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ALL SHOOK UP, Goodspeed Musicals 2025 (Photo Credits: Diane Sobolewski)
“Ryan Mac is a perfect Chad. He has the looks, the moves, and the voice. He is a dynamic performer to watch, which gives Chad the ideal interpreter.”
— J. Peter Berman, The Berkshire Edge
“His enthusiasm, energy and command of the stage make him a joy to watch. His beautiful voice and skillful hip swinging are a nice added bonus. This musical tackles topics ahead of its time (in many ways) that one could worry didn’t age well, but Mac shows a skillful care in his handling of those scenes.”
— Matt Austin, The Newtown Bee
“…hip-swivels his way into the audience's hearts from his very first entrance. With all the swagger and bravado required for the singing and dancing… Mac is a true triple threat that commands the stage in scene after scene.”
— Kiersten Bjork, White Birch Blog
“Ryan Mac imbues Chad with a touch of the Presley persona but also makes him more than a “lookalike.” He has the moves and the singing style.”
— Karen Isaacs Shore Publications
“The roustabout isn’t Elvis per se, but he sure has all the King’s moves. Ryan Mac, who plays Chad, dances with Presley-like abandon, and he delivers his character’s dialogue with a hint of an Elvis drawl. He also brings plenty of comic panache. He finds equal parts confidence and cluelessness in the character in a way that reminded me of Will Ferrell and Jim Carrey.”
— Kristina Dorsey, The Day
“Ryan Mac makes his Goodspeed debut in the role of the handsome Chad, released from jail in “Jailhouse Rock,” with aplomb and a great singing voice.”
— Nancy Sasso Janis, Patch
“Led by Mr. Mac, it is in this opening number that you realize Goodspeed is offering one of its strongest ensembles in years.”
— Tom Holehan, Stratford Crier