A pitch-perfect ‘Annie’ ushers in holiday season
“Ellie, who is a stage natural with a big voice and endearing delivery, is a perfect fit as the plucky, but vulnerable, Depression-era foundling around whom the sleight-but-engaging plot revolves. Significantly, the young actress never tries too hard to wow the audience, something the role makes it enticing to do. To put it another way, Ellie never reaches for the moment—dramatically or musically--but instead waits for it to come to her. This is purely instinctive, and it’s a joy to watch.” PHILLY VOICE Chuck Darrow
Opening Night: Annie at the Walnut Street Theatre
"Based on the Little Orphan Anniecomic strip, the musical follows Annie herself (perfectly played in last night’s performance by Tahlia Ellie) and the adventures surrounding her quest to find the parents who left her in the hands of evil Miss Hannigan and the New York City orphanage eleven years ago. "Gohomephilly Brenda Hillegas
Walnut Street Theatre presents Thomas Meehan and Charles Strouse’s ‘Annie’
“Annie was played on opening night by Tahlia Ellie (who alternates the role with Jenna Seascholtz) with a bold and brassy voice and charm to spare.”
Broad Street Review Naomi Orwin
Review: ‘Annie’ at the Walnut Street Theatre
“I saw Ellie in the role, and she sang in a strong and powerful voice for her age. She has a glowing stage presence and is a promising talent. Where both Schoeffler (Warbucks) and Ellie (Annie) particularly shine are in their scenes together. They exude a sweet father and daughter chemistry. This connection is touching and also enhances their singing and dancing.” DC Metro Theater Arts Celeste Mann
Annie- Walnut Street Theatre
“This production of Annie is exquisite. Everything about it screams perfection: cast, costumes, set design, lighting, etc.” THE THEATRE GUIDE Amanda VanNostrand
Beyond My Backyard Annie
"I saw Tahlia Ellie in the title role and she is proving to be an outstanding Annie. Her voice is phenomenal and her poise on the stage is equally remarkable" STAGE REVIEWS.com Judy Cohen