Alaina Mills – memorable as the hair-whipping Ann-Margret in last season’s NSMT production of “Elvis: A Musical Revolution” – is once again terrific as hot-tempered Mary Delgado, Valli’s first wife, a role she played in NSMT’s 2019 staging of “Jersey Boys.”

Equally impressive on stage is Alaina Mills as, perhaps considered the "mistress of all mistresses," legendary actress Ann Marget, who had a torrid affair with Elvis. This well-publicized affair (though not altogether confirmed - nor disputed - by the surviving parties) between two of the hottest entertainers of the time, is not "re-enacted" on stage, but is "represented" in the sultry, steamy and blazingly choreographed, "You’re the Boss," quite possibly one of the most unexpected superior (if less familiar) musical numbers in the show. It may be cold outside, but, to paraphrase the "King," "the temperature is rising" on stage during this number.

Alaina Mills as Cynthia Weil and Andrew Poston as Barry Mann bring a bit of brightness to every scene they’re in.  

"Diane J. Findlay’s Sister Mary Lazarus, an older nun, and Alaina Mills’ Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours, a vision-receiving nun, also provide some comic moments."

"The rest of the cast provides ample support with Eric Michael Gillett (as mentor Lehman) and Alaina Mills (as his soulmate Sophie) the standouts. Mills gets to sing the most famous song from the show, “The Next Best Thing to Love,” which may be the next best thing to Randy Graff, who stole the original production with that song."

"Other standouts in the cast were, Sally Cato portrayed by Alaina Mills, with a strong voice, and oozing jealously toward Mame, she gave life to what is often a two-dimensional caricature."

"As Hildy, Alaina Mills is the most charismatic force in the show, aggressively wooing Chip and absolutely smoking highlight number ‘I Can Cook Too.ʼ "

"But the biggest showstopper is Alaina Mills (Patty Simcox) singing 'Yeeughh!' Mills' number is sung magnificently over the roars of laughter."

Mills gives a resolute portrayal of the no nonsense, ever-practical Golde, who sometimes comes across more as Tevye’s employer than spouse.  But then, slowly we see how this couple could never not be together.  Mills is equally as entertaining as Golde as Radin is as Tevye. Together, it makes their scenes together some of the funniest of the night.

Plus, several well-staged numbers really stand out, including a steamy “You’re the Boss” featuring Berry and a well-cast Alaina Mills as his co-star and purported paramour Ann-Margret.

This reviewer’s particular favorite was “You’re the Boss,” the red hot, sizzling Elvis/Ann-Margaret number pas de deux (Alaina Mills is riveting).

Alaina Mills, who was seen earlier this season as Cynthia Weil in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" gives us a memorable Mary Delgado.

Cynthia Weil (Alaina Mills is pure talent and charm)

Mills' voice and fiery presence is palpable

"The roles of the musical duo — Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann — were well portrayed by Alaina Mills, who stood in for Erika Olson on opening night, and Ben Fankhauser, both of whom provided some humor in the midst of the cutthroat music business."

"...The brassy Alaina Mills polishes her hard-boiled moll to a bright shine."

"Alaina Mills, as the gangster moll Erma, teases the sailors with a saucy ‘Buddie, Beware.'"

"Alaina Mills as Moon's female foil Erma swabs the deck with her entourage of love-starved sailors. She winks and wiggles and sashays through"Buddy, Beware," extolling the virtues of remaining single all the while making her swooning gobs hungry for marriage.

"Instead, we first meet Carole as a smart 16-year-old, living with her mother, Genie Klein (a delightful Alaina Mills), in Manhattan."