Reviews
As Nicely-Nicely Johnson, one of Nathan’s gambler henchman, Tommy Paduano delivered in a big way in terms of both vocals and intensity in his Act 2 show-stopper “Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat.” Ilana Jael - South Florida Theater Magazine
Tommy Paduano, as the appropriately-named Nicely-Nicely Johnson, lends the character a shy, modest quality before singing the show-stopping, “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat.” The performer segues seamlessly into a rousing rendition of the song. Paduano, and other actors, inject the number with the energy it needs.Paduano, and Geoffrey Mergele as a slick Benny Southstreet, sing the musical’s other showstopper, the title song. The actors perform it with gusto. - Theatre Criticism: Aaron Krause
You should celebrate Tommy Paduano as Nicely Nicely Johnson as he creates a genuine showstopper, leading the joyous roof-raising “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat” in the Save A Soul Mission. - Bill Hirschman: Florida Theater On Stage
As the plus-sized Sergeant Garcia, Tommy Paduano sings and dances impressively, and he becomes a crowd favorite as he and Diaz’s fiery Inez fall for each other. - Christine Dolen: Miami Herald
Meanwhile, in a seemingly “minor” role, Tommy Paduano as the “Piragua Guy” sells a Puerto Rican shaved ice dessert. He loudly and comically, yet honestly goes about peddling his product. - Aaron Krause: Theaterical Musings
..and Tommy Paduano as the Piragua Guy whose spirit and voice fills the auditorium. - Bill Hirschman: Florida Theater On Stage
Tommy Paduano brought laughs as his character Moose in ‘Crazy for You’. - Nile Fortner: Boca Watch
The intimidating Carlos (Paduano) may look thuggish, but he can belt opera with the best of them. - Carl F Gauze: Ink19 Magazine
Paduano becomes the comic relief needed during troubling times during his little Piragua interludes. - Jason Fisher: 5 Minutes To Curtain