"The music highlights Hughes’s vocal agility and range." —BroadwayWorld

"I would be remiss if I didn’t call out the impressive vocal acrobatics of Sarah Anne Hughes (Mabel)." —The Burg

"Hughes delivers soaring vocals as the ever-present spirit of Lily, giving the audience goosebumps with her performance of How Could I Ever Know." —BroadwayWorld

"As the nobly born Josephine, Sarah Anne Hughes resembles a delicate porcelain figurine. Her lovely soprano touches the ceiling and keeps rising with standout aria, 'Sorry Her Lot,' the complex, 'The Hours Creep on Apace,' and her nearly romantic duet ... 'Refrain, Audacious Tar.'" —The Burg

"One ... is astonishing. Featuring vocalists Kayla Capone Kasper and Sarah Anne Hughes, this twenty minute performance packs an emotional punch. As voices soar ... the gorgeous harmonies and visceral connection between the performers pulls the audience in and leaves them breathless." — BroadwayWorld

"One of the most beautiful moments of the show was the duet between showgirl Heidi (Sharon Boyer) and her younger self (Sarah Anne Hughes)." —BroadwayWorld

Hughes is "highly talented and well-suited" to play Clara. She deserves "praise for creating a character that is both dynamic and deep." —BroadwayWorld