New York Times -  6.11.08

'American Buffalo' in Chappaqua Revival

For Bart Shatto as Bobby makes of this moment a plainly touching muted cry for love. The actor is so skillful that the playwright's conscience cuts through the surrounding sleaze in a flash.   (More)

The Commercial Dispatch - 11.15.07

Big Christmas, TSO style

Don't be surprised to shed a tear or two when Bart Shatto sings of the magic of Christmas inside an “Old City Bar.” Don't be afraid when hot jets of flame leap up within the audience in time to the music. Don't be startled when “snow” begins falling from high above. Don't be shocked to hear “Rollin' on the River,” or “Layla” ... or Beethoven's Fifth, or Rimsey-Korsakov's “Flight of the Bumblebee.” (More)

Associated Content - 11.05.07

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour 2007 Concert Review

Of course the show wouldn't be complete without "Old City Bar," sung by a well disguised street bum (Bart Shatto). O'Neill's Christmas message comes full circle during this segment. (More)

South East Missourian - 11.16.06

TSO captures Christmas magic — again

As always, the standout was the extremely touching "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24," a song that reminds everyone Christmas isn't merry for all. In a close second in emotional impact was "Old City Bar," performed by Bart Shatto's old wino character on vocals and conductor Al Pitrelli on acoustic guitar.  (More)

Harder Beat Live - 12.16.06

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - American Airlines Center

Like past shows, the first half was an inspiring Christmas tale, wonderfully narrated by Tony Gaynor and featured powerful instrumentals like “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24” and emotional vocal performances like Tommy Farese’s “Ornament” and Bart Shatto’s “Old City Bar.” In the second half, the band cut loose and had some fun. Highlights included the entertaining Maxx’s “Christmas Lights in Blue” (with part of Eric Clapton’s “Layla”) and “Wish Liszt” featuring Jane Mangini and Derek Wieland’s piano duel. Once again, it was a magical holiday experience! (Andy Laudano)
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Ink19.com - 12.07.03

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

"The concert continued through the rest of the album with Michael Lanning singing "Good King Joy," Tommy Farese doing "Ornament" and during "Old City Bar," Bart Shatto stood on the stage dressed as an old, perhaps homeless, man to sing the story about the girl out in the snow by a broken pay phone. Accompanied only by Al Pitrelli on acoustic guitar, it was extremely moving. Coming close to the end with the song "Promises To Keep" sung by Sanya Mateyas, followed by Tommy Farese leading the entire cast through "This Christmas Day" with major guitar solos and lighting effects going all over the place and then "An Angel Returned" begun by Guy LeMonnier and soon joined by the entire cast once again, the Narrator finished the Christmas Eve story and the first half of the show was over with a resounding ovation/" (More)

Music Dish.com - 12.12.05

Christmas Reborn: An Eve With Trans-Siberian Orchestra

"Mr. Gaynor narrated more of the story as a derelict entered the stage garbed in a ratty overcoat and carrying two paper sacks. It was rumored that this guy was wandering the concourse before the show accepting money from audience members as they made their way into the arena. On stage, he approached the microphone, reached into his pocket and pulled out a small whiskey bottle. He took a drink and sang “Old City Bar,” as straggly strands of his long hair constantly fell in front of his face. Later we would find out that this was none other than Bart Shatto, part of TSO’s chorus." (More)

Gay City News - 9.2.04

Dracula Sucks

On the night I saw it, actor Bart Shatto, I think, ad-libbed a line, which caused his co-actors to stifle amusement. If the cast has any sense, they will stop trying to take this crap seriously and just have a ball sending it up. (More)

 “Arts & Culture” -  3.15.05

Spell Shines with Children

By Robert P. Arthur

"I like Shatto very much as straight guy to Eve’s flake and very much appreciated the operatic qualities of Shatto’s voice, as much as I believed the man’s inner sap—you know, that little internal voice that kept telling him that God was going to let him get back into the garden."

“The Des Moines Register GC”

‘Les Miserables’ still inspires

Overall, the show is as impressive as ever.  Stand-in Bart Shatto’s Jean Valjean should be remembered as one of the best.  His Valjean’s humility was palpable, his anger visceral, his compassion radiant. 

All this could be heard in his voice, displayed immediately in his opening “Soliloquy,” powerfully on the stark “Who Am I?” and high, sweet and transcendent on “Bring Him Home.”  If you’re in luck he may appear again over the weekend.

Journal Star - 7.27.03

‘Songs for a New World’ full of energy

Performers first-rate with variety of music

By Gary A. Panetta

This quartet of professionals—Bart Shatto, Dwelvan David, Cara Scher and Lara Filip—sing, dance and act with conviction and put life into these songs, which are really soliloquies or mini-dramas set to music.

Shatto, the only Peoria native among the cast members, struts with a rock’n’roll swagger.  He delivers “The World was Dancing,” which is about a young man coming to age as his father faces mid-life crisis, with irony and humor.

Peoria Times-Observer

Theater abounds as summer winds down

By Douglas E. Love

“She Cries’ is an incredibly difficult piece of music, but the talented Shatto made easy work of it.

The Virginian-Pilot

A fine cast of singers highlights—“Children of Eden”

By Mal Vincent

A fully clothed Bart Shatto—no fig leaf here—hits the high notes with the ballad “A World Without You” as well as with “Grateful Children.”

The Photo News - 9.2.05

An Appreciation: A little night music

By Dick Moomey

One of the highlights of this music filled evening found its form in the music of Leonard Bernstein, especially his pair of masterpieces showcased in the luxurious score of “West Side Story.”  Joined by Monroe tenor Bart Shatto, who has appeared on Broadway in many productions, including “Les Miserables” and the recent “Dracula, the Musical,” the pair brought a new excitement to the state with their touching and gorgeous renditions of “Tonight” and “Somewhere.”  Both artist showed professional form in their every note and movement.