An Edwardian Evening
Opera at Florham

"Anne McKenna, though a light lyric soprano, nevertheless had sufficient point to enable her to rise above the other three voices in the ensemble sections of the cycle. She negotiated the treacherous leaps from top to bottom and vice versa with expertise, delivered lovely piano tones and impressive full crescendos throughout her performance."

-- Classical New Jersey

Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Paisiello)

"The Rosina, Anne McKenna and the Almaviva, David Kellett were winning."

-- Andrew Porter, The New Yorker

Bastien and Bastienne

"Soprano Anne McKenna and tenor David Kellett balanced each other's voices deliciously as the young sweethearts."

-- The Washington Post

The Saint of Bleecker Street

"Anne McKenna's scenes with Annina were poignant and moving."

-- The New York Post

"The cast was splendid. Supporting roles were well filled by Anne McKenna..."

-- Center for Contemporary Opera Newsletter

"Anne McKenna succeeded as well in her performance as Carmela, Annina's best friend."

-- Opera Digest

La Griselda

"I also liked the clear articulate voice of Anne McKenna as Roberto."

-- The New York Times

Love in a Village

"Parts of Love in a Village are really funny, but they wouldn't be without really funny actors and the Opera Shop is blessed with several of them. Best of all is...and Anne McKenna as [the] squabbling servants."

-- The New York Times

Twelfth Night (Amram)

"The [New York Premiere] performance [of David Amram's Twelfth Night] was gratifyingly spirited. The best singing came from...and Anne McKenna as Maria."

-- The New York Times

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant

"... a live interlude from La Traviata (nicely sung by David Kellett and Anne McKenna) works, too."

-- New York Newsday

"In the duet, David Kellett and Anne McKenna earn bravos."

-- The New York Times

Show Boat

"Anne McKenna was lovely as Magnolia. When she sang 'You Are Love' with the dashing Gaylord Ravenal, they sent chills down your spine."

-- Darien News Review

"Anne McKenna was lovely as the infinitely loyal and adoring Magnolia. The pair's duets brimmed with romantic ardor."

-- The Bridgeport Post