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Reviews
Oliver at PaperMill Playhouse
"Justin Boccitto is a standout..."
    -Peter Filicia, "The Star Ledger"

Oliver at Centenary Stage Company
"Justin Boccitto, a former participant in the Young Performer's Workshop, makes a triumphant return to Centenary as the grown-up pickpocket famously known as The Artful Dodger. His impish face and cheery, confident manner are backed up by limber legs and strong comic timing."
    -William Westhoven, "The Daily Record"

One Night With Fanny Brice at St. Luke's Theater, NYC
"Kimberly Faye Greenberg is aided by Deffaa’s well-researched script and tasteful direction, Justin Boccitto’s choreography and Renee Purdy’s period-evoking costumes."
    -Ethan Kanfer, "Show Business Weekly"

Hairspray at Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN
"If I never live to see another Hairspray, I can now die a happy man: Because I saw director/choreographer Justin Boccitto's exceptional, extraordinary and exhilarating take on the show. Boccitto's command of the material, coupled with his expert choreography for the number (You Can't Stop The Beat) and the full-throttle performance from the cast result in a show-closer that, quite frankly, leaves you begging for more!"
    -Jeffrey Ellis, "Broawayworld.com"

Fat Horse and Slim at Circle in the Square, NYC
"The cast of five was terrific. I was astounded to find that the actor playing the grizzled, seen-it-all cowboy who still had a more than a glint of optimism in his eye and smile, was actually a very young man. He’s Justin Boccitto, who I haven’t seen since he graced the Paper Mill Oliver! many moons ago. Boccitto also choreographed, and made not only Fat Horse but also Jack Rabbit and Polar Bear cavort to nifty effect."
    -Peter Filichia, "Theatermania.com"

Singin' in the Rain at Mac-Haydn Theatre, NY
"...impressive dance numbers...more memorable than anything Gene Kelly had ever impressed upon me."
    - K. Gagne, "Showbits"

Anything Goes at the Clarkstown Summer Theatre Festival, NY
"...brilliant direction and choreography by Justin Boccitto, and the result is a topflight production of Cole Porter's 1950's classic."
    - George J. Dacre, "The Rockland County Time"

Tenderloin at Circle in the Square, NY
"Apparently nobody told director-choreographer Justin Boccitto that it was unworkable, because the young man just went out and staged it with confidence and style."
    - Peter Filichia, "Theatermania.com"

Far Out at the 2009 Fringe Festival, NYC
"The choreography was fantastic! Very sock-hop style. The entire ensemble moved very well."
    - Eugene Lovendusky, "Broadwayworld.com"

Far Out at the 2009 Fringe Festival, NYC
"Two muscular Broadway chorus boys are in the leading roles; Spencer Liff, the featured dancer of Cry-Baby who stole that show, is the nerd, and Nick Adams, whose biceps reportedly made Mario Lopez jealous in A Chorus Line, plays his arch rival, the muscular jock Jeff. Both are terrific dancers, but that's no shocker (and Justin Boccitto's choreography often stands out)."
    - David Gordon, "New York Theatre Experience"

The World Goes 'Round at Circle in the Square Theater, NYC
"Justin Boccitto, whose name I see everywhere I look these days, added some ingenious choreography."
    - Peter Filichia, "Theatermania.com"

The George M. Cohan Revue at Danny's Skylight Room, NYC
"The standout on the creative side was Justin Boccitto's choreography. The intricate tapping sequences wowed the audience."
    - Seth Bisen Hersh, "Off-Off Broadway Review"

The Seven Little Foys at the 2008 Fringe Festival, NYC
"...charmingly and lovingly choreographed."
    - Shauna Cagan, "Time Out Magazine"

The Seven Little Foys at the 2008 Fringe Festival, NYC
"...the tap dancing in the Second Act is a big payoff. You will marvel at the choreography of Justin Boccitto."
    - David Fuller, "New York Theatre Experience"

The Seven Little Foys at the 2008 Fringe Festival, NYC
"The talent level is high and the Broadway/vaudeville-styled choreography (by Justin Boccitto) is excellent and executed impressively."
    - Rob Lester, "The Edge"

A Christmas Carol at the White Plains Performing Arts Center
"Justin Boccitto's choreography completed the performance. Hopefully we will see more from him in the future. This is stuff Westchester could use more of."
    - "Centre Stage"

