“A grounded force, making her every note and glance feel loaded with meaning”

Natalie Charlé Ellis brought Emma to vivid life with a layered performance that balanced bitterness, sly humor, and undeniable vocal command. Her portrayal of Lizzie’s older sister was infused with both quiet resentment and a sharply observant wit, giving the character a presence that kept the audience leaning in.

It was through her singing, though, that Ellis truly cemented Emma as a standout. Her remarkably deep, powerfully filled alto range cut through the intense rock score with arresting clarity, commanding attention every moment she sang. In a production overflowing with raw energy, Ellis offered a grounded force, making her every note and glance feel loaded with meaning.

—Kristina Nungaray, BroadwayWorld