As Beast in PYT's Production of Beauty and the Beast:
"Richard Koons brings his intense tenor back to PYT as the Beast after recent roles in the company's productions of "Seussical the Musical," "Babes in Toyland" and "Narnia." His voice is big enough for the job, and he handles the trasitions from brooding monster to akward love interest (in a way) that makes the character compelling."
                                                       The Bethlehem Press, Pennsylvania

As Beast in PYT's Production of Beauty and the Beast:
"Equity actor Richard Koons' Beast is not just threatening; he's friendly, oafish and endearing...(the audience is)transfixed with a beautifully performed pantomime showing the hadnsome prince, enveloped in a cloud of smoke and then trasformed into a horribly disfigured beast."
                                                       The Morning Call, Pennsylvania

As Christmas Present in PYT's Production of A Christms Carol:
"A Delight to the senses, Richard Koons is enchanting as the Ghost of Christmas Present."
                                                       The Morning Call, Pennsylvania

As Dwight in Playhouse on the Square's Production of Jerry Springer the Opera:
"The show features top-notch, hilarious performances... In the Opening segment, Dwight, sung by gifted tenor Richard Koons faux-apologetically tells his lovers one after another that he's been seein' someone else."
                                                       The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, TN

As Horton the elephant in PYT's Production of Seussical the Musical:
"Equity actor Richard Koons, whose rich voice and gentel ernestness made for a charming Horton the Elephant."
                                                       The Morning Call, Pennsylvania

As Barnaby in PYT's Production of Babes in Toyland:
"The role of Barnaby the villain was played appropriately over the top by Richard Koons."
                                                       The Morning Call, Pennsylvania

As Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse):
"Rob Lorey and Richard Koons are magnificent as Lumiere and Cogsworth.  When they are on stage, this show belongs to them."

                                                       The Citizen, Auburn, New York

"Richard Koons' Cogsworth avoids the kind of overly arch caricature the character seemingly invites."
                                                       The Post Standard, Syracuse, NY

"Richard Koons is an endearing Cogsworth, the tightly wound head of household who's ticking off the minutes till their total loss of humanity."

                                                        The Ithaca Times, Ithaca, NY

"Richard Koons' grandfather clock achieves a comic self-importance without any vintage pop culture model."
                                                       Syracuse News Times, Syracuse, NY

As Dr. Engel in The Student Prince (Mac-Haydn Theatre):
"I was also impressed with the singing of Koons as Doctor Engel. The role is seriously underwritten, or at least it is in this version which has been adapted by director Joseph Patton from Dorothy Donnelly’s original. Koons is another talented and attractive tenor, and it is a pity he isn’t given more to do in this production."
                                                       The Chatham Courier, New York

"Richard Koons' rendering of "Golden Days" is magnificent!"
                                                       Reviewed by Michael Eck, Times Union, Albany, NY

As Aslan in PYT's Production of Narnia:
"The important role of the lion Aslan, who saves Narnia and the children, was played with strength and gentleness by the formidable Richard Koons.  Thunderous roars, which delighted the young audience, enhanced Koons' already powerful vocals."
                                                       The Morning Call, Pennsylvania

As Dickson in CCM's Production of The White Lady:
"Tenor, Richard Koons, made the fearful farmer Dickson a delight. His voice was big and bold."
                                                       Opera News

As tenor soloist with the Annapolis Chamber Chorus:
"Koons is a lyric tenor with impressive power and acting skills, at his best in The Secret Garden."
                                                       The Baltimore Sun, Maryland

As Judge Harper in Miracle on 34th Street (La Comedia Dinner Theater):
"Locking Up Santa,” performed by Finley (Michael Scott) and Judge Harper (Richard Koons) is hilarious and worth the price of admission."
                                                       The Middletown Journal, Ohio

In Concert with Front Row Center:
"Mr Koons filled the hall with excitement and flair performing selections from romantic Broadway musicals."
                                                        Bergen Town Newspaper, New Jersey

In Valentino the Musical (Off-Broadway):
"Richard Koons as Valentino's Irish-brogued bodyguard and other assorted characters stands out in a company filled with big voices."
                                                        Backstage.com, New York

As tenor soloist in an alumni recital performance of Dedication:

"wonderful...a first class performance"

                                                        Dr. Douglass Amman, Director of Choral Activities, Ball State University

"The performances by singers Richard Koons, Laurel Meskill and pianist Russell Wagoner were nothing less than stellar!  Mr. Koons is truly an amazing artist who poses an incredible range of dynamics and colors to his voice. His expressive singing enabled the audience to feel the love and pain expressed in Robert Schumann’s beautiful songs."

                                                        Franklin Lakes Journal, New Jersey