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Some of the buzz about Steven:

"Janji exudes sexuality and intrigue as the opportunistic hustler; first rate cast of actor-singers."
- Critic's Pick by Les Spindle - Backstage West

"Steven Janji atop his game, plays a Tinsel town climber; this wonderful cast inhales the specialized score."
- Critic's Pick by David C. Nichols - LA Times

"Cornette and Janji both have unprepossessing regular-guy appeal that balance and blend with the work of the ladies."
- Evan Henerson, U-Daily News - STAGE

"Janji, the striving server, is athletically punky and believable in'King of the World' and 'Flying Home,' the rousing ensemble number that speeds him home on an art scholarship."
- Madeleine Shaner, Backstage.com

"Steven Janji was handed a more difficult task. As the server in the café he handled his solo numbers with maturity."
- Kim Purdy, ShowMag.com

"Director Sha Newman has come up with lively choreography that makes great use of the advanced dance skills of Steven Janji, playing Nathaniel Burt."
- Jackson Hole News, WY

"Speaking of dancing, Steven Janji and Truly Magyar stand out with joyful grace throughout the evening and are eventually featured in the finale."
- Susan Brooks, Jackson Hole Guide, WY

"The comical Harlequin (Steven Janji), the royal clown, and Dimas (Chet Cole), the gardener, complimented each other with harmony and enlightening personalities that formed a funny duo"
- Barbara Lake, Detour Daily Titan

"Speaking of choreography, keep and eye on Steven Janji, whose dance moves are some of the most impressive the Mainstage Theatre has witnessed."
- Richard Anderson, Jackson Hole News, WY

"City officials are excited about the production, which is sure to impress with such experienced directors and choreographers as William F. Lett and Steven Janji."
- Lesley Roberts, The Orange County Register, CA

"Janji also played a similar part in Mame and looks as though he will soon step to the front of the CCLO repertory; he has a fine voice and a natural, comfortable air; Janji was polished and charismatic."
- Larry Trip, Chico, CA

"Steven Janji played young Geoffrey with great animation, and sang terrifically with ingenue Langdon."
- Catherine Aaron, Enterprise-Record Mercury Register, CA

"Stephanie Peffley and Steve Janji have an amusing number as the cute married couple Kristine and Al, he finishing her off-key sentences in the rapid-fire Sing!"
- Michael Rydzynski, The Irvine World News, CA

"SCLO's production is punctuated with some memorable moments and characterizations: Stephanie Peffley and Steve Janji's work in the delightful Sing!"
- Eric Marchese, The Orange County Register, CA

Some of Steven's Awards and Nominations:
Winner: Best Musical in Small Theater: Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Celebration Theatre, LA Ovation Awards

Nominated: Ovation Awards: Best Musical, "Play it Cool", and LA Weekly Awards: Best Ensemble, "Play it Cool" and Ensemble Performance: Rick Cornette, Steven Janji, Casey Jones, Jennifer Paz
Songs for a New World
2003 Robby Award nominees
2 Ovation Award Nominations
Best Busical in a Smaller Theater
Best Set Design in a Smaller Theater

Pinafore! - Celebration Theatre
4 Robbie Nominations
3 Garland Awards
6 LA Weekly Nominations
Winner: Musical of the Year, & Musical Ensemble of the Year - 2001 LA Weekly Awards