“Shakespeare in Song" represents the ideal of what we want to achieve with every performance we bring to Nashville for our student audiences, seeking to present artistry of the highest quality and educational value.

Our experience with Shakespeare in Song at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center was exceptional on every level. Our staff loved working with Daniel Kelly and the entire ensemble. We appreciated the high quality of the performance in terms of musicianship, educational value, and audience engagement.

Within minutes after the show began, the students were engaged and focused, eager to participate in whatever happened next. Teachers, parent chaperones, and our staff enjoyed the performance as much as the students. We watched in amazement--and participated—as he orchestrated an inclusive and skillful songwriting experience.”

— Roberta Ciuffo, Executive Vice President for Education and Outreach, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Nashville, TN

"Daniel Kelly was an incredible professional and entertainer bringing Shakespeare to life in the Black Hills. I was truly moved by each performance he gave because he adjusted his style to connect to the diversity of each audience - from young students, the general public, and to adults with developmental disabilities, each performance was specially crafted for their needs. I would be honored to have Daniel and his band back at The Matthews."

— Becky Naccarato Eastburn, Executive Director, The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center, Spearfish, South Dakota

“Daniel made magic by combining Shakespeare and music. His excellent job explaining Shakespeare's works and how they can translate into music helped the audience understand what they were seeing and hearing thus they were fully engaged. The feedback from teachers was that students were mesmerized and would be talking about the show for weeks to come! Everyone agreed it was definitely a quality performance. Daniel was so personable and a joy to work with!”

— Molly Campbell, Arts Education Coordinator, Alhambra Theatre, Hopkinsville, KY

“This is the most engaging experience I’ve had with Shakespeare ever - and I’m an English teacher!”

— High school English teacher, Nashville, TN