REVIEWS

 

Sandy is thrilled to be a company member of New York's newest comedy/improv show, "Don't Quit Your Night Job!"

"I'd be thrilled to see what else the deft comedienne Sandy Rustin has in her considerable bag of comedy tricks. She enlivened many of the show's sketches with her vocal and physical dexterity." — Brian Scott Lipton and Michael Portantiere, theatremania.com

GRAVID WATER

"Finally, someone has found a way to bridge the gap between New York’s comedy and Broadway scenes...The result is hilarious-and not due to audience schadenfreude from watching performers stumble and fail. Instead, you get the joyous laughter that comes from discovery."

-Jane Border, Time Out: New York CLICK TO READ

CRIMES OF THE HEART

"Nobody--neither actors nor audience--gets cheated in the Aspen production directed by Michael Unger with a confidence that embraces Southern gothic chaos without losing control of the proceedings for a single moment.... Maybe you've seen the movie with Diane Keaton, Jessica Lange, and Sissy Spacek, but the stage version at Theatre Aspen surpasses those performances in my opinion. The actors almost seem to bust out of their seams with talent: toward the end of the evening the three McGrath sisters also show you that they can all sing beautifully--to go with their mastery of comedy, drama, and that place in between where most of life goes down. You hear their beautiful voices after all the comedy and carnage that has transpired, and you know from that point on, there's nothing these actresses can't do."

-Michael Conniff, Aspen Post CLICK TO READ


"As if they are truly sisters, actresses Janet Metz (Lenny), Lisa Datz (Meg) and Sandy Rustin (Babe) do a nice job of clearly distinguishing themselves as distinct personalities."

-Katie Redding, Aspen Times CLICK TO READ

I SEE LONDON, I SEE FRANCE (THE UNDERWEAR MUSICAL)
TBG Theatre
New York, NY
"Thanks to writers Jeremy Desmon and Vid Guerrerio and STAR SANDY RUSTIN, we're treated to airy fun... {SANDY RUSTIN} becomes an endearing heroine who can legitimately anchor a musical." — Mark Blakenship, VARIETY Sept 28, 2007

"Nicholas Ardell wore his briefs very well, but SANDY RUSTIN wore her role of Gina even better." — Peter Filichia, Theatremania.com October 8, 2007

"{SANDY RUSTIN is} all charm and deliver(s) the show's numbers with gusto." — BACKSTAGE, Andy Probst, September 20, 2007

"...it was unfair that {SANDY RUSTIN} should be so attractive AND funny... Is there no justice?" — BROADWAYWORLD.COM, Duncan Pflaster, September 23, 2007

"The plot follows an advertising woman named Gina (played with spunk and a likeable bundle of nerves by SANDY RUSTIN); She boasts [an] attractive singing voice and feisty performance." — EDGENEWYORK.COM, Rob Lester, September 22, 2007

"SANDY RUSTIN, is very likable and charming as Gina; even when the character is depressed RUSTIN, doesn't fall into the actor's trap of being mopey and unlikable, and keeps Gina strong." — NYTHEATRE.COM, Amy Lerner, September 19th, 2007

"{I See London, I See France (The Underwear Musical) has} a lot of noteworthy performances. Where did [SANDY RUSTIN] come from? I hope to see more of her in the future." — BROADWAYBULLET.COM, September 18, 2007

"I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE"
...has positive moments, as when Sandy Rustin spills her guts about her failed marriage when making a dating-video. She saves this production.
— NY TIMES Sept 5, 2004

(I LOVE YOU... photo: Carol Rosegg) This Fall, Sandy reprised her role at the Westside Theatre in "I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE."

PETER PAN
Syracuse Stage
Syracuse, NY
"Young theatregoers were delighted with Sandy Rustin's portrayal of Wendy Darling. Rustin blends little-girl naivete with big-girl desires. She makes playing house and playing at motherhood appealing. Rustin's vocals contributed to the musical success of this production."
— Suzanne Connelly, THE POST STANDARD

JOLSON & CO.
Century Center
New York, NY
Sandy Rustin covers Nancy Anderson in what Donald Lyons of the New York Post calls a "Star Making Turn."

SONG OF SONGS
Greenwich Street Theatre
New York, NY
"Sandy Rustin is a radiant Buzie."
— Miriam Rinn, THE JEWISH STANDARD

BLUEBEARD AND OTHER LESS GRISLY TALES OF LOVE
SoHo Rep
New York, NY
"These actors are sincere, and silly, and gushing, and all those good things that seem necessary to tell a good fairy tale."
— A CurtainUp Review by Louisa Whitfield

NANCY CLUE THE MUSICAL
Wings Theatre
New York, NY
"Sandy Rustin is a divine Nancy. Her mischievous smile and subtle air of superiority alone will get you through."
— Gregory Young, HX MAGAZINE

GREASE
U.S. National Tour
"Sandy Rustin as Sandy Dumbrowski is all perky blonde virginity!"
— Marc Horton, JOURNAL ENTERTAINMENT

"...the good girl (well played by Sandy Rustin) adds to this production of "Grease's" bright energetic fun!"
— Sandra Brooks-Dillard, DENVER POST

"The standout performance was by Sandy Rustin, playing female lead Sandy Dumbrowski."
— Karen Strawn, THE PANTAGRAPH

"Sure, sweet Sandy helps keep the energy high and the show appealing."
— Stephanie Simons, THE NEWS TRIBUNE

"Sandy Rustin's reprise of 'Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee' was the vocal highlight."
— Ashley Cheshire, THE FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM

"Ms. Rustin leaves the ghost of Ms. Newton-John behind. Her talent and wonderful singing shows, especially in 'It's Raining on Prom Night.'"
— Rosemary Ford, EAGLE-TRIBUNE

(GREASE photos: Joan Marcus)