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Matthew in “Altar Boyz” at the Bethesda Theatre in Washington DC. Directed by Stafford Arima.
“Matthew, Jared Zirilli, is the group leader and appears to be the leader in most ways. With a voice that carries most of the songs and melodies, he is unlikely to disappoint. Zirilli definitely steals the show and his leadership with the group is clear both in the plot and on the stage”(NBC Washington)
“Hunky Matthew...Jared Zirilli has the looks and the cool -- plus, in this case, the reflective spirit -- that makes his Matthew a natural frontman”(Washington Post)
“One of the on-high points includes an abstinence ballad, "Something About You," delivered by Mr. Zirilli ...the buff leader...with all the syrupy earnestness of Justin Timberlake before he brought sexy back.”(The Washington Times)
“Insist on first rate performers. Here the Good News is delivered by Jared Zirilli as Matthew...Zirilli is the hunky lead singer who works his dreamy good looks to comedic advantage, especially on his ode to chastity, “Something About You” - the finish will have you rolling on the floor”(DC Theatre Scene)
“Jared Zirilli provides a solid center around which the boy band seems to orbit”(Potomac Stages)
“The cast...anchored by Jared Zirilli as the earnest pretty boy Matthew”(DCist)
Reviews
Giuseppe in “The Light in the Piazza” at Maine State Music Theatre. Directed by Charles Abbott.
“Jared Zirilli shines as Giuseppe Naccarelli in his one and only spotlight when he tries to teach his younger, inexperienced brother how to catch an American girl with some smooth dance moves”(Times Record)
“The cast showed language is no barrier...Jared Zirilli used a mixture of physical comedy and emotional resonance to make clear anything the language may have muddled” (The Coastal Journal)
“The production...includes exceptional performances by Betsy Dilellio and Jared Zirilli” (Maine Sunday Telegram)
Roger in “RENT”at the Hangar Theatre. Directed by Devanand Janki
“Zirilli mixes charm and desperation in playing this ex-junkie with HIV who is playing against time, while revealing a vibrant tenor with a darkish tone. The air when Mimi and Zirilli come together is combustible” (Tompkins Weekly)
“Amid all the swirling action, the love relationship between Roger and Mimi draws more of our attention than anything else. If there were ever a pocket edition of the show, eliminating the elephantine staging complications, it could well focus on their several solos and duets, especially “I Should Tell You” just before the end of the first act. The brilliance of Zirilli and Nagarajan’s singing here could carry this show by themselves.” (Syracuse New Times)
