Christopher Johnson’s Judge Turpin is genuinely tortured, rather than simply repulsive. Johnson’s voice is also remarkable and contributes to the ambitious, opera-leaning taking on the music
— Talkin' Broadway
a fine young vocalist
— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
Johnson doesn’t give into the villainized role of [Shepard]; instead, he presents us with a convincing underdog charm and passion
— PicksInSix