“Brava! Susan Hofflander has the voice of Jenny Tourel and the comic timing of Rosalind Russell.” - Leonard Bernstein

"Susan Hofflander possesses an excellent voice and acting talent and was a very valuable member of our production.  I hope to work with her again." - Hal Prince

“Susan Hofflander came close to walking off with the show as a funny, diminutive Cherubino-expressive of voice, face and body who sang well and was convincingly boyish of manner.” - John Von Rhein, Chicago Tribune

“Much of the credit for the show’s success belongs to Susan Hofflander’s comic powerhouse performance in the title role of Isabella.  A pocket size dynamo, she commands the stage and conveys volumes with a single gesture or expression; her vocal technique is superb, her coloratura secure up and down the scale and her diction clear. - Sarah Bryan Miller, Chicago Tribune

"Mezzo-Soprano Susan Hofflander was a near scene stealer as Pitti-Sing, the noble lady Yum Yum’s Ethel Mertz-like sister."
Andrew Patner, Chicago Sun-Times

"Hofflander is wonderful as Perichole.  Not only does she have a lovely voice, she’s an actress as well.  The character calls for a woman who’s bright and streetwise, and Hofflander carries ot off with vigor and comedic flair." - Catherine Zaiser, The Forum

"The entertainers perform such diverse material as Gershwin’s The Man I Love, beautifully sung by mezzo-soprano Susan Hofflander.
Lynn Voedisch, Chicago Sun-Times

"Mezzo-soprano Hofflander proved captivating in the role of Amahl’s mother.  Her strong, present sound contains a gentle quality that worked well in the role."
Elaine Schmidt, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

"Susan Hofflander sings a confident heroine Isabella and makes the coloratura passage work seem to belong to her actions and emotions." - Walter Skiba, Hammond Times

"Susan Hofflander stood out as Ida, the ugly duckling’s kindly mother.  An outstanding comedienne and strong vocalist, Hofflander’s sweetly maternal look and elegant presence made her a perfect, if unlikely, dance partner for Marks."
Bud Norman, Wichita Eagle