Robert Locke

Favorite Roles...

as a singer

Sweeney Todd – Sweeney Todd by Stephen Sondheim

Performers Robert Locke and Martha Kight are equally riveting. Locke starts slowly, but by mid-first act he builds up a boil and then manages to percolate forcefully through the rest of the show. Blessed with strong, ear-pleasing bass-baritone pipes, he more than holds up the show's musical pillars. Additionally, a suave, understated acting style makes his Todd someone for whom you can feel pity at the same time as you shudder at his deeds.

Sacramento Bee

Locke's interpretation of Sweeney Todd is more appealing and has more humanity than the more sinister interpretation the show received on Broadway. Given a sense of humor, Locke's Sweeney becomes a man you might ask for Sunday dinner. Once. Locke's performance is memorable. He's a fine actor and possesses a strong voice..

Davis Enterprise

Vasek – The Bartered Bride by Smetana

Locke really holds the show together. Here is a comedian with rare ability. As the stuttering tenor Vasek, who is to be married off by his mother, he creates a sharp, at once amusing and touching character who makes the audience by turns laugh and sigh. Besides turning in a fine performance, Locke as staging director kept pace for others on stage.

Chico Enterprise Record

Sky Masterson – Guys and Dolls by Frank Loesser, Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows

Locke plays the New York gambler with a cool style but beautiful full voice. His love songs with Sister Sarah are rich and sonorous, but he also gives 'Luck be a Lady' the zest it demands.

Chico Enterprise Record

Pirate King – Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan

Locke's Pirate King is devilish, glib, playful and passionate. When he takes the stage he very definitely takes it, and it's impossible to take your eyes off him.

Boston Globe

Other Roles

El Gallo – The Fantasticks – no review
Pedro – Man of La Mancha – no review
Colonel Calvary – Patience – no review

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