REMEMBERING A 2018 REVIVAL OF RUPERT HOLMES' THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD!:

"But the real ringer is Darryl Maximilian Robinson, as the Chairman of the Music Hall Royale. It's a huge part that demands not just talent, but also charm during his frequent interactions with the audience in a show that looks for a joke at every turn and has no respect for the fourth wall." -- Art Gets Out, Theatre Review of The Mystery of Edwin Drood - The St. Sebastian Players Nov. 9, 2018. Posted Nov. 10, 2018.

"Equally as impressive is the man keeping our cast in order the Chairman and Mr. William Cartwright, Darryl Maximilian Robinson. He has the audience rolling in their seats with his penchant for flair and mastery of comedic timing - including some very well timed pointed stares and slow blinks." -- Alexis Bugajski, Picture This Post Saint Sebastian Players The Mystery of Edwin Drood Review Oct. 28, 2018.

"The entire production is overseen by Mr. William Cartwright ( Darryl Maximilian Robinson ), the chairman of the music hall. When Edwin Drood goes missing, everyone is a suspect. But the musical doesn't have an ending, so the audience has to decide. I thought this was a fun show. It had some good performances and an interesting concept." -- Ada Grey, Review of St. Sebastian Players' The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Ada Grey Reviews for You Nov. 2, 2018.

"I attended a preview performance of The Mystery of Edwin Drood last night at the Saint Sebastian Players. This is a wonderful production led by long time Chicago theatre veteran Darryl Maximilian Robinson. Everything was top notch, from the direction, the choreography, the vocal performances, the costumes, the set, projections and props. This rarely mounted musical is a production you don't want to miss, all at a reasonable price." -- Gerald H. Bailey, Artistic Director, Genesis Theatrical Productions at Visitor Posts of The Saint Sebastian Players Theatre Company Facebook Page Oct. 26, 2018.

"...To my utter delight the entire excellent cast could sing, dance and emote with the best on Broadway. It was a comedy that was both uproarious and subtle and the audience was fully engaged. I loved the cast interacting with members of the audience. My favorites were the villainous Mr. Jasper / Sean Barrett his use of hair and eyebrow arch was worth the price of admission alone. The erudite M.C. the Chairman / Darryl Robinson voice and cadence were magnificent. The ingenue Rosa / Shayla Rogers voice was a thing of crystal purity. Also particularly good were the Reverend and that gentleman and a scholar Adam Hoak. I was pleasantly surprised by the professional staging / effective minimalistic props / British costumes and theater seating. So much talent jam packed into a great evening. I have visited many great theaters in Chicago, New York, LA and Vegas and enjoyed many award-winning performances. I would rank the Mystery of Edwin Drood in my top 10 for sheer unadulterated pleasure. I'll be back." -- Kay Carroll, Attendance Review of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Saint Sebastian Players ( Chicago, Il. ), GOLDSTAR. Posted Nov. 17, 2018.

Returning To His Hometown Of Chicago In A Classic Musical Whodunit, Veteran Stage Performer Darryl Maximilian Robinson Had An Actor's Field Day And Received A 2019 BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nomination for Best Performer In A Musical or Revue ( Resident Non-Equity ) For His Work In The 2018 Saint Sebastian Players Chicago Revival of Rupert Holmes' Tony Award-winning 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' at St. Bonaventure Church!

The 2018 Saint Sebastian Players of Chicago revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood received notable recognition in the 2019 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards. 

Darryl Maximilian Robinson earned a nomination for Best Performer in a Musical or Revue (Resident Non-Equity) for his dual roles as The Chairman Mr. William Cartwright and Mayor Thomas Sapsea. 

Additionally, Robert-Eric West, the director and musical director of the production, was nominated for Best Director of a Musical or Revue (Resident Non-Equity). 

Sarah Myers also received a nomination for Best Performer in a Musical or Revue (Resident Non-Equity) for her portrayal of Edwin Drood and Miss Alice Nutting.

This Saint Sebastian Players of Chicago revival received a grand total of Seven 2019 Broadwayworld Chicago Award nominations, including Best Ensemble of A Musical or Revue ( Resident Non-Equity ) for its Entire Cast and was staged at the historic St. Bonaventure Church in Chicago's West Lakeview neighborhood and was praised for its engaging performances and creative direction.

Actor Darryl Maximilian Robinson was truly proud to appear in this well-received staging of Rupert Holmes' Tony Award-winning work.

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