Theatre
Vocal Demo
Broadway Belt (2:20) Legit Soprano (0:58)
New York Newsday had this to say about the Westbury Music Fair production:
"Denise Ashlynd's portrayal of Maria touches us...She is solidly good without smudging memories of the movie or previous stage performances."
"Maria" in the European Tour (directed by Alan Johnson).The Sun News said:
"Critics have sometimes said Bernstein's music is almost impossible to sing perfectly, but this cast, led by
Denise Ashlynd as Maria, comes close.
Ashlynd nicely portrays the angst and heartbreak of a young girl struggling to
survive the violence of the times."
Appearing with John Raitt in "Man of La Mancha" (U.S.Tour).
About the U.S. Tour...
The Cape Cod Times said:
The Barnstable Patriot said:
The Enterprise said:
"Denise Ashlynd, who plays Diana, has the best
voice in the show. Her renditions of "Nothing" and "What I Did for Love" are stirring."
"As Diana Morales, the passionate spitfire who reminds the others that none of them entered the business to play it safe, Denise Ashlynd is exceptional."
"Ms. Ashlynd, who possesses the best voice in the cast, brought the house down with her poignant rendition of "What I Did For Love."
"Peron's Mistress" at the Country Dinner Playhouse in St. Petersburg, Florida.
"Mary Magdalene" in the European Tour (directed by Hugh Wooldridge and choreographed by Gillian Gregory).
Denise sings "Let the Sun Shine In" in the European tour of "Hair."
"Angelina" the World Premiere Musical opened at the Cohoes Music Hall in Albany, NY where Denise created the role of "Josie."
Praise from The Times Union, Albany, NY:
"Denise Ashlynd [plays] a young girl who falls in love with Steve. Their song, "What Would You Say?," is the best moment in the show, as the first glimmer of love glows. Ashlynd's Josie is a delightful character."
"Liz" in the musical number "Cell Block Tango" at the Encore Dinner Theatre in St. Petersburg, Florida.