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Wes Williams portrays the iconic Jack Kelly, imbuing him with much grit and a no-nonsense determination

https://laexcites.com/2022/07/16/review-5-star-theatricals-newsies/

Williams defies comparison to Richard Gere as he transforms from scruffy all-for-himself newbie to class leader

https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2022/jan/06/in-review-officer-and-a-gentleman-deserves-salutes/

If you think musical theater takes a lot of energy, try it with burpees. Wes Williams, who plays the lead character, Zack Mayo, made these physical feats look effortless while acting and displaying an impressive vocal range.

https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2022/jan/06/in-review-officer-and-a-gentleman-deserves-salutes/

Williams as “Tully” is exactly what one would hope to be for a Jimmy Buffett-inspired lead. He is charismatic, laid-back, charming, witty and incredibly talented

https://www.metrmag.com/latest-reviews/escape-to-margaritaville-the-jimmy-buffett-musical-north-shore-music-theatre-beverly-ma-review

Strongly reminiscent of a young Matt Damon

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It was hard for me to take my eyes off Williams

https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2022/jan/06/in-review-officer-and-a-gentleman-deserves-salutes/

Makes iconic role his own in ‘An Officer and A Gentleman’

https://freeweekly.com/2021/12/31/love-lifts-us-up-wes-williams-makes-iconic-role-his-own-in-an-officer-and-a-gentleman/

[WIlliams’ Zack Mayo] expertly blossoms from a selfish loner to the archetypal team player

https://www.broadwayworld.com/sacramento/article/BWW-Review-AN-OFFICER-AND-A-GENTLEMAN-Lifts-Us-Up-at-Broadway-Sacramento-20211104

Ms. Collazo and Mr. Williams are a magnificent team and flawlessly sing the classic [Bernstein/Sondheim] score. A heart rendering number is their rendition of "Tonight"

https://www.broadwayworld.com/long-island/article/Review-WEST-SIDE-STORY-at-The-Argyle-20230216

Charming and eminently likable as Hal, even when he is doing unlikable things

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Williams’ Hal is socially awkward on the surface, but charmingly self-deprecating about it, indicating there’s more than just the geek trope going on here

https://ptownie.com/provincetown-caperep-proof-2019/