“Ward is a one-man dynamo who simply lights up the stage the moment he enters." - Boston Globe

“Kirby Ward is brilliant...he entertains with his heart and soul...the very epitome of the song-and-dance man." - Dramalogue

AS DIRECTOR :

SHE LOVES ME

"Director-choreographer Kirby Ward serves up a purist's delight with an emotionally and musically pitch-perfect revival." - LA Times (CRITIC'S CHOICE!)

"Christmas arrives early with this sumptuously packaged production...(She Loves Me) seems to grow in stature with each passing year. Director-choreographer Kirby Ward's perfectly cast and stylishly staged rendition reaffirms that legacy. Imaginatively scaled down for this venue, gracefully and fluidly executed. This sparkling holiday-themed confection overflows with felicitous spirits and musical delights." - Backstage West (Critic's Pick!)

"This humorous and earnest story has been deftly interpreted by the director, Kirby Ward." - The Independent

"The show is beautifully coordinated in movement and style. With those elements in place, the appeal is inevitable." - Ventura County Star

"Director/choreographer Kirby Ward deserves highest marks here." - StageSceneLA.com

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE

"''Thoroughly' enjoyable at Moonlight" - Headline, San Diego Union Tribune

“Moonlight's Millie as good, if not better, than the original." -- Headline, North County Times

"The show sparkles. Under the swift, sure-footed direction and choreography of Kirby Ward, Moonlight offers a tight, spirited and audience-pleasing production of this fluffy tale.” - North County Times

“Kirby Ward blends his considerable talents for direction and choreography into the frothy mix.” -- San Diego Arts Guide

BIG RIVER

WINNER! 3 San Diego Critics Circle Awards 2005 - Best Revival, Best Director (Kirby Ward) & Best Actor ( Peter Musante)

“Big River a well-cast musical ride.” - North County Times

“Director/choreographer Kirby Ward’s touch is spot on. His boyishly playful choreography (particularly in "The Boys" number) is terrific, and his naturalistic direction of the actors' performances is excellent. ” San Diego Union Tribune

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

WINNER! 4 Reviewers of New England Awards 2002 - Best Musical, Best Choreography (Peggy Hickey), Best Director (Kirby Ward) & Best Ensemble

“Anyone seeking proof positive that theater is alive and high-kicking need only join the audience in Waltham’s cavernous auditorium to catch the Reagle Player's musical Singin’ in the Rain!” -- The Boston Globe

"Last summer’s Singin' in the Rain swept the IRNE Awards and danced away with “Best Musical.” Here’s the good news. It’s back and it’s even better the second time around...Director Kirby Ward makes magic all over again!" -- Theatre Mirror

CRAZY FOR YOU

WINNER! 8 Reviewers of New England Awards 2005 - Best Musical, Best Director (Kirby Ward), Best Choreography (Eileen Grace), Best Musical Direction (Jennifer Honen Galea), Best Ensemble, Best Actor (Kirby Ward), Best Supporting Actor (Scott Mikita) & Best Supporting Actress (Cheryl McMahon)