“New York may have Audra McDonald on its coast, but we West Coasters have our very own, simply glorious, simply divine Jennifer Shelton, who proves herself a consummate triple threat here as she has time and time again in roles as diverse as Master Class’s Sharon, Ain’t Misbehavin’s Jennifer, and Songs For A New World’s Woman 1 at ICT in addition to countless star turns for Musical Theatre Guild and elsewhere. … Shelton’s exquisite legit tones in one Porter pearl after another.” Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
“I freely admit to having a critic’s crush on Jennifer Shelton. Becoming, magnetic, alluring, and gorgeous, she is incapable of singing one false note. As Alice, she cunningly tackles the tongue-twisting patter song ‘Let’s Not Talk About Love’ … Alice, who looks for love in all the wrong places, also gets the rarely performed ‘The Physician,’ a hoot of a song … Shelton niftily swerves from belting to lyric soprano, adding a sort of kittenish kooky deadpan demeanor which made the lyrics soar …” Tony Frankel, Stage and Cinema
“Shelton … her easy strength would seduce any casting director. The woman opens her mouth and pretty much can’t help singing. It’s quite something to hear. … It’s also around this time that you get what may be your best three performances of the evening. First comes Shelton on ‘Easy to Love’, which is just…damn, you know? … Then Shelton’s back with ‘Let’s Not Talk About Love’ (one of Porter’s cleverer constructions), where she takes a page out of Alley’s book and uses the natural slippage into the operatic to comedic effect, making it part of Alice’s emotional expressiveness. It’s a masterful sequence.” Greggory Moore, Greater Long Beach
“Shelton, as the wistful Alice, gives the show its gravitas. All her character’s emotions—her fascination with Walter, her fear of losing her friends, her agony of being played for a fool—are painfully apparent on her face. She makes Alice a contemplative woman who guilelessly considers each option before moving forward.” Jonas Schwartz, Arts in LA
“Shelton has all the prerequisites — she is glamorous, has style and sings with a voice second to none (it would be easy to sit and listen to her sing Porter songs — or any other songs — all night long).” Harry Saltzgaver, Gazettes
“Shelton handles the difficult intervals and fast patter of her songs beautifully (and that isn’t easy), plus, she has plenty of opportunities to show off her shimmering soprano notes.” Ellen Dostal, BroadwayWorld.com
“Shelton gets to show her superior singing skills in ‘Easy to Love’ and ‘I
Happen to Like New York’.” Larry Blake, Golden Rain News
“… as future diva-in-training Sharon, the wonderful Jennifer Shelton walks off the printed page, riveting with Bermingham in their Act 2 face-off.” David C. Nichols, LA Times
“Through Sharon’s masterful singing and regal bearing of the lead role of Lady Macbeth, Shelton similarly displays a richly shaded, classically trained voice deserving of Callas’ praise … And just as Sharon’s aria conquers Callas, so Shelton conquers us.” Eric Marchese, Orange County Register
“… Shelton is dynamite (with a powerhouse voice to boot) …” Hoyt Hilsman, Huffington Post
“Jennifer Shelton’s voice, as Second Soprano Sharon Graham, by far trumps all of the others. Drop dead gorgeous combined with an incredible stage presence and courage she fills the auditorium with her exquisite sound singing the role of Lady Macbeth for Callas not once but twice. … Miss Shelton hypnotizes the audience with her powerful fiery voice and leaves us wanting more. The Aria is sung with so much passion one can’t imagine why some people wouldn’t like Opera. This is Opera at its best which would make Callas proud hearing if she was still alive today.” Sandra Plazinic, Splash Magazines
“Southland treasure Jennifer Shelton gets the role which won Audra McDonald a Featured Actress Tony, and dazzles in it as she has so often before in musical after musical, most recently belting to the rafters in ICT’s Ain’t Misbehavin’. The role of Sharon Graham not only allows Shelton to display the acting chops audiences got to see in ICT’s The Story (a rare straight play on her lengthy résumé), she reveals heretofore unheard gifts as a classical soprano. Even diehard Shelton fans like this reviewer can be prepared to have their breath taken away.” Steven Stanely, StageSceneLA
