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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”
“Hunky Matthew...Jared Zirilli has the looks and the cool -- plus, in this case, the reflective spirit -- that makes his Matthew a natural frontman”
“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.”
“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”
“Jared Zirilli provides a solid center around which the boy band seems to orbit”
“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.”
Radames in “Aida”at The Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago. Directed by Jim Corti
"Leading man Jared Zirilli has a world-class physique, shown to so much good effect that at the start of the second act last Saturday night, a teenage boy in the audience muttered, "Put your shirt back on," before being shushed by the girls in his school group! Umoh and Zirilli keep the emotions churning along, and rock each other and the audience with their high notes and their bodies and their explanations of the politics of the situation. There must be something special about Radames to make two princesses fight over him, and in Zirilli, there is." (Broadway World)
"And you can see Jared Zirilli, who also has a fine set of pipes, trying his best to turn Radames into an emotional source that might give this show a soul." (chicago tribune)
“Jared Zirilli as Radames quickly finds the depth of his character and really brings him to life, especially during “Fortune Favors the Brave” when Zirilli shows off his singing talents. He's very charismatic and comfortable both on stage and in his characterization, becoming a powerful force that's a joy to watch. Stephanie Umoh and Zirilli have wonderful stage chemistry and the tension between them permeates into the audience. There's an abundance of emotion behind their actions that's displayed through every possible way: their words, body language, facial expressions and physical movements."
"Corti, artistic director of Aurora's Paramount Theatre, has a pair of strong leads in Umoh and Zirilli. These first-rate singers (their “Elaborate Lives” duet is a treat) do their best to flesh out their characters' struggle to balance duty to country with the desires of the heart." (Daily Herald)
"Strong-voiced Jared Zirilli is Radames"
" Umoh and Jared Zirilli (who’d be ideal for “Grease”) as Radames team for a fervent “Elaborate Lives.”" (chicago sun-times)
"Captain Radames is deftly handled by Jaren Zirilli"
"The young captain of the Egyptian army is talented Jared Zirilli"
"Stephanie Umoh and Jared Zirilli generate some heat as the Nubian princess and Egyptian military hero at the center of the story."
Ricky in “Winner Take All”- NY Fringe directed by John Carrafa
“Jared Zirilli is solid as Ricky, our young heart-throb lead who is unceremoniously killed in a motorcycle accident at the top of the story”(NY Theatre)
“Zirilli has a sweet tenor that is showcased nicely in several numbers” (Theatermania)