“Sean Michael is excellent as the Orphan, displaying a wonderful voice that fits the material especially well.” http://www.broadwayworld.com/st-louis/article/BWW-Review-New-Line-Theatres-Fantastic-CELEBRATION-20161013

“Michael’s Orphan is amiable, appropriately naive and optimistic at first, but he also portrays a believable sense of growth and determination as the story progresses. He also has a great tenor voice that suits his songs particularly well.” https://snoopstheatrethoughts.com/2016/10/07/new-line-stages-an-intriguing-experimental-allegory-in-celebration/

“…a never-better Sean Michael…” http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/article106789982.html

“Michael’s virtuous characterization as Orphan…” http://stlouistheatresnob.blogspot.com/2016/10/celebration-new-line-theatre.html?m=1

“Michael is charming as the young orphan full of dreams.” http://www.onstageblog.com/reviews/2016/10/6/review-celebration-at-new-line-theatre

“Sean Michael showcases a clear, beautiful voice and offers an ingratiating performance as Orphan.” http://www.laduenews.com/arts-and-culture/dinner-a-show-celebration/article_6c405f16-d1d0-54bb-90cf-d3d27067a445.html

“Sean Michael is a sensitive Orphan…” https://stagedoorstl.com/2016/10/05/celebration-a-sensation/

“[Sean] Michael and [Larissa] White are both excellent in their roles…” http://m.riverfronttimes.com/stlouis/broadway-flop-celebration-gets-new-life-from-new-line-theatre/Content?oid=3122376