Jump Jim Crow at the Midtown Theatre Festival
"Movement choreography by Justin Boccitto was especially artful in the final scene, which expressed the multiple ironies of the history contrasted with the art of Jim Crow."
    - Deborah S. Greenhunt, "Off-Off Broadway Review"

Count To Ten at The Connelly Theatre, NYC
"Professional actor/dancer Justin Boccitto (who really does teach tap) leads the cast and many of those great tap numbers as Victor Chase. We sense in Justin’s performance that his faults are the result of walls Victor has built up around himself over years – walls that, under the right circumstances, can be knocked down to reveal his long-hidden better self. Until those emotional walls come down, you can still enjoy his fantastic dancing."
    - Rob Hopper, "National Youth Theatre"

George M. Cohan: In His Own Words at The Chashama Theatre, NYC
"Justin Boccitto turned a handful of chorus members on a small, bare stage into a credible suggestion of the original."
    -Miranda Lundskaer-Nielsen, "Off-Off Broadway Review"

George M. Cohan: In His Own Words at The Chashama Theatre, NYC
"Cohan musical is a dandy!"
    -Donald Lyons, "New York Post"

Count To Ten at the Connelly Theatre, NYC
"Michael Blevins and Justin Boccitto have young stars shining brightly in the new Off-Broadway musical Count To Ten
    - Lee Bines, "RetroVision Media"

Cinderella with the New York Theatre Ballet, NYC
"Other show-stealing performances come from Justin Boccitto and Joey Stocks. With their comical dance steps and wild antics as the wicked stepsisters, you’ll be transfixed and laughing."
    - Oliver Peterson, "Dan's Papers.com"

Cinderella with the New York Theatre Ballet, NYC
"Choreographed by Donald Mahler to Prokofiev's music, this hourlong Cinderella is lighthearted and whimsical, with two stepsisters who are more buffoonish than cruel. While other performers glide about in toeshoes, these (Justin Boccitto and Joey Stocks, in drag) wear heels for a series of vaudevillian moves, including a clodding tap dance."
    - Laurel Graeber, "New York Times"

Singin' in the Rain at Mac-Haydn Theatre, NY
"Justin Boccitto has worked hard to recreate the Kelly’s choreography for the film and is remarkably successful considering that Kelly had vast sound stages on which to work and could use the camera to focus the audience’s point of view closely, while Boccitto has a tiny space and must stage everything to be viewed from all angles as the Mac is a theatre-in-the-round."
    - Gail M. Burns, "Gail Sez"

Wild Dust at Centenary Stage Company
"In the small but physically demanding role of the already-dead brothel owner,Justin Boccitto does a more than adequate job."
    -Sheila Abrams "The Star Gazette"

The George M. Cohan Revue at Danny's Skylight Room, NYC
"Justin Boccitto manages to creatively stage some wonderful steps evoking the jazzy 1920s."
    - Kerrie Smith, "Theater Scene"

The George M. Cohan Revue at Danny's Skylight Room, NYC
"Tap choreography can be a tricky business on a small cabaret stage, but Justin Boccito devised some surprisingly effective numbers."
    - John Kendrick, "Musicals101"

Yankee Doodle Dandy at Danny's Skylight Room, NYC
"Choreography by Justin Boccitto is rhythmically energetic."
    - Elizabeth Ahlfors, "Cabaret Scenes"

Testimonials
"Justin works with various levels of students, and gives each person one on one attention with various steps throughout the class. He always hones in on what each student struggles with, and where their strengths are. Justin gives individual and group corrections, and always respects each person in the class. He provides a supportive environment and always wants to see each person succeed in what they're doing. He is a very talented teacher/performer/choreographer."
    - Broadway Dance Center

"Justin Boccitto's choreography has enhanced three shows that I've written and produced--with more, hopefully, to come. I'm always excited, seeing what he thinks up. Our cast members have clearly found his inventive dances as much fun to perform, as audiences have found them fun to watch."
    - Chip Deffaa, playwright, reviewer

"Justin is a fantastic teacher...he is really fun and easy to work with."
    - Nicole Fosse, Broadway veteran, daughter of Bob Fosse & Gwen Verdon

"I would recommend Justin to any beginning or professional dancer...he is sensational."
    - Bettye Morrow, instructor, Broadway Dance Center

"Justin challenges and inspires without judgement, and always with infinite patience and good humor"
    - Kathe Rogerson, student, Astoria Dance Centre

"Justin's tap skills are stunning."
    - Jennie Cohan, great grand-daughter to the legendary George M. Cohan

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