• Given the cinematic legacy of "Mary Poppins," it's fitting that Hicks gets a practically perfect counterpart in fellow OU alum Lingner, who boasts the requisite charisma, voice, and most importantly, formidable dance skills to play Bert. The charming chimney sweep gets extra duties in the musical, including singing the iconic "Let's Go Fly A Kite" with the Banks children. Lingner, who earned his Broadway bona fides in "An American In Paris," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Carousel," handles the role with aplomb.

    - Editorial staff, The Oklahoman

  • But the true standout alongside Hicks is unquestionably Cory Lingner, who brings Broadway experience, pitch-perfect pipes, and above all, an electrifying, eye-popping dancing prowess to the infinitely lovable chimney sweep, Bert. The ever-classic ensemble tap showcase "Step in Time" is surely the night's biggest moment, with the sensationally, acrobatically choreographed number led by Lingner in an impossibly fluid combo of tap, jazz, and ballet.

    - Brett Fieldcamp - Oklahoma City Free Press

  • The orchestra's live performance, coupled with dialogue, is especially vivid during Belle's father's invention scene. The fear of Belle's father, strayed into the Beast's castle, is conveyed with thunderous sound and Cory Lingner's compelling acting.

    - Ayaka Ozaki, Broadwayworld.om

  • The 90-minute production presents dozens of Carmichael’s standards, enthusiastically performed by a cast of seven. But the dance numbers, carried mostly by an agile Cory Lingner, come few and far between.

    -Juan A. Ramírez, The New York Times

  • “The Rhumba Jumps” gives us our first close look at dancer-singer-dancer-actor-dancer Cory Lingner, a performer that brings to mind what it must have felt like to experience the sheer dazzle of a young Tommy Tune, who for decades has defined the Broadway “hoofer who can sing too”… Years from now you will fondly remember the goosebumps Cory gave you in this show.

    -Tony Marinelli, TheaterScene.net

  • From here on, the gifted Cory Lingner takes the place apart, singing and high-stepping through a little something called "The Rhumba Jump," by way of showing Carmichael's skill with novelty numbers... The mood shifts toward ebullience in the Hollywood sequence, featuring an exhilarating tap by Lingner set to "Cosmics" a wordless composition by Carmichael, and a lovely ballroom dance with Lingner and Esty to "How Little We Know,"

    -David Barbour, lightingandsoundamerica.com

  • In front, Cory Lingner and Sara Esty in white tux and gown do a Fred and Ginger dance sequence. Can you say enchantment? Showman Lingner is also a mean tapper who got applause in the middle of a medley (“The Rhumba Jumps”) and blew me away in a tap duet with Esty (“Lazy River”).

    -Tony Frankel, StageAndCinema.com

  • Cory Lingner is particularly dazzling as "Charlie Two-Step" during "The Rhumba Jumps" and "Cosmics," pirouetting with the utmost grace. He and Sara Esty perform a delightful tap routine in "Lazy River."

    -Zachary Stewart, TheaterMania

  • Among the other highlights (in a show filled with nothing but highlights) are the trio of women singing “Charlie Two-Step” in flawless three-part harmony, with an exuberant tap segment executed with panache by Cory Lingner.

    -Deb Miller, DC Theatre Arts

  • I went to The York and saw ‘STARDUST ROAD.’ If you love great singing and dancing you will be throughly entertained. I adored it and was especially taken by Cory Lingner. Such a great dancer.

    Corine Cohen - BroadwayShowbiz.com

  • When Charlie (Cory Lingner), another one of the friends, enters the Roadhouse and joins the party, things rise to a new artistic level.

    Rachel S. Kovacs - offoffonline.com

  • Lingner, making his off-Broadway debut, fairly stops the show with his fabulous solo song-and-dance number, "Very Soft Shoes.”

    — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter

  • Tulsa, one of the dancers in the company, played by Cory Lingner, who has his own chance to shine in a solo dance number.

    — Bev Skykes, davisenterprise.com

  • The show also features prancing choreography by Scott Rink and songs of love and exposition prettily delivered by Jessica Fontana, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Cory Lingner and Zak Resnick.

    — Ben Brantley, The New York Times

  • Herdlicka and Lingner charm the audience with vibrant vocals, winning smiles, and impressive soft shoe.

    - David Clarke, out.com

  • Eloise Kropp and Cory Lingner Prove "The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing”

    Editorial staff, TheaterMania

  • Ozzie (understudy Cory Lingner at my performance)… The three sailors sing, dance and act brilliantly…. Lingner has the right callow look for a young sailor. (On The Town)

    -John Clum, clumtheater.blogspot.com

  • Most notable is “Very Soft Shoes,” a dance for the Jester that’s not really germane to anything. With a combination of ballet and soft shoe (the choreography is by Scott Rink), and Cory Lingner’s terrific performance, the number becomes the closest thing to a show-stopper in this production.

    -Edward Karam, offoffonline.com