Press
Camelot
“Cella's soprano evokes Julie Andrews, who originated the role, but with an extra vein of humor.” - The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Eileen Cella particularly charms as Queen Guenevere…she excels through keen musicality and intelligent characterization. From her first entrance, this queen is restless and searching — a woman whose intellect spans far beyond the bounds of her expected role… Cella’s delivery of “I Loved You Once in Silence,” far and away the musical’s best song, charts a journey of personal discovery that exists ahead of its time. With unforced humor and admirable restraint, Cella walks away with the show.” - Broad Street Review
“Eileen Cella is outstanding as Guenevere… Her Guenevere is thoughtful, conflicted, and genuinely troubled by the powerful, dueling emotions. While she ultimately gives way to temptation, Cella’s performance makes it clear that it is not a decision that she makes lightly…And her voice is superb.” - Enjoying Philadelphia
“Through Cella, Guenevere is not a woman in the background of Camelot but is as much a strong presence as (if not more than) King Arthur. Her grace, beauty, and confidence combined with her flawless musical talent make her a seemingly authentic queen. [Jeff] Coon and Cella work well together as Arthur and Guenevere, ensuring that they are a couple to root for. “ - The Theatre Guide
“As Guenevere, Eileen Cella is outstanding. Like [Jeff] Coon we are convinced of her humanity and acceptance of a situation that she did not seek. She sets the tone in “St. Genevieve” where she gives us insight into the nervousness that sits behind the bravado. She is equally engaging in demonstrating the tortured love for Lancelot.” - Philly Life and Culture
“Eileen Cella is adorably touching as Guenevere, with the pure soprano voice that impressed us previously as Eliza Doolittle for this theater company.” - the Cultural Critic
Red herring
“But the evening belongs to Cella, who steals scene after scene, ironically underplaying Lynn’s mix of naïveté and prurience. Armed with a twinkling smile and dead-on Wisconsin accent, she can turn the most banal observation into a screaming laugh line.” - Broad Street Review
“[Cella’s] Wisconsin accent and ability to play a simultaneously annoying and endearing character make her work on this show an absolute success. “ - Theatre Guide
“Played with tender cluelessness by Eileen Cella, Lynn is not the brightest button on the chemise.” -Philadelphia Inquirer
“All except Camp play multiple roles, with Saunier’s role as Lynn’s puritanical mother and Cella’s deadpan turn as a clerk coming off best.” - DC MetroTheatreArts
My Fair Lady
“Eileen Cella is charming and full-voiced as Eliza, and her solos win the night” - The Philadelphia Inquirer
“The lovely Eileen Cella is Eliza; she is a wonderful discovery with a clear beautiful voice that effortlessly handles the range of Eliza’s songs. Ms. Cella acts the songs, bringing a wealth of emotion to them. She also has great comedic instincts and plays the scenes where Eliza is trying so hard to be “posh” beautifully. And—for the first time in my memory—I really saw the love develop between these two very disparate people.” - Stage Magazine
“ Cella is at the emotional center of this beautifully dressed show as Eliza Doolittle. She has charm, musicality, ebullience and a depth that allows all the charms of this show to shine like gems. Cella masters the dialect in her early scenes as the flower girl and nicely turns into an elegantly emancipated Eliza.” - Montgomery News
“The other astonishing aspect of this production of My Fair Lady is the sparkling performance by Act II newcomer Eileen Cella. The Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, isn’t an easy role for a young actress, particularly since it requires learning both the Cockney and aristocratic accents – and having to sing in both! Cella brings a youthful enthusiasm to the role, a superb voice, and most importantly, the stage presence, required for such a demanding lead part. This character has to transform herself…Cella makes this transformation with grace and aplomb, and proved herself more than worthy to the challenge. Her chemistry with Braithwaite enlivened the production, and she genuinely brought Eliza Doolittle to life- and with the effectiveness of a far more experienced actress. Cella was absolutely the right actress for this part. If her performance in My Fair Lady is an indicator of her potential, she has a very bright future in the theatrical world.” - Enjoying Philadelphia
lend me a tenor
“Eileen Cella is absolutely lovely in the role; she has the perfect mix of sweet and spicy, and knows just how to set up the laughs.” - Stage Magazine
“Cella is charming in this role and depicts her character's innocence well. “ - BroadwayWorld.com
“Eileen Cella is appealing as the impresario's daughter”- Broad Street Review
“Eileen Cella, adorable as the young love interest ...” - WHYY
“Max’s girlfriend, Maggie (adorably and sincerely played by Eileen Cella)” - Stage Magazine
Brighton beach memoirs
“Jonathan Silver and Eileen Cella are the real thing as the older teens” - Daily Local
CArousel
“The standout performer of this cast is Eileen Cella, as Carrie Pipperidge, Julie's best friend. Her unbelievable voice and full commitment to every scene is unparalleled in this production. Among all the relationships in the musical, it is the friendship between Julie (Theresa Leahy) and Carrie that is the most believable.” - BroadwayWorld.com
The Fantasticks
“Best in the cast is Eileen Cella as the 15-year-old girl, Luisa. She’s adorable, looks appropriately young and moves like a dancer. Turns out that she has a nice voice as well.” - The Broad Street Review.