"There's no way to avoid putting a bed at the center of the stage, but Wilson Chin's revolves, so we can see it from different angles. It becomes a visual analogue for the passing years, as do Devon Painter's costumes, from the ivory-colored mutton-sleeve wedding dress of the scene to the argyle cardigan of the last."– Sylviane Gold, New York Times

"The show begins in 1898 as virginal newlyweds Agnes and Michael get over wedding-night nerves in a bedroom (nicely designed by Wilson Chin) and continues around that same fourposter bed into the 1940's."– David Finkle, Theatremania

"The musical opens with picture frames suspended from the ceiling, creating a curtain of individual images representing the stages of married life. As they walk off talking about the new family coming into their home as they retire, that opening curtain of frames reappears. This time, the frames are empty, waiting to be filled with moments of another couple's lives. Wilson Chin's dramatic scenic design allows the audience to fill in the blanks with their own imaginations."– Joanne Greco Rochman, Republican-American

"The set and costumes, designed by Wilson Chin and Devon Painter, are tasteful and suitable."– Terry Teachout, Wall Street Journal

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