"As Albert Peterson, Conrad's understandably stressed-out manager and songwriter, Daniel Jenkins brings a likable adenoidal anxiety of his own to a part forever associated with Dick Van Dyke. As Rosie Alvarez, his long-suffering secretary and sweetheart (first played by Chita Rivera), Karen Ziemba provides the polish, conviction and good humor that infuse all her performances. She's the show's island of credibility."

in "The New York Times" by Ben Brantley

"Best of all is Karen Ziemba, who may not be as Spanish as the story proclaims her to be, but who has a warm stage presence and a lovely voice. Ziemba more than ably handles Casey Nicholaw's choreography, most effectively in the lively "Shriners' Ballet.''

in "Associated Press"

"Quibbles? Well, one might wish for a more electric central couple than Daniel Jenkins and Karen Ziemba. Both are capable musical comedy talents -- pleasant singers, fine dancers, and they even know a thing or two about comic timing. Each has a moment of glory: His is a brisk, loose-limbed "Put On a Happy Face," hers is a spiffy "Shriner's Ballet" that represents a recreation of the original Champion choreography by Casey Nicholaw. But their personalities are a bit tepid; a little more individuality for Albert and a little more edge to Rose would go a long way."

in "TheatreMania.com" by Marc Miller