“… most of the singing in this production is done by Callas’ aspiring students, in particular by the lovely Ms. Shelton who once again “misbehaves” and almost blows the roof off of the ICT.” Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive
“The audition of Sharon, the second soprano, is beautifully performed by Jennifer Shelton. Although she’s been in many ICT productions, who knew Shelton could sing opera? But wow, does she ever!” Shirley Gotlieb, Gazettes
“… Jennifer Shelton really, really can do that opera thing.” Greggory Moore, Greater Long Beach
“Shelton has the most complex student role, one that calls for an extraordinary range of emotion, and (pun intended) she hits all the right notes.” Barnaby Hughes, Stage and Cinema
“A veteran of many an ICT musical, Shelton’s talents are as irrepressible as Waller’s. She uses a soft, cocktail-lounge manner for ‘I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling,’ then turns up the charm, and her megawatt smile, for a playfully sexy version of ‘Cash for Your Trash.’ Yet in singing ‘Mean to Me,’ she’s convincingly brokenhearted.” Eric Marchese, Orange County Times
“But the creamy center of this sweet and sexy effort is the luscious Jennifer Shelton. Her sensual vocalization of ‘Mean to Me’ and her seductive ‘Cash for Your Trash’ are hard to forget and heavenly to recall.” Ben Miles, ShowMag.com
“Last, but certainly not least, Jennifer Shelton has a list of credits that simply roars – ‘Look out, this gal can do Everything In Entertainment — & do it darn wonderfully’. Her dynamic roles in this show reiterates this as Shelton belts out song of every flavor, dances up a storm & acts like the left out sad gal, then is the center-spotlight STAR in a sec, (making us believe both, wholeheartedly). She could be a one-woman show, yet is terrific in duos & company numbers. Shelton Showstoppers: ‘Mean To Me’, ‘I’ve Got A Feeling I’m Falling’ … I can’t recall a more satisfying, uplifting 2012 musical.” Joseph Sirota, Los Alamitos Patch
“Jennifer Shelton knows she isn’t Nell Carter. But she isn’t trying to be either. A lyrical soprano, Shelton is a woman who does things her way. She doesn’t need to imitate. She is not trying to emulate Carter or anyone else, for that matter. What you see is what you get. And what you get from Shelton is a lot of high energy, superb acting and one amazing voice. Shelton brilliantly showcases her triple-threat skills in the Broadway hit musical revue-the ambitious Ain’t Misbehavin’ … Shelton … is the showstopper that makes it all work. The veteran stage actor … gives an electric performance that takes this current production of Ain’t Misbehavin’ to a level of ‘must-see.'” News4UsOnline.com
“… leading lady Shelton, two-time Scenie-winning Lead Actress (for Man Of La Mancha and One Touch Of Venus), who combines cover girl looks with a voice as gorgeous as they come.” Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
“… the sublime Jennifer Shelton seduces with her sexy charm and grace.” Sara Itkis, NeonTommy.com
“Remember ‘Honeysuckle Rose?’ Well, you ain’t (pardon the vernacular) heard it sung with all the depth and double-meaning that are given to it by beautiful Jennifer Shelton (a versatile ICT favorite) and Phillip Brandon … Jennifer gives a blistering, slow-burn treatment to ‘Mean tome’ …” Shirle Gottlieb, Gazettes
“Each number tops the one before beginning with a sexy, torchy rendition of ‘Honeysuckle Rose’ sung by an incredibly talented and beautiful Jennifer Shelton …” Beverly Cohn, Splash Magazines
“Jennifer Shelton sings of love’s sorrows with the soulful tune ‘Mean to Me’ displaying a voice that is the equivalent of a pearl draped in silk.” Ernest Kearney, Working Author.com
“Shelton shines as a slinky sex kitten in ‘I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling,’ and she plays against type as the heartbroken singer of ‘Mean to Me.'” Eric Marchese, Backstage
