“Fine performances and memorable tunes manage to make for an entertaining two hours. Memorable tunes. Evokes the bittersweet grace of The Fantasticks.”

“Schmidt and Jones’ score is a glint of gold in the river, a throwback to the days before musicals discovered psychoanalysis. ROADSIDE celebrates American independence and rowdiness…it’s like a game of touch football on the fourth of July. It feels just right.”

“ROADSIDE, is like THE FANTASTICKS, a pocket musical….and it’s welcome.”

“Lighter than a prairie breeze! Charming and colorful!”

“Schmidt’s music is consistently tuneful, and several melodies are quirkily appealing. Jones’ lyrics are direct and often playful. An ingenious simplicity that harks back to The Fantasticks.”

“This is a good family show. Jones and Schmidt have written first-rate country tunes.”

“Admittedly and joyously old fashioned, just the first bars of the down home, top tapping score is guaranteed to put a smile on your face which will remain past final curtain. Exhibiting their musical versatility, Schmidt & Jones have fashioned a melodic, blue grass, country & western flavored musical theatre score. Bring the family. Buy some popcorn (a prize in every package).”