"Wonderful... his way with a song is thrilling."
xxxxxJohn Chapman, New York Daily News

"Attractive, vibrant, clear-voiced and plenty of stage vivacity."
xxxxxDan Sullivan, The New York Times

"If you care to be in on the birth of two bright stars, I advise you to rush to Lincoln Center. They have youth, looks and remarkably fine voices."
xxxxxGeorge Oppenheimer, Newsday

"An excellent portrayal."
xxxxxVariety

"A Tony to rate with the original, a sturdy, no-nonsense singing voice and plenty of fresh charm."
xxxxxEdward Southern Hip, The Evening News

"Sings wonderfully, youthfully appealing and has the acting ability to make the poignant story believable."
xxxxxLeonard Harris, CBS TV

"Kurt Peterson is marvelous."
xxxxxLeonard Harris, CBS TV

"A lyric voice... a golden voice that soars and gives value to the Bernstein score."
xxxxxWhitney Bolton, The Morning Telegraph