"Giangrande is indeed something special. She bursts to life as Jo from the opening dramatic play-within-a-play performed with her sisters and never lowers her flame. She has a glorious belt... and uses her songs to advance our knowledge of her character (When I listened to the recording of the original Broadway cast, I decided I preferred Giangrande's rendition over that of Sutton Foster.) Little Women stands on the shoulders of its Jo and Giangrande's shoulders are supporting the weight of that responsibility and then some." - Nancy Grossman (BroadwayWorld)
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"Liza Giangrande – a standout in the Umbrella Stage Company’s recent production of “The Spitfire Grill” – makes Laura, while still as fragile as the miniature crystal figurines she collects, more grounded than other portrayals have shown her to be." - R. Scott Reedy (Broadway World)
"As Harriet, Liza Giangrande has to walk a fine line between hysterically funny and pathetically histrionic. Giangrande rises above the sometimes two-dimensionality of her character, embracing Harriet’s more accessible, loveable, trusting side" - Shelly A. Sackett (Insights)
"Emma's meddling reaches new heights in the case of Harriet Smith (a Terrific Liza Giangrande), a young and ingenous student from the lower classes who becomes not just a friend but a project for Emma. " - Don Acoin (Boston Globe)
"Giangrande was definitely Born to Do this. Giangrande does a spectacular amount of heavy lifting for this role which contains a large repertoire of original musical numbers with a large cast that take her from Domremy, France to the City of Orleans at the age of 16 to attempt to accomplish what no woman has before." - Jeanne Denizard (The Sleepless Critic)
"If The Spitfire Grill is the heart of Gilead, then Liza Giangrande is its heartbeat. As Percy Talbott, Giangrande anchors the entire production with a performance that is equal parts tender, resilient, and utterly authentic. Giangrande’s joy in performing is palpable, and she pours her whole self into Percy. She is, without question, the reason to make the trip to see this production." - Kapiolani Kassal (Booked and Scene)
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