REVIEWS
CLUE
“Director, Marc Tumminelli, gives The Engeman Theatre’s production of Clue the flavor of an Agatha Christie melodrama punctuated with non-stop slapstick producing a dramady of hysterical proportions”
– Barbara Anne Kirshner, Long Island press
“Who is responsible for killing the audience with laughter? It would be none other than director Marc Tumminelli, with the director’s chair, at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport. Tumminelli takes the material and brings it to new heights by paying homage to both the board game and film. While the play follows the original screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, Tumminelli takes the new material by Sandy Rustin, Hunter Foster and Eric Price and makes it feel as if it were taken right from the original film. While the show is not a musical, there is a ton of choreography that truly exemplifies the vastness of the mansion, which to me was reminiscent of the infamous door slamming scenes in Michael Frayn’s Noises Off. Tumminelli beautifully staged these scenes.”
-Nicholas Pontolillo – Broadway World
“Under Marc Tumminelli’s skillful direction, the entire ensemble delivered killer performances!”
– Cindi Sansone-Braff, Smithtown Matters
OVER THE TAVERN
“Director Marc Tumminelli, lifts magnificent performances out of his young charges. While each of his youthful stars came into the roles with prior experience, Tumminelli knits his underage ensemble into what looks like a real family on stage. Once you layer in a trio of experienced adults, the show simply sings.”
– Chris Silk, Naples News
“Director Marc Tumminelli, does an incredible job keeping things moving in this nostalgic comedy.”
– Di Saggau, Island Sun
“Tumminelli earns 5 stars for what he has done with those kids, their parents and the indomitable Sister Clarissa. This Over The Tavern is a worthy, totally satisfying last play of the season.”
– Sydney B. Simon – Island Reporter
“The real kudos belong to the spot on Direction of Marc Tumminelli. His casting for this show couldn’t have been better, and the sensitivity he gets from the nuanced performances of his actors is nothing short of brilliant. Tumminelli’s timing, blending comic moments to penetrating sad ones is seamless and impeccable”
– Marsha Wagner – Sanibel-Captiva Islander
PARK MAP WITH ANDREW BARTH FELDMAN
“Director Marc Tumminelli wisely balances sentimentality with humor”
– Curtis M. Wong, Huffington Post
“Feldman is working with a remarkably tight script created by himself and director Marc Tumminelli, who handles Andrew with expert and loving care, the entire way, as any good director should”
– Stephen Mosher, Broadway World
“Kudos to director Marc Tumminelli for the fast-paced, well-structured direction”
– Ricky Pope, Broadway World
FARAH ALVIN: ON VINYL
“The entire evening is guided by Marc Tumminelli who steers Alvin through some serious dramatic offerings, musically, and back into the light with the humor of her personality”
– Stephen Mosher, Broadway World
“The show was marvelously co-conceived by Marc Tumminelli”
– Suzanna Bowling – Times Square Chronicles
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
“Tumminelli has found something sweet and charming in the show – and brings that wide-eyed schoolyard sense of innocent discovery to Sanibel. I’ve rarely had so much pure ‘fun’ at any performance. Expressive staging from Tumminelli pays homage to the shoop-shoop, shimmy-bop and the doo-wop styles of girl groups gone by, with swiveling hips, graceful shoulders and lots of arms. At the same time, the movement has a modern, vital sensibility to it, the girls don’t just stand at mics and warble”
– Chris Silk, Naples Daily News
I LOVE MY WIFE
“Director Marc Tumminelli’s tone of sophistication and silliness helps the material play like a song and sketch revue that fits very comfortably in the cozy space. I Love My Wife is a refreshing evening of smart, low-key musical comedy for grown-ups. And Opening Doors serves it up with style and panache.“
– Kristen Salaky, Broadway World
REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY MUSICAL
“Director Marc Tumminelli did a magnificent job in capturing the personal essence of the real-life women including mannerisms, speech patterns, and antics. In fact, I will undoubtedly be the first to buy a ticket if director Mr. Tumminelli decides to parody another feud between housewives”
– McKay Wall, Broadway World
PRESS
NEW YORK MAGAZINE – Vulture – Life as a Millennial Stage Mom
BROADWAY WORLD – Jekyll and Hyde Photo Flash
BROADWAY WORLD – Clue Opening Night
BROADWAY WORLD – Clue Photo Flash
BROADWAY WORLD – Inside Broadway
AC NEWS – Are you a good Drama Mamma?
PLAYBILL – Ben Platt at Broadway Workshop
BROADWAY WORLD – Matt Wolpe Stars in School of Rock
BROADWAY WORLD – The Secret Garden Photo Flash
EMMYS.COM – Marc Tumminelli and Broadway Workshop Master Class Live
BACKSTAGE – 7 Programs for Broadway Bound Kids
TODAY SHOW – Broadway Workshop gives kids the boost
BROADWAY WORLD – Interview with Marc Tumminelli
BROADWAY WORLD – Marc Tumminelli and Andrew Feldman
BROADWAY WORLD – Interview: There are no one person shows
PLAYBILL – I Love My Wife
PLAYBILL – Carrie The Musical Returns to New York City
PLAYBILL – Cynthia Erivo Teaches at Broadway Workshop