On Elise in Silent Sky at the Hippodrome Theatre:

"Elise Hudson shines as Henrietta Leavitt, capturing the full range of emotional content required for such a character; strength, vulnerability, passion, and obsession, all with a forthright no-nonsense determination to follow her dreams." (Tom Miller, Millerworks.)

"Elise has a firm grasp of the focus as Henrietta by virtue of her noble stature, but mostly with a wide-eyed curiosity and, best of all, an almost hidden vulnerability. ...You can see it by the light in her eyes – bright to begin with, but gaining in intensity as she searches the universe, or turns her gaze on Peter’s libido.  The sensuality conveyed by these two layered, buttoned-up people is mesmerizing and ever afterward we will wonder: did that really happen or was it just fantasy?" (Shamrock McShane.)

On Elise in The Revolutionists at The Hippodrome Theatre:

"Elise Hudson must be seen to be believed as Marie Antionette. Frothy? Yes. Frivolous? Certainly. But Hudson’s Marie also possesses inner steel that enabled her to keep the monarchy together...until everything fell apart. ...Call it chemistry, mutually assured empathy, or common cause convictions, these sisters in sedition clearly get each other. And the audience knows it." (Ron Cunningham, The Gainesville Sun.)

"Hudson shines as the Queen. There is a sparkle here that is mesmerizing with this Marie Antoinette. Elise Hudson’s facial expressions are irresistible, alluring, and beckon to the audience. This Queen entices [us] and she holds us enthralled." (Kevin Marshall, Gainesville Theatre Review.)

On Elise in The Show-Off at Theatre at St. Clement's, off-Broadway with The Peccadillo Theatre Company:

"Kelly's excellent writing is fabulously supported by the wonderful acting of, in particular, Annette O'Toole as Mrs. Fisher, and Elise Hudson as Amy's sister Clara..." (Wendy Caster, Show Showdown.)

"Elise Hudson brightens everything with her sharp choices in the role of the older daughter. Wisely, she enlarges the perspective with her cheery, infectious dismay." (James Ivers O'Connor, Riverdale Press.)

On Elise in A Moon for the Misbegotten at Playhouse on Park:

"There is almost a transformative radiance that comes from the stage as James and Josie open up to each other. Elise Hudson plays Josie as a woman with a strong temper and a stronger spirit, and she is brilliant at revealing Josie's tenderness just beneath the surface. These performers are so good that their time together onstage almost feels life-changing." (Zander Opper, Talkin' Broadway. Full review here.)

"Ms. Hudson as Josie Hogan shines in her role as confidant and co-conspirator with her father...but it is in her emotionally charged scenes with Mr. Marble that she truly shines. Act Three is basically a roller coaster of emotion where layer upon layer of regret, sorrow, and love are laid bare and we see Josie, through Ms. Hudson's emotional delivery, revealed bit by bit, until, with the dawn, we finally understand who this enigmatic woman may truly be. (Joseph Harrison, BroadwayWorld. Full review here.)

"Her well-sustained brogue makes music of her every utterance..." (Donald Brown, New Haven Review.)
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On Elise in her one-woman show Looking for Lightning at Theatre Row with United Solo Theatre Festival:

"I felt I was present at the birth of a star, but not a tame ingénue full of submissive posturing and air brushed perfection – no, more like the force of “Kali-esque” nuclear fission that splits your atoms in equal parts creation and destruction. A radiant force of a performer!" (Jacquelyn Claire, NY Theatre Guide.)

Elise as Henrietta Leavitt in Silent Sky, at The Hippodrome Theatre. Directed by Stephanie Lynge. Photo by Michael Eaddy.

Elise as Marie Antoinette in The Revolutionists, at The Hippodrome Theatre. Directed by Stephanie Lynge. Photo by Michael Eaddy.

Elise off-Broadway as Clara in The Show-Off, with Annette O'Toole as Mrs. Fisher. Directed by Dan Wackerman.

Elise Hudson as Josie in A Moon for the Misbegotten, with Anthony Marble as Jim. Directed by Joe Discher.