SWEENEY TODD at Barrington Stage

BERKSHIRE FINE ARTS by Charles Guiliano

That said we must have a special mention of Christianne Tisdale as the evocative Beggar Woman. She is the smeared up, fetid, gutter snipe and surrogate of London's sewer of humanity. Her character is woven through the narrative. After begging for alms she tosses up her skirts and thrusts her scruffy muff in our face. There is mystery and charisma to the character who turns out to be the linchpin of the plot. Boyd has wisely given her considerable latitude to craft an unforgettable performance.

PITTSFIELD GAZETTE by Jonathan Levine

It's shocking to see beautiful Christianne Tisdale in rags as the Beggar Woman (now, she'd be an interesting Mrs. Lovett).

METROLAND by Ralph Hamman

Christianne Tisdale (compelling and clear-voiced as the Beggar Woman)...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT by Karolina Sadowicz

Christianne Tisdale brings unexpected laughs and tragic peaks in her portrayal of the mad beggar woman.

WBRK RADIO by Ron Lee

Christianne Tisdale completes this cast with her haunting Beggar Woman.

THE COLUMBIA PAPER by Marion Hunter

It has Christianne Tisdale as the Beggar Woman, who...easily negotiates some difficult vocal writing and makes the character's madness vivid.

BERKSHIRE EAGLE by Jeffrey Borak

Christianne Tisdale's unsettling Beggar Woman.

TROY EAGLE by Bob Goepfert

Christianne Tisdale makes the beggar woman a pathetic figure.

CURTAINUP by Elyse Sommer

...convincing and musically pitch perfect...Christianne Tisdale as the Beggar Woman...

BERKSHIRE ONSTAGE by Larry Murray

As the beggar woman, Christianne Tisdale...added another dimension to the part...giving the role a clearer depth and meaning.