BELA ZANGLER
IN CRAZY FOR YOU
-SHARON PLAYHOUSE-
โAs a New York showbiz impresario Bella Zangler, Joey Sorge is funny, delightful and in fine voice, particularly during his show-stopping โWhat Causes That?โ duet with Boccitto.โ
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Ludie in Trip to Bountiful
in Trip to Bountiful
- Actors' Ensemble -
โAs Carrieโs son Ludie, Joey Sorge matches Fern Sloan in stage-ease and truth. Together they are casting perfection.โ
Vittorio in Carmelina
in Carmelina
- York Theatre: Off Broadway -
โJoey Sorge niftily spoofs Vittorioโs outsized passions โ especially in a fantasy of revenge titled โI Will Kill Herโ โ without sacrificing the characterโs appeal.โ
โ...dashing, beautifully-voiced Joey Sorge.โ
โMr. Sorge gets to showcase his powerful voice in โCarmelina,โ โYouโre A Woman,โ and โI Will Kill Her,โ as well as a reprise of โItโs Time For A Love Song.โโ
Rudy the Voice & u/s Lorenzo in A Bronx Tale
in A Bronx Tale
- Longacre Theatre: Broadway -
Walt Disney in When You Wish: The Story of Walt Disney!
in When You Wish: The Story of Walt Disney!
- Phoenix Theatre -
โJoey Sorge finding a way to effectively show the many layers of Walt Disney, including the negative aspects of stubbornness, selfishness, and a controlling demeanor that are all part of his constant need to get his creations out and to find success. But Sorge also does well in showing the care and love Walt has for his brother and wife.โ
โPhoenix production this is especially true thanks to Joey Sorge who shines as Walt Disney. From my seat in the second row. Sorge drew me in with an undeniable twinkle in his eye of childlike illusion and optimism that Walt was known for. Sorgeโs mannerisms, smile, and stance all bring Walt to life without feeling like a caricature.โ
Bob Wallace in White Christmas
in White Christmas
- Ogunquit Music Hall -
โThe darker, more measured Sorge has a voice of slow, barely inflected velvet โ especially lovely in his sweet little number โCount Your Blessings.โโ
Jimmy Winter in Nice Work If You Can Get It
in Nice Work If You Can Get It
- Gateway/Ogunquit Playhouse -
โSorge pours on the goofy boyish charm that, combined with nimble-footed dancing and crooner-like vocals, make him irresistible.โ
โSorge has a smooth, sweet voice and makes it look easy to play the clueless swain.โ
โJoey Sorge as the dashingly handsome Jimmy Winter is captivating. This smooth crooner had me meltingโ especially when he sang falsetto. Sorge is romantic and utterly charming as Jimmy.โ
Bernard in Boeing Boeing
in Boeing Boeing
- Gulfshore Playhouse -
โSorge is at his best when heโs ramping up Bernardโs boyish panic.โ
King Marchan in Victor, Victoria
in Victor, Victoria
- TUTS: Theatre Under the Stars, Houston -
โSorge as Marchan strikes a sultry machismo figure that never falls down the rabbit hole of the stereotype.โ
โ Joey Sorge is perfectly cast as the brooding and sexy King; one of the highlights of the show is the hilarious โKingโs Dilemmaโ, in which Sorge proves his comedic chops and exhibits a powerful voice.โ
โSorge has a sly charm about him that suites both a lover and a gangster.โ
Lord Evelyn in Anything Goes
in Anything Goes
- First National Tour -
โA riotous tango, โThe Gypsy in Me,โ which reveals the inner sexy beast of a titled British twit (mirthsome Joey Sorge).โ
โ Joey Sorge as Hopeโs fianceฬ, Lord Evelyn Oakleigh offered laughs and surprises when his true self emerged.โ
โ Joey Sorge as the malaprop-spouting dandy Sir Evelyn Oakleigh is another dynamo, who tears it up with wicked glee and artistry to spare in the โGypsy in Meโ dance with Ms. York.โ
Vic & Jimmy u/s in Nice Work If You Can Get It
in Nice Work If You Can Get It
- Imperial Theatre: Broadway -
Mr. Tackaberry in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
- Hirschfeld Theatre: Broadway -
Robert in Drowsy Chaperone
in Drowsy Chaperone
- Ogunquit Playhouse -
Uncle Harry in Radio Girl
in Radio Girl
- Goodspeed at Chester -
Don Lockwood in Singin' in the Rain
in Singin' in the Rain
- Ogunquit Playhouse -
โ Joey Sorge has matinee idol good looks and his vocals
are effortless.โ
โ Sorge does an excellent job filling Gene Kellyโs formidable dance shoes in the splashy title number.โ
The Fonz in Happy Days - A New Musical
in Happy Days - A New Musical
- First National Tour, Goodspeed Opera, Papermill Playhouse -
โJoey Sorge nails the showโs most iconic character. At certain angles, heโs a dead Joey Sorge ringer for Winkler. More importantly, he captures the nuances that made Fonzie so irresistible โ the cocked eyebrows, the stern glance, the confident stance, the chaos-halting snap, and the charming smile that escapes his cool reserve.โ
โSorge nicely captures Winklerโs mix of over-the-top bravado and underplayed slyness. And he looks like heโs having a lot of fun.โ
โJoey Sorge who does a dead-on Fonzie. Fonzie is the center of the production. Someone less confident in the role would cause the musical to sag at all the wrong places but, while Sorge wonโt make you forget Henry Winkler, he provides the glue that holds the show together.โ
โSorgeโs Fonz comes straight from Henry Winkler, from the finger-snapping and โWoahsโ right down to just about every inflection. Close your eyes a bit and you could be fooled. Itโs his presence that really makes the show a pleasant escape to another time.โ
โ Sorge re-creates the Fonz with the perfect balance of conceit and black-leather-jacket brawn and humor.โ
โThe supertalented Sorge gets the star-making role he was
born to play. Sorge captures all the quirky macho charm and appeal of Henry Winklerโs TV original and adds to that his own leading man handsomeness, sex appeal, and song-and-dance dazzle.โ
โWhile Sorge has the advantage of looking a lot like Henry Winkler, who played the original Fonz, he goes far beyond mere imitation. He has definitely caught the spirit of the role. Not one move or word is out of place, yet his performance is spirited and funny.โ
โMr. Sorge nails the characterโs voice and body language in โHappy Days: A New Musical.โ More important, he exudes the characterโs amiable self-satisfaction with just a touch of vulnerability.โ
The "Super", Aldolpho, & Robert and Gangsters u/s in Drowsy Chaperone
in Drowsy Chaperone
- Marquis Theatre: Broadway -
Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie
in Thoroughly Modern Millie
- First National Tour -
Young Buddy in Follies
in Follies
- Belasco Theatre: Broadway -
โThe youthful ghosts of the four leads are winningly portrayed by Erin Dilly, Richard Roland, Joey Sorge and Lauren Ward.โ
โAnd this production features one of the best-ever sets of principal young ghosts in Erin Dilly, Richard Roland, Joey Sorge, and Lauren Ward.โ
Dino in Stephen Sondheim's Saturday Night
in Stephen Sondheim's Saturday Night
- Second Stage: Off Broadway -
โJoey Sorge are aces as the loveless porch dwellers.โ