“… the exception of distinction being the great Jennifer Shelton, who blew us away in MTG’s One Touch of Venus – you simply cannot take your eyes off of this superstar.” Tony Frankel, Stage and Cinema
“… it’s a particular treat to see vocal diva Shelton in rare dance mode, swinging, tapping, jitterbugging with the best of them.” Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
“Shelton, all sparkle and personality, gets a chance to show off her alto chops in this quartet with Lake taking the soprano.” Ellen Dostal, Musicals in LA
“As Venus, Jennifer Shelton proves once again why she’s one of MTG’s brightest stars. Gorgeous beyond words with a soprano to match, Shelton brings such sexy sassiness and glamour to the part that it’s hard to imagine anyone else in the role, let alone Mary Martin, who originated it.” Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
“Headlining in the title role of the Roman Goddess of Love brought to life from statuary form was the stunningly beautiful Jennifer Shelton. She commanded the stage at every turn, demonstrating a flair for comic timing upstaged only by her sultry and often soaring vocal solos. From listening to her renditions of ‘I’m A Stranger Here Myself’ and ‘That’s Him,’ it’s easy to understand why these songs were standalone hits following the production’s original 14-month run beginning in 1943. But it was Shelton’s luscious interpretation of composer Kurt Weill’s and lyricist Ogden Nash’s introspectively focused, first act ballad “Foolish Heart” that nearly stopped the show.” Dink O’Neal, Glendale News-Press
“Gifted with physical beauty, Shelton looked perfect as the shapely statue, and her voice and movement was magic.” Gordon Durich, Stage Happenings
“Shelton’s shimmering soprano brings luster to her offerings, and she likewise imbue the lyrics with passion and truth …” Les Spindle, BackStage West
“Jennifer Shelton has an amazing voice and tears at our hearts with ‘I Loved’ and ‘Old Folks’.” Cathy Wayne, NoHo Arts District
“Although it is hard to pick a favorite, I just couldn’t take my eyes off of Ms. Shelton, who was just so expressive and playful in her character. She also had a remarkable voice and an obvious sense of humor and physical timing, which came across well in the song ‘Timid Freida’.” Live Journal
“Shelton recalls her childhood in her exquisite soprano in ‘I Loved’. … Shelton’s ‘Old Folks’ once again showcases her crystal clear soprano, and later ‘My Death’ proves that she can belt with the best of them.” Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
“Shelton is in fine voice as the show’s resident ingénue, getting a chance to subtly display her humor in ‘I Loved’ and stopping the show with her solo ‘My Death’.” Travis Michael Holder, Entertainment Today
“Shelton, who appeared in four ICT productions before this, is beautiful in an understated way, but intense when she sings, powerful and passionate.” John Farrell, Press-Telegram
“Jennifer Shelton can do it all. She’s sexy, strong, vulnerable, and if necessary, she can even be the sweet girl next door (despite her sizzle & soulfulness). She’s a truly classy singer/actress with unusually wide range!” Joseph Sirota, Los Alamitos Patch
“Jennifer Shelton certainly leads the ensemble with equal amounts of physical and tonal beauty. During the opening number while standing high up on the scaffolding, she holds a gorgeous note for what seems to be about 12 measures. It sets a promise for the rest of the evening, a promise that is repeatedly fulfilled.” Stan Jenson, BLADE
“Shelton, one of L.A.’s musical theatre treasures, lends her crystal clear soprano to the exquisite ‘Christmas Lullaby’ …” Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
“Anthony Manough and Jennifer Shelton are also vocal dynamos.” Kayte Deioma, About.com
“… stellar work by Jennifer Shelton as the haunting and glamorous title character. This splendid actor-singer likewise brought fresh nuance to this coveted role, capturing the ethereal mysticism of the role, while bringing out moments of ironic humor and singing and dancing up a storm …” Les Spindle, Backstage
