Kiss Me Kate
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"McNulty captures her dual role of Lilli Vanessi and Katherine, the 'shrew', wonderfully, bringing an intense stage presence to her part. Her vocal and acting ranges provide a depth to her character that unfolds nicely throughout the show - nailing the first impression of an airhead Hollywood actress, then transitioning to tell the complex decision making process that comes with love" newcanaanite.com (Catherine Gorey) As Lilli/Katherine, dazzling Mary McNulty delivers a glorious, powerhouse performance. When she's singing 'Wunderbar', 'So in Love', and 'I Hate Men', you can't take your eyes off of her." susangranger.com |
The striking, alluring Mary McNulty possess the icy cool chicness befitting both a film star and a Broadway leading lady, thus making her the perfect choice for the imperious diva Lilli Vanessi and the sharp-tongued, independent-minded Kate in 'The Taming of the Shrew'. She offers a shrewd, vivid and dynamic portrait of two very different characters, both of whom she reenacts with creative, ingenious finesse.
Vocally, her rich, plush, bright soprano voice is absolutely amazing. The torchy emotion behind 'So in Love' is splendidly delivered as is Porter's broad, odious salute to the male populace, 'I Hate Men'. 'I am Ashamed the Women are so Simple' also achieves the rhythmic, passionate greatness Porter intended for Katherine's final speech in 'Taming of the Shrew'. It too is performed with grace, command, and style." jimruoccodesktake2.blogspot.com
End of Summer
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"Director Alexander Harrington has given S. N. Behrman's rarely revived American classic comedy of manners, End of Summer, a stylish, graceful production... Mary McNulty is fresh and delightful as the gay, irrepressible Paula who has all of her life before her. She makes her lines seem much witter than they are, and causes Paula to seem the deepest character in the play." theaterscene.net "the ensemble work is strong, with standout performance(s) by McNulty..." theasy.com |
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"(they) have a good playful energy with their respective partners, Mary McNulty's spry and clever Portia and..." aworkunfinishing.blogspot.com "Portia and Nerissa, played by Mary McNulty and Samantha Maurice, were so much fun and brought a breath of fresh air to the plot. They truly understood their roles..." theaterinthenow.com |
Camelot (National Tour)
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"The other of the two best talents on stage is Arthur's queen, Guenevere, played by the radiant Mary McNulty. She has one of the most beautiful voices heard on PPAC's stage in recent memory, made even more impressive by how effortless it seems. While some singers seem to struggle at times to create the desired effect, McNulty seems to need only open her mouth and glorious music comes from her soul (though I'm sure she also works very hard at her craft). All of the show's highlights happen when McNulty and Grabau are on stage together. They have a wonderful, undeniable chemistry that crackles and sparkles between them. Their song early in act one, when they basically woo and court each other while singing about Camelot, is one of the best moments in the show. Another is a scene later where the two plot and make plans, bouncing off of each other effortlessly. They're so good together..." broadwayworld.com/rhode-island "She [McNulty] demonstrates real vulnerability as well as a sense of entitlement. Being a queen is her destiny. McNulty shines when she sings 'Before I Gaze at You Again', her plea to Lancelot at the end of Act One." motifri.com |
"The singing by Mary McNulty was the best part of the Thursday night evening. Mary McNulty’s voice covers an amazing range of notes. As Guenevere, McNulty demonstrated her ample abilities on tunes like 'The Simple Joys of of Maidenhood' and 'The Lusty Month of May' in the first act. She also gave a breathtaking performance of “Before I Gaze at You Again” near the end of Act One." axs.com
"Mary McNulty plays Guenevere with a maturity and intelligence that’s rare for the character. She stills conveys the young queen’s vivaciousness in Act I, but “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood,” for example, no longer comes off as the notions of a frivolous girl, while Act II’s reprise of “Before I Gaze at You Again” deepens the sense of anguish she gives the song in Act 1." southbendtribune.com
"McNulty has a strong, crystalline soprano — one can hear a touch of Julie Andrews in her tone and phrasing in such songs as “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood” and “Before I Gaze at You Again” — and she imbues Guenevere with a feisty, headstrong attitude that becomes almost a defense mechanism when she is confronted with the figure of Lancelot." tulsaworld.com
"As Guenevere, Mary McNulty adds a brassy coloratura to excellent instincts as a comedienne in the lighter moments during Act I. It’s too bad she doesn’t get to sing 'Then You May Take Me to the Fair,' for that would have surely been a musical highlight for her. As it is, she does a remarkably poignant job on the achingly beautiful 'Before I Gaze at You Again,'..." vconstage.com
"Mary McNulty's Guenevere is even more intense; notable when she is losing her husband to her treasonous behavior and can belt a tune to shake the rafters." edgeprovidence.com
"McNulty’s Jenny is perhaps the most contemporary character in “Camelot.” She confidently navigates the distinction between Arthur as her husband and Arthur as king (one she informs and rules, the other she obeys). And she injects a touch of irony into the outdated lyrics of “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood.' ” startribune.com
"Mary McNulty leads the group as a striking and teasing Guenevere in 'The Lusty Month of May,'...Vocally, McNulty excels in her high notes..." broadwayworld.com/san-francisco
