REVIEWS
SISTER ACT
(Musical Theatre West)
"Lopez explodes as Deloris Van Cartier with uber guts and charisma, and a voice that soars, literally, to the heavens!"
~Don Grigware - BroadwayWorld
"...Lopez, proving herself as adept at comedy and sass as she was in her dramatic turns as TCP’s Sophia and Dreamgirls’ Effie White, adding up to a performance that may have you asking yourself “Whoopie who?"
~Steven Stanley - StageSceneLA
"Lopez is lovely every step along Deloris’ journey, skillfully revealing that better person inside Deloris. Lopez’s voice, is strong, exciting and beautifully expressive."
~Dany Margolies - Los Angeles Daily News
"Constance Jewell Lopez is eminently fun, flashy, and fetching as Deloris."
~Tony Frankel - StageandCinema
"Constance Jewell Lopez is funny in the role as well as a musical powerhouse."
~Chris Carpenter - Long Beach Gazettes
(Musical Theatre West)
"Lopez explodes as Deloris Van Cartier with uber guts and charisma, and a voice that soars, literally, to the heavens!"
~Don Grigware - BroadwayWorld
"...Lopez, proving herself as adept at comedy and sass as she was in her dramatic turns as TCP’s Sophia and Dreamgirls’ Effie White, adding up to a performance that may have you asking yourself “Whoopie who?"
~Steven Stanley - StageSceneLA
"Lopez is lovely every step along Deloris’ journey, skillfully revealing that better person inside Deloris. Lopez’s voice, is strong, exciting and beautifully expressive."
~Dany Margolies - Los Angeles Daily News
"Constance Jewell Lopez is eminently fun, flashy, and fetching as Deloris."
~Tony Frankel - StageandCinema
"Constance Jewell Lopez is funny in the role as well as a musical powerhouse."
~Chris Carpenter - Long Beach Gazettes
THE WHO'S TOMMY
(East West Players)
"Constance Jewell Lopez’s fierce Acid Queen is among the standouts in an imposing ensemble."
-David C. Nichols - Los Angeles Times
"As for Lopez, though her kimono-clad Gypsy gets only one scene and one song, it’s a doozy as the Scenie, Ovation, and LADCC award winner sells “Acid Queen” with the best of them, and that includes the movie’s Tina Turner herself."
-Steven Stanley - StageSceneLA
"...Constance Jewell Lopez, riveting as Acid Queen..."
-Ruben V. Nepales - Inquirer.net
(East West Players)
"Constance Jewell Lopez’s fierce Acid Queen is among the standouts in an imposing ensemble."
-David C. Nichols - Los Angeles Times
"As for Lopez, though her kimono-clad Gypsy gets only one scene and one song, it’s a doozy as the Scenie, Ovation, and LADCC award winner sells “Acid Queen” with the best of them, and that includes the movie’s Tina Turner herself."
-Steven Stanley - StageSceneLA
"...Constance Jewell Lopez, riveting as Acid Queen..."
-Ruben V. Nepales - Inquirer.net
DREAMGIRLS
(DOMA Theater Company)
"As full-figured, big-voiced, ego-driven Effie, stellar Constance Jewell Lopez proves that not even the Jennifers -- Holliday and Hudson -- can own a role forever."
~David C. Nichols - Los Angeles Times
"Constance Jewell Lopez possesses a haunting voice and vulnerability, particularly during the production's nicely evocative show-stopper, "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going."'
~Paul Birchall - LA Weekly
"Lopez handles the emotional arc with strength and her songs with all of the hallmarks of a star. Her rendition of the Act 1 barnburner “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going” very nearly heralds the intermission a whole scene early because of Lopez’s showstopping performance."
~Dink Onea' - Arts In LA
"Then there is Constance Jewell Lopez in her stellar portrayal of Effie White, the lead singer in the early days of The Dreamettes. Lopez successfully conveyed the pain and betrayal that Effie endured after being demoted from the lead singer position. Through a passionately soulful powerhouse performance in her rendition of “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going,” Lopez unforgivingly commanded a well-deserved standing ovation from the audience. If that wasn’t enough, Lopez continued to vocally wow the crowd with “I Am Changing,” “One Night Only,” and “Faith in Myself.”"
