Reviews

"A winner. In short he's got what it takes."
– Daily Variety

"A highly personal show, Gabriel carries off the act, like his career- with a sense of humor, pride and persistence."
– New York Daily News

"Gabriel's strong baritone... shines. He has a rich, legit sound recalling the likes of John Raitt and Gordon MacRae."
– John Hoglund, Backstage

"John's ability to tell the story of the song has now placed him among that select group of singers who can transport you by reaching deep within themselves."
– Charles Grodin

"With Alfred Drake long since gone and Richard Kiley not too far removed from life, John Gabriel may be the best actor-singer around."
–TV News

"He sings honestly, sincerely and quite beautifully."
– New York Post

"With pianist Christopher Denny, John Gabriel presented From Broadway to Hollywood and Back at Danny’s Skylight Room. Illustrated with video clips, a portrait emerged of a personable, well-grounded man with a gentle sense of humor. And he can sing. Gabriel related his multi-media adventures with songs to illustrate life’s lessons, like, It’s Not Where You Start. Referring to his debut at The Little Club, he sang The Best Is Yet to Come. You can probably tell where Lullaby of Broadway and Love Walked In fit in. A handsome man with a mellow vocal tone, Gabriel used savvy and experience to interpret his songs with understanding. John Gabriel’s own easy-going charm... is a refreshing plus in the edgy world of show business, and this was the strength of his journey From Broadway to Hollywood and Back."
– Elizabeth Ahlfors, Cabaret Scenes

"At Danny's, he makes inventive use of anecdotes, film clips and songs in his multimedia show. The informal disposition, ready to laugh and resonant baritone appeal make him relaxing and refreshing to listen to."
– Entertainment Today

"There is a warm charm about the man. Gabriel's voice is smooth, with especially full bodied chest tones and he performs with beguiling integrity."
– Martin Schaeffer

"Marvelously inventive... Gabriel put so much charm into his performance... a performer of unusually high-voltage."
– Houston Post

With film clips to help, John has an unfolded cavalcade. It shows his humor, tenacity, ability to charm and entertain."
– Las Vegas Casino News

This was a show that I wished could keep going. I was with you from beginning to end. I didn’t realize you sang as well as you do. I was prepared to have fun listening to the stories. I think your stories and your persona lift your show to a major act. I know I can speak for myself and my son and I think I can speak for the whole audience the night I saw it – you lifted our spirits and made us reflect on the blessings we have in our lives, even though sometimes it feels as though we’re not getting anywhere.

It was sooooooooo refreshing to be in the presence of an entertainer, doing an autobiographical act, who didn’t kvetch about his life. You see the blossoms and you can laugh at the weeds and disappear them. I thought your “war” stories were professionally handled and presented with humor and taste. I think you could carry a much larger room. People deserve to be entertained with style and class.
– Bobbie Horowitz, Theatrical Producer