Michael Burrell...is delightfully unscrupulous as the dastardly ne’er-do-well George Wickham.
- Rob Levy, The Arts STL
Michael Burrell is perfect as the dashing Wickham.
- Richard T. Green, Talkin' Broadway
Burrell is an arresting Brad Majors, who can steal the show just by being on stage.
- Marakay Rogers, BroadwayWorld
...a performance that was electric, seamlessly blending charisma and vulnerability. His energetic stage presence and comedic timing brought a fresh twist to the iconic role, captivating the audience from start to finish.
- Joey Novick, TAPinto
His later performance is a subdued one that gives the show its only dose of realism. Burrell's most triumphant moment is in "Close Every Door"... In a show that has a lot of gorgeous visuals, Burrell's performance of that song may be the most beautiful thing on the stage.
- Russell Warne, BroadwayWorld Birmingham
You could start with the obvious. As Joseph, the favorite of his father and someone whose dreams have a knack of coming true, Michael Burrell shows off a gorgeous voice and a quiet powerful presence.
- Rick Harmon, Montgomery Advertiser
Burrell is excellent as Joe Gillis.
- Zander Opper, Talkin' Broadway
...invests the part with the dash, charm, curiosity, good looks and tangled entrapment... a performance of boulevard acknowledgement and Hollywood dazzle... His many vocals... are delivered not only with the crisp, powerful truism and flair reflective of his strong, natural hold on the musical elements of the piece, but with the wit, sarcasm and expression concurrent in the sweeping score...
- Jim Ruocco, From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2
Burrell is brilliant as Joe Gillis.
- HamletHub
Michael Burrell is great as Gaston and grabs the audience’s attention with his self-titled song.
- Julia Amis, DC Theater Arts
Several fine supporting performances — particularly Michael Burrell’s hilarious version of Gaston, the aforementioned hunk — also add verve.
- Celia Wren, The Washington Post
Burrell’s Gaston is wonderfully obnoxious and villainous both in his song with Belle, “Me,” or in the ensemble number, “Gaston.”
- Susan Brall, Maryland Theatre Guide
One of the highlights comes whenever Michael Burrell... takes the stage as Gaston... with [his] hilarious expressions and commitment.
- Carolina Tomasi, Maryland Theatre Guide
Finally, we must salute Michael Burrell who offers us... the most beautiful show ever...A scene that makes us say that if Paris is not Broadway, the Châtelet is...
- Pierrick Geais, Vanity Fair
Michael Burrell... whose acting is in perfect harmony with the role.
- Victoria Okada, Crescendo Magazine
For his part, Michael Burrell plays a naive and clumsy Henri Baurel, tender and awkward with his fiancée. His very soft and velvety voice is almost surprising coming from such an unsure character.
- Floraine Goubault, Avant-Scène Opéra
As the Beast, Michael Burrell snarls and scowls and shines. His evocative Act I showstopper, “If I Can’t Love Her,” is an anthem to love desired and lost, and showcases his vocal and acting range.
- Holly Beretto, Houstonia Magazine
He has a magnificent Broadway belter's voice; and his anthems, “How Long Must This Go On?” and “If I Can't Love Her?” are worthy of American Idol.
- D.L. Groover, Houston Press
Speaking of feats of strength, Michael Burrell carries out an immense responsibility as the Beast, stealing the show with Act One's finale number "If I Can't Love Her?". Not only does Burrell have to physically transform from the Beast's heavy makeup and costuming into the Prince at the end of the show, but he presents the Beast's perceptible change of heart throughout the show with authenticity and skill.
- Audrey Morabito, BroadwayWorld
Stops the show with every song and scene, impressively singing and interpreting each development in Claude’s journey...his performance seems to grow in artistic skill. This is a young performer to keep track of.