Reviews
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Cabaret at Glow Lyric Theatre
"...the script’s most memorable face belongs to the unnamed Master of Ceremonies. Here, Tyler Pirrung plays the Kit Kat Club’s omnipresent emcee. In harlequin costume and off-the-chart sexuality, his effusive sexuality is neither binary nor ambiguous, but all over the map..." "...Pirrung plays no brutish, jackbooted character-within-a-character. Rather, he leverages his near-over-the-top showiness through most of the show to intensify his character’s crushing despair at the end..." "...When Pirrung finally smears his clown makeup, he becomes a flesh-and-blood painting of what happens when we let hate and anger destroy us all—including those who generate all that rage. Likewise, when he appears with mussed hair and without his fingerpaint mask, he fills us with that much more profound sorrow and sympathy." -John Jeter, Greenville, SC |
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Spamalot at Arizona Broadway Theatre "Tyler Pirrung [is] equally as good as Sir Robin. There is a running bit about how Robin isn't that brave and that he continually soils himself when he encounters the slightest bit of danger, and Pirrung makes those moments get big laughs. He also has one of the funniest songs in the show, "You Won't Succeed on Broadway," and delivers it beautifully." -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway |
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The SpongeBob Musical at Arizona Broadway Theatre
"Tyler Pirrung is a hoot as the tentacled Squidward who, even though he's called a loser, is just waiting for his moment to finally be in the spotlight, with a flashy tap number that he leads in the second act that's a crowd pleaser." -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway "Tyler Pirrung, as crotchety neighbor Squidward, was the giant sparkly bow on the entire SpongeBob Musical extravaganza. It's impressive to tap with two legs, but when you add on an extra pair and sing the song "I'm Not a Loser" (written by The Kings Of nerd rock, They Might Be Giants), well, there's a kid inside everyone that is singing along with it." -Angela Kabasan, Broadway World |
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Elf the Musical at Arizona Broadway Theatre "Tyler Pirrung is quite endearing as the lovable Buddy. He makes Buddy silly and childlike, as someone who gets entirely excitable at the smallest things. The sense of innocence Pirrung brings to the part makes him completely believable as this man-child who was raised at the simple, playful North Pole but finds himself a fish out of water when he ends up in loud and wild New York City. Pirrung's singing voice is strong and clear and soars on his many solos. Pirrung is delivering an exceptional and winning comic performance." -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway "...it's Tyler Pirrung's performance as Buddy that really revs the show into high gear. It is no exaggeration to report that Pirrung is terrific. He channels Buddy's cluelessness and awkward innocence with gleeful panache. He is charming, lithe, and huggable, with a voice that has range and oomph." -Herbert Paine, Broadway World "What gives this show life is mainly due to Tyler Pirrung in the star role as Buddy. From the moment he arrives on stage announcing “I belong in Christmas Town”, to the ending of “I’ve got a wife and I’m singing”, Tyler brilliantly executes the loveable elf to perfection. One could almost believe he came from the North Pole and adored Christmas with all his heart! Maybe he does." -Jana Tingom, Phoenix with Kids "...Pirrung was definitely bringing it. Man, what a voice! Buddy is simple, but not without complexity. With the innocence of a young child and the wisdom of an old soul. He makes us laugh, for sure. But he also sums up what makes Christmas so special in a few profound, and perfectly delivered, sentences." -Rebecca Rudnyk, YabYum "Pirrung gave one of the best performances I have ever seen, choreography, vocalizations, and fantastic exciting characterization. His performance was worthy of an Academy Award as Best Actor and a Tony Award for Excellence. He led this most talented cast!" -Jay Horne, In a Director's Viewpoint |
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Show Boat at Arizona Broadway Theatre "...Lauren Paley and Tyler Pirrung, as the boat's comical, dancing duo Ellie and Frank, provide several moments of upbeat levity." -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway "...[Pirrung and Paley's] characterizations were most believable, and in perfect sync with each other. The musical numbers featured some of the most memorable songs of that era, such as show-stopping...'Goodbye My Lady Love.'" -Jay Horne, In a Director's Viewpoint |
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A Christmas Carol at Wagon Wheel Theatre
"In his performance as the ghost of the past, Pirrung gives a snappy, whimsical performance that brought laughs to the audience." "...even when he’s showing Scrooge the part of his past he doesn’t want to remember...Pirrung manages to elicit a laugh from the audience. Pirrung’s performance is definitely a highlight in a show that’s very well done." - David Slone, Times Union |
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Hot Mikado at GLOW Lyric Theatre
"Pirrung is perfect as the fumbling bureaucrat in his big solos in “Behold the Lord High Executioner” and in the hilarious libretto in “I’ve Got a Little List” as he contemplates which names to add to his list of people that annoy him. In the second act he delicately conquers the fanciful tale of the bird that died from a broken heart, “Tit-Willow” with panache and humor, and both are required for this naughty number which pokes fun at the town’s name too." - Sandy Staggs, Carolina Curtain Call "Tyler Pirrung, a nimble jester, relishes the role of Ko-Ko." - Paul Hyde, Greenville Online |