“While the trio have a well-earned sense of camaraderie, it’s Weil who shines the brightest. He leads with a vulnerability and weariness that grounds Jon, allowing his struggles to connect with anyone trying to figure out how to be a grown-up as they go.”
-Willamette Weekly (Portland, OR- Tick, Tick…Boom!)
https://www.pdxmonthly.com/arts-and-culture/2022/09/tick-tick-boom-portland-center-stage-review
“A bit surprisingly, it’s a revelation. Perhaps the most obvious reason is its terrific cast. Jesse Weil, who happens to bear a striking resemblance to Larson, soars as Jon. His vocal range is rich and vibrant, a joy to listen to, and he invests each movement with intention that moves you to invest in his youthful dreams. Importantly, he is a wonderful scene partner to the other members of the cast.”
-Portland Tribune (Portland, OR… Tick, Tick…Boom!)
http://portlandobserver.com/news/2022/sep/08/tick-tick-boom-portland-center-stage/
“That sense of audience identification is helped immensely by Weil, who plays Jon as a gently self-effacing slacker who also happens, despite his best efforts, to be a dreamer. (Andrew Garfield courted an Oscar nomination for playing Jon in the film, but Weil brings a slight, crucial edge to the part that Garfield lacks, which keeps him from grating.)”
-Portland Monthly- (Portland, OR- Tick, Tick…Boom!)
https://www.pdxmonthly.com/arts-and-culture/2022/09/tick-tick-boom-portland-center-stage-review
“Motel is played by Jesse Weil, who gives the show’s strongest performance, and brings exceptional verve to the transformational song, “Miracle of Miracles.””
-WTTW, Chicago PBS (Chicago-Fiddler on the Roof)
https://news.wttw.com/2018/12/21/uneven-fiddler-revival-arrives-ideal-moment
“But it was Motel (Jesse Weil) — the anxious and awkward poor tailor and Tzeitel’s childhood friend-turned lover — who stole the show for me…Motel’s solo “Miracle of Miracles” was my unexpected favorite of the show, showing off Weil’s impressive vocals and range as a performer.”
-Marquette Wire (Milwaukee-Fiddler on the Roof)
“But the knockout of the evening was Jesse Weil as the namby-pamby Motel, the tailor. After falling all over himself with shyness when talking with Tevye, he then bursts forth with a sparkling singing of “Miracle of Miracles.””
-Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan-Fiddler on the Roof)
“The Show’s other comedic standout is undoubtedly Mr. Weil as Motel who, in a hilariously befuddled fashion, channels all of us who have tripped over ourselves trying to curry favor with a significant other's parents. His physical comedy and commitment are impressive.”
-Broadway World (Memphis-Fiddler on the Roof)
https://www.broadwayworld.com/memphis/article/BWW-Review-FIDDLER-ON-THE-ROOF-at-The-Orpheum-20190321
“In a totally natural performance, Weil brings surprising depth to Cliff, who often comes across as one-dimensional. They share more than one powerful scene together.”
-Queens Chronicle (NYC-Cabaret)
“This Cabaret retains its power in the book scenes, highlighted by four steely central performances that aren't bogged down with business...Weil injects Cliff with a great deal of personality, an impressive feat considering how often the character feels peripheral to the story.”
-Theatre Mania (NYC-Cabaret)
https://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/reviews/cabaret_79932.html
“Jesse Weil as Claude is perfect…his voice is full and bright”
-The Vermont Standard (Woodstock, Vermont-Hair)
“Weil conveys the simultaneous loneliness and swagger that comes with the single life, and his presence throughout the show anchors the ensemble in a contemplative and strikingly reserved performance.”
-Blog Daily Herald (Brown University-Company)
http://blogdailyherald.com/2012/10/26/company-review/
“In my opinion, her lover Boris, played by Jesse Weil, delivered the most powerful monologue of the evening. His lilting voice reeled me in, and I watched with bated breath as he explained the pitfalls of fame, the inconsistencies of artistry, and the agonizing existence of being a genius.“
-Blog Daily Herald (Brown University-The Seagull)
http://blogdailyherald.com/?s=the+seagull
“He’s perfect.”
-My Mom