42nd Street, Gateway Playhouse
"From the first notes of the overture — which begins with the tune of “We’re in the Money”— shoulders shrugged and heads bobbed throughout the audience. Jonathan Parks, the musical director, leads a fine orchestra."
-Aileen Jacobson, The New York Times
"The wonderful, energetic music coursed throughout the theater, until you felt...surrounded by the notes from all angles. All pieces, from the ever popular “Lullaby of Broadway,” and namesake “42nd Street,” to the fillers between the scenes, were masterfully played."
-Kristin Weyer, NY Theatre Guide
"...led fantastically by Jonathan Parks."
-Melissa Giordano, broadwayworld.com
Mary Poppins, Ogunquit Playhouse
"Jonathan Parks on keyboard and his seven musicians...add to this visual-audio feast."
-Sheila Barth, The Theater Mirror
Mary Poppins, Gateway Playhouse
"All the music was performed extremely well by the live orchestra under direction from Jonathan Parks."
-Kristin Weyer, NY Theatre Guide
Mary Poppins, Northern Stage
"The fine, six-piece pit band was ably led by music director Jonathan Parks."
-Jim Lowe, Rutland Herald
Young Frankenstein, Gateway Playhouse
"He is aided by a lively orchestra under the musical direction of Jonathan Parks."
-Aileen Jacobson, The New York Times