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"...Lindsay Ryan as Baby June is especially outstanding, both as a singer and dancer....'Gypsy' is worth seeing and is a solid show...."
  - Mary Beth Wlodarczyk, TSN, July 19, 2006

"...Ariane Rinehart as Baby Louise and Lindsay Ryan as Baby June were absolute scene stealers. Any adult performer who has to follow talented kids like this has my deepest sympathy."
  - Harry Hamm, KMOX, July 18, 2006

"...Rose's children are well-played, especially by Lindsay Ryan as the frantic Baby June and Meredith Patterson as Louise, the awkward young woman who blossoms as a stripper."
  - St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 18, 2006

"...Rose's daughters-Baby June (Lindsay Ryan) and Baby Louise (Ariane Rinehart)-delight in a series of children's vaudeville performances....Gyspy at the Muny this week earns roses for its darling children, live animals, a dancing cow, the flag and a bevy of talent..."
  - KDHX Theatre Review, July 18, 2006

"Tiny Lindsay Ryan upstages virtually all of her fellow orphans, particularly when she is mimicking Miss Hannigan....This winning production is tremendously satisfying."
  - San Antonio Express News, January 19, 2006

"....there's nothing better for a kid than watching other rugrats dance and sing on stage, especially when they're as good as the orphans in this production....Here, a handful of ragamuffin orphan girls must make the best of things, no matter that they get nothing to wear but dirty pinafores and nothing to eat but mush. These are roughnecks with enough heart and soul to make it through the worst of times, and their out-of-the-ballpark version of "It's the Hard-Knock Life" proves it. They stomp across the stage, shake their tiny fists with rage and wiggle their little bodies to the beat. These girls know how to rock their own world, even if nobody else cares about them....

....And the cast is simply fabulous. The kids in this show are terrific to watch. Tiny as they are, they sing with huge voices and seem to love kicking up their heels in sweetly goofy moves across the stage."
  - Houston Press, January 12, 2006

"....Also making the most out of their roles were St. Louis native, Lindsay Ryan, as Molly and Monica L. Patton as Star to Be. Ryan's colorful performance nearly stole the show..."
  - Playback Magazine, December 30, 2005

"....Annie, played by the extremely talented Marissa O'Donnell, made a smooth transition from the sweet lullaby of "Maybe" to the romping frenzy that is "It's the Hard-Knock Life" with the help of six adorable rising stars of the industry. Specifically, the Ryan sisters, Molly and Lindsay, portrayed Duffy and Molly. Remember those names, as you will definitely be hearing them again and again."
  - KDHX Theatre Review, December 28, 2005

"....All six of the orphans sing great, dance well and appear perfectly comfortable on stage in front of thousands of people. The youngest orphan, Lindsay Ryan, is a standout, but all do some really magnetic work."
  - St. Petersburg Times, December 14, 2005

"....It's easy to forget that you're watching a musical about the Great Depression. Fortunately, this production has enough charm to soften some of those bright edges. The orphans are cute but not cloying.
....one of this production's most effective numbers was "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile," performed first by Christopher Vettel and then by the orphan ensemble and both times with panache."
  - The Tampa Tribune, December 14, 2005

"....When O'Donnell wasn't singing, it was the littlest orphan, Lindsay Ryan, who caught the eye and the ear, particularly in the mocking performance of "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile." Overall, the children's performances far outshone those of the adults."
  - The Philadelphia Inquirer, Nov 24, 2005

"....The orphans were great as well. Lindsay Ryan as "Molly": adorable and perfect...Molly Ryan who plays "Duffy" has an amazing voice and I wouldn't be surprised to see her in the title role down the line when she is a little older....Also "Molly's" solo in New Deal: Wow, what a voice and such a little child....What a great tour. I am glad Martin has gotten back to his roots. Great cast....."
  - Debbie Behrens, November 21, 2005

*above entry with permission from Ms. Behrens, professional actress/former professional "Annie"; review posted on annieorpphans.com