“Jennifer Shelton is one of MTG’s secret weapons, a gorgeous and multitalented performer who could easily be starring on Broadway – and proved a stunning Aurora to boot. … Shelton’s rich vibrant powerful voice and electric stage presence.” Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
“Jennifer Shelton was perfect as Spider Woman: sleek, svelte, sassy, and sexy, with a dynamite voice. She had real star quality …” Robert Machray, StageHappenings.com
“… the devastating ‘Suppertime’ (a breathtaking performance by Jennifer Shelton) … Shelton proved herself the hottest thing on stage with ‘Harlem on my Mind’ and the chill-inducing ‘Suppertime’.” Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
“… some still knocked your socks off (‘Suppertime’ as sung by the stunning Jennifer Shelton). … Jennifer Shelton not only was shattering singing ‘Suppertime,’ but showed us her versatility in ‘Harlem On My Mind,’ which she sang in a very sultry and sexy manner.” Robert Machray, BlogCritics.com
“When Jennifer Shelton changes from a whip-lashing, leather-clad, fraulein dominatrix … to an innocent, unspoiled Mexican senorita … and to an all-American girl thirsting for love … you know you’re watching class-act entertainment. Shelton is really something: all that talent plus a beautiful voice wrapped up in a stunning figure.” Shirlie Gottlieb, Press-Telegram
“Triple-threat performer Shelton is a constant delight, mastering her huge range of characterizations, from the lividinous Texan wildcat to her Marlene Dietrich-tinged dominatrix.” Les Spindle, BackStage West
“Shelton, who seldom gets so wide a berth to ply her sharp comic wares, goes for broke, especially her German dominatrix, a hysterical blend of Marlene Dietrich and an acrobatic strudel.” David C. Nichols, LA Times
“Shelton is mesmeric as the dominatrix blonde diva Gretchen. … The woman is fierce. Shelton stole the scene in every episode. … Shelton also changes the personalities to fit her character at the moment. She perfected a flawless German accent for Gretchen, Sofia the Bronx babe in ‘Trattoria Pericolo’ and Spanish beauty Rosalinda torn between two suitors. Her energy and enthusiasm were infectious and her singing voice is the type that wins awards. God bless her ability to sing upside down and not miss a beat while being held by the men in ‘Speiseplatz’.” Mary E. Montoro, Splash Magazines
“Shelton takes the cake for being the all-star performer. Her roles were versatile playing a leather-clad dominatrix … a naive senorita … and a bubble gum pop princess … The deeper you bite into Shelton’s multifaceted layers the more intense her flavor.” Kathleen Crain, Los Angeles Journal
“And right from the bat, Jennifer Shelton, while playing all five women, is a vocal powerhouse who shows seamless transitions. … it seems Shelton was whom many couldn’t keep their eyes off of from the start. One audience member said she definitely seemed to be the moving force in the play. ‘I liked the music, the acting was nice. But the woman was wonderful’ … Lambert’s jerky antics always making sure your funny bone is tickled and Shelton pleasantly feeding your eardrums.” Sean Belk, The Sun Newspapers
“Shelton’s got a magnificent voice that conveys all the nuances of love. She slinks from character to character with effortless grace: she’s got presence and a ton of panache. Her body keeps pace with her voice.” James Scarborough, Grunion Gazette
“… Jennifer Shelton (a knockout performer) …” Ben Miles, ShowMag.com
“… Jennifer Shelton (her charisma, personality and vocals will leave you gasping) …” Marchelle Hammack, Beachcomber
“The golden-voiced Shelton is marvelous as Aldonza …” David C. Nichols, LA Times
“As the feisty kitchen wench Aldonza, Jennifer Shelton is likewise a powerhouse, gracing this portrayal with her formidable vocal chops. She tears out our hearts in the climactic lament ‘Aldonza’.” Les Spindle, BackStage West
“Jennifer Shelton, a gifted actress and singer who gave her all to the part of Aldonza. … The second act in this production belonged to Shelton’s Aldonza. Her singing was flawless, and her assured acting turned the play’s most difficult scene — Don Quixote’s deathbed recognition — into an emotional climax.” Charles Donelan, Santa Barbara Independent
