"What's more satisfying than seeing an understudy go on in a major role and win a standing ovation?  Knowing that he deserved it.  That was certainly the case when the national company of 'Les Miserables' returned to the Hershey Theatre for a third sold-out engagement this week.  Gregory Calvin Stone stepped in for the vacationing Robert Evan in the demanding role of Jean Valjean. . . Though obviously young for the role of a man who has spent 19 years on a chain gang and 10 more on the run, Stone played the role with assurance, admirable polish and a few touches of his own.  (The role was beautifully sung, but Stone's 'Bring Him Home' was more challenge to God than ardent prayer)."--Sharon Johnson, The Evening News, Harrisburg, PA, December 5, 1996.

"Jean Valjean, played by Gregory Calvin Stone, stole the show with his superior musical and acting talents.  I couldn't picture anyone else in the role he portrayed."--Kim Bolus,   The Michigan Journal.

"The touring professional company brought to town by the Spencer Companies' Broadway Series was top notch.  There was not a weak performer in the entire cast.  Gregory Calvin Stone as Jean Valjean, Todd Alan Johnson as Javert, Lisa Capps as Fantine, Rona Figueroa as Eponine and Kate Fisher as the adult Cosette were especially impressive."--Howard Miller, Huntsville Times, Alabama.

"Gregory Calvin Stone brings a tender, caring tone to Jean Valjean effectively reaching that high tenor moment that is the ballad 'Bring Him Home.'" --Mal Vincent, The Virginian Pilot, November 6, 1997.

"Some of the singers were fabulous.  Jean Valjean, played by Gregory Calvin Stone, was absolutely amazing, even in the silly Santa wig he wears in the second act."--Kari Rosenthal, Baltimore.

"Jean Valjean is nothing now. Another story must begin."

"As always, the backbone of any 'Les Miz' is the man playing Valjean.  Gregory Calvin Stone carries the burden with grace, dignity and a gorgeous, soaring voice.  If in Act 2, he seems a bit young to be the aging hero, it's easily forgiven."--The Atlanta Journal/The Atlanta Constitution, July 9, 1997.

"Les Miz devotees used to a vocally forceful and consistently melodic Valjean will find a finely shaded, naturalistic, speak-singing actor in Stone.  He still delivers the soulful tenor's prayer, 'Bring Him Home,' with finesse, but Stone's Valjean is very much a man rather than a god.  And that's legitimate."--Kenneth Jones, The Detroit News, December 1, 1997.

"Good M'sieur, you come from God in Heaven." (with Holly Jo Crane as Fantine)

"Seattle native Gregory Calvin Stone, starring as Jean Valjean in the national touring company of 'Les Miserables,' gives a stirring performance in this musical version of Victor Hugo's novel of 19th-century France.  As the fugitive Valjean. . .Stone is, by turns, strident and angry, tender and remorseful. Although one could hope for a bit more inner turmoil in the performance (his Valjean seems to be at peace with himself a little too soon), Stone is convincing as a man who is at first bitter, then later most honorable.  Stone has a strong, clear voice that on songs such as 'Who Am I?' booms and commands.  Even more impressive is his singing in more tender songs, when his soft, warm voice wraps the air like a down blanket."--Janet I-Chin Tu, Seattle Times, August 27, 1997.

"Who am I?  I'm Jean Valjean!"

"Bring Him Home"