PRESS

ONCE — Geva Theatre Center

“Samantha Sayah, who plays Girl (and piano during musical numbers), is very compelling in the role... Sayah shows a wide emotional range throughout the show… aiding in Girl’s trademark bluntness and dry humor. Sayah has a beautiful, lilting voice as well, and executes perfect harmonies in many of the numbers.”

— Leah Stacy, CITY Magazine
Falling Slowly | 2020

“As his ‘angel of inspiration,’ Samantha Sayah’s ‘Girl’ has only one solo, but in that, as well as the duets and group numbers, she shines.”

— Carol White Llewellyn, KidsOutAndAbout
Beyond the Nest Reviews Geva Theatre Center’s ONCE

A HANUKKAH CAROL, OR GELT TRIP! THE MUSICAL — Round House Theatre

“Chava (performed by the sensational triple threat, Samantha Sayah)”

— Mary Lincer, BroadwayWorld
Review: A HANUKKAH CAROL, OR GELT TRIP! THE MUSICAL at Round House Theatre | 2024

“Played by Samantha Sayah with Regina George-like contempt and fashion sense…”

— Thomas Floyd, The Washington Post
‘A Hanukkah Carol’ imbues the holidays with charm and chutzpah | 2024

BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY — Drury Lane Theatre

“Samantha Sayah offers a gentle, grounding presence… anchoring the emotional stakes of Buddy’s personal life with warmth and quiet strength. She provides a steady, heartfelt counterbalance… she also adds a charming layer to the live music.”

— Kimberly Katz, Buzz Center Stage
Buddy Holly’s Brilliance, Reawakened on the Drury Lane Stage | 2026

“Maria Elena… is sweetly played by Samantha Sayah.”

— Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review
Oh Boy! | 2026

“Samantha Sayah… [plays] so many characters I don’t know how they keep them all straight.”

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
Buddy Holly | 2026