Broadway, Marquis Theatre, 2008-2009
"Kerry O'Malley, who was last seen around these parts six years ago in the Broadway revival of 'Into the Woods', is downright fabulous as the wised-up redhead who was played by Rosemary Clooney and romanced by [Bing] Crosby in the movie. Not only is her acting as crisp and tart as a Fuji apple, but she does very right indeed by 'Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me', the torchy ballad that is the show's musical highlight." -Terry Teachout, The Wall Street Journal
"Stephen Bogardus...falls for the wary redhead (the impressive Kerry O'Malley)." -Linda Winer, Newsday
"Bogardus and O'Malley inject some genuine warmth and frazzled heart...starting with their matching expressions of romantic skepticism in 'Love and the Weather.' Staged on Louizos' gorgeous New England porch, 'Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep' is lovely, while the back-to-back heartache of O'Malley's 'Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me' and Bogardus' haunting 'How Deep is the Ocean?' provides the show's most affecting sequence." -David Rooney, Variety
"['How Deep is the Ocean?'], paired with Ms. O'Malley's torchy 'Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me' in a scene set in a New York nightclub, is the evening's vocal highlight." -Charles Isherwood, The New York Times
"'White Christmas'...is really about celebrating the songs of Irving Berlin...Also excellent are Kerry O'Malley, Jeffry Denman and Meredith Patterson...[I]t feels absolutely lovely to allow its old-fashioned entertainment and generous spirit to wash all over you like a giant flurry of snow." -Matt Windman, AM NY
"Bogardus...scores with an affecting 'How Deep is the Ocean?', which has been artfully entwined with 'Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me', torched to perfection by O'Malley." -Michael Kuchwara, AP
"The lead performers deliver Berlin's swell songs with an obvious passion for the lyrics. Stephen Bogardus...and Jeffry Denman are the two performers, Army veterans, who create a show to get their retired commander out of financial straits. Kerry O'Malley and Meredith Patterson are wonderfully girlish as their love interests...The entire production strikes a perfect tone for a big-deal Broadway holiday show. The first cold spell came early, but it was no match for White Christmas on the frigid night I saw it. The show transmits a penetrating warmth, like sipping hot cider on a crisp December night." -Howard Shapiro, The Philadelphia Inquirer
"In the 1954 film [White Christmas], Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye played war buddies-turned showmen who romance singing sisters played by Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen. Stephen Bogardus, Jeffry Denman, Kerry O'Malley and Meredith Patterson now play those respective parts and are all quite good, occasionally even better...'Falling Out of Love Can Be Fun', from 'Miss Liberty', sung by [O'Malley, Patterson, and Susan Mansur] adds a little flurry of feminism...Everything comes together on 'I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm', as what's on stage calls to mind a Currier and Ives holiday card come to life--snow included." Joe Dziemianowicz, The NY Daily News
"[T]he show's massive cast, led by the attractive starring quartet of Stephen Bogardus, Jeffry Denman, Kerry O'Malley and Meredith Patterson, sing and dance the musical's familiar songs with charm and style. The vocal highlight features O'Malley wailing 'Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me' while Bogardus meaningfully counters with 'How Deep is the Ocean?'" -The Siegel Column
"Kerry O'Malley fully commits to her role. As the idealistic girl singer (Clooney in the movie), O'Malley creates an individual strong enough to rival the memory of the part's originator. She...weaves a complete through-line, from wary attraction for Bob to falling in love with him to mistaken dillusion, beautifully summed up in her powerful delivery of 'Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me.'" -David Sheward, Backstage
"Bogardus, in the [Bing] Crosby role, croons nicely and leads the cast in a footloose version of 'Blue Skies', while O'Malley turns on the torch singing 'Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me.' Bogardus and O'Malley share the wisecracking jokes in which Crosby used to specialize...There are 15 songs, each of them a testament to the genius of Berlin...'White Christmas' is flat out entertaining." -Chesley Plemmons, The Danbury News Times
"The joy in this production is in the detailed recreation, particularly the musical numbers...The husky-voiced Rosemary Clooney part is played with fine flair by Kerry O'Malley." -Roma Torre, NY1 (CLICK HERE to view a video of the review online)
"The cast, led by Broadway veteran Kerry O'Malley, showcased their talents throughout this must-see holiday classic. It was Ms. O'Malley's shining moment when she performed 'Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me.' She appeared in a simply gorgeous black dress (costumes by Carrie Robbins) in a scenic masterpiece of a nightclub set against the city skyline (designed by Tony-award winner Anna Louizos). Her rich, mezzo voice was enhanced by the sensitive and light tone of Stephen Bogardus, who performed 'How Deep is the Ocean?' during the same scene. Both performers captured a magical moment in this vocal highpoint of the show." -Chris Hale, Metroway.com
"As directed by Walter Bobbie, [Irving Berlin's White Christmas] is a Technicolor Christmas card come to life... The company is fully engaged, notably Stephen Bogardus in the Bing Crosby Role, Jeffry Denman in the Danny Kaye comic turn, Kerry O'Malley [in the Rosemary Clooney role], and Meredith Patterson [in the Vera Ellen role]. They are all wonderful, but I have a special soft spot for O'Malley, who's got a voice to die for. They're supported by a terrific company and choreography by Randy Skinner that will knock your holiday socks off."
-Christopher Byrne, Gay City News
"Standouts include... Kerry O'Malley as Betty [Haynes]. O'Malley is first-rate when singing the torchy solo ballad 'Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me', decked out in an elegant gown while singing in a posh Manhattan nightclub. It's the type of nostalgic glamour we rarely see on Broadway anymore, and the high point of the evening." -Scott Harrah, The Villager
Photo by Joan Marcus