Reviews and Press
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"Zachary Sayle, whose bright, innocent face immediately provides an empathetic connection
with the audience, is terrific as Crutchie. Mr. Sayle is at once heartbreaking and inspiring in his role.
His beautiful singing carries much of the show, like his harmonic duet with DeLuca in
“Santa Fe” and his poignant solo, “Letter From the Refuge.”
Chicago Theatre Review
"Crutchie (a most winning Zachary Sayle)"...
Newsies is an "altogether phenomenal national touring edition --
one that in many ways outshines the Broadway original."
Chicago Sun-Times
“Zachary Sayle is heartbreakingly appealing as the crippled Crutchie,
simply by playing for energy and humour instead of pathos.”
The Toronto Star
“Zachary Sayle's Crutchie is a fine characterization - quietly humorous,
poignant yet never lapsing into the maudlin.”
Houston Chronicle
“Zachary Sayle makes an endearing impression as Crutchie.”
San Francisco Examiner
"Zachary Sayle grabs the heart with the new song introduced for the tour, "Letter From the Refuge'"
Dallas Morning News
“Zachary Sayle is eminently charming as Crutchie”
The Tennessean
“The production’s other assets include… Zachary Sayle as a physically disabled newsboy called Crutchie”
The Boston Globe
"Zachary Sayle touchingly handles his emotional 'Letter from the Refuge,'
a welcome addition to the show since its Broadway run."
Orlando Sentinel
"My favorite song of the evening came from Crutchie (Zachary Sayle) in a number that was added to the Broadway production before the national tour: “Letter from the Refuge.” A touching number, “Letter from the Refuge” is another stream-of-consciousness-like song in which Crutchie writes to Jack, his best friend, after being imprisoned in a refuge for orphaned children. Sayle was one of the best singers of the night and was able to set the emotional arc of the show in a short three-minute number. Bravo."
DC Metro Arts
“The most empathy goes to the impish Zachary Sayle as Crutchie,(he's got a bad leg and uses a crutch) whose ability to get up and down stairs, move to the beat and run with the crowd is remarkable.”
Curtain Up, Washington DC
“Zachary Sayle is perfectly cast as the sympathetic Crutchie and sings
"Letter From The Refuge" with with childlike innocence and humor.”
Broadway World, Houston
"Zachary Sayle was last seen on the Ohio Theatre stage as the young Jeremy Potts in the
national tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. All grown up, he has now matured into a true
professional with vocals and talent that are unmatched. He brings sensitivity and inspiration
to the role of Crutchie and maintains true to character throughout."
Broadway World, Columbus
“Zachary Sayle, as handicapped Crutchie, wrings sympathy while making the
most of the one song added for the national tour"
The Columbus Dispatch
“Striking... Never faltering commitment to character.”
Broadway World, Charlotte
"A sensitive and comedic Zachary Sayle."
Broadway World, Chicago
“Zachary Sayle excels as Jack's buddy Crutchie; his deftly
nuanced account of "Letter from the Refuge," the musical's
most understated song, is a real charmer.”
The Baltimore Sun
"Zachary Sayle, with that voice, the boy needs more solos."
Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Zachary Sayle as Crutchie, wonderful character actor and fine balladeer on "Letter from the Refuge."
Huffington Post
“Zachary Sayle gives a winning performance as Crutchie.”
Talkin 'Broadway San Francisco
"Zachary Sayle is a wonderful “Crutchie,” Jack’s best friend."
Around The Town Chicago
"The opening anthem, ‘Santa Fe,’ is brilliantly sung by Dan DeLuca and Zachary Sayle."
Chicago Stage Standard
"The audience gets a new song, 'Letter from the Refuge,' sweetly sung by Crutchie.
This simple song... is a warm, welcome addition."
Chigagoist.com
"Zachary Sayle in a warm and real turn as Crutchie."
The Times of Northwest Indiana
"Other notable and well interpreted characters are Crutchie, the handicapped newsie, (Zachary Sayle)."
Examiner.com, Chicago
"Zachary Sayle elicits more than a few "awww’s" as crippled newsie Crutchie."
Chicago Theater Beat
"Zachary Sayle...is the show’s bit of comic relief as he has to navigate the stage dragging his leg and hobbling with a crutch... when he’s attacked, we also feel for him because he can’t defend himself.
That’s the proof of a good performance."
CliqueClack, Baltimore
"Sayle sings his solo “Letter from the Refuge” as a crying out for his brothers as he remains
miserable and half dead in a cramped space in a wet, cold orphanage.
The emotion from Sayle reached my seat and Crutchie reached my heart."
The Towerlight, Baltimore
"Standouts include Zachary Sayle, who has a touching song as Jack’s best friend Crutchie."
The Canton Repository
"Zachary Sayle, who plays a crippled newsboy nicknamed Crutchie, also stands out..."
Tribune Chronicle, Ohio
" {Letter from the Refuge} performed by newsboy Crutchie (golden-throated Zachary Sayle)."
