." -Joseph Baker, Online Reviewer
"Leads Kent Fleshman (de Becque) and Amy P. Nabors (Forbush) are perfectly cast to fulfill the 'pristine execution' category. Similarly to her knockout performance a few years back as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde at Playhouse on the Square, Nabors throws herself 100% into the role of the cockeyed optimist with a stellar singing voice." -Kevin Shaw, Focus Mid-South LGBTQ Magazine
"His 'knucklehead Nellie' is also charmingly performed by Amy Nabors, who is believably "Little Rock" in her line readings; her performance is ingratiating and sincere, and we identify with her character growth and struggle to overcome her "carefully taught" prejudices." -Joseph Baker, Online Reviewer
"Leads Kent Fleshman (de Becque) and Amy P. Nabors (Forbush) are perfectly cast to fulfill the 'pristine execution' category. Similarly to her knockout performance a few years back as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde at Playhouse on the Square, Nabors throws herself 100% into the role of the cockeyed optimist with a stellar singing voice." -Kevin Shaw, Focus Mid-South LGBTQ Magazine
"Elle Woods [is] played to bubbly perfection at Playhouse by Amy Polumbo." -Chris Davis, Memphis Flyer
"Polumbo is gifted, made for the role, and carries the comedy well." -Jon W. Sparks, The Commercial Appeal
"Playhouse on the Square's production was pretty perfect and Amy Polumbo gave one of the season’s best performances." -Chris Davis, Memphis Flyer
"Amy Polumbo is making her Playhouse debut as Elle and she has a phenomenal voice and terrific presence and is quite a find. She is so charming and engaging and she shows up every day in a pink t-shirt and I think that's her real wardrobe. It seems to come so easily to her." -director Shorey Walker in Memphis Commercial Appeal, article by Jon W. Sparks
"Polumbo is gifted, made for the role, and carries the comedy well." -Jon W. Sparks, The Commercial Appeal
"Playhouse on the Square's production was pretty perfect and Amy Polumbo gave one of the season’s best performances." -Chris Davis, Memphis Flyer
"Amy Polumbo is making her Playhouse debut as Elle and she has a phenomenal voice and terrific presence and is quite a find. She is so charming and engaging and she shows up every day in a pink t-shirt and I think that's her real wardrobe. It seems to come so easily to her." -director Shorey Walker in Memphis Commercial Appeal, article by Jon W. Sparks
"The best thing about [title of show] is how effortless it seems. The actors wear their parts like pajamas, all warm and loose fitting. From the opening song to the closing bows director Cecelia Wingate and her big-throated, big hearted cast turn a dark, empty theatre with no set to speak of, into the most interesting, and inviting place in the world. The barbs hit their targets, the jokes work, the songs are mostly hummable, and as a special self-aware treat to all the strait men in the crowd who've probably been drug kicking and screaming to the theatre by their wives, there's a hot half-naked hottie in a hot pink bra who's hot. What else could anybody ask for?" -Chris Davis, Memphis Flyer
"Maria, played by Amy Polumbo, is not your shrinking violet, as the role is often portrayed. She's full of life and a little sassy. Ah, and that voice. It's an angel's." -Brick Communicator