Press and Reviews




  1. Trans-Siberian Orchestra:      "Jay Pierce simply blew the roof off the place during stunning, gospel-flavoured versions of Hark, the Herald Angels Sing and Joy to the World that also included new lyrics and melodies tailored to the show. Pierce's strong, clear voice and knack for not overusing it served him well as he took the audience to church with open-hearted lyrics about how 'every child is ours'."

    - John Young/Pittsburgh Gazette

  2. Showboat:     "Let me get this out of the way right now. The actor who takes on Joe is saddled with the responsibility of being the show's 'spirit'. That ever present, deep-down voice that says "I know where ya been...I know where ya goin'...ya can''t fool me." He isn't on stage that much, but when he is, and when it's his turn to breathe life into Ol' Man River, the actor had better deliver. Jay Pierce not only delivers as Joe, he is the show's very soul. His voice is as grand and strong as the whole Deep South. Every reprise resulted in tremendous applause."

         - Bill Moloney/Sullivan County Democrat

    3.      "At the center of the show is Joe, played by Jay Pierce. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalist is outstanding, bridging equal parts humor and poignancy, capped by a demanding, booming performance of "Ol' Man River."

         - Tim Malcolm/Times Herald-Record

  3. Big River:     "...Pierce, whose nobly charismatic Jim is imbued by a soaring baritone that is perfectly suited to the soulful dynamic of Miller's infectious meolodies."

         - Bruce Bennett/The Spectrum

  4. Miss Saigon:     "Jay Pierce turns in a huge performance as Chris' buddy John, and Pierce's soaring vocals manage to make the overly sentimental tune 'Bui Doi' seem powerful and even important."

          - J. Cooper Robb/Philadelphia Weekly Review

  5. Evita:     "Jay Pierce gives a sizzling performance. He is a powerhouse as Che, who exists in his own dimension of biting insights and counterbalance..."

         - Terry Morris/The Dayton Daily News

  6. Les Miserables (2009):     "(Jay Pierce) is the unforgiving and ever pursuing Inspector Javert. ...Mr. Pierce's voice is a powerful entity in theatre. Add to this his strong stage presence, and you have a man who takes total command wherever he is in the playing area. I would not want this man chasing me..."

         - Bill Moloney/Forestburgh Playhouse Review