"Michael Padgett is devilishly fun and faux debonair..."

" His strong, deep voice beautifully fills the small venue...Michael Padgett's El Gallo truly carries the show with his deep, booming voice and dominating stage presence"

"In Mr. Padgett's hands, El Gallo was a vibrant, swashbuckling lothario with a heart of gold and a deep, rich soothing voice. Of special note were his renditions of the classic opener "Try to Remember" and several duets."

"Michael Padgett is a powerful Narrator and antagonist El Gallo, displaying a rich baritone that gets the evening off to a great start in his warm singing of "Try to Remember," and he also moves well in mock duels and in dance. His matinee idol looks don't hurt either, intensifying the effect of his eye contact with the audience."

"Physically he dominates the stage (he is very tall!). Clad all in black, he brings Clint Eastwood overtones to his stage persona. His singing is powerful, and his final monologue ... is unexpectedly poignant."

"Michael Padgett, long, lean and laconic in the Timothy Olyphant mode, boasts a sinewy baritone that convinces us he merits Lizzie’s affections. His big ballad, 'A Man and a Woman,' has you wondering why the song wasn’t a hit back in 1963."

"Michael Padgett ... is devilishly charismatic. Even in his quieter moments..., he exudes a vibrant energy. His voice skyrockets and stops the show during 'This Is The Moment' and wows us during 'The Transformation.'"

"Padgett impressively pulls double duty as proper Henry and promiscuous Edward, effectively switching between the contrasting personas without benefit of costume or makeup changes."

"It is on his shoulders that the show rests and he carries it with style. He is a true professional... His fine tenor voice fills the hall and there is no doubt when he is Dr. Jekyll and when the change to Mr. Hyde is made."

"He is a silver-throated singer who masters Dr. Jekyll’s emotional burden as well as Mr. Hyde’s demonic physicality. In short, he is a powerhouse of a performer."