PRESS
Le nozze di Figaro
2025
"There is much talent on the stage. Thompson as the titular Figaro, and soprano Cadie J. Bryan as Figaro's betrothed Susanna, are especially magnetic, in this reviewer's opinion. They both have physical acting skills that enliven their performance, complementing their especially clarion voices that fill the hall."
AMY MUNICE | PICTURE THIS POST
"The two sopranos, Cadie J. Bryan (Susanna) and Kathryn Henry (Countess Almaviva), acquit themselves with distinction, and their canzonetta duet in Act 3 is a highlight of the production...Both ladies have an abundance of clear, sweet sounds and power throughout their ranges, and the combination of their voices is ravishing. So, too, is the way their voices mix with Thompson’s.
CHRISTOPHER HILL | EARRELEVANT
“MAGNETIC”
MARCH 27, 2025
Broadway world
Q&A
We talk to Cadie J. Bryan about The Marriage of Figaro at North Carolina Opera.
Comedy plays a significant role in opera – can you share your preparation process for a comedic role like Susanna?
Timing is everything for me, and in order to have great timing, I have to really be on top of what everyone else on stage is saying and doing. Mozart hands out comedic beats on a silver platter a lot of the time, so it’s a matter of listening and knowing when they come. My greatest challenge in reprising a comedic role is staying in the moment and not anticipating what I know is next — it requires 100% of my attention.
You've toured with Andrea Bocelli as a featured soprano soloist. What are some key lessons or experiences from that tour that you've brought into your current work?
Touring with Andrea has forever changed me in so many ways — I could write a book. Offering up your voice and artistry to 20,000 people who are absolutely psyched to be in their seats and discover you is an experience I wish I could share with everyone in the world. It’s a strange juxtaposition of being impersonal yet deeply personal, extremely risky yet totally safe. He is so generous, and everyone on the tour inspires me every day to work harder and to find joy and lightness in what I do. I would be lying if I said it didn’t make me feel invincible. I think the most important part of that feeling of invincibility is that it’s not rooted in applause and adoration, but rather in my sense of self, my work, my focus, and my presence.
JOSHUA WRIGHT | BROADWAY WORLD
"Sparkling
soprano"
La bohème
2024
"Cadie J. Bryan brought a sparkling soprano to the role of the flibbertigibbet Musetta."
PAUL HYDE | ARTS ATL
"Standout vocal performances were those of soprano Cadie J. Bryan as Musetta and baritone Luke Sutleff as Musetta’s love interest, Marcello. In fact, Ms. Bryan, based on her acting skills alone, may have been a better fit for the Mimi role."
WILLIAM FORD | EARRELEVANT
"Soprano Cadie J. Bryan [was] a sweet Giannetta."
LISA HIRSCH |
SANTA FE CLASSICAL VOICE
"Lawless gave the village lass Giannetta more to do than in most stagings, especially in the realm of comic business, and second-year apprentice Cadie J. Bryan made the most of the opportunity. Her character gave the sense of being a fully rounded personality who was always alert to whatever was happening onstage, and she sang very well in her biggest opportunity, the scene in which she tells the other young women of the village about Nemorino’s surprise inheritance."
MARK TIARKS |
THE NEW MEXICAN
"Cadie J. Bryan had some scene-stealing moments as Giannetta."
HEIDI WALESON |
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Cadie J. Bryan threatens to steal the spotlight whenever she deploys her glittering, brilliant soprano as Giannetta."
OLIVER COMANCHO |
OPERA BOX SCORE
"Cadie J. Bryan was charming as she played the awkward Gianetta with comic zest."
PETER ALEXANDER |
SHARPS AND FLATIRONS
"Cadie J. Bryan had more stage time than usual as Giannetta, and the petite soprano commanded attention and admiration for her stage presence and musical excellence. Ms. Bryan’s Act II aria was a delight, her shining, confident soprano easily seizing the moment and ravishing the ear. "
JAMES SOHRE |
OPERA TODAY
THE ELIXIR OF LOVE
2024
“GLITTERING,
BRILLIANT”
ANDREA BOCELLI
TOUR 2024
The evening also featured soprano opera singer Cadie J. Bryan, who first appeared in the program for “O Mio Babbino Caro” from Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi.” Her voice is clear as a bell and beautiful, and when she and Bocelli joined together for later selections, their vocal blend was truly lovely.
ALEXIS PAPALIA | TRIB LIVE
“CLEAR AS A BELL AND BEAUTIFUL”
“VOCAL LUSTER”
ANDREA BOCELLI 2024
"Cadie Bryan, a fellow opera singer, took lead vocals on the third selection, "O Mio Babbino Caro," adding to the night's operatic vocal luster at the Andrea Bocelli show.
SCOTT TADY | BEAVER COUNTY TIMES
PIET LEVY | MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
Soprano Cadie J. Bryan was the evening's third outstanding opera singer, making a goose-bump-inducing first impression with radiant aria "O mio babbino caro" from Giacomo Puccini's 1918 opera "Gianni Schicchi," and her accompaniment for Bocelli's most beloved premiere, "Con te partirò," was just as crucial Saturday to its power as the tenor's own voice.
