Theatre Reviews
William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
"Ray O'Hare - a cross between Charlie Chaplin and Bill Irwin - plays the Tramp-like fool with aplomb." - James A. Merolla, The Sun Chronicle 3/08
Oklahoma!
" One of the biggest scene stealers in this show is Ray O'Hare as Ali Hakim, the womanizing peddler who likes to flirt with every pretty girl he meets. This is one of the best roles I have seen him do." - Tony Annicone, Theatre Mirror 5/07
"Ray O�Hare stole scenes like Rickey Henderson stole bases. He was quick, he came at you hard, and when he was done, there was usually a cloud of dust. O�Hare�s performance of Ali Hakim, the Persian Peddler, is just plain old, rubber-chicken, slip-on-a-banana-peel funny.
In a play that features such American standards as ��Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin,��� ��The Surrey with the Fringe On Top�� and the title song, ��Oklahoma,�� O�Hare�s big number, ��It�s A Scandal! It�s An Outrage�� is the showstopper." - Joseph Mahoney, The Patriot Ledger 5/07
Once Upon a Mattress
"...one unctuous toady, played to exasperating perfection by Ray O�Hare." - Beverly Creasey, Theatre Mirror 6/06
Peter Pan
"Ray O'Hare is a hoot as (Hook's) sidekick, Smee who gets thrown about and beaten up constantly." - Tony Annicone, Theatre Mirror 2/06
"Hook and Smee are a classic comic pairing." - Jen Wagner, The Patriot Ledger 2/06
Bye Bye Birdie
"...(A) huge scene stealer is Ray O'Hare as Harry Macafee. His slow burns, facial expressions and line deliveries are excellent. His hamming it up during the live TV number and mugging for the TV camera are hilarious..." - Tony Annicone, Theatre Mirror 4/05
Disney's Beauty And The Beast
"Ray O'Hare as Cogsworth, the tightly wound mantle clock (is) very funny, delightful and well cast." - Jim Dorman, Patriot Ledger 11/04
"Ray O'Hare plays the constantly worrying Cogsworth, and provides comic moments along the way with his facial expressions and nervous tics." - Tony Annicone, Theatre Mirror 11/04
Oklahoma
"Ray O�Hare nearly steals the show as the wily peddler man who�s a pushover for a pretty face (and a magnet for a shotgun)." - Beverly Creasey, Theatre Mirror 7/03
"Ray O�Hare was a master of shtick as the peddler Ali Hakim" - Carl A. Rossi, Theatre Mirror 8/03
Chicago
"Ray O'Hare steals the show singing ��Mr. Cellophane.'' He's so transparent even the spotlight won't follow him." - Jim Dorman, Patriot Ledger 3/03
"...never gives a poor performance, this was no exception..." - Bob Guenthner, Theatre Mirror 3/03
Once Upon A Mattress
"...an accomplished stage personality...His song and dance in VERY SOFT SHOES was a highlight." - Bob Guenthner, Theatre Mirror 3/02
It's A Wonderful Life
"...the consummate character actor. He brings his own brand of humor to each role he does." - Bob Guenthner, Theatre Mirror 12/01
"George's Uncle Billy is the elderly, slightly addled cause of George's financial woes. Ray O'Hare ages convincingly and does a bang-up job as the flustered, sympathetic relative filled with great intentions and no guile." - Ellen Brams, Patriot Ledger 12/01
Little Shop Of Horrors
"Ray O'Hare puts a lot of vocal emotion, ethnicity and heart into the role of the florist, Mr. Mushnik...He is both a tyrant and a father-figure..." - Ellen Brams, Patriot Ledger 6/01
H.M.S. Pinafore
"The most entertaining character is Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B, First Lord of the Admiralty, �the ruler of the Queen�s Navy,� who is played hysterically by Ray O�Hare. Sir Joseph rose to his position despite lack of naval experience. He�s charmingly pathetic, and Josephine wants no part of him.
...There are many fine moments in �HMS Pinafore,� but the comic trio �Never Mind the Why and Wherefore,� featuring O�Hare, Schuppert and Murelle, is pure magic." - Jim Dorman, Patriot Ledger 5/01
"...hilarious..." - New England Gilbert and Sullivan Society 5/01
Jesus Christ Superstar
"...jazzily witty..." - Lary Stark, Theatre Mirror 11/99
Hello, Dolly!
"O'Hare is the perfect sidekick, a rather proficient song-and-dance man whose showmanship makes him a crowd pleaser." - Ellen Brams, Patriot Ledger 2/99
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
"Ray O'Hare is a knock-down, drag-out unabashed success as Pseudolus. His unflagging energy, spirit and broad comedic talent are a firecracker for the show. Whether a song, dance, funny face, or well placed punchline is needed, O'Hare does it all." - Ellen Brams, Patriot Ledger 5/98
"...O'Hare turns in an outstanding performance..." - South Shore News 5/98
See How They Run
"Ray O'Hare as visiting preacher Rev. Arthur Humphrey provided his own share of humor primarily by means of eternal befuddlement." - Ellen Brams, Patriot Ledger 2/98
Crazy For You
"...an enjoyable comic turn..." - Ellen Brams, Patriot Ledger 11/97
Godspell
"Ray O'Hare's comedic talent is dependable and thoroughly enjoyable." - Ellen Brams, Patriot Ledger 8/97
Aladdin
"O'Hare(As the Genie)had a tough act to follow (since we can assume 95% of the audience is familiar with the Robin Williams version)and he came through...a likable, strong character..." - EMACT 3/97
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