"John Lewis [is played by] Anthony Chatmon II, whose dancing is as impressive as his falsetto."

"Freedom Riders is a soaring portrait of the fearless voices of the Movement who used nonviolent direct action to initiate change."

"The musical features a cast of powerful performers who sing, dance, and shout the struggle, commitment, sacrifice, and victory in a story tracing the steps of activists who boldly challenge the injustice of the Jim Crow South."

"The stellar cast that was assembled to assist them on this journey is remarkable and faces the challenge with honest and authentic passion along with unsurpassed vocal ability."

"Anthony Chatmon II (John Lewis) gives a solid, intelligent and calculated performance. Brynn Williams (Diane Nash) fills the stage with enormous passion, tremendous vocals and an understanding of the significance of the message."

"[The songs] are rousing soul, gospel, R&B, pop, and the performers deliver them like a major gale force rarely below a category 3. Indeed, each and every one of the singers are such powerhouse talents."