“...and Lauren Marcus, as the original Audrey — Seymour’s hard-luck love interest — shines, particularly during the ballad “Somewhere That’s Green,” the show’s high point.””
“If Philippe Arroyo as Seymour and Lauren Marcus as Audrey were any more adorable in the roles they would probably be radioactive. Both have a tremendously honed ability to play the off-beat comedy/farce style of Ashman’s script...and Arroyo and Marcus have voices of pure delight; Little Shop is really all about Seymour and Audrey and Kaminski guides these two perfect performers, with expert assistance from musical director John McDaniel.”
“As Audrey, Lauren Marcus knocks her signature number “Somewhere that’s Green” out of the park. Together, their moving “Suddenly Seymour” is staged high on the central catwalk, becoming the downtown equivalent of West Side Story’s “Tonight”. Arroyo and Marcus establish a sweet chemistry through performances that are reason enough to catch this show–especially if you have seen it before.”
“And then there's Audrey, lovely Audrey. Lauren Marcus, late of Broadway's Be More Chill, has the biggest and most iconic shoes to fill. Ellen Greene's genuinely bizarre but instantly legendary characterization of Audrey as part Edith Bunker, part Marilyn Monroe and part drag queen has been imitated, parodied and homaged for almost forty years now. Every actress portraying Audrey, and every director guiding her, must decide how much of THAT Audrey they need to give the audience. Marcus, thankfully, has erred on the side of differentiation. Gone are the helium voice, the squinchy little geisha-style walk, the Hedwig and the Angry Inch coiffure. Instead, Marcus gives us a more down-to-earth version of this eccentric character, swapping Greene's nasal lisp for a persistent bit of vocal fry and a less sing-song delivery. It works, and it's nice to hear songs like "Suddenly Seymour" fresh, free of the oft-imitated affectations that seem permanently tied to the material. (How good of a song is "Suddenly Seymour?" Good enough that I could hear people all over the auditorium not singing along, but breathing it in rhythm like they were trying not to burst into song on the final chorus.) Marcus finds moments of subtlety in a larger-than-life character, but not so many that the character loses her definition.” - BroadwayWorld
“In context, a song such as “Somewhere That’s Green” — Audrey’s fervent wish for a milquetoast American life, beautifully conveyed by Marcus — can break hearts and induce smiles.””
“Marcus brings a Betty Boop-esque quality to her portrayal of Audrey that gives the character a nice quality of daffy sweetness.”
“The powerhouse duo of Philippe Arroyo (Seymour) and Lauren Marcus (Audrey) delivered moving and evocative portrayals of the iconic characters...Marcus managed to incorporate the unique and memorable quality of Audrey’s voice, while still showcasing her incredible vocals. Her balance between the oddities in Audrey’s voice and a traditional singing style aided in understanding Audrey’s journey and made for standout solo moments.”