"If you noticed that I left Rush’s performance out of the last paragraph (presumably you’re reading this because you don’t know the show, so I don’t know why you would…) then you should know there is a reason. As I said above, it’s important that a performer hit their emotional beats when they get them even if they aren’t always exactly on point. The fact is, there was never a moment of this production where Rush was both delivering a line and not the most interesting character onstage. When she was onstage and not delivering a line, she was still often the person most worth watching, because her focus never wavered from the character. Her performance was so sincere and charismatic that I was constantly watching her to see where she would take Rose (and by extension, Birdlace) next and I don’t remember a moment where her delivery disappointed. If I ever get the chance to see another performance of Dogfight (and let’s face it, Pasek & Paul just won half of an EGOT and this is their biggest show with rights available, so I will), I cannot imagine comparing the next performance of Rose favorably to Rush’s."
Who Do I Think I Am?
theatre blog writer
What filled the void was the impressively, mind blowing, out of nowhere, sent from the gods performance by the mother figure, Alexandra Rush. She stood defiantly defending her son to her husband via the song “Titanium,” and for the first time in a while I was tempted to give an actress a mid-show standing o.
Chris Balbi
PCG Blog, Fringe Review
Alexandra Rush plays party girl Carol. Her powerhouse voice is wonderfully featured in "Holding out for a Hero" and "Don't Cry Out Loud."
Sarah Marcus
Broadway World Reviews
Alexandra Rush (Amneris) also had a fine, strong voice. Her “I Know the Truth” was deeply moving, and “A Step Too Far,” which began Act Two, with Amneris, Radames and Aida was excellent.
Abby Wysor
Deleware County, News Network