"Emily Yancey shapes Florence's character through her singing: her clear, powerful upper register reveals Florence's determination while her impressive vocal control conveys emotional uncertainty... the intellectual and emotional aspects of the character fuse completely in a stunning performance."
- Anthony Chase, Theater Talk
"Emily Yancey delivers emotional excellence and powerful vocals as Florence Vassy, shining brightly when belting out “Nobody’s Side,” which was a true highlight of the evening, and her performance of “Someone Else’s Story” is stunning. [She] possesses both the emotional depth and vocal prowess to make her portrayal of Florence a triumph."
- Anthony Higgins, Buffalo Rising
"Emily Yancey gives a highly nuanced performance as Florence... [her] voice has power and lyricism that perfectly fits the pop heavy portions of the score, but softens and entrances in the quieter moments. Her "Heaven Help My Heart" and "Someone Else's Story" were captivating."
- Michael Rabice, Broadway World
"Emily Yancey is breathtaking as Florence... Her voice soars in the signature selections “Someone Else’s Story,” “Nobody’s Side,” and “Heaven Help My Heart.” When she encounters... Svetlana (Sydney Conrad) their “I Know Him So Well” duet is heart-breakingly beautiful. Their voices were so well paired and the emotion was so strong, it was a highlight for sure."
- Cherie Messore, Buffalo Theatre Guide
"Emily Yancey, who 10/10 blew away this audience member and those surrounding, melodiously gives us a range of feelings through her performances. “Someone Else’s Story,” where she showcased her vibrant emotions and acting abilities, audaciously makes this production of Chess resonate emotionally with audience members."
- Steven Maisonet, Born Buffalo
"Emily Yancey’s performance convinces me that our theater community has rather underrated and underused her. She is remarkable... She sings like an angel and is achingly funny."
- Anthony Chase, The Buffalo News
"Emily Yancey... is in her best form. Her voice is made for a role like this, and her honest charm and quirky humor softens Monty’s frantic pace."
- Nathan Andrew Miller, Buffalo Hive
"Oh those luscious soprano voices! Yancey’s “I Decided to Marry You” is the arresting ear worm you’ll hum all the way home. Her phrasing and articulation and that beautiful range are perfection. "
- Cherie Messore, Buffalo Theatre Guide
"The strongest performances came from... “Inside Out,” angelically performed by Emily Yancey with her perfect pitch and breathtaking trills... This cast is stacked... the range of voices with Yancey hitting the highest of high notes."
- Jordan Soldaczewski, Buffalo Rising
"Emily Yancey's Bonnie... brings brisk humor and immense charm; she’s the show’s comic heart, grounded in empathy. Her ardent yet humorous sprint keeps the show’s pulse lively."
- Anthony Chase, Theater Talk
"Emily Yancey’s leading performance is a revelation. She is a fine comedian with earned emotion and killer instincts. I can’t wait to see more of her work."
- Ben Siegel, The Buffalo News
"Emily Yancey is perfection as Betty Downer."
- Anthony Chase, Artvoice
"...it is startling and wonderful when Emily Yancey, as South Carolina’s Edward Rutledge, unleashes her soaring soprano on the terrifying “Molasses to Rum.”"
- Anthony Chase, The Buffalo News
"Emily Yancey, who last season presented a full recital of classical and operatic arias at Buff State, is the “real deal” and brought the house down with the dark and brooding “Molasses to Rum”"
- Peter Hall, Buffalo Rising
"Emily Yancey... seems to float on stage as a radiant angel and sounds incredible. This girl can sing... it is very pleasant to hear when she does."
- Anthony Higgins, Buffalo Rising
"Emily Yancey, who played both Aunt Em and Glinda, the Good Witch, did a phenomenal job at differentiating her characters... a true pleasure to see on stage."
- Steven Maisonet, Born Buffalo
"...what did catch my eye: Emily Yancey as Glinda. I think that she's marvelous. She can have a quirky demeanor on stage, which I think is perfect for Glinda..."
- Anthony Chase, WBFO Theater Talk
"The cast is stupendous... Emily Yancey is daftly de-lic-i-ous Eileen Evergreen, the reluctant fiancé of Jimmy Winter... It's a real good time."
- Anthony Chase, Theatre Talk
"Emily Yancey’s super vocals and comedic acting as Eileen Evergreen provided many good laughs."
- Tony Zambito, Jazz Buffalo
"Good acting and superior ensemble singing among the four women...made this a most enjoyable show... A special nod goes to Emily Yancey who stepped in... and didn’t miss a beat."
- Peter Hall, Buffalo Rising
"As Laurey, Emily Yancey is the picture of impetuousness and her voice is glorious on songs like “People Will Say We’re in Love” and “Out of My Dreams.”"
- Colin Dabkowski, The Buffalo News
"Hodel may be only one of five daughters, but actress Emily Yancey makes sure Tevye’s second in line for marriage delivers one of the stronger performances of the night."
- Matt Chandler, The Buffalo News
"...Soprano Emily Yancey is invaluable."
- Ted Hadley, The Buffalo News
"Emily Yancey adds quite a bit of energy to the title track with her soaring vocals that really get me to crank up the volume."
- Jeff Nixon
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