"The live orchestra, under the musical direction of conductor Lawrence Goldberg, seems to be in psychic alignment with the cast." -- Michael Grossberg, The Columbus Dispatch
"Under the direction of Lawrence Goldberg, a strong 18-piece orchestra comprised of local and touring musicians sounds larger than it is and plays with vigorous energy and technical precision." -- Jennifer Perry, DC Metro Theatre Arts
"Throughout, the pristine diction and sheer vocal beauty of the ensemble sends chills down the spine, with the orchestra, led by Lawrence Goldberg, operatic in force." -- Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times
South Pacific national tour:
"Lawrence Goldberg's work as musical conductor of the orchestra may be the real star here, providing a full sound that enriches the experience, but never overwhelms the vocalists." -- Chris Gibson, broadwayworld.com
"Conductor Lawrence Goldberg knows how the make the music glow." -- John Terauds, Toronto Star
"Conductor Lawrence Goldberg and the singers deliver Hammerstein's lyrics as if newly minted, riding on the lush orchestrations of Robert Russell Bennett, played to perfection by a 25-piece orchestra. -- Robert Hurwitz, San Francisco Chronicle
"Lawrence Goldberg's conducting remains nothing short of blissful." -- Les Spindle, Backstage
The Music Man, Arena Stage:
"Special mention to Musical Director Lawrence Goldberg and his band of fine musicians, who play Meredith Willson's popular score so beautifully. It's brassy heaven! -- Tiffany Draut, DC Metro Theatre Arts
"Lawrence Goldberg's music direction hits all the right notes with gusto."-- Jolene Munch Cardoza, Washington Examiner
"With new orchestrations by Musical Director Lawrence Goldberg, the score sounds better than ever." -- Brian T. Carney, The Washington Blade