“Watch an actor relish their part… at the top of her class”

Natalie Charlé Ellis lit up the stage in Brigadoon, fully reveling in every sly grin and playful bit of timing this comic role offered. It was clear how much she enjoyed sinking her teeth into the material, bringing an effortless delight that rippled out into the audience. Her performance reminded us just how captivating it is to watch an actor relish their part.

Ellis also stood as a rare modern example of an alto leading with charisma and spark — a refreshing break from typecasting. If more diverse vocal types were still being written for, there’s no question Ellis would be at the very top of her class and a household name. Her turn in Brigadoon was a vibrant testament to that overlooked truth.

—Greg Kerestan, BroadwayWorld

“A warmth that anchored the production… added both sparkle and depth to the story”

Natalie Charlé Ellis brought Georgie to the stage with an effervescent charm that lit up every moment she was on. Her performance balanced sass and sincerity in equal measure, making Georgie both irresistibly funny and genuinely heartfelt. Whether sharing tender moments or delivering sharp one-liners, Ellis infused the role with a warmth that anchored the production.

Her pleasant voice carried effortlessly through the theatre, matched by a presence that drew the audience in and made them care. Ellis’ Georgie felt like the emotional heartbeat of the ensemble, a character audiences could root for as she added both sparkle and depth to the story’s more vulnerable beats.

—Dylan Shaffer, BroadwayWorld

“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