~France Assefa - Life In LA
"But there is one utterly amazing stand out and she is Constance Jewell Lopez in the role of Effie White. Constance Jewel Lopez has the voice of an angel, a very powerful angel. When she sings you listen in rapture and awe."
~Ron Irwin - examiner.com
"Constance Jewell Lopez is stunningly talented and proves it by stealing all of the scenes in which she appears. Her rendition of ‘And I Am Telling You’ is emotive and powerful."
~Darlene Donloe - Donloe's Lowdown
"...Lopez’s Effie rocks the house with her every note, emotes the hell out of the role, and makes “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” her very own dramatic/vocal tour de force."
~Steven Stanley - StageSceneLA
"...Constance Jewell Lopez as Effie (in an award worthy performance)...flawlessly fabulous!"
~Pat Taylor - The Tolucan Times
"Constance Jewell Lopez as Effie has the singing chops and so much charisma that no one could ever question the character’s conviction that she is a STAR."
~Donna Schwartz Mills - MOMS LA
"The power that Lopez exudes in “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going” is worth the price of admission by itself. It is something you won’t forget. Lopez carries the role of Effie White like someone carrying a handbag. She wears it well."
~Dennis J. Freeman - News4UsOnline
"Constance Jewell Lopez, in the star-making role of Effie, doesn't disappoint. She delivers her biggest and best number, "I'm Not Going," with such anguished power one is reminded of "Rose's Turn" in "Gypsy" for the impact it has on the audience."
~Morna Murphy Martell - Theatremania
(DOMA Theater Company)
"As full-figured, big-voiced, ego-driven Effie, stellar Constance Jewell Lopez proves that not even the Jennifers -- Holliday and Hudson -- can own a role forever."
~David C. Nichols - Los Angeles Times
"Constance Jewell Lopez possesses a haunting voice and vulnerability, particularly during the production's nicely evocative show-stopper, "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going."'
~Paul Birchall - LA Weekly
"Lopez handles the emotional arc with strength and her songs with all of the hallmarks of a star. Her rendition of the Act 1 barnburner “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going” very nearly heralds the intermission a whole scene early because of Lopez’s showstopping performance."
~Dink Onea' - Arts In LA
"Then there is Constance Jewell Lopez in her stellar portrayal of Effie White, the lead singer in the early days of The Dreamettes. Lopez successfully conveyed the pain and betrayal that Effie endured after being demoted from the lead singer position. Through a passionately soulful powerhouse performance in her rendition of “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going,” Lopez unforgivingly commanded a well-deserved standing ovation from the audience. If that wasn’t enough, Lopez continued to vocally wow the crowd with “I Am Changing,” “One Night Only,” and “Faith in Myself.”"
~France Assefa - Life In LA
"But there is one utterly amazing stand out and she is Constance Jewell Lopez in the role of Effie White. Constance Jewel Lopez has the voice of an angel, a very powerful angel. When she sings you listen in rapture and awe."
~Ron Irwin - examiner.com
"Constance Jewell Lopez is stunningly talented and proves it by stealing all of the scenes in which she appears. Her rendition of ‘And I Am Telling You’ is emotive and powerful."
~Darlene Donloe - Donloe's Lowdown
"...Lopez’s Effie rocks the house with her every note, emotes the hell out of the role, and makes “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” her very own dramatic/vocal tour de force."
~Steven Stanley - StageSceneLA
"...Constance Jewell Lopez as Effie (in an award worthy performance)...flawlessly fabulous!"
~Pat Taylor - The Tolucan Times
"Constance Jewell Lopez as Effie has the singing chops and so much charisma that no one could ever question the character’s conviction that she is a STAR."
~Donna Schwartz Mills - MOMS LA
"The power that Lopez exudes in “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going” is worth the price of admission by itself. It is something you won’t forget. Lopez carries the role of Effie White like someone carrying a handbag. She wears it well."
~Dennis J. Freeman - News4UsOnline
"Constance Jewell Lopez, in the star-making role of Effie, doesn't disappoint. She delivers her biggest and best number, "I'm Not Going," with such anguished power one is reminded of "Rose's Turn" in "Gypsy" for the impact it has on the audience."
~Morna Murphy Martell - Theatremania
THE COLOR PURPLE
(Celebration Theatre Company)
"Lopez matches Oprah Winfrey’s Oscar-nominated performance as Sophia, big, brassy, and heartbreaking when broken—and unlike Oprah, this gal can sing!"