“Jennifer Shelton voices Aldonza as dulcet and coarse by turns, performing each number with an operatic flare one moment, a hardened cabaret style the next. The physicality of Aldonza — an uncouth kitchen maid who will couple with nearly any man who asks — is somewhat grueling, and Shelton is up to the task.” Saundra Sorenson, VC Reporter
“Equally inspiring, gutsy and sensual performance by the stunning Jennifer Shelton as the prison tart Aldonza.” Pay Taylor, The Tolucan Times and Canyon Crier
“Jennifer Shelton brings out beautifully the earthy/sultry qualities of Aldonza and has a lovely voice to render Mitch Leight’s phenomenal score.” Don Grigware, ReviewPlays.com
“Jennifer Shelton added a glorious voice to her role as Aldonza/Dulcinea …” Rita Moran, Ventura County Star
“Shelton … was lovely and charming as emcee and sang her songs … with class and cabaret-like intimacy. … Shelton simmered in Pietro Yon’s “Gesu Bambino, a moving and elegant piece of music.” John Farrell, Press-Telegram
“… she is certainly an engaging and lovely stage presence. Her easy manner and lively delivery helped hold things together.” James Scarborough, Grunion Gazette
“She is a charming personality, and a versatile and powerful pop singer, with a powerful high end to her range, and plenty of silken technique.” John Farrell, Press-Telegram
“Jennifer Shelton, with big eyes and an irresistible little flutter to her voice …” Jim Ruggirello, Grunion Gazette
“… Jennifer Shelton and David Burnham were a perfect couple in ‘People Will Say We’re in Love’.” John Farrell, Press-Telegram
“Shelton shines in the central role. As Yvonne, at first she’s a whirlwind of raw ambition and manipulative sexual allure. But as Yvonne’s world begins to collapse snatches of the desperation that motivate this complex and deeply troubled woman are exposed.” Paul Hodgins, Daily Variety
“Shelton’s face, posture and, especially, her voice registered not just fear but existential despair.” James Scarborough, Grunion Gazette
“Jennifer Shelton plays Yvonne with a conviction that is at odds with her character’s amorality, making for a complex and rich portrayal.” Ben Miles, News-Enterprise
“Jennifer Shelton, as Yvonne, gives an award-worthy performance conveying sparkling assurance and deep self-doubts with equal truth …” Joseph Sirota, Los Alamitos Patch
“Gorgeous Jennifer Shelton, a Moonlight Stage and San Diego Rep veteran, brings her pure lyric soprano and glittering presence to the … role of Cinderella.” Anne Marie Welsh, San Diego Union Tribune
“As the kindhearted Cinderella, Jennifer Shelton is simply beautiful in all ways – physically, vocally and dramatically.” Pam Kragen, North County Times
“Other standouts include Jennifer Shelton as Cinderella. Just as good as her lovely soprano voice is her comical portrayal of the sassy girl who’s weary of the king’s ball and exhausted from running from a prince she’s not sure she wants.” Jennifer Chung, San Diego.com
“Jennifer Shelton makes a lovely Belle: her gentle demeanor would melt anyone’s heart. She also displays a lovely, rich voice.” Rob Stevens, ShowMag.com
“… Jennifer Shelton is lovely, warm and graceful, and she has a gorgeous singing voice shown to its finest in the numbers ‘Is This Home’ and ‘A Change in Me’ …” Pam Kragen, North County Times
“… sexy, pure-voiced, highly radiant Jennifer Shelton …” Joseph Sirota, Easy Reader
“David Burnham and Jennifer Shelton, in superb voice, romance each other – all over the place, and all over each face.” Alvin Randall, View from the Hill
“Yum-Yum, played by Jennifer Shelton (for once the name described a performance).” James Scarborough, Grunion Gazette
“… Jennifer Shelton a delightful and delicious as Yum-Yum.” John Farrell, Press-Telegram
“Burnham and Shelton make enchanting parodists and front a dazzling troupe.” David C. Nichols LA Times
“Burnham and Shelton are as sassy as they are sweet.” Eric Marchese, Orange County Register
