What some people are saying about Alanda Coon

"...the clarion-voiced Alanda Coon..."
Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times

"...Alanda Coon stand(s) out...displaying verve and confidence..."
Jeff Rossen, Gay Chicago

"...the talented Alanda Coon...She knows how to act the hell out of a song and, more importantly, has the good sense not to oversell anything...you couldn’t ask for (a) more passionate musical performance..."
Web Behrens, Chicago Free Press

“…Alanda Coon shines…”
Laura Molzahn, The Chicago Reader

“Coon brings a powerhouse vocal instrument. Her voice is smooth, flawlessly pitched and rich. She moves seamlessly from growl, to croon, to belt, to whisper. Alanda is among few singers who creates vocal whisper with resonance to fill both air and lyrical meaning. Coon has a genuineness and humility that warms an audience in ways that talent alone can’t.”
Carla Gordon, Stu Hamstra’s Cabaret Hotline Online

“…powerful performer…”
Kris Vire, Time Out Chicago

“Alanda Coon sings the hell out of each number with plenty of character and verve.”
Scott C. Morgan, Windy City Times

“She possesses a big voice that she can unleash when needed…”
John Olson, TalkinBroadway.com

"...a superb singer with an immense dynamic range...Alanda Coon relishes her roles..."
Dennis Polkow, New City
 
"...Alanda Coon acquitted (her)self well, with good natured aplomb."
Kerry Reid, The Chicago Reader

"...Alanda Coon far surpass(es) expectations."
Web Behrens, New City

"Alanda Coon... hit(s) all the right notes: emotionally and with
(her) singing voice...nothing short of amazing."
Rick Reed, Outlines

“If there are any doubts that a cabaret act can be a theatrical experience, Alanda Coon smashes them…Coon turns each song into a lyrical vignette. “
Brian Kirst, Chicago Free Press

"...Alanda Coon is bump-and-grind glory."
Lawrence Bommer, Chicago Free Press

"Alanda Coon is one of the best singers that I've heard in a while, and as anyone who saw GYPSY or New Tuner's CRAZY MARY can attest, she is also a versatile and subtle actress."
Brian Kirst, Chicago HotSpots

“Coon anchors the show with her subtle humor and polished presentation and deft style.”
Tom Williams, ChicagoCritic.com