From Sondheim to Sullivan, from award shows to musicals, the critics all agree!

“Nicholas A. DeGregorio’s musical direction is impeccable… ”
— (My Fair Lady) Backstage West, April 1998

“Among the gems… a sizzling orchestra under the direction of Nick DeGregorio that rivals anything in a Broadway pit.” (Guys and Dolls)
— David Rambo, September 1997

“The band under conductor Nick DeGregorio was tight and lively, running the award-show-snippet gamut gracefully… ” (1999 Ovation awards)
— Rob Kendi, November 1999

“Nick DeGregorio’s musical direction and conducting capture all of the zest in one of Coleman’s finest scores.” (Sweet Charity)
— Les Spindle, March 2001

“The wonderful orchestra is confidently guided by musical director Nick DeGregorio, who made it a joy to hear this charming score… ” (Cinderella)
— Terri Roberts, November 1999

“Musically supporting the show was an on-stage seven-piece orchestra, which sounded much bigger and fuller than it had any right to…Nick DeGregorio’s musical direction gave full beautiful expression to Sondheim’s powerful score.” (Passion)
— The Sondheim Review, September 1999

“[Aided] by music director Nick DeGregorio’s superlative orchestra. DeGregorio’s tempos are perfect, and his musicians nail every note with vigorous clarity.” (Peter Pan)
— Joel Hirschorn, July 2002