Press + Buzz
With Jennifer Blades at Don't Tell Mama, 2018
Media: Features and Reviews
"Jody Mullen possesses a beautifully controlled soprano that recalls the glory days of Broadway ingénues such as Barbara Cook and Florence Henderson, and she gravitates toward the same musical catalogue. With her lovely appearance and warm and slightly wicked personality, she seems born to play a Rodgers and Hammerstein heroine ... It is [her] tender choices that enchant: 'It Only Takes a Moment' was transformed from a romance to the celebration of the love between a parent and a child, and a medley of 'People Will Say We’re in Love' and 'If I Loved You' brought the hesitant discovery of love inherent in both lyrics."
- Bart Greenberg, Cabaret Scenes (2017)
October 2016 Feature on NJMOM.com (named an "NJ Mompreneur of the Year," 2016)
“Ms. Mullen’s acclaimed soprano voice lends itself to the well-known classics and popular show tunes collectively known as the Great American Songbook.” -Don Carswell, The Sparta Independent (2013)
“In her show, Love Letters from Jersey, at Don’t Tell Mama, Jody Mullen deviates from her background to tackle the works of Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston, Sarah Vaughan and Bruce Springsteen, among others. It’s a departure she’s looking forward to.” -Anne Marie Baron, The Daily Record (2015)
“[Jody] Mullen this Saturday will open her solo show called Love Letters from Jersey at Don’t Tell Mama, a New York City venue that has hosted the likes of Bette Midler, Liza Minnelli and Kristin Chenoweth.” -Greg Watry, The New Jersey Herald (2015)
“Soprano Jody Mullen sings in Love Letters From New Jersey, a one-Jersey-girl celebration of vocal artists from the Garden State.”
-Francesca Norsen Tate, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (2015)
“Jody Mullen will star in Love Letters From Jersey, a one-woman performance of vocal artists from the Garden State.” –New Jersey Hills (2015)
Official news release on Love Letters from Jersey on BroadwayWorld.com (2015)
“Fine harmonizing was heard … by the Three Boys (sung by women: Jody Mullen, Susanna Ketron, and Mallory Berlin).” -Meche Kroop, The Opera Insider (dell’Arte Opera Ensemble, Die Zauberfloete, 2011)
“The ensemble was fully prepared for the great final scene, as the nuns face the guillotine, and their chorus is inexorably reduced, one by one, during Poulenc’s granitic setting of the ‘Salve Regina’ prayer.” -Zachary Woolfe, The New York Times (dell’Arte Opera Ensemble, Dialogues of the Carmelites, 2012)
“Strong performances were given across the vocal spectrum by all of the nuns. Separately, they created splendid, if dysfunctional characters. En groupe, they radiated piety and warmth.” -Paul J. Pelkonen, Superconductor (dell’Arte Opera Ensemble, Dialogues of the Carmelites, 2012)
What Are Audiences Saying?
“Love Letters from Jersey is sensational! A superb show in every respect.” -Bill M.
“An awesome show: fun, comedic, and WOW, what a voice!” -Dave B.
“How wonderful to see a woman so young singing music of the ’40s, and with such poise!” -Anonymous
“Dear Jody: Were your ears burning yesterday? All day I was describing how AWESOME you were! WOW. I can’t even describe how I felt listening to you. Where do you hold all of that sound in your petite little body? So unbelievable.” -Marianne Suffern
“Dear Jody: Thank you again not only for all you have done for the NICU through your benefit concert, but also for performing this weekend. You were fantastic and so many of our guests have complimented you on your outstanding performance. You were amazing, and I can’t thank you enough.” -John Dougherty (St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Paterson, NJ)
“Jody puts on a really great show. She establishes an easy rapport with the audience–it felt like one of our guests just stood up and started to sing the songs we all were feeling.” -Tom Bovo (Professional photographer in residence at 440 Gallery, Brooklyn)
“Jody performed her show Love Letters from Jersey at the Rochelle Park Library in August 2016, and we could not have been more delighted. Her clear and confident soprano voice made old classics seem new, and the anecdotes and personal stories that she shared between numbers were charming, humorous, and pure Jersey! All in all, she is a fine performer and a gracious lady. I would highly recommend her show to anyone who loves New Jersey and/or all the amazing music that has come out of it through the decades.” -Julia Perrotta, Director of the Rochelle Park Library
"Jody Mullen possesses a beautifully controlled soprano that recalls the glory days of Broadway ingénues such as Barbara Cook and Florence Henderson, and she gravitates toward the same musical catalogue. With her lovely appearance and warm and slightly wicked personality, she seems born to play a Rodgers and Hammerstein heroine ... It is [her] tender choices that enchant: 'It Only Takes a Moment' was transformed from a romance to the celebration of the love between a parent and a child, and a medley of 'People Will Say We’re in Love' and 'If I Loved You' brought the hesitant discovery of love inherent in both lyrics."
