THEATRICAL REVIEWS
Madame Defarge in " A TALE OF TWO CITIES "
"Natalie Toro's powerhouse performance." VARIETY
"Toro scores in the solo, "Out fo Sight, Out of Mind", that catapults her vocals and her character's sanity straight to the rafters." -Takinbroadway.com
"As the vengeful Madame DeFarge, Natalie Toro is a fiery presence." -The New York Daily News
"Ms. Toro has the voice through which to channel this woman's passion for revenge, raising the stakes for all other characters in the show and setting into motion the play's dramatic end." -maninchair.com
"The major asset of this epic production is its top-notch cast, especially Natalie Toro as the mysterious name-knitter Madame Defarge whose powerhouse first-act number Out of Sight, Out of Mind was a highlight."
Eponine in " LES MISERABLES "
Toro is a touchingly waif-like 'Eponine' who delivers a well sung "on My Own", thankfully minus the rock touches provided by the roles creator."
-Michael Sander, Drama-Logue
Grizabella in " CATS "
"Natalie Toro belts out "Memory" like nobody's business." -Pamela Sommers, Washington Post
"Natalie Toro has a voice that turns "Memory" into a spine-tingler. " -Pat Donnelly
"Natalie Toro is lovely, touching and poignant. She saves her singing voice for a closing crescendo that out to bring tears to the eyes" -Bruce Feld, Drama-Logue
"Natalie Toro's 'Grizabella' put the standard rafter ringing effort on "Memory" which drew a long ovation" - Liam Lacey, Toronto
Eva Peron in " EVITA "
"Toro is a tiny dynamo with a Latin soul on fire." -Alvin Klein, THE NEW YORK TIMES
"Natalie Toro deftly and realistically captures Eva's proletariat identity and sings with perfect pitch and often thrilling vibrancy." -Chris Jones, VARIETY
"Natalie Toro, small and explosive, is a vibrant little spitfire." -Richard Christiansen, Chicago Tribune
"Petite and lovely, Natalie Toro gives a passionate performance." -Jae-Ha Kim, Chicago Sun Times
"Toro's voice, sweet and smooth, pours like honey and caresses Andrew Lloyd Webber's score." -Peter Filichia, The Star Ledger
Mary Magdelene in " JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR "
"Natalie Toro's sweet voice and lusty personality combine for winning 'Mary'."
Diane Haithman, The Los Angeles Times
"Natalie Toro provides solid vocals as the equally uncomprehending 'Mary Magdalene'." Eric Marchese, The Orange County Register
"Best among a strong ensemble is Natalie Toro as 'Mary Magdalene'. Her beautiful voice shines in "I Don't Know How To Love Him". Joseph McDonald, Cincinnati Enquirer
"Natalie Toro brings down the house with "I Don't Know How To Love Him". Catherine Lawson, The Ottawa Citizen
Carmen Diaz in "FAME"
"Strong performance was turned in by Natalie Toro as 'Carmen Diaz'. She was able to present this fame-searching character in a way that made you feel sorry for her while at the same time wanting to tell her to open her eyes and face reality. She excelled with the heart wrenching, "In LA". -Carol Waterloo, Daily News (PA)
Tina McCoy in " THE FIX "
"Natalie Toro is simultaneously hot and vulnerable, her strong voice edged with gentleness" Lloyd Rose, THE WASHINGTON POST
"Cocaine, heroine, a steamy sexual affair with Tina McCoy, played with maximum temptation by Natalie Toro" Nelson Pressley, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
"Natalie Toro, as his mistress, comfounds the initially sleazy impression she makes, emerging as the most emotionally genuine character in a fascinating gallery of cutthroats" David Patrick, USA TODAY
Ginger in " ZOMBIE PROM "
"Natalie Toro has a nice bit as a bewildered spitfire singer on a television variety show." -Ben Brantley, THE NEW YORK TIMES
Camila in " IN THE HEIGHTS "
"Toro's Camila is portrayed with passion and fire." VARIETY
"Toro takes charge of the situation with her take on "Enough" as she struggles to keep her family together." -Broadwayworld.com
La Bruja in " THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD "
"Natalie Toro tamps down her vocal firepower just enough as the wicked bruja of the west in a scarlet Day of the Dead gown" -THE NEW YORK TIMES
"Toro is a belty over- the -top delight as the Witch." -Talkin'Broadway.com
"Toro has a powerfrul presence". -Theatermania
Tasha in "MOTHERHOOD, THE MUSICAL"
“Motherhood” is incredibly accessible thanks to the chemistry of the four-woman cast.
