"But it’s worth the wait and the weight of James J. Fenton’s jaw-droppingly gorgeous set, with its dual staircases. The set in the first act depicted the interior of a grand townhouse, and in the second act, it showed both the exterior and interior of the country house. Every part of the set was used cleverly, with nothing superfluous." by Sherry Shameer Cohen BROADWAY WORLD

"Beyond those wonderful words, this is also a very fine-looking show, a visual feast that makes Victorian London a playground. James J. Fenton’s extraordinary set is a giant model of a late 19th century “paper theater,” a toy which was used to perform plays with cut-out paper dolls. Costume designer Annie J. Le brings out the fun of 1890s fashions. The characters may get stuffy or fastidious at times, but their clothes are snappy and comfortable and help them as they dart about the stage." - by Christopher Arnott - The Hartford Courant

"The show provides plenty of visual interest thanks to the concerted efforts of James J. Fenton (Set), Annie J. Lee (Costumes), Alexander Fetchko (Lighting), J. Jared Jonas (Wig, hair & Makeup), and John Gromada (Sound and Original Music—some played "expressively" by Algernon). Particularly fine is a set that has a quite impressive double staircase situated so as to be both indoors and outdoors as needed, with striking surroundings that have the look of interchangeable cut-out pieces for stages we may have played with as children. That deliberate sense of artifice adds its own comical and theatrical value." by Donald Brown - New Haven Review

"We are in and about London during the 1890s. James J. Fenton furnishes a handsome set featuring staircases which lead to an upper landing. This is the home of Algernon Moncrieff (Anthony Michael Martinez) and the locale also becomes a a garden as well as drawing room of a manor." by Fred Sokol - Talkin' Broadway

"No matter how brilliant the dialogue is, the first thing one notices about the play is the breathtakingly beautiful set design by James J. Fenton, complete with curved double staircase leading to the second floor. The Playhouse is noted for its exceptional set design, and once again, the set beautifully captures the elegance of the Victorian age. Also notable are the gorgeous costumes by Annie J. Lee, and the wig, hair and make-up design by J. Jared Janas that sets the play firmly and stunningly in the Victorian age."
Luxury Experience - Debra C Argen & Edward F Nesta

"Melissa Rain Anderson directs this thoroughly entertaining foray into Oscar Wilde’s zany world, with a sturdy troupe of skilled performers, gorgeous set by James J. Fenton, lovely costumes by Annie J. Le, lighting designer by Alexander Fetchko and sound and original music by John Gromada." Connecticut Critics Circle by Bonnie Goldberg