Reviews

 
 
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"Gypsy"
"Gypsy"

"Elya Faye Bottiger (with a hilarious Lina Lamont squawk) execute(s) a show-stopping “Gotta Get a Gimmick” that, on Thursday, routinely earned mid-song applause."

-Mike Shultz

"Gypsy"
"Gypsy"

"Burlesque house strippers Mazeppa, Electra and Tessie are hilariously played by Annalise Griswold, Shayla Brielle G. and Elya Faye Bottiger. What a hoot! These girls are terrifically talented singers who work well together and get the entire audience laughing within seconds of taking the stage."

-Angie Field

"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"
"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"

"Elya Bottiger has been lewd and flirty in other shows, now turns into Philia, a less than bright object of affections. Her speaking voice squeaks extreme helplessness, but her singing voice proves otherwise in “Lovely” with Hero and “That’ll Show Him” in Act II." 

-Sue Langenberg

"A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum"
"A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum"

"Dizziest of all may be the virgin courtesan-in-training Philia, whom Elya Faye Bottiger plays as an addled sweetheart whose heart is as full as her head is empty. ...Bottiger’s expressively cartoonish voice as Philia is as sensational as her singing and comic timing (all three qualities marvelously showcased on Sondheim’s “Lovely” duet)..."

-Mike Schulz

"Titanic"
"Titanic"

"...Highlights were Elya Faye Bottiger and Ross Shenker as Alice and Edgar Beane, a middle-aged married couple from Indianapolis. Bottiger's distinct voice and comedic timing reminded me of a young Kristin Chenoweth, and her need to rub elbows with the rich and famous could have been the model for any Real Housewives-esque reality show."

-Jeff Ashcraft

"Titanic"
"Titanic"

"Elya Bottiger, who has earned a place in the hearts of TLP-goers this season, gives an A-1 performance as Alice Beane. She provides some much needed comic relief as the second-class lady yearns to be part of all of the happenings in first class. Yet she is very authentic in her delivery when things turn serious."

-Angie Field

 

"Rock of Ages"
"Rock of Ages"

"Perhaps the best ensemble ever at TLP..."

-Sue Langenberg

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"Scapino!"
"Scapino!"

"Elya Faye Bottiger as Giacinta plays a love interest, if one can focus on exactly what entails a love interest in this farce – remember the damsel in distress on the railroad tracks... Bottiger returns to TLP as a most versatile actress/singer/dancer. When she is still–not often here–her stance is most ballet-trained."

-Sue Langenberg

"Scapino"
"Scapino"

"When she sings, she is delightful. When she acts, she is a good bet for an all-around pro."

-Sue Langenberg

"Scapino!"
"Scapino!"

"Elya Faye Bottiger... do[es] a great job as the young men's love, Giacinta."

-Samantha Pidde

"Carousel"
"Carousel"

"In heavenly and earthly roles... Elya Faye Bottiger...charming."

-Sue Langenberg

"Carousel"
"Carousel"

"In heavenly and earthly roles... Elya Faye Bottiger... charming."

-Sue Langenberg

"Mary Poppins"
"Mary Poppins"

"Just when you think you’ve heard the best of the best voices, here comes Bird Woman Elya Faye Bottiger in “Feed The Birds.” She emerges as the downtrodden figure to bridge the gap between reality and magic."

-Sue Langenberg

"Mary Poppins"
"Mary Poppins"

"rounded out by a spectacular cast, including: Elya Faye Bottiger..."

-Samantha Pidde

"Evita"
"Evita"

"...astonishingly superior about vocal ability..."

-Sue Langenberg

"Evita"
"Evita"

At Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll, IL

"The production is rounded out spectacularly with the ensemble cast, including: Elya Faye Bottiger..."

-Samantha Pidde

"Ah, Wilderness!"
"Ah, Wilderness!"

At Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll, IL

"Server nervous Norah by Elya Faye Bottiger comes and goes with shaky soup entrees. She returns to TLP also as a most usable actor in resident company."

-Sue Langenberg

“Wizard Of Oz”

Best Actress in a Musical in Madison, WI

Broadwayworld.com

“Lend Me A Tenor”

“…the show's operas diva, Diana Divane (The amazing Elya Faye Bottiger) has some romantic interest in the Maestro.”

-Scott Rawson

“The Marvelous Wonderettes”

"The formidable foursome of singer-actresses are: Elya Bottiger as giggly, ditsy, gum-chewing Suzy…”

-Tracy GodeJahn