Cleveland Jewish News
"Zachary Sayle, whose bright, innocent face immediately provides an empathetic connection
with the audience, is terrific as Crutchie. Mr. Sayle is at once heartbreaking and inspiring in his role.
His beautiful singing carries much of the show, like his harmonic duet with DeLuca in
“Santa Fe” and his poignant solo, “Letter From the Refuge.”
Chicago Theatre Review
"Crutchie (a most winning Zachary Sayle)"...
Newsies is an "altogether phenomenal national touring edition --
one that in many ways outshines the Broadway original."
Chicago Sun-Times
“Zachary Sayle is heartbreakingly appealing as the crippled Crutchie,
simply by playing for energy and humour instead of pathos.”
The Toronto Star
“Zachary Sayle's Crutchie is a fine characterization - quietly humorous,
poignant yet never lapsing into the maudlin.”
Houston Chronicle
“Zachary Sayle makes an endearing impression as Crutchie.”
San Francisco Examiner
"Zachary Sayle grabs the heart with the new song introduced for the tour, "Letter From the Refuge'"
Dallas Morning News
“Zachary Sayle is eminently charming as Crutchie”
The Tennessean
“The production’s other assets include… Zachary Sayle as a physically disabled newsboy called Crutchie”
The Boston Globe
"Zachary Sayle touchingly handles his emotional 'Letter from the Refuge,'
a welcome addition to the show since its Broadway run."
Orlando Sentinel
"My favorite song of the evening came from Crutchie (Zachary Sayle) in a number that was added to the Broadway production before the national tour: “Letter from the Refuge.” A touching number, “Letter from the Refuge” is another stream-of-consciousness-like song in which Crutchie writes to Jack, his best friend, after being imprisoned in a refuge for orphaned children. Sayle was one of the best singers of the night and was able to set the emotional arc of the show in a short three-minute number. Bravo."
DC Metro Arts
“The most empathy goes to the impish Zachary Sayle as Crutchie,(he's got a bad leg and uses a crutch) whose ability to get up and down stairs, move to the beat and run with the crowd is remarkable.”
Curtain Up, Washington DC
“Zachary Sayle is perfectly cast as the sympathetic Crutchie and sings
"Letter From The Refuge" with with childlike innocence and humor.”
Broadway World, Houston
"Zachary Sayle was last seen on the Ohio Theatre stage as the young Jeremy Potts in the
national tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. All grown up, he has now matured into a true
professional with vocals and talent that are unmatched. He brings sensitivity and inspiration
to the role of Crutchie and maintains true to character throughout."
Broadway World, Columbus
“Zachary Sayle, as handicapped Crutchie, wrings sympathy while making the
most of the one song added for the national tour"
The Columbus Dispatch
“Striking... Never faltering commitment to character.”
Broadway World, Charlotte
"A sensitive and comedic Zachary Sayle."
Broadway World, Chicago
“Zachary Sayle excels as Jack's buddy Crutchie; his deftly
nuanced account of "Letter from the Refuge," the musical's
most understated song, is a real charmer.”
The Baltimore Sun
"Zachary Sayle, with that voice, the boy needs more solos."
Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Zachary Sayle as Crutchie, wonderful character actor and fine balladeer on "Letter from the Refuge."
Huffington Post
“Zachary Sayle gives a winning performance as Crutchie.”
Talkin 'Broadway San Francisco
"Zachary Sayle is a wonderful “Crutchie,” Jack’s best friend."
Around The Town Chicago
"The opening anthem, ‘Santa Fe,’ is brilliantly sung by Dan DeLuca and Zachary Sayle."
Chicago Stage Standard
"The audience gets a new song, 'Letter from the Refuge,' sweetly sung by Crutchie.
This simple song... is a warm, welcome addition."
Chigagoist.com
"Zachary Sayle in a warm and real turn as Crutchie."
The Times of Northwest Indiana
"Other notable and well interpreted characters are Crutchie, the handicapped newsie, (Zachary Sayle)."
Examiner.com, Chicago
"Zachary Sayle elicits more than a few "awww’s" as crippled newsie Crutchie."
Chicago Theater Beat
"Zachary Sayle...is the show’s bit of comic relief as he has to navigate the stage dragging his leg and hobbling with a crutch... when he’s attacked, we also feel for him because he can’t defend himself.
That’s the proof of a good performance."
CliqueClack, Baltimore
"Sayle sings his solo “Letter from the Refuge” as a crying out for his brothers as he remains
miserable and half dead in a cramped space in a wet, cold orphanage.
The emotion from Sayle reached my seat and Crutchie reached my heart."
The Towerlight, Baltimore
"Standouts include Zachary Sayle, who has a touching song as Jack’s best friend Crutchie."
The Canton Repository
"Zachary Sayle, who plays a crippled newsboy nicknamed Crutchie, also stands out..."
Tribune Chronicle, Ohio
" {Letter from the Refuge} performed by newsboy Crutchie (golden-throated Zachary Sayle)."
Cleveland Jewish News