“Jacobs has sincerity in spades and a radiant voice that brings power and poignancy”
VARIETY
“A powerful voice”
THE NEW YORK TIMES
“Arielle Jacobs shows a gentle voice when she sings and an unusually thoughtful sense of timing and reserve when she acts”
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
“Jacobs shines... Her pure singing voice radiates possibility and that titular Love.”
NEW YORK POST
"Arielle Jacobs is wondrous to behold. She plays the former first lady with an earnest conviction...What follows over the next one and a half hours is a jaw-dropping glow-up. Her voice becomes stronger, her blindness to the suffering of the people as thick as her furs and bouffant.”
THE GUARDIAN
“Arielle Jacobs is a fierce and fearsome Imelda”
THE DAILY BEAST
“Loads of charisma by Arielle Jacobs”
THE WASHINGTON POST
“Imelda, played with radiant seductiveness by Arielle Jacobs”
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
“Jacobs is the main event, and she’s sensational...She brings a deceptive sweetness to Imelda that lures us onto her side, only to pull the rug out when we eventually realize that she’s been a completely self-centered tyrant all along. It’s such an intelligent and thoughtful performance, not to mention vocally flawless.”
THEATER MANIA
“Arielle Jacobs, a trailblazer of Filipina-American heritage, enchants audiences with her extraordinary portrayals on Broadway. Known for her captivating performances in Disney’s Aladdin and Between The Lines, Arielle’s talent transcends cultural boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on the theatrical landscape.”