Critical Acclaim–

"A toe-tapping, horrifying knockout... eye-popping... splendid... passionate... gets the Arden's 20th anniversary season off to an excellent start." –Philadelphia Inquirer  [Review]

"The sheer brilliance of the Arden Theatre Company's breathtaking production of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins has nothing to do with luck. It has to do with skill and the sheer thrill of watching all the facets of a theater work coalesce into something approaching artistic perfection." –Reading Eagle  [Review]

"They're a fascinating bunch... a cast that could only be described as the Philadelphia theatre community equivalent of the Dream Team... a riveting and entertaining evening. The Arden has started its 20th anniversary season on a very high note. Bravo." –Chestnut Hill Local

"The Arden has put together a spectacular entertainment under the direction of Terrence J. Nolen for this, the 20th anniversary, of one of Philadelphia's – and the country's – best theatres." –CurtainUp  [Review]

"The cast is most impressive... there's enough creative energy here to illuminate a city!" –KYW Newsradio  [Review]

"Nolen has scored another bullseye. His new production ranks with is 2005 version of another Sondheim show, Sweeney Todd, in its level of invention, energy and audacity. Sondheim's score is staggering in scope, its lyrical depth, and its melodic invention." –Talkin' Broadway  [Review]

"Terrence Nolen's production at the Arden achieves the near impossible: a good balance between spookiness, humor and a serious look at the American Dream." –Broad Street Review  [Review]

"The Arden embraces yet another Sondheim that is destined to grab attention at the Barrymores... an outstanding ensemble of some of Philadelphia's finest actors." –BroadwayWorld.com  [Review]

"I simply can't get the music out of my head. It may not be hummable, but goddamn if it isn't memorable. That's a sure sign of a great production." –Phillyist.com  [Review]

"A thought provoking, entertaining and scary show... the Arden cast is outstanding, combining terrific acting with singing." –Press Focus  [Review]

"Outstanding performers... makes us look beyond the famous events... intense... a lot of humor... a killer show" –On The Move  [Review]

Behind the Scenes–

BroadwayWorld.com interviews Terrence J. Nolen in Philly Behind The Curtain.  [Article]