- Bart Greenberg, Cabaret Scenes (2017)
October 2016 Feature on NJMOM.com (named an "NJ Mompreneur of the Year," 2016)
“Ms. Mullen’s acclaimed soprano voice lends itself to the well-known classics and popular show tunes collectively known as the Great American Songbook.” -Don Carswell, The Sparta Independent (2013)
“In her show, Love Letters from Jersey, at Don’t Tell Mama, Jody Mullen deviates from her background to tackle the works of Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston, Sarah Vaughan and Bruce Springsteen, among others. It’s a departure she’s looking forward to.” -Anne Marie Baron, The Daily Record (2015)
“[Jody] Mullen this Saturday will open her solo show called Love Letters from Jersey at Don’t Tell Mama, a New York City venue that has hosted the likes of Bette Midler, Liza Minnelli and Kristin Chenoweth.” -Greg Watry, The New Jersey Herald (2015)
“Soprano Jody Mullen sings in Love Letters From New Jersey, a one-Jersey-girl celebration of vocal artists from the Garden State.”
-Francesca Norsen Tate, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (2015)
“Jody Mullen will star in Love Letters From Jersey, a one-woman performance of vocal artists from the Garden State.” –New Jersey Hills (2015)
Official news release on Love Letters from Jersey on BroadwayWorld.com (2015)
“Fine harmonizing was heard … by the Three Boys (sung by women: Jody Mullen, Susanna Ketron, and Mallory Berlin).” -Meche Kroop, The Opera Insider (dell’Arte Opera Ensemble, Die Zauberfloete, 2011)
“The ensemble was fully prepared for the great final scene, as the nuns face the guillotine, and their chorus is inexorably reduced, one by one, during Poulenc’s granitic setting of the ‘Salve Regina’ prayer.” -Zachary Woolfe, The New York Times (dell’Arte Opera Ensemble, Dialogues of the Carmelites, 2012)
“Strong performances were given across the vocal spectrum by all of the nuns. Separately, they created splendid, if dysfunctional characters. En groupe, they radiated piety and warmth.” -Paul J. Pelkonen, Superconductor (dell’Arte Opera Ensemble, Dialogues of the Carmelites, 2012)
What Are Audiences Saying?
“Love Letters from Jersey is sensational! A superb show in every respect.” -Bill M.
“An awesome show: fun, comedic, and WOW, what a voice!” -Dave B.
“How wonderful to see a woman so young singing music of the ’40s, and with such poise!” -Anonymous
“Dear Jody: Were your ears burning yesterday? All day I was describing how AWESOME you were! WOW. I can’t even describe how I felt listening to you. Where do you hold all of that sound in your petite little body? So unbelievable.” -Marianne Suffern
“Dear Jody: Thank you again not only for all you have done for the NICU through your benefit concert, but also for performing this weekend. You were fantastic and so many of our guests have complimented you on your outstanding performance. You were amazing, and I can’t thank you enough.” -John Dougherty (St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Paterson, NJ)
“Jody puts on a really great show. She establishes an easy rapport with the audience–it felt like one of our guests just stood up and started to sing the songs we all were feeling.” -Tom Bovo (Professional photographer in residence at 440 Gallery, Brooklyn)
“Jody performed her show Love Letters from Jersey at the Rochelle Park Library in August 2016, and we could not have been more delighted. Her clear and confident soprano voice made old classics seem new, and the anecdotes and personal stories that she shared between numbers were charming, humorous, and pure Jersey! All in all, she is a fine performer and a gracious lady. I would highly recommend her show to anyone who loves New Jersey and/or all the amazing music that has come out of it through the decades.” -Julia Perrotta, Director of the Rochelle Park Library