“To its credit are the potency and precision of the dance sequences, ‘Cool’ and ‘Somewhere’ in particular. The statements they make - how to handle hostility defensively, how to dream your way out of it - emerge with startling lucidity.”

Alvin Klein, The New York Times

“The dances and dancers are what give this production the passion and fire that makes this a memorable evening.”

Alberto de la Herra, Guia del Occio (Madrid)

“Special commendations to choreographer Barry McNabb who brings American dance to Madrid with incredible force…the dancers become these characters; in intensity - ‘Cool’, in joy - ‘America’, in their dreaming - ‘Somewhere’. Magnificent.”

Javier Vilan, El Mundo (Madrid)

“Director/Choreographer Barry McNabb delivers a production that serves the memory of the original with moments of romance, fear, and hate…. The dancers remain explosive and the company strong throughout.”

Jacques LeSourd, Garnett Newspapers (NY, CT, NJ)

“Barry McNabb brings to the production the knowledge and style that makes this theatre unforgettable. The dancers serve his choreography well with sharp focus and measured intensity.”

Juan Ignacio Garcia Garzon, ABC (Barcelona)

“A high-powered production that answers the question, where Chicago is concerned there is no such thing as too much. . . . Suffice it to say McNabb has embraced Fosse's concepts but fueled and flavored the dancing with his own imprint. . . . Which Chicago to select first, the answer is obvious, Chicago at Westchester Broadway Theatre is exactly that - live and vibrant.”

Chesley Plemmons, The News-Times

“. . . under the keen direction of Barry McNabb aknowledges its debt to Fosse and doe s that great showman proud, McNabb captures the essence of Fosse's original choreography without presenting a mere copy. . . . While the film version seems destined to pick up a Best Picture Academy Award, you will not see a better production than at Westchester Broadway.”

Don Collester, Journal America

“In a highly polished live staged production of Chicago the gifted performers glide, slink, sway and high-step through the Kander & Ebb numbers brilliantly choreographed by the director Barry McNabb.”

Cynthia O. Topps, Times-Herald Record

“If you've seen one Chicago, haven't you seen them all? Certainly not. The Westchester version of Chicago is more sexual and edgy than the movie. ‘This is so Hot,’ murmured one young man to a friend at intermission.”

Louise Lague, The New York Times

“THANK GOD FOR BARRY MCNABB.” (review headline)

J Cortez, ABC (Barcelona)

“The Great work of McNabb, in the role of Choreographer - the actor/dancers are magnificent - is one of the wonderful uniting factors of this production. . . a global conception that is his creative vigor.”

Juan Ignacio Garcia Garzon, ABC (Madrid)

“And the Spanish company had the wise idea to entrust the choreography to Barry McNabb, a perfect expert for this splendid musical. . . a brilliant show by his company of notable artistic talent.”

Alberto de la Hera, GUIA del Occio

“The dancers achieve the moments of elevated intensity of the work.”

L Fandino, Diario (Madrid)

“. . . the dancers are superb and the choreography, in an instant, we believe that we are on Broadway.”

Nacho Fresno, Diario (Madrid)

“. . . as choreographed by Barry McNabb is, upon all, a lethally overloaded review of brilliant frivolity. . . arrives to Madrid an impeccable trajectory, a complete triumph.”

Javier Villan, El Mundo (Madrid)

“Chicago is a triumph . . . with the participation of one of the best choreographers worldwide, Barry McNabb.”

Eva Villar, Bilbao...

“The musical theme is most obvious in the play’s more experimental aspects – simple but elegant dance numbers (with choreography by Barry McNabb) – and more stealthily present in a script that sings and characters that swell and ebb like the ocean.”

Peter Santilli, NEWSDAY / Associated Press

“Choreographed by Barry McNabb. . . . ‘Try a Little Tenderness’ is also heard, accompanying a darker interlude that finds Rich’s uncle John performing a wrenching dance of death with the spirit of his just-deceased wife.”

Charles Isherwood, The New York Times

“The thrill of that first night is rendered, as is Carla’s death, in moving dances by Barry McNabb.”

Ada Calhoun, New York Magazine

“Discovering their shared attraction, Rich and the ladies begin stepping around to Johann Strauss strains.  As choreographed by Barry McNabb, they delightfully display the lightness of being that Shanley’s ‘watercolor’ designation implies.”

David Finkle, Theatremania.com

“It’s all moving and often funny, with the dance sequences a stunning and inventive fit.”

Elyse Sommer, CurtainUp.com

“Barry McNabb’s endearing choreography, which makes extravagant use of available stage space, it highlights every emotion, every nuance of plot and character with subtle wit and color.”

Matthew Murray, TalkingBroadway.com

“. . . danced beautifully to choreography by Barry McNabb.”

Victor Gluck, Backstage

“The dancing is delicious.”

David F Richardson, WOR Radio

“Barry McNabb has choreographed on the crowded stage . . . and their casual twirling is delightful.”

David Finkle, Theatremania.com

“Much of the evening’s particular magic arises from watching performers sketch convincing characters in close quarters . . .and Kimberly Dawn Neumann as Susan the Silent, a mute who communicates through dance.  The flirty choreography is by Barry McNabb.”

Ben Brantley, The New York Times

“. . . during choreographer Barry McNabb’s elegant dance numbers.”

David Sheward, Backstage

“Great credit goes to choreographer Barry McNabb, who offers delightful company numbers on the tiny stage (particularly the square dance to “Skip to My Lou”).”