“Shelton’s lyrical voice is so beautiful it’s almost a letdown when she stops singing. From her first footstep onto John Wayne Cook’s ingenious set … Shelton is simply a joy whenever she is onstage.” Nancy Perkins, Deseret Morning News
“Shelton has a magnificent soprano reminiscent of multiple Tony winner Audra MacDonald …” Frazier Moore, The Spectrum
“… the radiant Jennifer Shelton creates such an empathetic doomed heroine that the first-act finale seems more heart-wrenching than ever.” Les Spindle, BackStage
“And as the tragic black heroine, Sarah, Jennifer Shelton … brings one of the most-lovely voices ever heard on the Moonlight stage, particularly in her exquisite solo ‘Your Daddy’s Son’.” Pam Kragen, North County Times
“… it is the impassioned and powerful acting and singing of Lance [Roberts] and Jennifer that move our souls. Jennifer’s tender ‘Your Daddy’s Son’ sung to her infant … as well as the couple’s duets … help create many of the strongest moments of the play.” Rob Hopper, San Diego Playbill
“The show opens with the rich-voiced Shelton, who sells the title number (and everything else she sings) with thrilling clarity.” David C. Nichols, LA Times
“The stellar chanteuse Jennifer Shelton knows her way around a torch song, bringing renewed vigor to Streisand’s ‘My Coloring Book’ and the revue’s title song. Daggett and Shelton sparkle as a comedic team in the quintessential K&E numbers ‘Class’ (from Chicago) and ‘The Grass Is Always Greener…'” Les Spindle, Backstage
“… then Shelton returns with a gut-wrenching version of ‘My Coloring Book’. This gal can really deliver!” Shirley Gottlieb, Press-Telegram
“The remarkable Jennifer Shelton’s renditions of the title song and ‘Maybe This Time’ … are the show’s highlights.” Jeff Favre, Daily Breeze
“… ballads such as ‘Maybe This Time’ … hauntingly allowing Shelton’s lusciously robust voice to soar.” Priscilla Munson, Grunion Gazette
“… Jennifer Shelton (a wonderful range in voice and style) …” Marchelle Hammack, Beachcomber
“It helps that [John Bisom’s] Irene Molloy is the gorgeous Jennifer Shelton, who sings with the free emotion and individualistic phrasing of an Audra McDonald-style star”. Anne Marie Welsh, San Diego Union Tribune
“Jennifer Shelton’s stunning voice and beauty offer a lovely rendition of Ribbons Down My Back …” Rob Hopper, San Diego Playbill
“And when a truly sparkling triple threat like Jennifer Shelton does, well, just about anything, the show evokes something described so often by Burke’s lyrics: Star quality. Shelton has it.” Michael Phillips, LA Times
“… Jennifer Shelton (gorgeous to look at, delightful to hear).” Shirley Gottlieb, Press-Telegram
“And the wonderful lyric soprano Jennifer Shelton (so impressive in Moonlight Theatre’s ‘Hello, Dolly’ and ‘Ragtime’ …) sings with spine-tingling beauty in the small role of smart and sensible Kathy.” Anne Marie Welsh, San Diego Union Tribune
“Mary Jo Mecca shines as Charity’s best friend the tough-as-nails dancer Nickie. Jennifer Shelton plays the wise seen-it-all realist Helene. These two stop the show with their hilarious and plaintive ‘Baby, Dream Your Dream’.” Rob Stevens, ShowMag.com
“At the top of the heap is Jennifer Shelton … who lights up the stage with a dazzling smile, a sumptuous voice and a body that Barbie would die for.” Robert S. Telford, Grunion Gazette
“… Jennifer Shelton is nimble and funny. Her range, in terms of voice and versatility, is impressive.” Ben Miles, Coastal Life
“Jennifer Shelton has a solid command of the stage …” Robert Koehler, LA Times
“Jennifer Shelton … tops as ensemble of talented actors. Her style, strength and conviction would make Chita Rivera, Broadways’s original Rosie, cheer.” Peggy O’Hara, Brea Progress
“Jennifer Shelton’s Dorothy is a delight, and she shines vocally, especially during ‘Soon as I Get Home’. There is a naivete in her characterization that couldn’t be more right.” T.H. McCulloh, LA Times
“Jennifer Shelton’s (BeBe) persona as a dancer is clearly seen in each move on stage. She is fluid, on point and fully present throughout …” J. McCart, Drama-Logue
“… outshone by Shelton … who was so full of life those around her seemed to be almost asleep.” Paul Langford, Press-Telegram