"Actually, even if you saw it in New York, this one’s worth seeing again, if only to watch Jae Hughes nail the demanding part of grown-up Alison. With a potent mix of grit and regret, Hughes plays 40-something Alison, a successful cartoonist looking back and over the shoulder of her younger selves — the preteen Small Alison and college student Medium Alison."

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- Newsday, Barbara Shuler

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"Hughes plays adult Alison with the skill and intensity comparable to Broadway's brightest talents. A sign of a true artist, the catharsis of becoming a character like Alison is vividly evident as she watches the events of the musical play out - often from her elevated drawing table perch permanently fixed in one corner of the set."

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- Broadwayworld.com, Jaime Zahl

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"A highlight among the stellar cast is an absolutely boffo performance by Jae Hughes - another CM vet - who hysterically portrays Lenora, a crazy schoolmate who has a huge crush on Cry-Baby. Earning the most laughs from the energetic, nearly sold out audience, Ms. Hughes' performance is one to remember. Her physical comedy and natural wit, particularly during her performance of "Screw Loose" in act one, is first-class."

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- BroadwayWorld.com, Melissa Giordano

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"After performing in countless musicals across the island, Jae Hughes finally goes from scene stealer in the ensemble to full fledge star. The Merrick Theatre cast the terrific Hughes as Jesus in their entertaining production of Stephen Schwartz' "Godspell" and all is right with the world!"

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"Hughes serves as ringmaster and unites the disciples in love and harmony while teaching lessons in right and wrong. One minute Hughes has us giggling in the comic song "All for the Best" and next our hearts are breaking in "Beautiful City."

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"The Merrick Theatre is blessed to showcase a winning ensemble and that Jae Hughes had time in a busy theater schedule to lead this acting troop to victory!"

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- Broadwayworld.com, anthony hazzard & scott stolzenberg (producer of 2012 bway revival)

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"The talented JAe hughes leads the pack as the eccentric Berger. Her stage presence is undeniable as she guides the tribe through their trips and hijinks. She has the ability to switch from comic relief to a dramatic lead in a beat."

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- Broadwayworld.com, jaime zahl