PENNY PENNIWORTH

 

Somehow when Ellen Reilly assumes the ridiculous posture and walk of an aging male solicitor, you can see her jowls and mutton chops. Ms. Reilly may be the standout in the cast of four.

The New York Times – Neil Genzlinger

 
 

Ellen Reilly is drop-dead hilarious.

Backstage – Robert Windeler

 
 

THE FIFTH OF JULY

 

Reilly proves she could easily step into [the role of] the eldest Weston daughter in AugustOsage County

Nytheatre.com – Martin Denton

 
 

THE PLAY ABOUT THE NAKED GUY

 

Reilly, a peerless talent, makes Mrs. Anderson a one-woman tour-de-force.

MONSTERS&CRITICS.COM – Doug Strassler

Reilly lingers over her words then cuts them to ribbons.

TheaterOnline.com – Dan Callahan

 
 

SISTER CITIES

 

A nuanced performance… [a] complicated mix of love, jealousy, self-pity, seething anger, and humor.

Stage Buzz Review – Byrne Harrison

 
 

BERNADETTE & THE BUTCHER OF BROADWAY

 

A ball-breakingly bitchy producer… giving Harriet Harris a run for her money… Ellen Reilly [is] terrific.

nytheatre.com – Martin Denton 

 
 
 

Enlivening the action is McMahon… brassily, beautifully played by Ellen Reilly.

The New York Post – Donald Lyons