David Hilder, NYTheatre.com

“The musical contains surprisingly complex dance numbers and some interesting staging challenges, all of which are overcome through Moore’s careful direction and Barry McNabb’s choreography (even more impressive given the limited room for performance).”

Gregory Wilson, CurtainUp.com

“. . . enhanced by another of McNabb’s  lively dance routines.”

David Finkle, Theatremania.com

“The straightforward, pleasant choreography is by Barry McNabb.”

Matthew Murray, TalkinBroadway.com

“. . . a process reflected with anguished precision in Barry McNabb's enriching choreography.”

Ben Brantley, The New York Times

“Barry McNabb’s choreography is pointed and vivid.”

Terry Teachout, The Wall Street Journal

“this nightmarish staging does it full justice”

Frank Scheck, New York Post

“And the final dance of the witchdoctor, choreographed by Barry McNabb, is the most affecting piece of dance I have seen in years.”

Amber Gallery, NY Theatre.com

“In 1998, Footloose became a Broadway musical. Critical opinion was decidedly negative. But this time, for sure, the show can be appreciated as a stage work.  That's due again to an ideal cast, and to a director, Barry McNabb, who keeps the focus on storytelling. . . . Director McNabb keeps the show fluid through 15 scenes. The link is his choreography, which captures the essence of a song and scene while keeping the cast in character.”

Edward Boroughs, The Journal News

“This production admirably succeeds in bringing the dark side of the 80’s musical to light in an introspective way. . . . Director/Choreographer Barry McNabb ties the scenes together seamlessly, song and dance meshing with plot as the cast reels from church to a country bar, from a high school gym to town hall.”

Michael Lachetta, The Rye Record

“WBT's high energy ensemble, as directed by Barry McNabb, rises above the trite lyrics and intrusive placement of the less than memorable new melodies. . . . The creative and infectious choreography was enthusiastically performed.”

Cynthia O Topps, Times Herald Record

“Director Barry McNabb moves everything along at a snappy pace, the sets are cleverly designed for the arena setting, and the choreography and music are expertly handled.”

Robert Hirschfeld, Travel Hose

“. . . as Directed and Choreographed by Barry McNabb this Footloose is about much more than dancing. It is about adolescence, relationships, life's precious moments and sorrows.”

Michelle Jacoby, Sound and Town Report

“Choreographer Barry McNabb has staged the musical numbers with compact invention.”

Simon Saltzman, CurtainUp.com

“Barry McNabb's choreography finds ways to delight even on the postage stamp of a stage.”

Frank Scheck, NY Post

“Barry McNabb’s choreography is a doozy and danced to the nines by happy feet.”

Eugene Paul, Theatrescene.net

“Compactly and colorfully conveys the innocent optimism.”

Jennifer Farrar, Associated Press

“. . . and the choreography by Barry McNabb is vintage dancing at its best.”

Oscar Moore, TalkEntertainment.com

“Most happily, the Darien production is a grand slam for Barry McNabb, the director and choreographer . . . Mr. McNabb’s dances and dancers are smashing.  The very appeal of the production is in how it transmits ingenuousness and a lack of slickness altogether compatible with the story’s intentions, side by side with a choreographic explosion that epitomizes the best of Broadway.”

Alvin Klein, The New York Times

“The dancing in Lughnasa goes from ecstatic to demented, expressing sexual longing one minute and scary release the next.  The famous scene where the five unmarried sisters unwind into a dancing torrent brings tears of joy it’s so rich with realized character.”

Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“And then there’s Barry McNabb choreography for the play’s most famous sequence . . . that is so joyous it’s moving.”

Ed Blank, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

“Since music and movement have a significant role in Lughnasa, Barry McNabb’s choreography deserves a special nod of gratitude.”

Doug Shanaberger, Observer-Reporter

“The production is richly realized. . . It’s altogether believable given Barry McNabb’s attention to detail in his direction of the show.”

Howard Shapiro, Philadelphia Inquirer

“The Prince production aims to please its audience, and it succeeds.  Everyone leaves the theatre smiling.”

Rick Cohen, Broad Street Review

“A Wonderful show to remind us what this season is about.”

Shaun Brady, Metro * Philadelphia

“The Cagelles offer up countless pulse-racing dance numbers, create a safe haven for us to embrace innocent enchanting illusions. La Cage scores an impressive win. Four Stars.”

Tamara Le, Foster’s Online

“Special recognition goes to choreographer. Barr McNabb.”

GayOgunquit.com

“I don’t know how Barry McNabb did it, the choreographer...when Les Cagelles open the floorsho with ‘We Are What We Are,’ we bu into the illusion that they’re all girls.”

Nancy Grossman, Broadwayworld.com

“Anyone Can Whistle is that rare Sondheim bird, a dance show with big Jerome-style narrative ballets (Herbert Ross did the original). Choreographer Barry McNabb stages them with flair, whipping up inventive combinations that fill the small stage like Gower Champion’s 42nd Street.”

Jan Stuart, New York Newsday

“The music is still bewitching and tantalizing – resourceful staging, particularly the spritely choreography by Barry McNabb...”

Clive Barnes, New York Post

“For those in search of lighthearted fun, Box Office of the Damned!, has just the ticket.”

Lawrence Van Gelder, The New York Times

“It also suggests a limitless enthusiasm which is transmitted, doubtless through the agency of its director, Barry McNabb to its young cast.”

Clive Barnes, New York Post

“As directed by Barry McNabb . . . the show achieves some exhilarating moments of polished perfection!”

Glenda Frank, Chelsea Clinton News