TOUR 2024
“RADIANT”
“The production was an ensemble of well-developed characters with magnificent voices...
Cadie J. Bryan (Susanna) demonstrated extraordinary vocal abilities.”
KIMMIE TUBRE |
WHERE Y’AT
"Cadie J. Bryan, a charming Susanna, scored throughout and especially with a lovely, “Deh vieni, non tardar.”
JACK BELSOM | OPERA WITH OPERA NEWS
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO
2023
“EXTRAORDINARY VOCAL ABILITIES”
WALL STREET JOURNAL
"Cadie J. Bryan, Alexandra Razskazoff, and Gretchen Krupp made a powerful trio of Rhinemaidens even in their off-stage lament at the end."
Das RHEINGOLD
2023
"They formed an inviting vocal trio in setting the first scene's stage."
EARRELEVANT
NEW OUTPOST
"A solid trio comprised the aquatic delegation of Rheinmaidens led by the bright voiced Woglinde of soprano Cadie J. Bryan..."
“BRIGHT VOICED”
MAY 2022
"A TRUE LOVE STORY WITHIN A LOVE STORY"
"Rounding out the 2022-2023 Main Stage will be the Arizona Opera company premiere of Rodgers and Hammerstein's treasured musical, The Sound of Music, presented in the Marlu Allan and Scott Stallard Modern Masterworks Series. A true love story within a love story, Cadie J. Bryan (bringing to life the role of Maria) is married to fellow operatic artist, baritone Jonathan Bryan, who makes his Arizona Opera debut playing Captain von Trapp."
A.A. CRISTI | BROADWAY WORLD
Cadie J. Bryan and baritone husband, Jonathan Bryan, sit down with Joseph Airdo from IMAGES Arizona to discuss working together and the impact of iconic pieces like The Sound of Music in live theatre today.
“It does not feel like I am playing Maria... It feels like I am playing ‘The Sound of Music.’ It feels like this huge entity. It is so important to so many people and feels so much larger than me.”
IMAGES ARIZONA
JANUARY 2023
"In a refreshing bit of casting, the role of Berta was reimagined as a young sexy maid, allowing soprano Cadie J. Bryan to steal a bit of the scene in her various comings and goings. She also surprised the ear by offering her fresh, pleasing soprano to Berta’s often ignored aria di sorbetto."
DANIEL VASQUEZ | NEW OUTPOST
"The role of Berta only provides one aria with which to showcase singing skills, but Cadie J. Bryan captivates the audience in “Il vecciotto cerca moglie” with a dazzling voice."
MIHO UCHIDA | PLAYS TO SEE
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
2022
STEPHANIE ADRIAN | ATL OPERA NEWS ONLINE
"Bryan’s stand and sing rendition of “Il vecchiotto cerca moglie,” lit up the stage, her Berta here as electric as a Zerbinetta. "
“DAZZLING VOICE”
“Cadie J. Bryan was charming in the role of Platée’s long suffering maidservant. Her sunny soprano voice was well suited to Rameau’s music, and her brief solo was luminous and sweet.”
MEGHAN KLINKENBORG | SCHMOPERA
PLATÉE
2021
JAMES SOHRE | OPERA TODAY
“Cadie J. Bryan was an utter delight as Clarine. Her luminous, attractive soprano encompassed all the interpretive demands of Clarine’s jewel of an aria.”
"Cadie J. Bryan, a sparkling Clarine"
MARK THOMAS KETTERSON | OPERA NEWS
“LUMINOUS”
"Whether in solo or ensemble, the three [woodsprites] offered limpid, pliable, steady singing of the highest order."
RUSALKA
2018
JAMES SOHRE | OPERA TODAY
MARIA NOCKIN | BROADWAY WORLD
Soprano Cadie Jordan, a second-year Studio member, opened the program with "Sleep why dost thou leave me" from Handel's 1744 opera, Semele. She began with a significant messa di voce on the first note and continued with a smooth legato and a well placed trill... and showed both the beauty of her even range and her technical ability.
MONORCHID GALLERY RECITAL
2019
“SMOOTH LEGATO”
MARIA NOCKIN | OPERAWIRE
“Soprano Cadie Jordan was a maid with copious free-flowing coloratura roulades.”
“Her maid was nearly mad from shock, flailing about the carnage trying to get Wright to understand the gravity of the crime she had witnessed. It was one of the most dramatic scenes of the night.”
CATHALENA E. BURCH | TUCSON.COM
SHINING BROW
2019
"ONE OF THE MOST
DRAMATIC SCENES OF THE NIGHT."
KEITH LANE | TG GEEKS
Cadie Jordan was truly a songbird, every time she opened her mouth beautiful sound issued forth. This young lady has a very promising career ahead of her.
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO
2019
“BEAUTIFUL SOUND”
“SILVER HIGH NOTES”
CHARLIE PARKER'S YARDBIRD
2018
Soprano Cadie [Bryan] was Chan, a free spirit who emoted with silver high notes. If Schnyder, Wimberly, and Lamb intended to show [her] commonality as well as [her] beauty, they succeeded.
MARIA NOCKIN | OPERAWIRE