Of Thurman's Adina, the Sacramento Bee claims "The statuesque Thurman, who in this production looks more like a Hollywood starlet than a Napa Valley landowner, uses her strong and youthful soprano to great effect. The sense of comic spontaneity and sexual brio she brought to the role of Adina makes this production a must-see." . . . Thurman garners rave reviews from The New York Times for her participation in The Golden Gate . . .