"Backing him up is KU grad Mary McNulty as Jenny, his queen. Many of the show’s best moments belong to Grabau and McNulty as a team. The opening sequences, especially “I Wonder The King Is Doing Tonight,” “The Joys of Maidenhood,” and the main title “Camelot” establish well all of what is going to be seen later. Their “What Do The Simple Folk Do” is a highlight." axs.com
"Mary McNulty sings Guinevere’s role beautifully, and it’s easy to imagine both men tied up in knots over her favor." independent.com
" The lovely/loving Guenevere [played by] (the absolutely illuminating Mary McNulty)....McNulty has made the part of Guinevere her own: she is convincing and her performance is warm and heartfelt. It is a joy to hear her sing." talkinbroadway.com
"Mary McNulty as Guenevere was playful and lusty. You will be hearing more from Mary McNulty. She is a classically trained soprano and her voice is fabulous." altdaily.com
"Adam Grabau and Mary McNulty as King Arthur and Queen Guenevere delighted audiences by maintaining excellent onstage chemistry, which highlighted the banter in each of their duets. McNulty dazzled viewers with the creative and sassy songs 'The Simple Joys of Maidenhood' and 'The Lusty Month of May'..." belmontvision.com
"...Guenevere is Mary McNulty, a strong presence and excellent singer with an acute sense of comic timing." kansascity.com
"Queen Guenevere, [is] played by Mary McNulty with a fabulous voice that echoes that of Broadway alum Andrews" capecodtimes.com
"Mary McNulty rings up a beautiful voice as Guenevere, who is a tangle of estrogen and smarts." wearegreenbay.com
"Mary McNulty turns in a sparkling performance as Guinevere, complete with a beautiful voice, regal bearing and crystal-clear diction." omaha.com/go
"Mary McNulty is a joy to watch in an appealing incarnation of Guenevere " delawareonline.com
"McNulty, singing magnificently throughout, brings suggestive heat to “The Lusty Month of May,” inferring that she is perhaps more than Arthur and Lancelot can handle." telegram.com
"The cast here was very strong where it needed to be with Adam Grabau as King Arthur and Mary McNulty as Guinevere who gave the roles a touch of humanity enough to make the temptations of the flesh all that understandable. Both possessed strong voices and McNulty did a fine job on 'The Simple Joys of Maidenhood' and the delicate 'Before I Gaze at You Again'..." loscerritosnews.net
"Mary McNulty was sassy, flirty, and very funny as beautiful Queen Guenevere, with an energetic presence and lovely vocals. Despite knowing the tragic outcome of their tale, I was swayed by the actors sweet, tender chemistry they shared. And sat in the audience hoping it could work out.” askmissa.com
"But oh, what a wonderful cast... Mary McNulty (Guenevere) positively channels Julie Andrews in her effervescent performance" a2view.com
"As Guenevere, Mary McNulty, through the sheer force of her personality and charisma, gives the treacly Julie Andrews- esque character power and substance." howwastheshow.com/2015/05/camelot-at-the-ordway/
"Mary McNulty as Guinevere had a beautiful voice...frolicsome fun and just the slightest touch of mischief (eat your heart out, Vanessa Redgrave)... “Before I Gaze on You Again” was very convincing and Mary McNulty made me feel the words in a way Julie Andrews never has." childrenofarthur.wordpress.com
"The second thing that stands out is Mary McNulty (Guenevere), a riveting stage presence with a beautiful voice." tcdailyplanet.net
"University of Kansas graduate McNulty...provides captivating vocals throughout." lubbockonline.com
"As Guinevere, Mary McNulty has a warm stage presence and a glorious singing voice." inthespotlightinc.org
"All have wonderful voices and handle their signature songs well. McNulty nails her character’s initial trepidation in “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood.” artsnash.com
Much Ado About Nothing
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"John Bixler and Mary McNulty both do great jobs of creating the running battle between Benedick and Beatrice. It's sort of a joke at first, something people expect them to do. But they aren't kids, and Bixler and McNulty give a rich portrayal of two adults daring each other along the path to committed love..... the scenes where Beatrice and Benedick find love are done with a subtle, breathtaking blend of hope, risk and discovery." syracuse.com |
Moon Over Buffalo
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"Moon Over Buffalo is a tricky piece of business, demanding impeccable timing of both the comedic and physical variety… Fortunately, Gretna Theatre and director Jason Summers have assembled a sterling troupe that is more than up to the challenge. There are no weak links in this assembly, which includes Mary McNulty as Rosalind..." pennlive.com |
The Last Five Years
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"McNulty's portrayal of Cathy, the barely-making-it stage actress, is emotionally spot on." broadwayworld.com/vermont "McNulty is a lyrical and expressive singer with a gorgeous voice... She delivered the real dimension of Cathy both musically and dramatically." timesargus.com |
God of Carnage
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“Most interesting, certainly, were the women. Mary McNulty delivered a nuanced performance as Annette Raleigh, a seemingly sophisticated society woman who, when the tension gets to be too much, loses her lunch. But she can be feisty – and even a bit of a dirty fighter – when discussing her son.” timesargus.com "...while McNulty skillfully portrays the way a spouse may react to the constant interruption of a digital device during loaded family moments. It doesn’t take much—the purse of lips, the tensing of the body, the obnoxiously oblivious never-ending conversations—for the audience to get right inside the marriage." |
A Midsummer Night's Dream
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“The regal couples – Theseus and Hyppolyta in Athens, Oberon and Titania in the forest – were impressively played by Edgar L. Davis and Mary McNulty, who also proved to be a fine singer.” |