"....The ensemble of six girls, Annie's pals from the destitute orphanage in 1933 Manhattan, practically steal the show. Several times on opening night, the audience burst into spontaneous applause at the girls' sprightly antics....All in all, the large cast creates its stage magic as a true ensemble determined to prove "Annie" is a modern Broadway classic."
  - Tucson Citizen, October 27, 2005

"...(Martin Charnin) shaped this production, which opened Tuesday night, with care, attention to detail, and a cast that embraced the darkness, humor and tenderness of the play. It managed to avoid the cavity-producing tendency often found in productions with a large number of ain't-they-cute kids. But those kids didn't act cute. They acted like orphans hungry for a hot meal and a tender hand. They were also fat with act-natural instincts and plucky natures. ...."Annie" is chock full of delicious music, terrific sets and a fine book. It's a feel-good musical, no doubt, but it's the mixture of dark days laced with optimism that makes it not only palpable, but heartwarming fun. And believe us, no one is more surprised at our reaction than we are."
  - Arizona Daily Star, October 27, 2005

"...the current production of "Annie" at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood is a good fit for those looking for something light and cute - lots of cute little kids singing cute little songs wearing cute little clothes. This production of "Annie" is, well in a word, cute.
And the cutest thing about it is newcomer Lindsay Ryan in the role of Molly. This tiny little girl easily grabs the spotlight from anyone she shares the stage with. Whether she's hiding in a laundry basket or imitating a drunken Miss Hannigan, Ryan is the adorable factor that any production of "Annie" needs."
  - Daily Trojan, October 14, 2005

"...little Lindsay Ryan - a veritable mistress of mugging - brings down the house as fellow orphan Molly."
  - Los Angeles Daily News, October 14, 2005

"....The young actresses who play Annie's fellow orphan friends are a stellar crew, especially Lindsay Ryan who adds spunk to her role as the youngest child, Molly. Their version of "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile" best reveals their musical and dance talents, and when Miss Hannigan staggers in with "Did I hear happiness in here?" it feels like she's referring to the audience's applause."
  - Palisadian Post, October 13, 2005

"...The chorus line of precocious orphans is irresistible, whether indulging in mischief or cutting up in lively song-and-dance routines."
  - Back Stage West, October 13, 2005

"..the "little girls," six acting powerhouses, take over the stage like gangbusters.....Every little girl is connected to the action, each adding a personal touch to the moment, attentive, aware, real....Lindsay Ryan, the smallest, is a live wire, a virtual rubber band, being bounced, pulled and toted around the stage, with a voice and attitude twice her diminutive size. .....When they all leave the stage, it seems too long until they come back again. Not to say the rest of the cast is lacking. It’s just that the little girls are so d*** good."
  - Canyon News, October 12, 2005

"Lindsay Ryan shines as Molly, Annie's closest friend at the orphanage."
  - Hollywood Reporter, October 7, 2005

"Little Lindsay Ryan is adorable as the youngest orphan, Molly."
  - Variety, October 7, 2005

"I was stunned by the performances of the other orphans and to see such young artists showcase their talent with not a glimmer of fear. We were given an energetic performance of 'It's the Hard-Knock Life......Each performer shined, and the whole cast was quite impressive. One thing's for sure: All of them have many bright "Tomorrows" ahead of them."
  - San Diego Union-Tribune, October 1, 2005
"The orphans are as adorable as ever in this production, with tiny, self-assured Lindsay Ryan a knockout of precocious musical comedy song, dance and mimetic skills."
  -The San Francisco Chronicle, Sept 5, 2005

"The orphans — Lindsay Ryan (the most adorable of all as Molly), Brittany Portman, Molly Ryan, Taylor Bright, Casey Whyland and Stevani Alise Weaver — pull their comic and musical weight and do wonders with Liza Gennaro's choreography (based on her father, Peter Gennaro's, original musical staging)."
  - The Oakland Tribune, September 3, 2005