Reviews
"At the center of the production is the actor portraying Buddy Holly, Sam C. Jones, who delivers a commanding performance that carries the show from start to finish. The role demands strong vocals, confident guitar playing, and the ability to capture Holly’s distinctive stage presence. Jones's performance meets those challenges with impressive ease, recreating Holly’s signature vocal style and boundless enthusiasm while still making the character feel authentic rather than imitative." - Elizabeth James, Broadway World
"Playing Ogie, an over-caffeinated tax auditor who crushes on Dawn, Sam C. Jones nails his assignment - even if that assignment is to sing the most endearing earworm about stalking you'll ever hear." - Thomas Floyd, The Washington Post
"Sam C. Jones’s Ogie is immediately weird but lovable, with giddy energy and full commitment to the bit that makes him a joy to watch." - Daniella Ignacio, DC Theatre Arts
"The show was full of fine performances, specifically Sam C. Jones as Johnny Cash, who stole the show. Evidently, part of the show’s appeal was watching actors portray the musicians, and all of the performers did very well... but Jones’ voice was perfect. Listening back to some Cash music afterward revealed how good the portrayal was, so that really was a treat." - Ben Davis, BD Spotlight
"Johnny Cash was brought to life with such authenticity that I felt like I was watching the real Man in Black. The actor's (Sam C. Jones) deep, resonant voice captured the soul of Cash's music, and his performances of "Folsom Prison Blues" and "I Walk the Line" were hauntingly beautiful. He had that signature calm, cool demeanor, and his chemistry with the other performers was fantastic." Broadway World