“….vocal arrangements, written with John O’Neill, the show’s music director, are marvelous”

“Leonard Bernstein's enduring score, and it can't fly without an excellent orchestra. This production has one, mostly made up of local musicians under the leadership of the production's conductor, John O'Neill, who keeps them all together.”

“The pit orchestra, under the direction of John O'Neill was tight and ably supported the on-stage performers.”

“John O’Neill, the music director, draws a good deal of instrumental sparkle and resonance from the orchestra.”

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“…the vocal arrangements, by Manilow and John O’Neill, were sublime…”

(Harmony Ethel Barrymore Theater, NYC)

“Under the baton of John O’Neill the 19-piece orchestra conveyed theirresistible pulse of Leonard Bernstein’s music and gave the entireevening the sort of dramatic heft and unbelievable beauty that onlyoccasionally appeared on stage.”

“John O’Neill’s orchestra captures the ache and reach of the music, which is glorious as always.”

“Bravo to sound designer Randy Hanson for not distorting the sound of the singers or the terrific orchestra under the direction of John O’Neill.”