They make it easy to forget you’re in a theater and not hanging out in their living room." The Huntsville Times
"The Broken Road"
BroadwayWorld- Don Grigware
" Brave, gusty, passionate to volcanic proportions, singer/actress extraordinaire NATALIE TORO brought her new show THE BROKEN ROAD to the Inner Circle of the Magic Castle."
"Fiercely funny and fearless in her entire approach"
" I will drop what I am doing in a split second to catch it once more"
" Like a Latina Patti LuPone, Toro has an act that ranks right up there with the best of the best"
" One of the greatest contemporary artists of our time"
" Brave, gusty, passionate to volcanic proportions, singer/actress extraordinaire NATALIE TORO brought her new show THE BROKEN ROAD to the Inner Circle of the Magic Castle."
"Fiercely funny and fearless in her entire approach"
" I will drop what I am doing in a split second to catch it once more"
" Like a Latina Patti LuPone, Toro has an act that ranks right up there with the best of the best"
" One of the greatest contemporary artists of our time"
Standards, Broadway and Everything in-Between
Oscar E. Moore- Talking Broadway
" Natalie Toro- a smash hit at Metropolitan Room"
" With her powerful voice, with her expressive eyes and hands,with her extraordinary range, with her wonderful flair for comedy, with the ability to touch your heart, Natalie Toro took the Metropolitan Room by storm in her new cabaret show"
Charlene Giannetti- Woman Around Town
" Natalie Toro Dazzles at the Metropolitan Room "
" The best of times was when Toro displayed her vocal range in a set that included soft ballads, Broadway classics, and rousing numbers that had the audience on its feet"
" Natalie Toro- a smash hit at Metropolitan Room"
" With her powerful voice, with her expressive eyes and hands,with her extraordinary range, with her wonderful flair for comedy, with the ability to touch your heart, Natalie Toro took the Metropolitan Room by storm in her new cabaret show"
Charlene Giannetti- Woman Around Town
" Natalie Toro Dazzles at the Metropolitan Room "
" The best of times was when Toro displayed her vocal range in a set that included soft ballads, Broadway classics, and rousing numbers that had the audience on its feet"
Cabaret Scenes- Les Traub Magic Castle - Hollywood,CA
" Natalie Toro’s opening number was a bit of an understatement as she quickly established her commanding presence"
"Her well-timed change-of-pace ballads, such as “Where Is It Written” from Yentl, provided the needed emotional balance to the waves of laughter that filled the room the rest of the evening"
" Natalie Toro’s opening number was a bit of an understatement as she quickly established her commanding presence"
"Her well-timed change-of-pace ballads, such as “Where Is It Written” from Yentl, provided the needed emotional balance to the waves of laughter that filled the room the rest of the evening"
Cabaret at the Connoisseur Room, Indianapolis
Tom Alvarez
If there was anyone present who questioned Natalie Toro's legitimacy as a Broadway star---any such doubts were quickly dispelled the moment she took the stage for Standards, Broadway, and Everything In Between
Toro communicated an infectious joy and passion which reflected her own uniquely effusive style.
Contrasting with her show stopping Broadway numbers, Toro displayed her softer, more intimate side as she caressed the lyrics of "If I could," made popular by Celine Dion
The over-all effect of Toro's entire performance was that of one which left the audience begging for more.
Standards, Broadway and Everything in-Between
