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Gypsy - Cabrillo Music Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)

“Graff can sing, act and churn up outrageous energy in Mama Rose’s efforts to get one of her daughters into the spotlight. Graff has the guts to be plenty abrasive, and the heart to let Rose’s frustrated personal ambitions show through.”
— Rita Moran, “Time Out”

“Broadway veteran Ilene Graff turns in the expected strong and worthy performance as Mama Rose.”
— Jim Spencer and Shirley Lorraine “Two on the Aisle”

Cabaret at the Castle - Los Angeles, CA

“The Grammy nominated, Ilene Graff and her husband, ASCAP Award-winning composer Ben Lanzarone, gave sold out audiences at Los Angeles’ Cabaret at the Castle a night to remember. It was the Great White Way that sparked her brilliance first. From the Castle stage, Ilene performed songs from Broadway and the movies, with a classy style all her own. “

— Broadwayworld

Sterling’s at the Federal (Los Angeles, CA)

“Grammy nominated singer and actress Ilene Graff...seems to be living the good life, as the theme song to her popular 1980’s sitcom proclaimed, and is doing so on a high note. Graff, who aside from her turn on television performed on Broadway in “Promises, Promises,” “I Love My Wife” and “Grease,” of which she still retains the charming perkiness of Sandra D, chose a perfect selection of melodies. Joined on stage by husband and musical director Ben Lanzarone, the evening garnered much adoration from the crowd.”
— Don Grigware, Broadwayworld.com

Jerry’s Girls (Palm Springs, CA)

“Graff, who has starred in Grease, I Love My Wife, and Annie Get Your Gun, is best known for her role as Marsha Owens in the television comedy MR. BELVEDERE. Her strong voice and high spirit captivated the audience, leaving them at the edge of their seats.”
— Palm Springs Post

The Ilene Graff Holiday Show (Feinstein’s at Vitello’s”

“Actress/singer Ilene Graff may be best remembered to TV audiences for "Mr. Belvedere" and for her varied performances on Broadway, but for Los Angeles audiences no one holds a cabaret audience more captivated than this down-to-earth yet sparklingly talented lady. Graff brought a fun-filled holiday show to a packed audience at Feinstein's Upstairs at Vitello's. She is one of a handful of true passionate performers who we can count on to grace our stages.”
— Don Grigware, BroadwayWorld.com

Ilene and Nikka: Together Again For The First Time! (Feinstein’s at Vitello’s and Feinstein’s/54 Below)

“Two theater pros who just happen to be mother and daughter, Ilene Graff and Nikka Graff Lanzarone, together with a musical director Ben Lanzarone (who happens to be husband and father to them respectively), joined forces to present a joyously entertaining evening.”
— Les Traub, Cabaret Scenes Magazine

It’s Better With A Band (Birdland, New York and Catalina Jazz Club, Los Angeles)

“Ilene Graff sounds agelessly swell, looking too young to have married for 39 years. Decades melted when she belted the score’s “Love Revolution” with verve.”
— Rob Lester, Cabaret Scenes Magazine