“Melissa Crabtree is divine… Joe and Violet do a number that will take your breath away” - Alan Bresloff

Around the Town Chicago

“Melissa Crabtree’s Violet is strong and ambitious. Despite the struggles Violet faces throughout the production, Crabtree shows us a resourceful, no-nonsense woman who is able to remain compassionate and caring, mirrored in her strong, yet compelling delivery of the vocal lines written for the character.” - Andy Hillier

LifeandTimes.biz

“As Violet, the long-suffering officer manager struggling to ascend the corporate ladder, Crabtree conveys wry, self-assurance and nice comedic timing.” - Barbara Vitello

Daily Herald