"As the cunningly ditsy and lovelorn niece of a corrupt judge, Laura Daniel demonstrates the fearless goofiness and over-the-top physicality needed to make screwball comedy work. She shows off each of these attributes to perfect comic effect, crafting the play's standout performance."
- Joseph Pisano, EDGE
"Laura Daniel drips drawley femininity in Dan Wackerman's swift and snappy production that has all the sharp professionalism
I come to expect from the Peccadillo Company...Brash and terrific!"
- Michael Dale, BroadwayWorld
"Laura Daniel had the best grip on her role as Barbara Webster, the fawning steel magnolia." - Simon Saltzman, CurtainUp
"Laura Daniel imbues the perniciously determined Southern belle, Barbara, with qualities that bring to mind both a pit-bull and Pekinese." - Andy Propst, TheaterMania
The Tragic and Horrible Life of the Singing Nun
"So wrong its right.... the next late-night delight." - Variety
"A nimble cast, notably Laura Daniel in the title role."
- Elisabeth Vincentelli, Time Out NY
"Laura Daniel creates a charming figure as Jeanine…better known as
The Singing Nun. Her singing is marvelous and she captures the gentle sweetness of that little ditty of a tune called 'Dominique.' Under the glasses and unbecoming habit,
one suspects that a very attractive actress can be found.” - Joseph F. Panarello, BroadwayWorld
"Laura Daniel is perfect as Sister Smile... and gets into the nutty spirit of the campiest show in town....that is surprisingly touching."
- William Stevenson, Broadway.com
"A really wonderful acting job... the personality of her characterization morphed so significantly as her character’s journey advanced."
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JulieJ, TalkinBroadway.com
"Sister Smile is wonderfully played by Laura Daniel...sweet and heartfelt... with the most irreverent, off the wall sense of humor which beautifully adds to the hilarity on stage."
- Oscar E. Moore, TalkEntertainment.ccom
"This nun's habit is funny and damn sad. We laughed and cried." - Staff Pick, Bravo TV and Out TV.com
"Indisputably hilarious and terrific!" - Next Magazine
"An artist to watch, with presence, poise, and pizzazz."
- Roberta on the Arts
"Infectious energy! A wonderfully animated cast, all of whom have perfect timing for delivering a punchline and waiting patiently for the hilarity to ripple through the audience." -- Offoffonline.com
Love in 35 Minutes
"A delightful romp! Laura Daniel's bright and breezy one woman show takes
eleven songs from a wide range of musicals and shapes them into a sweet, funny, sexy, and ultimately triumphant journey to find fulfillment. Bravo!"
- Allen Raymon, Aurora News, Actors Fund of America
Lucky Stiff
"Laura Daniel keeps the audience roaring with powerhouse vocals and a gift for broad comedy." - John Kenrick, musicals101.com
"As the gun-toting Rita, Laura Daniel is truly outstanding. She sings, struts, shoots, plots, plans, and performs with a Brooklyn accent befitting a gangster's main squeeze." - Cliff Kadsen, Queen's Courier
"She had me on the floor laughing every time she opened her mouth, and she can sing like nobody's business!" - BostonBuzz, TalkinBroadway.com
"Laura Daniel makes the best brassy dame." - Mark Wood, Backstage East
"Darkly comic... especially Laura Daniel, who lends expert support..."
- Martin Denton, nytheatre.com
"Laura Daniel is in-your-face hilarious as the tough-talking Rita LaPorta."
- Sue Merrell, Grand Rapids Press