top of page
 |  |  |
|---|---|---|
 |  |  |
 |  |  |
 |  |  |
 |  |  |
 |  |  |
 The comic highlight of the show is Sara Burke doing a wildly funny comic turn as Charlotte, the less favored of Ella’s stepsisters. In red wig, spectacles, and lime, green gown, she squalls, complains, does adorable prattfalls throughout the action. “Stepsister‘s Lament” at the start of Act II breaks through the earlier restraint of the score to deliver drama, impressively lively choreography, and laughs. She’s like Carol Burnett at her best. - CTX Live Theater Review by Michael Meigs |  |  |
 |  |  |
 |  |  Sara Burke’s Mrs. Wormwood is hilariously shallow and deliciously outlandish. - Broadway World Austin by Lynn Beaver |
 |  |  |
 The Divas (Sara Burke, Chanel Haynes-Schwartz, and Abena Mensah-Bonsu), a tree that run through the entire show, are quite glorious! - Austin Chronicle by Frank Benge |  |  Sara Burke gives an excellent turn in this role, alternately bringing out Roxie's innocent and manipulative characteristics. Like her character, Burke is a star on the rise, stealing the show and every production I’ve seen her in. - Austin Chronicle by Elissa Russel |
 |  Sara Burke’s Fiona is equally fiery and vulnerable as she grapples with her conscience over whether to keep her true nature a secret. - Austin Chronicle by Shanon Weaver |  |
 |  Sara Burke plays Belle with depth and rendition of Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody gives a heartrending meaning to the song. - Broadway World by Lynn Beaver |  |
 |  |  |
 |  |  |
 Sara Burke’s (Molly Aster) charisma is infectious as she takes command of the boys. - Austin 360 They find a friend and determined leader, and Molly Aster (playfully portrayed by a tireless Sara Burke), the precious young daughter of Lord Aster. - Austin Chronicle by Elissa Russel |  Also bringing her share of delight is Sara Burke as the female lead, Molly. So rarely do we see a strong female character on stage, and Sara Burke carries this young girl with a rare composure, while still bringing that certain childish attitude to the role to remind us that this character is, after all, only a 13-year-old girl. - Austin Arts Watch by Ryan E. Johnson |  |
 |  |  |
 |  |  And as Millie, Sara Burke is sensationally adorkable. She’s quirky, energetic, and beautiful. With a wink, a smile, and a crinkle of the nose, she gives a plucky charm to the role. I’ve seen many Millie’s in the last ten years, and none have been as fun to watch Sara Burke. You can’t help but love her, and that sentiment can be said of both the character and the actress responsible for her. - Broadwayworld.com by Jeff Davis |
 |  |  Also making a fine turn is up-and-comer, Sara Burke as the shy and vulnerable Wendla. Burke plays bright-eyed innocence better than anyone in town, as anyone could see in her award-nominated turn in Sweet Charity, and here she tempers that sweetness, with real pathos and doubt, our hearts breaking with every sad expression that crosses her face. - Austin Theatre Examiner by Ryan E. Johnson |
 |  |  |
 |  |  I have given very few standing ovations in eight years of Austin Theatre going, but after pitch-perfect Sara Burke turned to face the audience with one last infectious smile as the horn section offered one final blast. I couldn’t help but leap my feet. The cast seemed to devour the material, executing with ease each delightful and difficult sequence. - Now Playing Austin |
bottom of page