WORD ON THE STREET IS...
AS PORTIA
"When Nigel's eye catches the Puritanical leader’s daughter, Portia (played by Jasmine Gillenwaters), she becomes his muse, and their blossoming love affair is a thing to behold. Their duet, “I Love The Way,” is silly, yet enchanting. After her recent portrayal of Belle in Beauty and the Beast at TM, Gillenwaters has proven herself to be Memphis’ premier ingenue. Together, they give the show its heart."
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- Kevin Shaw, Broadway World
AS BELLE
"Jasmine Ashanti Gillenwaters seems equipped from birth, and named, to play Disney princesses. A lyric soprano with a dazzling smile, she portrays the first “feminist” Disney heroine as a compassionate optimist who values books over looks."
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– Christopher Blank, The Memphis Review
AS CINDERELLA
"As the Ella who must clean the chimney (Cinder Ella) and scrub the floors, Jasmine Ashanti Gillenwaters is a breath of fresh air, both in song and dance. Although her character isn’t given much of a range (smiling and forgiving no matter her circumstance) Gillenwaters has the “star power” to keep the character engaging and she’s a joy to watch. She has the voice and grace of an angel. We all want to be like her when we grow up."
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– Kevin Shaw, Broadway World
AS RAPUNZEL
“Jasmine Ashanti Gillenwaters’ Rapunzel has innate dignity and class combined with gentleness and steely reserve. She uses her lovely, cultivated soprano to impressive effect especially in ‘Great Things.’”
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– Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold, Broadway World
