Helena & Hermia In The Enamored Odyssey (Jeff nominee-Principal Performer Short Run)
"...McEldowney was the standout here. She played Hermia with a clumsy grace and a great eye for physical clowning that played up her damsel in distress beautifully."
Alina Hevia, Chicago Theatre Review
"Shannon McEldowney’s Hermia is a golden-throated hummingbird, graceful and fierce, and she effortlessly nails her role as the plucky, yet modest young lover..."
Stephanie Kulke, Chicago Stage and Screen
Title of Show (Jeff nominee-Supporting Performer in a Musical)
"[Shannon] beautifully portrays a radiant Heidi... During Shannon’s polished performance I was constantly reminded of Broadway musical actress, Laura Benanti. Ms. McEldowney is lovely, likable, alternately sweet and saucy, sings like a bird and moves like the finest, well-trained dancer on Broadway. Hopefully we’ll be seeing more of her in the future."
Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review
Almost Heaven
"Speaking of voices, listening to McEldowney's 'Leaving on a Jet Plane' was breathtaking..."
Alan Bresloff, Around The Town Chicago
"...lovely Shannon McEldowney caresses every note and lyric of her solo numbers..."
Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review
"Personal highlights include McEldowney's 'Leaving on a Jet Plane' and gorgeous 'Annie's Song'..."
Barry Reszel, Chicagoland MT
TRU
"The night showcases the powerhouse of voices of Stephen 'Blu" Allen and Shannon McEldowney, giving them emotional number after emotional number to belt out and riff through..."
Jerald Pierce, Chicago Tribune
Young Frankenstein
"...McEldowney is perfectly cast as Inga, and her song 'Roll in the Hay' with Frederick is a riot from beginning to end. She brings such humor and enthusiasm to her role and is a delight."
Ellen Ferrera, News Progress
"...McEldowney was the standout here. She played Hermia with a clumsy grace and a great eye for physical clowning that played up her damsel in distress beautifully."
Alina Hevia, Chicago Theatre Review
"Shannon McEldowney’s Hermia is a golden-throated hummingbird, graceful and fierce, and she effortlessly nails her role as the plucky, yet modest young lover..."
Stephanie Kulke, Chicago Stage and Screen
Title of Show (Jeff nominee-Supporting Performer in a Musical)
"[Shannon] beautifully portrays a radiant Heidi... During Shannon’s polished performance I was constantly reminded of Broadway musical actress, Laura Benanti. Ms. McEldowney is lovely, likable, alternately sweet and saucy, sings like a bird and moves like the finest, well-trained dancer on Broadway. Hopefully we’ll be seeing more of her in the future."
Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review
Almost Heaven
"Speaking of voices, listening to McEldowney's 'Leaving on a Jet Plane' was breathtaking..."
Alan Bresloff, Around The Town Chicago
"...lovely Shannon McEldowney caresses every note and lyric of her solo numbers..."
Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review
"Personal highlights include McEldowney's 'Leaving on a Jet Plane' and gorgeous 'Annie's Song'..."
Barry Reszel, Chicagoland MT
TRU
"The night showcases the powerhouse of voices of Stephen 'Blu" Allen and Shannon McEldowney, giving them emotional number after emotional number to belt out and riff through..."
Jerald Pierce, Chicago Tribune
Young Frankenstein
"...McEldowney is perfectly cast as Inga, and her song 'Roll in the Hay' with Frederick is a riot from beginning to end. She brings such humor and enthusiasm to her role and is a delight."
Ellen Ferrera, News Progress