~Steven Stanley - StageSceneLA
"...vocal powerhouse Constance Jewell Lopez..."
~Charlotte Stoudt - Los Angeles Times
"Constance Jewell Lopez was a powerful Sofia."
~Robert Machray - BlogsCritic
(Celebration Theatre Company)
"Lopez matches Oprah Winfrey’s Oscar-nominated performance as Sophia, big, brassy, and heartbreaking when broken—and unlike Oprah, this gal can sing!"
~Steven Stanley - StageSceneLA
"...vocal powerhouse Constance Jewell Lopez..."
~Charlotte Stoudt - Los Angeles Times
"Constance Jewell Lopez was a powerful Sofia."
~Robert Machray - BlogsCritic
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE
(Center REPertory Company)
"When it is full bodied Constance Jewell Lopez’s turn she belts a song with a guttural tremolo that brings the rafters down with “Fools Fall in Love”, “Hound Dog” and the gospel “Saved.”"
~Kedar K. Adour, MD - Theatre World Internet Magazine
"...Constance Jewell Lopez, who turns around with "Hound Dog," sung with appropriate venom. Lopez also does a delightful "Fools Fall in Love."
~Pat Craig - Contra Costa Times
"Constance Lopez brings the audience to its feet and Act One to a rousing end with the gospel rendition "Saved"."
~Sally Hogarty - MercuryNews.com
"...Constance Jewell Lopez is a scene stealer in a gospel version of "Saved"..."
~Larry Rosenberg - Piedmont Post
(Center REPertory Company)
"When it is full bodied Constance Jewell Lopez’s turn she belts a song with a guttural tremolo that brings the rafters down with “Fools Fall in Love”, “Hound Dog” and the gospel “Saved.”"
~Kedar K. Adour, MD - Theatre World Internet Magazine
"...Constance Jewell Lopez, who turns around with "Hound Dog," sung with appropriate venom. Lopez also does a delightful "Fools Fall in Love."
~Pat Craig - Contra Costa Times
"Constance Lopez brings the audience to its feet and Act One to a rousing end with the gospel rendition "Saved"."
~Sally Hogarty - MercuryNews.com
"...Constance Jewell Lopez is a scene stealer in a gospel version of "Saved"..."
~Larry Rosenberg - Piedmont Post
CINDERELLA
(Storybook Theatre)
"A special mention must go to the tremendous Fairy Godmother (CONSTANCE JEWELL LOPEZ). As the actor's name suggests, she gave a gem of a performance. Her fine delivery of the song "I Believe" was inspirational and the kids joined in with gusto, believing with all their might that anything can happen if you believe hard enough."
~By Jen Brown - Discover Hollywood
"Constance Jewell Lopez is a bright and happy fairy godmother with a great voice. She gives the show great energy."
~Kimberly Rily - Life in LA
"Constance Jewell Lopez plays the Fairy Godmother. This girl has spunk, spirit and wonderful comic chops that every kid in the audience was ‘magically’ lifted into her world of song and laughter. Constance has wonderful singing voice and her song “I Believe” was so interactive she had the adults singing and clapping along with the kids too! She is especially funny in her interaction, looks and reactions with not-so-nice Stepmother and the equally annoying Stepsisters. She can grant my wishes anyday!"
~Lorenzo Marchessi - The Geek Authority
(Storybook Theatre)
"A special mention must go to the tremendous Fairy Godmother (CONSTANCE JEWELL LOPEZ). As the actor's name suggests, she gave a gem of a performance. Her fine delivery of the song "I Believe" was inspirational and the kids joined in with gusto, believing with all their might that anything can happen if you believe hard enough."
~By Jen Brown - Discover Hollywood
"Constance Jewell Lopez is a bright and happy fairy godmother with a great voice. She gives the show great energy."
~Kimberly Rily - Life in LA
"Constance Jewell Lopez plays the Fairy Godmother. This girl has spunk, spirit and wonderful comic chops that every kid in the audience was ‘magically’ lifted into her world of song and laughter. Constance has wonderful singing voice and her song “I Believe” was so interactive she had the adults singing and clapping along with the kids too! She is especially funny in her interaction, looks and reactions with not-so-nice Stepmother and the equally annoying Stepsisters. She can grant my wishes anyday!"
~Lorenzo Marchessi - The Geek Authority