reviews

What are they saying about Sharron's Party?....

“Capable of selling any song like it is prime downtown real estate”
—John Coulourne, Toronto Sun

"Live-wire who electrifies the cabaret scene "
—Richard Ouzonian, Toronto Star

"The Hottest Ticket in Town"
—Shinan Govani, National Post

“Effervescent”
—Jon Kaplan, Now Magazine

"No demure wallflower, Matthews is out there and in your face. She can rivet you with her great pipes and then touch you with the tenderness of her interpretations. And then make you laugh until you pee."
—Jon Kaplan, Now Magazine [read the rest here]

"Showbiz-cult happening"
—Richard Ouzounain, The Toronto Star

"Call her a pseudiva -- a starlet who's got all the talent but none of the 'tude.... Matthews has a world class singing voice..... A killer party!"
—Colin Hunter, Waterloo Record

"Sharron Matthews is like a champagne cocktail....one with extra fizz."
—Gary Smith, Hamilton Spectator

“It was a divinely fabulous evening of song and hilarious storytelling... Once is never enough when it comes to Sharron Matthews’ Cabaret.”
—Amanda Campbell, Twisi Theatre Blog

“They loved her... she is a joy to have in any theatre... I loved her, as a person and an artist.. .she was incredible.”
—Melvin Ford, Operations Manager, Kings Playhouse

Sharron's reviews from Songs for a New World....

“Sharron Matthews is perfection.”
—Richard Ouzounain, The Toronto Star

“The sublime Sharron Matthews.”
—Now magazine

“Takes the stage like a leopard to the jungle”
—John Coulbourne, Toronto Sun

“Matthews accusatory romp through neglected Mrs. Claus' psyche in “Nick” is well worth the admission price alone.”
—Serafin, Extra Magazine (Songs for a New World)

"Genuine showstoppers....count most of the songs performed by Matthews”
—John Coulbourn, Toronto Sun

“Matthews is a stunning performer “
—Gary Smith, Hamitlon Spectator, (What You Don't Know)

Sharron's reviews from The Wizard of Oz.....

“Sharron Matthews Wicked Witch of the West... grandly theatrical and unhinged (in a good way)!”
—Kamal Al-Solaylee, The Globe and Mail

“Sharron Matthews is the coolest of witches”
—Richard Ouzounian, The Toronto Star

“Fine performances throughout, notably Sharron Matthewsʼ campy and vocally exquisite Wicked Witch.”
—David Bateman, XTRA

“Sharron Matthews is a treat as the Wicked Witch.”
—Christopher Hole, Eye Weekly

“Sharron Matthews is also a standout, a Wicked Witch who's more like one of those strict teachers we all tried to avoid.”
—Jon Kaplan, Now Magazine

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“The Saucy Sharron Matthews!”
—J. Kelly Nestruck, The Globe and Mail

“The inimitable Sharron Matthews”
—Christopher Hoile, Eye Magazine

“Matthews makes use of her prodigious comic inventions”
—Richard Ouzuonian, The Star