| NewCity Chicago - Somewhat Recommended
"...It’s an interesting idea backed by a “Spring Awakening”-esque energy. But Chris Gingrich and director Andrew Hobgood’s lyrics don’t advance Patriac Coakley, Evan Linder and Hobgood’s book as much as recycle the narrative. The songs function on two speeds, anthem and anthemic ballad. The ensemble features many strong rock voices, but many of the actors seem almost too polished to pull off the post-apocalyptic edge the show shoots for; they seem out of place in their ragged Flat Iron Building space. Hobgood’s static staging during most numbers gives the cast nowhere to go; they desperately need to move forward."
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Time Out Chicago - Recommended
"...Through their howling vocals, Harmony France and Samantha Dubina channel the spirit of such rock goddesses as Pat Benatar and Heart. Ryan Lanning not only sings above the band, but does so with a flashiness that wonderfully toes the line between musical theater and glam rock. Despite the efforts of the high-energy cast, though, it’s difficult to connect to material that simply can’t be audibly understood."
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ChicagoCritic - Not Recommended
"...Talented performers such as Ryan Lanning, Eric Martin and Harmony France were wasted in this wretched show. I’m guessing that some cast members enjoyed “playing’ at being a rock star – why else would they be in a show so poorly designed? When you’re offered the use of earplugs upon entrance to a show, be warned that it will challenge your toleration of pop music. I’m amazed that two creative theatre companies such as Bailiwick Chicago and The New Colony would mount such a tedious show."
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Chicago Now - Somewhat Recommended
"...RISE OF THE NUMBERLESS is a rebellion against the establishment. In its current form, the vibe is more concert than story. The cult-in-the-making is perfect for its Friday and Saturday timeslots for twenty-somethings and young thirty-somethings wanting to hang out and make some noise. But I think there is something more here that could appeal to a broader audience base with some story refinement and sans earplugs."
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Around The Town Chicago - Somewhat Recommended
"... The talent is strong: Aaron Alonso,Kate Carson-Groner,Samantha Dubina,Harmony France,Michael Harnichar,Cameron Johnson,Nikki Klix,Ryan Lanning,Eric Martin,Wes Needham,Steven Perkins,Michael Peters, Danny Taylor and Sheana Tobey- powerful voices and as I said earlier, some of the 11 songs will send chills down your spine. Harmony France shows power in her voice that I have never heard from her before, so if you are into “rock” and enjoy being in a dark almost garage like theater with a beer in hand ( yes, they have complimentary beer) watching a story about “history”, this might be just right for you."
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Huffington Post - Highly Recommended
"...with all this energy spent in making you feel like you're actually entering this underworld, you can't help but thinking: if the goal is to spread the truth about The Numberless without being detected by a government that's already on high alert, perhaps a decibel-breaking rock show isn't the most logical way to go about it? And the talented ensemble cast (with standout performances from Harmony France, Ryan Lanning and Steven Perkins) seems a little too clean-cut for having lived underground their whole lives. Shouldn't they be pale and dirty or something? I mean, one guy's wearing crisp white khakis for goodness sake."
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