“The show, therefore, belongs completely to Edward O’Blenis, whose Astrov is self-deprecating, unrepentant and beautifully three-dimensional-a person among puppets, a cat among mice.”

– Helen Shaw, TimeOut NY

“The powerful, booming voice of Edward O’Blenis, who plays George, Esther’s suitor/husband, ignites and stirs emotions with the delivery of every line. His stage presence is epic and his movements have kinetic magic.”

– Hamptons.com

“Here is where Edward O’Blenis gets to show off his comic chops as a courtier who clearly thinks English is vulgar, emitting it in spurts like bits of rotten apple.”

– Andrew White, MD Theater World

“Edward O’Blenis seething with pent-up rage in an outstanding performance.”

– Anita Gates, NY Times.

“I much enjoyed Mr. O’Blenis’ Dr. Astrov, as he kept trying on different voices to make his points.”

– Ben Brantley, NY Times.

“Particularly notable is Edward O’Blenis as Dr. Astrov, the physician who is repeatedly called to tend to the clan’s aging patriarch. The actor nimbly turns the tics in the script into gentle comedy, even as he communicates the troubled emotional core of the character, who has found himself worn down by his profession.”

– Andy Propst, Backstage Magazine

“Edward O’Blenis has a scene-stealing turn at the top of ActII as a wonderfully sassy and over the top Translating Attendant.”

– Johnna Leary, Broadway World

“Edward O’Blenis provides an emotional soul to the story as Cecil, a very earnest and down-to-earth sailor. O’Blenis displayed not only immense practicality and adorable awkward moments of humor, but a fantastic transition in Act II as the character takes some drastic measures to restore order to the voyage.”

– Johnna Leary , Broadway World.

“There are gestures and language nuances which only come first hand. It is a remarkable performance.”

– Triangle Arts

“Edward O’Blenis is so likable as George, the audience sympathizes with him probably more than it should even when his behavior turns cruel.”

– The East Hampton Star

“Edward O’Blenis is nuanced in his portrayal of the conflicted politician. O’Blenis manages to humanize the character. He’s at his best, though, when he’s working with the socially awkward Derril, barely suppressing his eyerolls.”

– Broadway World

“Edward O’Blenis humorously channels James Earl Jones from “On Golden Pond” as an elderly shut-in.”

– Joe Dziemianowicz, Daily News.

“Mr.O’Blenis gives a peak performance.”

– Anita Gates, NY Times.

“Edward O’Blenis, who, as the dentist Doc Wilson, the only black man in town, gets laughs by merely looking non-plused and by underplaying such a cliché as, “I can’t identify them.”

– Simon Saltzman, Curtain Up.