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 "...audience guffaws, chuckles and gales of laughter abound throughout the presentation, these are testament to David Edwards' remarkable direction, Mr. Edwards' swift pacing, plentitude of effective stage business and conveyance of a sense of reality, all connect for a marvelous Cowardian experience."
--Darryl Reilly, theaterscene.org

"David Edwards' current production is graceful and stylish."
--Victor Gluck. theaterscene.net

 "The leads are flawless: David Edwards as the conniving Miller..."
--John Simon, Bloomberg.com 

"The best performance of all comes from Edwards, who is simply brilliant. If his portrayal of Miller feels as if it's got a lot of Max Bialystock in it, it should, since he played that role in the traveling company of The Producers (even Nathan Lane would admire the combination of roguishness, quick wit and ultimately deep compassion which Edwards brings to his producer). With a lesser performance it would be easy to dismiss or become irritated by his character, but here the audience rightfully roots for him to succeed."
-- Curtain Up, Gregory A. Wilson 

"Ivoryton Playhouse is currently presenting an altogether ravishing production of South Pacific that should please the many fans of this musical and its glorious songs. As written by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, and Joshua Logan, South Pacific is not an easy show to get right: it requires strong actors in all of the principal roles, a gorgeous looking production, and a firm directorial hand.

"I am happy to report that the Ivoryton Playhouse production comes up aces in all these departments....And director/choreographer David Edwards keeps the show moving smoothly throughout and seems to have brought out the best in everyone involved. By all means, rush to see Ivoryton Playhouse's South Pacific, for it is one of the most satisfying evenings of theatre I have seen in a long time.

"In addition to the exceptional acting (which is grand right down to the smallest role), director David Edwards works wonderfully well with his design team...Director/choreographer David Edwards is a real master in his overall staging of the show and he brings out all the glories that South Pacific has to offer. Ivoryton Playhouse's South Pacific is the rare case where all elements come together perfectly, from the acting to the look of the show to the song and dance numbers. This production manages to get everything right and ranks as an absolute must-see."
--Zander Opper, Talkin' Broadway

 "It’s as close to perfection as you can get in theater: a quintet of actors at the height of their game with an ingenious script (by Conor McPherson) and insightful direction (David Edwards)."
--Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly 

 "Among the many excellent performances here, two are clearly standout, and David Edwards plays them both. As Albin, he is loving and vulnerable. As ZaZa, he is charming and seductive and suggestive and naughty. "
-- Bruce Bloom, The Scarsdale Inquirer

“...superb and poignant…’I Am What I Am’ is his song of truth, and Mr. Edwards delivers this anthem with brilliant and heartfelt humanity, as he does his first act set piece, ‘A Little More Mascara.’ Mr. Edwards is a consummate and sensitive actor, and his portrayal of Albin is a moving and memorable one.”
-- Lee Davis, The Southampton Press

"[Edwards] brings a sure, deft hand for timing, choregraphy and nuance that paces the madcap show that sprawls and ripples like a too tight dress on a buxom blonde -- it's overflowing cleavage, the works -- too much to take in all at once, yet comprehensive, dramatic, and spectacularly schmaltzy and schnappsy to this box office sure-thing."
--John F Bailey, White Plains CitizeNet Rep

"David Edwards leads the solid cast as Fredrik Egerman....Mr. Edwards is rock-solid perfect for this role and uses every nuance to enhance an already brilliant performance."
-- Steve Allan, KFUO-FM

"A remarkably suave David Edwards heads the cast as Fredrik Egerman, the beleaguered lawyer..."
-- Harry Weber, The Riverfront Times

 "Edwards is the perfect dapper man-about-town..."
-- John Flautz, The Morning Call 

"David Edwards has a lovely voice and good comic timing..."
-- Mark Nemirow, Reading Eagle/Times

"In addition to being a fine comic actor, David Edwards, as Fredrik, has just the kind of voice and delivery to suit Sondheim's lyrics--every syllable distinct."
-- Erin Hart, TwinCities Sidewalk

“Leading the list of those who deserve honors is actor David Edwards, the King Arthur…Edwards manages to strike the difficult balance needed to make this musical work. His Arthur is uncertain, impulsive and not overly bright while projecting the majesty required of the warrior king of Britain. He also captures the love and jealousy, despair and hope that make the conclusion of the play so poignant. It’s a great performance. And he can sing, too. Very well."
-- Steven V. Cronin, The Press of Atlantic City

"David Edwards makes an appealing Arthur, who moves from boyish optimism to the recognition of human fallibility, enduring the knowledge that his best friend and dear wife love each other. The end, in which, facing death in battle, he entrusts the story of his dreams to the boy who will write them down, is deeply touching."
-- Marianne Evett, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer

“Edwards masters the emotions and personality of a conflicted man, all the while note-perfect with pages upon pages of verse. Edwards’ comedic timing had the audiences laughing the most all season…a fresh face and a welcomed one at that. His chemistry with (the other) actors is apparent, and he makes his mark with thrilling renditions of ‘How to Handle a Woman’ and ‘I Wonder What the King is Doing Tonight.” Edwards, by far, has the funniest lines in the production, and all are delivered with precise comedic timing.”
-- Bre Golden, The Islander "

 "In this pivotal role--which is really three roles in one--is David Edwards, who delivers one of the most mesmerizing performances this reviewer has ever seen--on any level, in any medium. No qualifiers necessary. Simply one of the best--ever. His Cervantes/Quixote completely entrances the audience, making paying patrons willing participants, even if his cellmates at first are not. His magical transformation--before our eyes--from storyteller to character in the tale is just the beginning of what lies in store. With a precision and stamina to be envied, Edwards wrings every bit of hope and innocence from this battered would-be knight. His hopes become ours, his values our own, and his dream not so impossible. And speaking of that dream, wait until that magical moment when Quixote explains to his Lady why he does what he does. For this reviewer, the song may well have been written yesterday, and his acting of it--combined with an absolutely gorgeous singing voice--made me want to renounce journalism and join him on his Quest."
--Bill Van Sant, Theater View 

 "WHOPPING PERFORMANCE: The musical comedy currently playing at American Stage Company should immediately be retitled. It's not 'Little Me' they're doing in Teaneck--it's 'Big He." And that's where David Edwards comes in. When Neil Simon began adapting Patrick Dennis' best seller about Belle's non-brilliant career, he decided that the seven men in her life should be played by one actor. Edwards now has those roles, and is more than making the most of them. As Noble, Edwards can deliver Simon's upper crust lines while maintaining a still upper lip. As the aged miser Mr. Pinchley, he's humourously cantankerous until Belle convinces him that he's a darned nice fella deep down inside. Edwards sings his five Cy Coleman-Carolyn Leigh songs very well, and before all is said and done, the kid shows he can even do a splendid somersault. Accents? You want accents? Edwards has got 'em. Purposely ersatz French ('Sank you, sank you!') when potraying the Chevalier-esque entertainer Val Du Val. A charming Southern one when playing Private Fred Poitrine, which helps the character show he's hospitably sincere. He's got a Second Avenue sound befitting of the best bit player in Yiddish theater when he's doing a delivery boy who was once a great European movie director. And, when Edwards is supposed to be the impoverished Prince of Rosensweig, he does a Lugosi accent that's multo Bela....it won't be a good thing for you if you don't get to American Stage to see David Edwards. Theatregoers love to brag about that time they saw newcomer Barbra Streisand in 'I Can Get It For You Wholesale' or rookie Kevin Kline in 'On The Twentieth Century.' In years to come, people will be raising their eyebrows in envy when you tell them you saw David Edwards in 'Big He' -er, 'Little Me' at American Stage."
--Peter Filichia, The Star Ledger