"Shahinian's work in this is especially engaging as she defies all stereotypes in her portrayal of a woman who suspects her husband may be unfaithful. The simplicity of her reactions and the tender touch she gives to each emotion make her heart breaking and fascinating."
          ~ Michael Roderick, BroadwayWorld.com

"Cut to James' home, where his wife, Leigh (Sarah Shahinian, particularly touching), is confident enough -- or so it seems -- to greet him with a joking 'So are you leaving me?'"
          ~Sandy MacDonald, TheaterMania.com

"The love triangle is especially well-realized in the tender acting and fine singing of Leah Horowitz’s sensitive Cosette, Anderson Davis’ innocent Marius and Sarah Shahinian’s plucky, lovelorn Eponine. Their Heartful of Love trio is a major vocal highlight. For that matter, so are Davis’ solo Empty Chairs at Empty Tables and Shahinian’s forlorn torching of On My Own."
          ~Everett Evans, Houston Chronicle

"The cast is superb... Sarah Shahinian is first-rate as the sad and anxious Leigh."
          ~Clark Groome, Chestnut Hill Local

"Leigh, played patiently by Sarah Shahinian, starts out as a flat character, wearing a tattered green robe and barely moving from the couch. But as the problems in her marriage progressively rise to the surface, so does the true essence of the character, overcome with grief after losing her baby and terrified of also losing her husband, by whom she feels abandoned."
          ~Kaitlyn Foti, Montgomery Newspapers

"The most noteworthy aspect of this production in several ways is the illustration of the Eumenides/ Chorus (Susanna Florence, Sarah Shahinian, Allison Schubert)... Although each actress is impressive, Shahinian trumps all, both in her solo performance as Tisiphone and as a team member."
          ~Cindy Pierre, Talkin' Broadway

"Show-stealing Sarah Shahinian is an utter delight on stage. She charms in "Popular," in which she sings to Danny, the new kid on the block, that she will help him get in the "in crowd." She is a bundle of energy and comic verve as young Susie, and then as a handful of steamy vixens in the hysterical "Endless Delights"." ~Pam Harbaugh, Florida Today

"The youngest version of the couple, Danny (Kevin Murphy) and Susie (Sarah Shahinian) portray their evolution from childhood through adolescence, along with countless other roles. Shahinian adroitly assumes a wide spectrum of personae from a sultry Spanish seductress to an obsessive-compulsive hippie." ~Morris Sullivan, News Journal

"Scene stealer Sarah Shahinian is Ado Annie. Shahinian has the role down from the wonderfully innocent promiscuity to the accent that would peel paint." ~Post Cresent, Appleton, WI

"..Sarah Shahinian throws herself into Ado Annie with such raw zest that she wins you over without any of the usual comic shtick. She's a formidable future talent. ~Chicago Tribune

"Sarah Shahinian, a tiny redhead with firecracker stage energy, is delicious as Annie..."
~Chicago Sun-Times

"Sarah Shahinian amusingly conveys the can't-help-myself vivacity of flirtatious Ado Annie.
~Houston Chronicle

"Audiences just 'cain't' say no to Sarah Shahinian's amusing Ado Annie, a blend of lust and innocence.
~The Columbus Dispatch

"...Sarah Shahinian's Ado Annie plays 'I Cain't Say No' as conventional goof...her sagebrush soubrette turn is tickling." ~Los Angeles Times

"Solid comic relief comes from the delightful Sarah Shahinian, who wrings every comic nuance out of Ado Annie's floozy lament 'I Cain't Say No'..."
~The Arizona Republic

"Ado Annie, enslaved by her hormones, is a one-note character, although Sarah Shahinian attacks the role with zest and a dead-on sense of comedy."
~Orange County Register, CA

"Sarah Shahinian turns in one of the strongest female performances at La Comedia in recent memory. As Belle, Ms. Shahinian displays the right balance of spunk and likeable warmth, as well as a beautiful singing voice. " ~Scott Cain, Talkin' Broadway

"Shahinian exudes a wide-eyed innocence and also shows off her great voice"
~ Phoenix New Times

"The pretty bookworm Belle (Sarah Shahinian) and heartless prince-turned-hideous Beast (Shane Tanner) successfully evolve their titular roles... Shahinian’s tender-hearted tenacity radiates early on when Belle assesses her plight as the Beast’s prisoner in the emotional tune, “Home.” But soon after, her performance quickly intertwines with Tanner’s engaging portrayal...Both actors, equally charming and vocally strong, are so compatible that their squabbles reflect many couples who are perfect for each other despite their jarring idiosyncrasies."
~Russell Florence, Jr., Dayton City Paper

"If you have a child who has always wanted to see a princess, bring her to Beauty and the Beast so she can see Sarah Shahinian play Belle to the character's fullest." ~Chrysanthi Snyder, CCN-USA

"The ensemble is a tight and talented group, but a few standouts include...Gwen Hollander and Sarah Shahinian as two young girls discovering the city."

~Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway