"As Barbara Webster, the cunningly ditsy and lovelorn niece of a corrupt judge, Laura Daniel demonstrates the fearless goofiness and over-the-top physicality needed to make screwball comedy work. She shows off each of these attributes to perfect comic effect, crafting the play's standout performance."
- Joseph Pisano, EDGE
"Laura Daniel drips drawley femininity in Dan Wackerman's swift and snappy production that has all the sharp professionalism
I come to expect from the Peccadillo Company...Brash and terrific!"
- Michael Dale, BroadwayWorld
"Laura Daniel had the best grip on her role as Barbara Webster, the fawning steel magnolia."
- Simon Saltzman, CurtainUp
"Laura Daniel imbues the perniciously determined Southern belle, Barbara, with qualities that bring to mind both a pit-bull and Pekinese."
- Andy Propst, TheaterMania
"The Peccadillo Company and Dan Wackerman, its director, have honed the art of screwball comedy...
It is genius to direct it and play it as they do, funny, always, whacky, and yes, artful. Highly recommended."
- Reader Review, The New York Times
The Tragic and Horrible Life of the Singing Nun
"So wrong its right.... the next late-night delight." - Variety
"A nimble cast, notably Laura Daniel in the title role."
- Elisabeth Vincentelli, Time Out NY
"Laura Daniel creates a charming figure as Jeanine…better known as
The Singing Nun. Her singing is marvelous and she captures the gentle sweetness of that little ditty of a tune called 'Dominique.' Under the glasses and unbecoming habit,
one suspects that a very attractive actress can be found.” - Joseph F. Panarello, BroadwayWorld
"Laura Daniel is perfect as Sister Smile... and gets into the nutty spirit of the campiest show in town....that is surprisingly touching."
- William Stevenson, Broadway.com
"She reminded me of Kristin Chenoweth... and it was really a wonderful acting job that the personality of her characterization morphed so significantly as her character’s journey advanced."
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JulieJ, TalkinBroadway.com
"Sister Smile is wonderfully played by Laura Daniel...sweet and heartfelt... with the most irreverent, off the wall sense of humor which beautifully adds to the hilarity on stage."
- Oscar E. Moore, TalkEntertainment.com
"This nun's habit is funny and damn sad. We laughed and cried. Actually... we mostly laughed."
- Staff Pick, Bravo TV and Out TV..com
"Indisputably hilarious and terrific!" - Next Magazine
"An artist to watch, with presence, poise, and pizzazz."
- Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower, Roberta on the Arts
"Infectious energy! Kaboom is supplied with a wonderfully animated cast, all of whom seem practiced and comfortable in the art of comedy. They have perfect timing for delivering a punchline and waiting patiently for the hilarity to ripple through the audience."
-- Offoffonline.com
-- Daily Candy, 2008
- NYTheatre.com
Love in 35 Minutes
"A delightful romp! Laura Daniel's bright and breezy one woman show takes eleven songs from a wide range of musicals and shapes them into a sweet, funny, sexy, and ultimately triumphant journey to find fulfillment. Bravo!"
- Allen Raymon, Aurora News , Actors Fund of America
"Laura Daniel keeps the audience roaring with powerhouse vocals and a gift for broad comedy." - John Kenrick, musicals101.com
"As the gun-toting Rita, Laura Daniel is truly outstanding. She sings, struts, shoots, plots, plans, and performs with a Brooklyn accent befitting a gangster's main squeeze." - Cliff Kadsen, Queen's Courier
"Laura Daniel had me on the floor laughing every time she opened her mouth, and she can sing like nobody's business!"
- BostonBuzz, TalkinBroadway.com
"Darkly comic... especially Laura Daniel, who lends expert support..."
- Martin Denton, nytheatre.com
"Laura Daniel is entertaining and makes the best brassy dame."
- Mark Wood, Backstage East
"Laura Daniel is in-your-face hilarious as the tough-talking Rita LaPorta."
- Sue Merrell, Grand Rapids Press