“DeBois and Nestlerode could not be more enchanting in their lead roles, nor their voices more spectacular.”

“DeBois makes for a captivating Guy, who effectively wears his heart on his sleeve. His singing, ranging from a gentle pillow talk to a pulsing fervor, blazes an intimate path to his character’s heart.”

“DeBois certainly brings the intensity and adds a genuineness to the character that is not always present. His version of “Say It To Me Now” brought chills to the audience.”

“Barry DeBois is a sweet, deflated, attractive Guy, an Irish vacuum repair man who also happens to be a brilliant guitarist and singer (just like DeBois). His character is best summed up by one of his own lines: “waste a life because you’re frightened of it.” DeBois is just superb, whether dueting or soloing.”

“When Topol and DeBois lock into the two-part harmonies of the Oscar-winning “Falling Slowly,” the sound is transcendent.”

“DeBois’ amazing musical and acting skills not only impress, but also touch the heart.”

“DeBois has just the right good looks and warm voice for the role, and deftly suggests the awkward social graces of a guy with a damaged ego.”

“DeBois’ driving rendition of the show’s first song, “Leave,” followed quickly by his and Topol’s cabaret-worthy duet in the production’s signature song, “Falling Slowly,” illustrate this particular musical’s extraordinary cast requirements.”

“A powerhouse performance by Barry DeBois.”

“DeBois shines in a scene where he plays at a live mic night at a local tavern, and in “Gold” to end Act I he is terrific.”

“Ms. Goss and a charming Barry DeBois make a sensational team.”

“Barry DeBois and Elena Juliano play Guy and Girl, perfectly portraying the lovers crossing-in-the-night story... Their rendition of ‘Falling Slowly’ awakes the soul and brings a tear to every eye.”

“Once tells the story of Guy, played by Barry DeBois... It was the most beautiful piece of theater I’ve ever seen.”

“Barry DeBois in the role of Robbie, the wedding singer, comes across as likeable, smart and funny.”

“DeBois really soars when it is just him and his acoustic guitar on stage.”

“Barry DeBois as Tony has a crystal clear tenor and sweet-cored toughness as the young man struggling to break free of his history. Tony and Maria’s duets are arrestingly beautiful, and together they make you believe that unselfish, unfettered love can still exist.”

“A skilled vocalist, resourceful actor and appealing stage presence, Barry DeBois is well chosen to play Jamie, a hip writer whose career is starting to take off. At the outset, he conveys the overwhelming joy of new love. By show’s end, after trying to balance a demanding career with an unsupportive partner, he angrily checks out. In between lies a gamut of shifting emotions.”

“Barry DeBois should also be praised for creating a memorable Captain Hook. He is dastardly, yet hilarious in his efforts to defeat Peter Pan. His deadpan looks aside to the audience (usually as his bumbling pirate crew exhibit their mental ineptitude) make for comic gold. He has the swagger of a Captain Jack Sparrow, but then effectively turns into a sniveling coward when he hears the clock ticking in the stomach of the crocodile that took his hand and is hungry for the other.”

“I had already known [Barry] as a great singer. However, I now know he is equally talented as a dramatic actor, giving a solid performance as Mitch Albom. His conversational style was believable and his marvelous interaction with Rhodes ran the gamut from hilarious to tear-jerkingly sad. At play’s end, there was not a dry eye in the house, I am sure of it.”

“A notably talented star of local stage musicals, Barry DeBois shows here that he’s equally skilled as a dramatic actor. As Mitch, a once idealistic guy now married to his job, he conveys an utterly human mix of conflicting feelings.”

“As the manly and idealistic Egyptian captain Radames who becomes Aida’s forbidden love, Barry DeBois has a warm singing voice and acting skills that convey a kaleidoscope of conflicting loyalties and emotions. His numerous duets with Ellis are soaring, affecting pop ballads.”

“Barry DeBois gives an appealingly sincere performance ... he attracts attention naturally, and his singing is strong and emotive.”